Hand ready for Forest start
Jamie Hand stands by for his second Oxford United debut as the U's travel to Forest Green Rovers in the Blue Square Premier tomorrow (3pm)
Hand looks certain to play alongside Adam Murray in midfield, with Eddie Hutchinson dropping to the bench, while Darren Patterson is also hopeful of bringing in another new face before the match to add competition for places.
Craig McAllister and Barry Quinn are back to full health after illness earlier in the week and Patterson must choose between McAllister, Justin Richards, Matt Green and Yemi Odubade up front
The Opposition
Jim Harvey's side are currently eighth in the league but had a surprising 2-1 defeat in their last home game against Stafford. Top scorer Stuart Fleetwood will be looking to get back among ther goals after a recent blip in front of goal. The former Hereford man had scored 26 times before the turn of the year but has yet to register in 2008.
Rovers will have three players missing as Alex Lawless, Darren Jones and Chris Giles are all suspended.
Look out for a familiar figure on the Forest Green bench: former England wicket keeper Jack Russell is goalkeeping coach at the Lawn
Travel details
The New Lawn GL6 0ET
Admission prices: -
Uncovered Terrace
Adults £12, Over 65 £8, Under 16 £5.
£2.00 Extra for Covered Seating
Wheelchair users £14.00 with PA free no need to pre book
Travel by car: -
Take A34 then M4. Leave M4 at Junction 18, follow A46 directly to Nailsworth and at mini-roundabout turn left up Spring Hill, then directions as from North. In Nailsworth there is a mini-roundabout. Upon reaching this turn off left into Spring Hill. Drive up Spring Hill and along Nympsfield Road for approximately 900 yards. The ground is on the left, with the main car parks located at the end of the stadium complex.
Parking: -
There are three separate car parking areas at the stadium which can cater for 250+ cars. Should there be a need for extra parking then there is plenty of on street parking in close proximity to the ground.
London Road Club
Fares:
Adult £9.00, Junior £7.00
Departs: Stadium 11.30am
Ice Rink 11.45am
Call 01865 337533
The Odds:
You can claim a £25 free bet when you open an account with Oxfordbet by clicking HERE. Every new, or renewed, account helps the club whether you win or lose, and there are good odds on United players to score first/last/at any time
Craig McAllister 7/1 7/1 9/4
Justin Richards 7/1 7/1 9/4
Matt Green 15/2 15/2 12/5
Yemi Odubade 15/2 15/2 12/5
Alex Fisher 8/1 8/1 5/2
Eddie Hutchinson 10/1 10/1 3/1
Adam Murray 12/1 12/1 7/2
Matt Day 18/1 18/1 11/2
Phil Trainer 18/1 18/1 11/2
Daniel Rose 22/1 22/1 7/1
Eddie Anaclet 25/1 25/1 8/1
Barry Quinn 28/1 28/1 9/1
Ben Weedon 40/1 40/1 12/1
Carl Pettefer 40/1 40/1 12/1
Chris Willmott 40/1 40/1 12/1
Luke Foster 40/1 40/1 12/1
No Goal Scorer 10/1 10/1
Did we put that in bold? Really? Why would we want to draw attention to that?
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Coverage
Hear the whole match live in Yellow World thanks to our official broadcast partners BBC Oxford.
There will be a full report and Gallery on this site at the final whistle
Coming Soon...
Next week sees two big home games for United as they welcome Cambridge United on Tuesday night (7.45) and then Burton Albion on Saturday (3pm). Call 01865 337533 or click HERE to book your place
