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Wasn't At The Game: An Oxford United Podcast

English, Sports, 1 season, 89 episodes, 1 day, 18 hours, 7 minutes
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Wasn't At The Game - The Dub is an Oxford United podcast produced by Jerome Sale and presented by Robyn Cowen. Contributors: Steven Kinniburgh and George Elek.
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Tyler G

This week on the Dub, our Oxford United podcast: Tyler Goodrham joins us! Plus a new contract for Brannagan, what's still needed with 2 weeks to go unitl the big kick off, and new roles for staff / new ticket schemes for fans.
7/25/202436 minutes, 27 seconds
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U's go continental

This week on The Dub, our Oxford United podcast:- Idris El Mizouni on Paris influence - United fending off Cam Bran interest? - Nick Harris’s worst nightmare! Przemyslaw Placheta signs - City and Solihull challenges ahead?
7/17/202434 minutes, 58 seconds
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It's hotting up for United

This week on The Dub,our Oxford United podcast:• Two in – more to come? • Who might United listen to offers on? • Des wanted by Wales? • Season-tickets sales suspended
7/8/202428 minutes, 13 seconds
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The Dub - Murphy Moves On

United deal with loss of Wembley hero, get in trouble with EFL - but signings keep coming
6/27/202430 minutes
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New signing Peter Kioso joins the pod

This week on the Dub, new Oxford United signing Peter Kioso joins us! Plus, hear about United’s family spirit, their International ambition, extra-time needed for the new stadium plans and... he’s a student of the beautiful game…and so is his dog!
6/24/202433 minutes, 4 seconds
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The Dub - Will Vaulks joins the pod

The first signings of summer discussed by Robyn and the team - and they're joined by one!
6/17/202426 minutes, 9 seconds
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James Henry “thank you” special edition

It's a James Henry special "thank you" edition on The Dub:• The Goat celebrates his birthday on The Dub! • How he recovered from his rocky start at OUFC • His Utd goal that makes his top three – that he’d forgotten….until now! • Ominous advice he got when he was 16 that still rings true
6/10/202428 minutes, 4 seconds
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Have United changed forever?

This week on The Dub, our Oxford United podcast:- Have Oxford United changed forever? - New TV deal – what it means - Long shots - Oxford rated 100/1 outsiders - Who are ya? What do the Champ know about the U’s?
5/31/202433 minutes, 35 seconds
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Vegas Baby!

This week on The Dub, our Oxford United podcast:- Players go on well-earned holiday to Las Vegas! - Life saver! - Hero physio Amy Cranston joins the pod - The Goat goes... - and, will Ben honour his pledge to rap if Utd get promoted?
5/24/202444 minutes, 2 seconds
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The Dub - Victory Parade Special

Jerome Sale, Nathan Cooper, Sophie Rumsby & Nick Harris bring you interviews, songs and more from Oxford United's Victory Parade after the U's won the League One play-off final.
5/21/202412 minutes, 36 seconds
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The Dub - Championship, baby!

Oxford Utd win promotion at Wembley.
5/19/202428 minutes, 35 seconds
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Play-Off Final Preview

This week on The Dub, our Oxford United podcast: it's the Wembley Play-Off Final Preview! The nerves are starting to kick-in, there's the latest from the U's camp and Ben tells us about his play-off experience... against Oxford United!
5/13/202433 minutes, 16 seconds
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Wembley, baby!

This week on The Dub: Oxford United are going to Wembley! We're joined by Captain Eliott Moore the morning after the night before, plus did flares from Peterborough fans help Oxford United? .. and hear George's story - the night from the away end!
5/9/202433 minutes, 41 seconds
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The Dub - Half-Time in the Play-Off Semi-Final

Robyn Cowen, George Elek, Ben Purkiss and Jerome Sale on Oxford Utd v Peterborough
5/6/202427 minutes, 36 seconds
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It’s the play-offs, Baby!

