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U’s survive injury scare as Mark Harris gets knock in training THERE were plenty of hearts in mouths at the Oxford United training ground this week, when Mark Harris pulled up with a knock. U’s coach commends Des Buckingham for character and leadership CRAIG Short has commended Des Buckingham for the character and leadership he has shown after his time as Oxford United head coach didn’t initially go to plan. Sam Long blocking out heavy defeat from last time out against Trotters SAM Long says that Oxford United’s 5-0 defeat at Bolton Wanderers two months ago will have no bearing when the teams meet in the Sky Bet League One play-off final this weekend. Ciaron Brown relaxed ahead of battle with international colleague CIARON Brown is feeling relaxed about coming up against his international colleague in the Sky Bet League One play-off final this weekend. Looking back on Oxford United’s previous trips to Wembley OXFORD United will step out at Wembley for the sixth time this weekend, as they look to secure a historic promotion to the second tier of English football. Defeat for Spires – while Cheetahs and Chargers take to track OXFORD Cheetahs will put the disappointment of the BSN Series season behind them as they start off their Championship league campaign at Sandy Lane tonight, writes Leon Foster-Hill. Aunt Sally results: Dave Simms in magnificent form for New Club DAVE Simms was in magnificent form as he clanged off 15 dolls (4-5-6) for The New Club as they came away from local rivals Garsington Sports with all three points, writes Andy Beal. Sam Long hails Oxford United faithful for speed at which Wembley tickets have sold SAM Long has lauded the Oxford United faithful for the speed in which tickets for this weekend’s Sky Bet League One play-off final at Wembley have sold. Ciaron Brown looking to make family proud after circuitous route into football CIARON Brown is aiming to make his family proud on Saturday by finishing the job in Oxford United’s play-off campaign. Greg Leigh proud of individual and team contribution as U’s get to Wembley GREG Leigh is proud of both his individual and the team contribution which has booked Oxford United a trip to Wembley. Read more

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