Andy Smythe
@acsmythe.bsky.social
TV odd-job man and general arty-farty creative. Dad, geek, Oxford United sufferer. Formerly on X…
Absolutely agree with that. Not too disheartened because we weren’t crap. Just worse in every position - also think getting pumped isn’t the worst thing, wake-up call…
November 4, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Absolutely agree with that. Not too disheartened because we weren’t crap. Just worse in every position - also think getting pumped isn’t the worst thing, wake-up call…
Got to be hammering teams like Preston
January 4, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Got to be hammering teams like Preston
Yeah I agree largely. Both positions aren’t mutually exclusive - you can hate commercialism of the game and still accept that we have to buy into that to survive. I don’t think any fans should be mocked for championing loyalty or Des
January 1, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Yeah I agree largely. Both positions aren’t mutually exclusive - you can hate commercialism of the game and still accept that we have to buy into that to survive. I don’t think any fans should be mocked for championing loyalty or Des
It is but it’s also cold economics. Roll the dice and maybe win 20 odd million, don’t roll the dice and go down. I’ve no doubt we’d have gone down under Des and don’t forget his win record at L1 level is mid-table form. Love him but can see why board made the change
January 1, 2025 at 6:35 PM
It is but it’s also cold economics. Roll the dice and maybe win 20 odd million, don’t roll the dice and go down. I’ve no doubt we’d have gone down under Des and don’t forget his win record at L1 level is mid-table form. Love him but can see why board made the change
Yeah fair point. I just didn’t see it this time though personally. Love Des and his reputation and legacy is intact, but I think he was struggling
January 1, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Yeah fair point. I just didn’t see it this time though personally. Love Des and his reputation and legacy is intact, but I think he was struggling
Agree to an extent but just can’t see he’d have won those three games though. Sometimes footballers just need to be told what to do and when. One of Des’ strengths but also his failing imo was to give players too much freedom to make their own choices
January 1, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Agree to an extent but just can’t see he’d have won those three games though. Sometimes footballers just need to be told what to do and when. One of Des’ strengths but also his failing imo was to give players too much freedom to make their own choices
Yeah who doesn’t love a marauding winger? Have decided unpredictability is his secret weapon. Might trip over his own feet as the ball dribbles on for a goal kick, or he might thundercunt it top bins
December 29, 2024 at 10:03 PM
Yeah who doesn’t love a marauding winger? Have decided unpredictability is his secret weapon. Might trip over his own feet as the ball dribbles on for a goal kick, or he might thundercunt it top bins
Think the difference yesterday was he was being told to pass the ball forward, was spraying passes around. I trust CB far more when facing his own goal, whether that’s the role Cam wants or not
December 27, 2024 at 6:05 PM
Think the difference yesterday was he was being told to pass the ball forward, was spraying passes around. I trust CB far more when facing his own goal, whether that’s the role Cam wants or not
Absolutely dreadful. Our most disappointing player this season
December 27, 2024 at 12:01 PM
Absolutely dreadful. Our most disappointing player this season
I’m always torn on him. Often gets run ragged by a decent winger. Often wonder why we can’t seem to find a RB with more quality, then he does what he does today, at Wembley etc etc Whatever people think of him, his attitude is brilliant to have in the dressing room
December 26, 2024 at 7:04 PM
I’m always torn on him. Often gets run ragged by a decent winger. Often wonder why we can’t seem to find a RB with more quality, then he does what he does today, at Wembley etc etc Whatever people think of him, his attitude is brilliant to have in the dressing room
You called it… been class today
December 26, 2024 at 4:22 PM
You called it… been class today
Also dropped a massive clanger in that game, which almost led to a goal for them…
December 25, 2024 at 1:53 AM
Also dropped a massive clanger in that game, which almost led to a goal for them…
Agree. I think Vaulks has to play because it’s essential for the side that he gets him playing well. Would like to see him do something with Phillips too
December 24, 2024 at 3:35 PM
Agree. I think Vaulks has to play because it’s essential for the side that he gets him playing well. Would like to see him do something with Phillips too
Bit of both maybe. Blind alleys often because the others don’t make good runs, but agree his end product lacking. Just think he is only one with ability to create something from nothing
December 21, 2024 at 5:30 PM
Bit of both maybe. Blind alleys often because the others don’t make good runs, but agree his end product lacking. Just think he is only one with ability to create something from nothing
Yeah I think he looks good. Today he was finding space, turning away from players and driving into the space he’s created. Only one who looks like he can do something with the ball. FWIW think Rowett marginally more likely to keep us up than Des but fundamentally I feel players aren’t good enough
December 21, 2024 at 5:06 PM
Yeah I think he looks good. Today he was finding space, turning away from players and driving into the space he’s created. Only one who looks like he can do something with the ball. FWIW think Rowett marginally more likely to keep us up than Des but fundamentally I feel players aren’t good enough
Bit pragmatic/boring for me. I do think though it’s a case of staying up at all costs. In the cold light of day I think any other club would’ve sacked Des. Great coach but overall v poor win % - crucially, in L1 too
December 18, 2024 at 2:59 PM
Bit pragmatic/boring for me. I do think though it’s a case of staying up at all costs. In the cold light of day I think any other club would’ve sacked Des. Great coach but overall v poor win % - crucially, in L1 too
Rowett innit… would prefer SS but there you go
December 18, 2024 at 1:40 PM
Rowett innit… would prefer SS but there you go
Yeah this is really upsetting. Do things with dignity - it’s the least we can ask for from the board
December 15, 2024 at 10:03 PM
Yeah this is really upsetting. Do things with dignity - it’s the least we can ask for from the board
Would be weird. Not against him, just not an obvious “upgrade” if that’s what the board are trying to deliver
December 15, 2024 at 10:01 PM
Would be weird. Not against him, just not an obvious “upgrade” if that’s what the board are trying to deliver
Yep would only want him or Bloomfield and it won’t be the latter… if it’s Harris, there’ll be a massive kick off
December 15, 2024 at 4:16 PM
Yep would only want him or Bloomfield and it won’t be the latter… if it’s Harris, there’ll be a massive kick off
Sounds like they’ve had someone lined up. Bit of an odd one, the main issue is the players just aren’t good enough and that’s not on Des
December 15, 2024 at 2:34 PM
Sounds like they’ve had someone lined up. Bit of an odd one, the main issue is the players just aren’t good enough and that’s not on Des
He was POTY last season for you wasn’t he? Our issue is that he was in double pivot with Bannan which worked for him but is used as the single pivot DM for us which leaves him exposed a bit…
December 14, 2024 at 11:40 PM
He was POTY last season for you wasn’t he? Our issue is that he was in double pivot with Bannan which worked for him but is used as the single pivot DM for us which leaves him exposed a bit…