This week on The Dub, our Oxford United Official podcast: The team bask in the last day drama for #oufc. It’s the play-offs, Baby!
4/29/202432 minutes, 15 seconds
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One game to go

This week on The Dub, our Oxford United podcast, with one game to go, Robyn and the team discuss• The playoffs - No longer in United’s own hands – is the pressure now on Lincoln? • Hidden dangers and possibilities at Exeter • Penalty rage • Player of the year - behind the scenes on voting with the team
4/22/202427 minutes, 50 seconds
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Post Peterborough

• Posh pummelled – a statement win • Josh Murphy contract talk latest • Pressure now on Lincoln • Tim Williams – exclusive with the CEO
4/15/202425 minutes, 37 seconds
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Tim Williams Interview

The Oxford United CEO talks about the latest at the club - on and off the field.
4/12/202415 minutes, 41 seconds
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Post Burton

This week on The Dub, our Oxford United podcast, Robyn and the team discuss:- Another 4-0 win, maybe United are actually good! - The acid test ahead - Peterborough, Lincoln & Stevenage - Josh Murphy brings back Ronaldinho memories - Sending positive vibes to Brannagan's ankle - where's Uri Geller?!
4/8/202425 minutes, 40 seconds
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Post Fleetwood Town

This week on the Dub, our Oxford United podcast, Robyn and the team are talking about:- The biggest win of the season! - A two horse race for sixth? - On the pitch Wins, off the pitch Loses - A hammer hammy blow for Kyle Edwards
4/2/202427 minutes, 54 seconds
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Pre Easter

This week on the Dub, our Oxford United podcast, Robyn and the team discuss:• Seven game season starts now! • This weekend’s matches are HUGE • Will Utd make the play-offs? Our honest predictions • Ben’s big birthday bash – on TV!
3/26/202421 minutes, 49 seconds
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The Dub - Post Port Vale

Robyn and the team discuss an up and down - and up again - week at Oxford Utd
3/18/202427 minutes, 24 seconds
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Post Cheltenham

Robyn and the team discuss the win against Cheltenham, plus... forget xG is xC THE new football metric? A big injury concern (... for us not Oxford Utd), and is Wycombe’s Adams Park “Plan B”?
3/11/202424 minutes, 36 seconds
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The Dub - Post Portsmouth

Robyn and the team discuss Oxford United's defeat at Portsmouth
3/4/202429 minutes, 29 seconds
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The Dub - Grant Ferguson Interview

Oxford United chairman Grant Ferguson answers questions about the club.
3/1/202412 minutes, 45 seconds
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Post Orient (and post truth?)

This week on The Dub, our Oxford United podcast, Robyn and the team discuss:• Lost leads - losing games from winning positions • Who are YOU digging out? • Do we want to be THAT kind of club - one that keeps changing manager? • New stadium timetable - the planning application is in – what happens next?
2/26/202433 minutes
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Post Wycombe

This week on the Dub, our Oxford United podcast:- Five unbeaten games (but four draws) - The Dub gets an assist v Wigan – and goes for another! - How long DOES it take to get match fit? - It never rains?…wellies needed at training ground!
2/19/202425 minutes, 48 seconds
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Post Blackpool

• Good point at Blackpool? Should it have been more? • Mark Harris appreciation edition • A ‘Cam Bran’ stat to shock you! • Players back from treatment room, but fitness doubt on the pod…
2/12/202427 minutes, 33 seconds
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Post Reading

This week on The Dub, our Oxford United podcast - Robyn and the team discuss the Reading game, PRESSING problems, if United are in purgatory, yellow unicorns… and the unusual reason you won’t see an OUFC player at Blackpool this weekend.
2/5/202429 minutes, 19 seconds
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Post Bristol Rovers

This week on The Dub, our Oxford United podcast - Robyn and team talk about back to back defeats, are United too deep?, the Midfield debate and a massive week ahead for Oxford United!
1/29/202425 minutes, 13 seconds
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Pre-Barnsley

