Robyn Cowen, Ben Purkiss and George Elek discuss the latest news from Oxford United.
Producer: Jerome Sale
Oxford Utd's new head coach - plus hear from CEO, Head of Football Ops and Martin Keown
Reflection on U's draw at Coventry, plus previews of big matches ahead and stadium news
The Oxford United manager chats with Robyn, George, Jerome and his former colleague Ben
We assess the appointment of the new U's boss, plus a new signing and progress in the cup.
This week on our #oufc podcast:
Reaction to Oxford United's defeat at Charlton as boss Gary Rowett comes under pressure
Exclusive with Oxford Utd's chairman. Is club for sale? Stadium, January and summer tour.
Oxford Utd midfielder Will Vaulks on his suicide prevention campaign, and start to season
Oxford United head into the international break after defeat at Watford. We have takes.
Former Oxford United manager Des Buckingham gives his first interview since being sacked
One in, three out including a shock as the club captain departs. And United have a point.
Reflections on the opening day of the Championship season, plus stadium decision looms.
Jerome is with the Oxford Utd tour of Indonesia and reports back to Robyn, George & Ben
This week on The Dub, our Oxford United podcast, the team have the latest as United fly out to Indonesia!
Plus: •Fixtures out – is it a tough start?•Will Brazil go nuts for Ruben Rodrigues?•Gary Rowett interview as pre-season starts
The full team's back with the latest from United and looking ahead to the pre-season tour
Midfielder Will Vaulks with frank views on last season, the sport, and his future in it.
Robyn Cowen and the team hear from Chelsea midfielder Alex Matos after his loan at Oxford
We review final week of the OUFC season and assess what might happen in the summer window
In the latest edition of our Oxford United podcast we discuss Cameron Brannagan’s unreal equaliser at Cardiff and all things Oxford United as we enter the final fortnight of the Championship season.
Oxford United get a much needed win as Championship season goes into in final 8 matches
On our Oxford United podcast - defeat against Portsmouth:
Robyn, Ben and Jerome talk manager of the month, defeat at Burnley and two massive games.
Robyn Cowen & the team reflect on a four point week, but accuse each other of negativity!
This week on The Dub, our Oxford United podcast:
Recently appointed Oxford Utd boss Gary Rowett joins Robyn Cowen and the team....•Secrets of his instant impact at United•January window insight – something is keeping him up at night•Impact of life as a manager on his family•The special way he’ll get to know Oxfordshire
Robyn Cowen and the team reflect on Oxford Utd wins against Cardiff and Plymouth and look ahead to the first matches of 2025 and the possible strengthening in the January transfer window.
Emergency podcast after official announcement of Gary Rowett as new Oxford United manager
New dad Tyler Goodrham joins us on the pod, plus 20 years on from Ramon Diaz as OUFC boss.
On this week's edition of our #oufc podcast The Dub, we ask if Oxford United are worthy of their point from the Millwall game, look ahead to two massive away games, and much more!
•Daddy cool! Baby delay means Tyler’s right on time•Three key players on track to return •January transfer window – Des on plans•Currie to spice things up?
On our Oxford United podcast this week... - Wilder v Buckingham – master v apprentice- Scarlett v Harris – the battle to be United’s go to striker - What time is Marselino time?- The low down on United’s new Head of Recruitment- And the latest on the Ben and George "bromance!
On this week’s edition of The Dub, our Oxford United podcast:•Best ever away support?•“All of us in the away end were unbelievably proud of the team”•Do injuries mean set-up and transfer strategy must change?•And... welcome - The Dub’s new Oxford fan!
On this week’s edition of The Dub, our Oxford United podcast: - U’s “not very good” - Des pulls no punches after Swansea loss
This week on The Dub, our Oxford United podcast, the team are talking about:
This week on The Dub, our Oxford United podcast, the team are talking about:
It's a Cameron Brannagan special this week as Oxford United’s talisman midfielder joins the pod!
Talking about:
•Injury latest – when is he back?•What winning promotion with OUFC meant to him•His goals for the club this season and beyond•Why Oxfordshire feels like home
Our Oxford United podcasters Jerome Sale and George Elek pay a short tribute to former #oufc defender George Baldock who has passed away at the age of 31.
This week on The Dub, our Oxford United podcast, the team are talking about:
•United refusing to lose at Fratton Park•Louie Sibley – the “sledgehammer”!•United reach international break in Championship top 10 – can they build on strong start?•Should Utd consider offering Des a new deal?
This week on The Dub, our Oxford United podcast, the team are talking about:
•A glorious goalless draw with Burnley.•How United are adapting for each opponents •Opposition have 70% possession – and fans get it. •Plus, we preview Luton and Portsmouth
On a special edition of The Dub, Oxford United boss Des Buckingham takes our questions and those collated by Oxford United Supporters Panel. He opens up about “really dark days” this year, job offers from elsewhere, the highest of highs and the challenges of the Championship (and Aunt Sally!)
Hear about:
•The whirlwind of his last year•Jaw dropping player performance stats •Injury updates on multiple players •His future and the countries he might like to work in (one day!)
This week on The Dub, our Oxford United podcast:
This week on The Dub, our Oxford United podcast:
This week on The Dub, our Oxford United podcast:
This week on The Dub, our Oxford United podcast:
•Opening day joy •Just how good were United (or how bad were Norwich!)?•Does it help United in the transfer market?•Peterborough and Coventry next
DUB SPECIAL: Oxford Utd chairman Grant Ferguson joins our podcast as excitement builds for the new season in the Championship. He addresses some of the summer’s hottest topics and has a message for all #oufc fans ahead of United’s first match at that level for 25 years.
