http://www.oleole.com/blogs/yellows-blog This Team Has Guts http://www.oleole.com/blogs/yellows-blog/posts/this-team-has-guts http://www.oleole.com/blogs/yellows-blog/posts/this-team-has-guts <p> Well, at first glance the Stevange result might be seen as a shade disappointing.&nbsp; This disappointment would only be because United need to win virtually every game until the end of the season to stand a chance of making the play-offs.&nbsp; However,&nbsp;in all other respects this was a huge performance. </p> <p> Damien Batt, who signed a 2 year contract the day before this game, was sent off midway through the first half for a professional foul.&nbsp; Doubly disappointing as Batt's contribution in recent matches had certainly lent weight to the argument that he is the best right-back in non-league football.&nbsp; Up to this point the Yellows had more than held their own - indeed only poor execution from a succession of corners possibly preventing them from taking the lead. </p> <p> United did not buckle or bend.&nbsp; Luke Foster was immense and despite going behind, the U's continued to ask the Stevenage defence searching questions.&nbsp; James Constable, as always, ran and ran.&nbsp; Harrying and bulldozing is his game.&nbsp; It was Constable who netted the penalty after Adam Chapman had been fouled. </p> <p> This is a team of immense confidence and grit...and no little skill.&nbsp; I honestly cannot see a side in this division matching Oxford at the moment.&nbsp; I strongly believe they will win the remainder of their fixtures this year - yes including Burton away - and will march into the play offs. </p> <p> Chris Wilder has been the architect of this incredible turnaround in Oxford's fortunes.&nbsp; Perhaps the fans should be more worried about losing his skills rather than those of any single player... </p> Sun, 29 Mar 2009 03:59:28 -0500