This week on The Dub, our Oxford United podcast, Robyn and the team ask: How good is Goodwin? Plus, what's next in the January window and they preview the Barnsley game.
1/22/202430 minutes, 45 seconds
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Post Carlisle (with Des Buckingham)

This week on The Dub, our Oxford United podcast - the team discuss the win at Carlisle, plus Des Buckingham joins us - talking about the latest on the transfer window, sorting backroom staff, the Oxford United players he loved as a fan, and what (or who) he would like to bring from India?
1/15/202446 minutes, 35 seconds
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Post Coventry City

This week on our Oxford United podcast:: - Total recall – loans cut short. - Mills horror injury - Stadium hold up - Any GOOD news Cumming?
1/8/202426 minutes, 24 seconds
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Post Charlton

This week on the Dub, our Oxford United podcast:• Smyth’s goal of a lifetime • George’s header of a lifetime! • New striker this week? • Don’t go, Joe
1/2/202425 minutes, 31 seconds
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The Dub - Post Boxing Day

The team discuss the dramatic late win against Cambridge and preview the Derby game.
12/27/202320 minutes, 42 seconds
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The Dub - Play It Again

A documentary special marking 40 years since an epic 3 game League Cup battle with Man U. Introduced by Robyn Cowen and narrated by Nick Harris. Produced by Simon Watts and Jerome Sale.
12/19/202332 minutes, 10 seconds
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Christmas Party

This week on the Dub, our Oxford United podcast: • Des’ first win • Footballers’ Christmas parties – inside stories • Can you name the Oxford players at the xmas do with George?!
12/18/202321 minutes, 43 seconds
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Thames Valley derby preview

This week on The Dub, our Oxford United podcast: • How big is the Thames Valley derby? • Best keeper ever? • Importance of body language • Stadium plan B admission
12/11/202332 minutes, 1 second
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Post Grimsby & Des Buckingham joins in!

This week on The Dub, our Oxford United podcast, Utd manager Des Buckingham joins the team!Hear the team's reaction to the latest FA Cup win, the latest on the Assistant manager latest, the Thames Valley derby connection, and what's needed in the January window
12/4/202342 minutes, 45 seconds
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Post Cheltenham

This week on our Oxford United podcast, The Dub - Robyn and the team discuss OUFC's game against Cheltenham, including:- No fairytale start for new manager - Zip it... have United lost discipline? - Assistant manger - key criteria - Next opponents - the real deal?
11/27/202331 minutes, 57 seconds
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The Des edition

On our Oxford United podcast this week: Robyn Cowen and the team discuss the new boss at Oxford United and the future under him. • Reaction to Des Buckingham appointment • Why NOT appointing Buckingham would have been a risk • How much did United have to pay in compensation? • This weekend’s game is tougher than it looks
11/20/202327 minutes, 40 seconds
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The Dub - Bonus edition

Interviews with Oxford Utd's new manager Des Buckingham plus the club's CEO and Chairman.
11/17/202316 minutes, 18 seconds
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Post Leyton Orient

This week on the Dub, our Oxford United podcast - it's a win for the U's after difficult week. Plus, Manager race: - Des Buckingham - insight from the man himself - Luke Williams - backed by United’s Portuguese match winner And: Did Liam Manning say goodbye?!
11/13/202327 minutes, 57 seconds
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The Dub - Post Manning

Robyn Cowen's guests discuss Liam Manning's departure and ask who is next?
11/8/202326 minutes, 29 seconds
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Emergency pod

This week on The Dub, our Oxford United podcast.. it's an Emergency Pod! - Is Liam Manning on verge of leaving Oxford United? - Disaster or just football? - Assistant manager Chris Hogg exclusive. - How should United react?
11/6/202329 minutes, 45 seconds
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Post Wycombe

On our Oxford United podcast - Liam Manning's first interview after the first red card of his management career - he'd never even been booked before! Plus, Brannagn's back and how to get sparky sparkling!
10/30/202329 minutes, 38 seconds
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The Dub - Post Blackpool