This week on The Dub, our Oxford United podcast:•Two new wingers•The battle to be an opening day starter•How United should approach this season •Norwich preview
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.
This week on The Dub, our Oxford United podcast:
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
United deal with loss of Wembley hero, get in trouble with EFL - but signings keep coming
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!
The Dub team discuss the first Oxford United signings of summer & they're joined by one!
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
This week on The Dub, our Oxford United podcast:
This week on The Dub, our Oxford United podcast:
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.
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!
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!
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!
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
•Posh pummelled – a statement win•Josh Murphy contract talk latest•Pressure now on Lincoln•Tim Williams – exclusive with the CEO
This week on The Dub, our Oxford United podcast, Robyn and the team discuss:
This week on the Dub, our Oxford United podcast, Robyn and the team are talking about:
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!
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”?
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?
This week on the Dub, our Oxford United podcast:
•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…
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.
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!
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.
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?
This week on our Oxford United podcast:: - Total recall – loans cut short.- Mills horror injury- Stadium hold up- Any GOOD news Cumming?
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
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.
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?!
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
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
This week on our Oxford United podcast, The Dub - Robyn and the team discuss OUFC's game against Cheltenham, including:
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
Interviews with Oxford Utd's new manager Des Buckingham plus the club's CEO and Chairman.
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?!
This week on The Dub, our Oxford United podcast.. it's an Emergency Pod!
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!
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!
This week on The Dub, our Oxford United podcast:
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
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
This week on the Dub, our Oxford United podcast:
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.
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
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?
This week on our #oufc podcast “The Dub”:
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:
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.
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!
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!
This week on The Dub, our Oxford United podcast - Robyn and the team asked for your questions.. so expect answers to the following!:
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!
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
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.
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!
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:
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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.
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
On The Dub this week: •First interview with new Oxford Utd boss•Risk/reward appointment?•Can Utd play Manningball?•The Morecambe match – how BIG?
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
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
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?
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!
This week on The Dub, our Oxford United podcast - Robyn Cowen's joined by ex U's defender Ben Purkiss, EFL expert George Elek and our Sports Editor 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”
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.
This week on The Dub – first broadcast live on Tuesday night – Jerome Sale is joined by former Oxford United defender Ben Purkiss and Not The Top 20’s George Elek. They discuss a big win for United in the council chamber as they edge towards a new stadium, but a bitter loss on the pitch at neighbours Wycombe.
The Dub: Post Fleetwood – presented by Robyn Cowen with Jerome Sale, Ben Purkiss and George ElekOxford United win for the first time in 2023... but what level of robbery was it? Plus, is Tuesday 24th January really the “biggest day in Oxford United’s existence”?And.. has one of our panel broken the world record for how long it took to get out of the Kass Stad car park!
The FA Cup dream is over for Oxford United, after a 3rd round exit to Premier League leaders Arsenal but Jerome, Ben and George look at the bigger picture.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? The panellists have their say on which position United should make a priority.
Robyn Cowen is joined by ex Oxford United defender Ben Purkiss, Not the Top 20’s George Elek and BBC Oxford Sports Editor Jerome Sale. Why are they saying “absolutely perplexing”, “a complete breakdown” and even “pure vibes”? “Talk is cheap” is in there too, but this #oufc podcast is yours for free.
It's the final Dub before Christmas... and it’s a cracker! Once we get over the penalty (and the penalty stat) that will break your heart, will ask whether there is something of a malaise at Oxford United – but give you reasons to think that if something IS missing, the gap could soon be filled. And we will take you back to the senior debut of a World Cup winner – in a League Two match for the U’s.
The frost claimed the Barnsley game so we talk about how the game was called off and with the January transfer window around the corner, where do United need to strengthen?
This week on the Dub, we disucuss the alternative stadium site for Oxford United, issues with the lease at the current stadium and the FA CUP 3rd round draw, which handed United a plum home tie against Arsenal.
Oxford United are through to the third round of the FA Cup after beating Exeter 4-1 in the second round! So, this week on 'The Dub', Fleur Ostojak's in for Robyn Cowen - joined by Ben Purkiss, George Elek and Jerome Sale to discuss:
Robyn, Ben, George, and Jerome discuss whether they’ve seen a better save than one at the Kassam at the weekend and what has happened to Oxford United’s “superstar”?
This week on The Dub - Robyn Cowen asks whether Djavan Anderson is the new Ricardinho, and looks ahead to that football event which, despite controversy over scheduling, will be watched around the world... yes we do mean Woking v Oxford in the FA Cup!
Robyn's joined by former Oxford United defender and ex PFA chairman Ben Purkiss, and BBC Oxford Sports Editor Jerome Sale.
In this week’s episode, Robyn Cowen is joined by Not the Top 20’s George Elek and BBC Radio Oxford’s Sports Editor Jerome Sale. George uncovers a possible reason why United’s Matt Taylor has found it hard to score this season – it blows Jerome’s mind. They also ask if Surrey has a microclimate.
Welcome to our new podcast: Wasn’t At The Game - The Dub, your reflection every Monday on what’s going on at Oxford Utd. This week Robyn Cowen and guests carve up United’s weekend win at Bolton and assess what it means to your butt muscles.