http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/sport/ The Oxford Times /sport/ en-gb Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:22:01 +0100 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:22:01 +0100 http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/sport/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/resources/images/727338/?type=rsslogo http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/sport/ http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/sport/4474938.Oxford_United_new_boy_Alfie_set_to_excite/?ref=rss Chris Wilder believes his latest capture, Alfie Potter, is one of those arguably rare players – a winger with bottle. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:46:12 +0100 9c2967f346272a23c5248a288b36060f http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/sport/4474357.Potter_joins_Oxford_United/?ref=rss Oxford United have completed the signing of winger Alfie Potter on a season-long loan from Peterborough United. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:02:43 +0100 67ea46277a8451378a956a8cea631b9c http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/sport/4473690.Oxford_United_fans_happy_with_fixtures/?ref=rss OXFORD United fans are happy with their start to next season's Blue Square Premier campaign - after being handed a home game to York in their opening match. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:30:30 +0100 7e4707722c023e6c7a8b2cca2c262036 http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/sport/4473283.Oxford_United_kick_off_at_home_to_York/?ref=rss Oxford United will kick off next season at home to York City. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:00:00 +0100 e261109f8d8bdd690d382beaa8ba555d http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/sport/4472832.Burnell_leaves_Oxford_United/?ref=rss OXFORD United last night parted company with midfielder Joe Burnell, who left the club by mutual consent. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:50:00 +0100 36fab41d40300ed20289420cc94d1a08 http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/sport/4470391.BOWLS__Keeper_Alder_makes_grade_in_another_sport/?ref=rss FormerWitney Town footballer Kevin Alder achieves another sporting goal when he makes his EBA Middleton Cup debut for Oxfordshire in the crunch clash against Berkshire at Suttons BC on Saturday. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:48:14 +0100 c1ce6fa2fbd1ac27b92f2b07405c8c10 http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/sport/4470369.ROWING__Abingdon_face_tough_draw_at_Henley/?ref=rss Such was the competiton to get into Henley Royal Regatta which started this week, that 14 local crews had to try and qualify. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:41:58 +0100 0208156537a2f989bc3ca9ce97e5cfeb http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/sport/4470375.RACING__Channon_delighted_by_Som_Tala_s_success/?ref=rss West Ilsley trainer Mick Channon was full of praise for jockey Tony Culhane after his victory aboard Som Tala in the John Smith’s Northumberland Plate at Newcas-tle. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:43:32 +0100 ab2b0a5fdefddead663c92634804bc12 http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/sport/4469639.Oxford_United_wait_for_cup_decision/?ref=rss The Football Conference have not dismissed the chances of a cup competition for non-League teams this season. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:00:00 +0100 07939743b947cd235c7417324b4e5eca http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/sport/4465059.Villa_treat_for_U_s_supporters/?ref=rss Oxford United manager Chris Wilder believes the prestigious pre-season friendly against Aston Villa will be a great spectacle for the fans – and will not disrupt his team’s preparations for their Blue Square Premier campaign. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 c9c8237abaa5b0d891119264039cf239 http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/sport/4464690.CRICKET__Shipton_s_derby_joy/?ref=rss In-form Shipton-under-Wychwood continued their impressive surge up the Division 1 table by handing out a cricketing lesson to Oxford Downs. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:35:58 +0100 ea5796595c0dbb4881db05da6109f4c6 http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/sport/4464681.CRICKET__Challow_go_joint_top/?ref=rss Challow & Childrey and Banbury 2nd joined Bourton Vale as joint leaders of Division 2 after both enjoyed easy wins while Vale were losing at Great & Little Tew. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:33:08 +0100 f4d6801c4ca4fc5b5f7fe10103b0d06d http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/sport/4464668.CRICKET__Shallow_seals_spoils/?ref=rss A classy unbeaten 155 by Hyron Shallow was the difference as Oxford 3rd lost by three wickets at home to leaders Division 3 Twyford. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:30:13 +0100 c7776debf8808a2fa3b8c7f1ef116459 http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/sport/4464657.CRICKET__Caunce_clubs_Downs_to_top_spot/?ref=rss Oxford Downs 2nd skipper Matty Watts continued his fine form with the ball in Division 4 by taking 5-52 as Banbury Twenty 2nd were bowled out for 188. Ansar Aslam hit 51. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:27:31 +0100 9b67931ee27580aa1e8184f51c832a00 http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/sport/4464649.CRICKET__Batsmen_s_field_day/?ref=rss The batsmen had it all their own way in the Division 5 match between Challow & Childrey 2nd and Oxford & Bletchingdon Nondescripts 2nd, which inevitably ended in a draw . Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:23:43 +0100 8391fa5748544e4da88176732edb0a6d http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/sport/4464633.CRICKET__Didcot_ease_to_victory/?ref=rss Didcot maintained their lead at the top of the table thanks to useful knocks by Tom Kennedy (74) and Matt Jones (41) in their seven-wicket win at Long Marston 2nd in Division 6. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:19:18 +0100 fc4753060701df6025e35329caaa6781 http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/sport/4463626.Oxford_United_to_face_Aston_Villa/?ref=rss Oxford United have fixed up an attractive pre-season friendly at home to an Aston Villa XI. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:01:29 +0100 671efafe3f3e6da1ecc654611fcd4a34 http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/sport/4463231.CRICKET__Morgan_shines_as_Rowant_go_through/?ref=rss Aston Rowant’s first foray into the national rounds ended with a five-wicket win in Somerset yesterday. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:44:36 +0100 7d9e04ae8383c0547c0c4b13370c9f79 http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/sport/4463232.CRICKET__Oxon_s_semi_final_jinx_strikes_again/?ref=rss Oxfordshire's semi-final hoodoo struck again as they crashed to a disastrous 157-run defeat aga-inst Norfolk at Norwich yesterday. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:46:21 +0100 f1750b6f13f2f4c14a0f19480723f5d0 http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/sport/4463226.CRICKET__Banbury_bid_is_halted_by_storm/?ref=rss Banbury's hopes of strengthening their hold on second position in Home Counties Premier League Division 1 were dashed when a thunderstorm caused the abandoment of Saturday’s match at home to Welwyn Garden City. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:25:38 +0100 2d16badd2ad682c4b26b307e40529be6