This week on our Oxford United podcast: * United hit by illness – and it’s spreading to us! * Blackpool rock United with late equaliser * Greg Leigh sings! * U's legend back as a fan - with possible star of the future!
10/23/202324 minutes, 54 seconds
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Post International Break

This week on The Dub, our Oxford United podcast: - CEO Tim Williams on new “risks” to the club (a nice problems to have!) - Young star Cameron Cooper signs! - How a packed away end hits differently with the players - and.. a sensational Dub as Stan Mill's red card is overturned!
10/16/202326 minutes, 27 seconds
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Post Bristol Rovers

This week on The Dub, our Oxford United podcast: - Oxford beat “the better side”! - The “wrong” Chris Hogg joins the pod - New stadium special report - Tim Williams interview
10/9/202330 minutes, 8 seconds
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Post Stevenage

This week on the Dub, our Oxford United podcast: • U’s heroes handle Stevenage, Oxford’s “kryptonite”! • Manning’s new headaches • George’s Shrews warning • Ben “The Scientist” Purkiss
10/2/202327 minutes, 47 seconds
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Post Exeter

This week on the Dub, our Oxford United podcast: - Another no drama W. - A tasty bit of contract info - The Triangle - What next? - Ben’s red card nightmare
9/25/202327 minutes, 6 seconds
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Transfers and Contracts Special

This week on The Dub, our Oxford United podcast: • Head of OUFC Recruitment Ed Waldron joins us (on loan) • Incredible insight into summer transfer window • Next priorities • Plus Fleetwood review and new stadium latest.
9/18/202342 minutes, 41 seconds
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Post... finally winning manager of the month!

This week with Robyn Cowen and the team on our Oxford United podcast: • Oxford finally win manager of the month • Remembering Ramon • Defensive selection headaches • “Streaky” new manager of next opponents
9/11/202334 minutes, 18 seconds
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Post Port Vale

This week with Robyn Cowen and the team on our Oxford United podcast: • Ref watch • Robbo reunion? (Karl Robinson may get job as manager of next opponents) • Retaliation – which of our team has thrown a punch? • Time for Sonny to shine?
9/4/202323 minutes, 52 seconds
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Post Charlton

Robyn, Ben and Jerome and George discuss the latest news from Oxford United.
8/28/202331 minutes, 39 seconds
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Post Barnsley

This week on our #oufc podcast “The Dub”: 1. U’s go back-to-back-to-back 2. The “can you win with kids” debate reopens 3. The SNAP judgement about Stephan Negru 4. OUWFC shock on eve of season
8/21/202325 minutes, 13 seconds
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Post Carlisle

This week with Robyn Cowen and the team on our Oxford United podcast - the U's get their first win of the season beating Carlisle at the Kassam…but: - Was it good or lucky or both? - How good IS Stephan Negru? - Do we need to chill about short goal-kicks? - Cam Bran future – is he priceless?
8/14/202331 minutes, 23 seconds
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Post Cambridge

This week on The Dub, our Oxford United podcast, Robyn Cowen's joined by Jerome Sale, Ben Purkiss and George Elek to discuss the opening day defeat at Cambridge... and preview both the first cup match and the first home match of the season which are both coming up.
8/7/202329 minutes, 24 seconds
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Big Kick-Off Edition!

This week on The Dub, our Oxford United podcast, Robyn and the team try not to get carried away (much), plus who will be on the starting line up for opening day? The outside view of Oxford Utd chances, and Ben’s first commentary!
7/31/202323 minutes, 42 seconds
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New Season Eve Eve

This week on The Dub, our Oxford United podcast.. it's neeeeaaarly the new season! Robyn and the team talk transfers, the tribulations of being a trialists, new coaching staff, and.. Liam's big move!
7/24/202331 minutes, 6 seconds
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Ask us stuff: the results!

