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Potter signs new deal for Oxford United

6:00am Wednesday 19th June 2013

ALFIE Potter has become the latest key player to commit himself to Oxford United. The forward has signed a new two-year deal, with the club retaining an option to extend it a further 12 months until the end of the 2015-16 campaign. He follows Andy Whing and young players such as Max Crocombe and Tyrone Marsh to agree longer term deals, forming what the club hope will be a settled core. The 24-year-old Potter began to deliver more consistent performances last season, finishing as the U’s third highest scorer. His haul of 11 goals was more than the previous three seasons put together. There has been some speculation this summer about interest from other clubs, but Potter is delighted to stay. He said: “Ever since I came through the door four years ago, I have loved being part of this club and I’m really looking forward to being part of it again as we try and take Oxford United up to League One and beyond. “The fans have been fantastic with me and I can’t wait to get playing in front of them again. “I did OK last year but want to keep improving and growing as a player.” Potter arrived four years ago on loan from Peterborough and went on to help United win promotion. It was the winger’s 90th-minute strike which sealed a 3-1 victory over York City in the Blue Square Premier play-off final at Wembley. The move quickly became permanent and he is now one of United’s longest serving players, making 148 appearances since joining in 2009. Only Ryan Clarke, Jake Wright and James Constable currently have more games under their belts for the club. U’s boss Chris Wilder said: “I brought Alfie in as one of my first signings and he has progressed season on season. “Hopefully, he will continue to improve and that will benefit the team and the club over the next two or three years. “It is another indication that the senior players have real confidence in the way that Oxford United is going forward as a club. “Alfie is a big favourite with the fans but also with the players and the staff and we are absolutely delighted that he has signed.” The new deal means Potter will take a keen interest in the League Two fixtures, which are released at 9am today.

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Trip to Charlton suits Oxford United

9:30am Tuesday 18th June 2013

Chris Wilder believes Oxford United’s players should relish the chance to knock out Championship opposition after being paired with Charlton Athletic in the Capital One Cup.

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Lenagan given backing by clubs

10:00am Tuesday 18th June 2013

Ian Lenagan is hoping to help make the Football League stronger after being elected to the board.

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Ferguson's teamsheet against Oxford United up for sale

10:00am Tuesday 18th June 2013

The official teamsheet from Sir Alex Ferguson’s first game in charge of Manchester United when they played Oxford United at the Manor Ground is to be sold at auction on Saturday.

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Oxford United chairman elected onto Football League board

1:04pm Monday 17th June 2013

IAN Lenagan has been elected on to the Football League's board as League two's representative.

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David Hunt vows to wake 'the sleeping giant' that is Oxford United

9:30am Monday 17th June 2013

DROPPING down a division holds no problems for Oxford United’s new signing David Hunt – who says he has joined to help wake a sleeping giant.

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Reading youngster Shama signs for Oxford United

9:00am Friday 14th June 2013

Oxford United’s investment in young players has continued with the signing of Josh Shama on a one-year deal.

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Crocombe plays in World Cup warm-up hiccup

6:52pm Thursday 13th June 2013

MAX Crocombe's hopes of claiming a starting place in the New Zealand team at the FIFA U20 World Cup were hit as they lost a warm-up game 5-3 to Iraq.

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Oxford United in double swoop

6:00am Thursday 13th June 2013

OXFORD United’s new squad is beginning to take shape after they completed deals for Danny Rose and David Hunt.

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