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Post by yelloexile on Jul 24, 2010 8:33:00 GMT
Not the working title for the new JK Rowling series.
Can anyone post a table of our leading goalscorers - I had a quick google for it and couldn't find anything?
Given how prolific Beano has been while he's been with us, I was wondering IF he manages over 20 goals this season, how high he could end up?
Although most of his goals so far have been at Conference level, if he manages over 20 again, what does he need to achieve to become a 'legend' - or is he nearly there?
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Post by rollsy89 on Jul 24, 2010 8:35:36 GMT
I think he's got himself in to our top 10 all time scorers. I think the list is on rage online?
Would his hat trick against Chester count?
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Post by Left Wing Cross on Jul 24, 2010 8:35:58 GMT
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Post by yelloexile on Jul 24, 2010 8:39:11 GMT
Cheers. My googling needs work. There's a chance that at the end of this season he could be 5th all time - particularly in you add the Chester goals.. Nearly a legend? |
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Post by The Fence End on Jul 24, 2010 9:03:31 GMT
Nearly, not quite. Another 20 goals should do it!
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Post by hht on Jul 24, 2010 10:11:09 GMT
I guess its a question of the difference between being a legend and being prolific. Obviously you can be both but people hold players such as saunders as legends but beano has already played more and scored more than him for example. Obviously at a higher standard but surely an Oxford legend is someone who is a legend at the current oxford level. Beano is our biggest player since the turn of the millenium surely.
Another 15-20 goals this season would seal him for me as one of if not our most porlific goalscorers ever.
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Post by yelloexile on Aug 4, 2010 20:14:34 GMT
Nice quote on the BBC website from him.....
James Constable honoured by Oxford United captaincy
Constable originally joined Oxford on loan from Shrewsbury in 2008
Oxford United striker James Constable says being given the club captaincy is one of the highlights of his career.
The 25-year-old, who will lead the team out in Saturday's opener at Burton, has taken over from Adam Murray, who left the club this summer.
"I came here two years ago and have just fallen in the love with the place," Constable told BBC Oxford.
"To lead the team out is a great honour. It's something I am delighted to be doing and I am very proud."
Constable, who captained the U's for the second half of last season when Murray was injured, scored 26 times during Oxford United's promotion season but he says it did not take long after the play-off final win over York to think about the year ahead.
He said: "As soon as you lift that trophy you have the enjoyment of doing it, but you know it was for one thing, to be back in the league.
"We can look forward to a season of League Two football now and we will be aiming for some success at the end of it."
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Post by Agadoo on Aug 4, 2010 20:36:43 GMT
You could argue non-league doesn't count so he starts from scratch
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Post by Mr Yellow on Aug 4, 2010 20:45:48 GMT
You could argue non-league doesn't count so he starts from scratch You could....................if you were an idiot who watches 4 or 5 games a season and has no concept of the the imprtance of Beano to our team. |
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Post by Agadoo on Aug 4, 2010 21:33:25 GMT
You could argue non-league doesn't count so he starts from scratch You could....................if you were an idiot who watches 4 or 5 games a season and has no concept of the the imprtance of Beano to our team. I don't see what that has to do with it John Aldridge...78 League Goals James Constable...0 League Goals |
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Post by pgyellow on Aug 5, 2010 6:23:24 GMT
He's already a legend in a lot of people's eyes. Getting out of the conference is the single most important thing the club has done in 10 years. Beano is largely responsible for that.
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Post by Dartford Ox on Aug 5, 2010 7:30:02 GMT
He's already a legend in a lot of people's eyes. Getting out of the conference is the single most important thing the club has done in 10 years. Beano is largely responsible for that. It's an age thing really. If you haven't seen somebody play then you are unlikely to consider them. If the criteria is 'getting into the league', as yours appears to be, then Bud Houghton would be top. (see the rage online link in one of the above posts) and it was he and Johnny Love who got me hooked on OUFC. (Headington in those days). But without a doubt - the person who did it at the highest level was the best. Aldo - especially when playing with Billy Hamilton. |
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Post by edgecam on Aug 5, 2010 7:35:01 GMT
You could....................if you were an idiot who watches 4 or 5 games a season and has no concept of the the imprtance of Beano to our team. I don't see what that has to do with it John Aldridge...78 League Goals James Constable...0 League Goals I guess then in your view oxford united strikers are awarded points depending on the division we are in, for example they would get 5 points for a top flight goal 4 points for a 2 division goal 2 points and so on... You really do let yourself down at times. Beano's a legend, he was one of the team that got us of of the con. |
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Post by Agadoo on Aug 5, 2010 8:39:18 GMT
I don't doubt it or disagree
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Post by pgyellow on Aug 5, 2010 9:21:02 GMT
I've been watching OUFC since the 70's. My legends are across the board since then are for all sorts of different reasons.
Billy Hamilton was inspirational.
Keith Cassells was my first love!
John Aldridge and Dean Saunders were prolific.
Matty Elliot was a star in that team.
Gary Briggs would run through walls for us.
Beano is the legend for the present.
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Post by kidlingtonyellow on Aug 5, 2010 9:49:39 GMT
Goals are goals at the end of the day so for me league or not his.goals count the man is well on his way to being a legend in my eyes can't wait for Saturday c u all their
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Post by ed on Aug 5, 2010 9:53:46 GMT
he has to be in hall of fame on the basis that his goals have been some of the most vital in the club's history
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Post by oufcrealist on Aug 5, 2010 10:04:24 GMT
I've been watching OUFC since the 70's. My legends are across the board since then are for all sorts of different reasons. Billy Hamilton was inspirational. Keith Cassells was my first love! John Aldridge and Dean Saunders were prolific. Matty Elliot was a star in that team. Gary Briggs would run through walls for us. Beano is the legend for the present.Don't think anyone can be a legend for the present! At the moment he is certainly our star striker and I really hope he continues to be. Because, if he does and gets 20+ goals this season it will go a long way to helping us achieve promotion. |
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Post by hht on Aug 5, 2010 22:25:23 GMT
You cant fault him for scoring in the BSP. otherwise we will have no more loved oxford players till were top flight or chapmpionship. OUFC are where they are, and you have legends and favourites at any level. If beano stays and does decently for another season or two then in my eyes he will go down as a big fav of my oufc history.
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