This week on The Dub, our Oxford United podcast - Robyn and the team asked for your questions.. so expect answers to the following!: - Is United a club in transition? - Those manager interviews - The panel’s predictions for the new season. - ... and the all important: How is Ben’s freezer?!
7/17/202328 minutes, 6 seconds
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The State of League One

This week on The Dub, our Oxford United Podcast, Robyn, George and Ben discuss: • Is the Championship a good move for Goodrham? • A new name in the striker hunt! • Who’s done the best business in League One? • and.... George Elek’s Gareth Bale comparison!
7/10/202327 minutes, 10 seconds
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United Train in Spain

This week on The Dub, with Oxford United away training in Spain, Robyn and the team discuss: • Are fans on tour a thing of the past? • Fin Stevens – will he play? • Striker search • MC Ben’s rap promise
7/3/202325 minutes, 39 seconds
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Josh McEachran special

This week on The Dub, our Oxford United podcast, we catch up with recent U's signing Josh McEachran, as he settles in at his home town club! Plus, hear from Liam Manning about the work that’s still to be done in the transfer window. Spoiler alert – he’s far from done.
6/28/202318 minutes, 18 seconds
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The first summer signings

This week on the Dub, our Oxford United podcast: Robyn Cowen and the team assess United's explosive start to the summer transfer window, debate who might come in next, and remember when Ben Purkiss signed for the club!
6/19/202325 minutes, 29 seconds
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Matty Taylor interview

This week on The Dub, our Oxford United Podcast, Robyn and the team are joined by local hero Matty Taylor as he leaves the U's! Hear about: - Tears on transfer deadline day - Were rift rumours inflated? - Should he have re-joined Oxford sooner? - How he feels about United now
6/13/202327 minutes, 1 second
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Liam Manning Special: Part Two

In part two of our special with Oxford United head coach Liam Manning, hear about: - His darkest times in football - Life in the City Group - Why he watches football differently - The other football expert in his house
6/5/202316 minutes, 30 seconds
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Liam Manning Special Part One

EXCLUSIVE: Oxford United boss Liam Manning joins the team on The Dub for a two part special. In part one…… - An awkward conversation with Matty Taylor? - The latest on recruitment - How he'll sell United to potential signings
5/29/202327 minutes, 16 seconds
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The End Dubz

This week on our Oxford United podcast, it's our end of season awards – with a difference: “The End Dubz” Plus: - Should United bring back former stars? - Is competing again for promotion next season realistic? - Forget xG – we bring you xV
5/22/202335 minutes, 38 seconds
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Post Retained List

On this week’s edition of The Dub, our Oxford United podcast: • The latest on Oxford United's new stadium plans • A big call on Matty Taylor • It's 'tot ziens' to the vibes as Djavan Anderson departs • Is "sorry" the hardest word?
5/16/202326 minutes, 45 seconds
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Post Season

On this week’s edition of our Oxford United podcast: • Unpapering over the cracks • Manning’s next test • What #oufc MUST NOT do again this summer
5/8/202330 minutes, 6 seconds
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Post Forest Green Rovers

This time on The Dub, our Oxford United podcast: • Emergency name change for podcast • Was Manning’s appointment key to survival? • Has this player surprised new boss? • Early signs about #oufc plans for next season
5/2/202320 minutes, 25 seconds
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Post Barnsley

Our Oxford United podcast is back after the 2-0 loss for United at Barnsley... • Three games to save Oxford United from relegation • Tyler Smith – what gives? • The stat that gives you hope...
4/24/202332 minutes, 58 seconds
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Post Bolton

This week on The Dub, our Oxford United Podcast: • Seeing red – because of not seeing a red • Under pressure – who can handle it? • The stat that says Djvan is the man to help United stay up • Ben’s mysterious missed call
4/17/202326 minutes, 48 seconds
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Post Port Vale

It's now 14 games without a win for Oxford United, but 4 drawn unbeaten games under Liam Manning. * Can draws keep along keep #oufc in League 1? * How did Stephan Negru cope in his first competitive start? * Hear from manager Manning and defender Stuart Findlay
4/10/202322 minutes, 12 seconds
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Post Peterborough

This week on The Dub, our Oxford United podcast, after the 0-0 draw at promotion chasing Posh, Robyn and the team discuss: • A dirty dozen, but has the rot been stopped? • Where IS Ben – and why does it give him a special insight about new #oufc boss? • League One leaders next
4/3/202325 minutes, 27 seconds
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The Team That Never Was

A special this week. 40 years on from Robert Maxwell’s attempt to merge Oxford United and Reading FC. Robyn Cowen introduces BBC Oxford’s award winning 2013 documentary “The Team That Never Was”, and speaks to producer Jerome Sale about the ill-fated Thames Valley Royals.
3/27/202337 minutes, 3 seconds
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Post Morecambe

This week on our Oxford United podcast “The Dub”: • How Morecambe goal could have been prevented • Insight into life under Liam Manning for #oufc players • Route map to survival
3/20/202322 minutes, 7 seconds
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New manager Liam Manning's first interview

On The Dub this week: • First interview with new Oxford Utd boss • Risk/reward appointment? • Can Utd play Manningball? • The Morecambe match – how BIG?
3/13/202331 minutes, 23 seconds
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Post Lincoln

This week on The Dub, our Oxford United podcast - The latest on new boss appointment - Dean Holden link - Should you ever go back? - Captaincy 180
3/6/202327 minutes, 47 seconds
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Post Karl Robinson

This week on The Dub, our Oxford United podcast - Robyn assembles the Brains Trust in the aftermath of Karl Robinson’s sacking to discuss: • The frontrunners to be Oxford United's new Head Coach • EXCLUSIVE - we hear one of the leading contenders DOES want the job. • Can the joint captains idea work? • Karl Robinson’s legacy
2/27/202334 minutes, 54 seconds
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Post Cambridge United

On this week’s edition after defeat at Cambridge for Oxford Utd… • Any “white smoke” from #oufc? • Are players scared? • Is there a way out of trouble for United without changing the manager?
2/20/202323 minutes, 35 seconds
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Post MK Dons

This week on The Dub, our Oxford United podcast - after a 1-1 draw against MK Dons, we ask what is “transition” a code word for? Plus,are Oxford United about to tear up their recruitment structure, and... there's a rogue mention of the “S” word!
2/13/202331 minutes, 8 seconds
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Post Shrewsbury

With Robyn Cowen, ex U's defender Ben Purkiss, EFL expert George Elek and Jerome Sale. On the agenda: Are United “sleepwalking into a relegation battle”? How fractured is the fan base? A surprise player who now “has to start”.
2/6/202331 minutes, 56 seconds
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Post Burton

The panel assess Oxford United's defeat at Burton and the reaction that followed. On the agenda: Can the manager survive in his job after United slip back into bottom half of table? Did some fans go too far? Where does this leave #oufc with only hours left in the transfer window?
1/30/202334 minutes, 57 seconds
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Post Wycombe

Our reaction to Oxford United's defeat at Wycombe, but victory in the Council chamber. Jerome Sale is joined by former Oxford United defender Ben Purkiss and Not The Top 20’s George Elek.
1/25/202324 minutes, 47 seconds
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Post Fleetwood

With Robyn Cowen, Jerome Sale, Ben Purkiss and George Elek. On the agenda: Oxford United win for the first time in 2023. Is Tuesday 24 January really the “biggest day in Oxford United’s existence”? Has one of our panel broken the world record for how long it took to get out of the Kass Stad car park?
1/16/202327 minutes, 41 seconds
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Post Arsenal

Jerome, Ben and George look back at Oxford United's FA Cup 3rd round tie against Arsenal. On the agenda: Can United take the best bits of their performance into their League 1 campaign and jump up the table? How much of a positive impact did the match have on the club in terms of their bid to move and build a new stadium? What next in terms of the transfer window?
1/10/202327 minutes, 38 seconds
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Post Exeter

Robyn Cowen, Jerome Sale, Ben Purkiss and George Elek return after the Christmas break. On the agenda: Why are they saying “absolutely perplexing”, “a complete breakdown” and even “pure vibes”?
1/2/202336 minutes, 23 seconds