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Former tough tackling centre half and Man in Black now seen most Saturdays supporting Oxford United or hacking round the golf course

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@swissyellow Still doesn’t answer the Q - where is Tim? Who are the senior execs he refers to? More water to flow under the bridge I suspect but well done Ox Vox for their perseverance.

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@Shottonstache @OUFCOfficial @Join_OxVox This gets worse by the minute!! Don’t be surprised if our beloved CEO has gone too - the club are good at burying issues at the moment. Puts even more pressure on Aaron on the pitch - one thing is however annoyed we are with the board we just have to get behind Aaron!!

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@bbcoxfordsport This rumour was flying around over a week ago - the club certainly know how to delay bad news - this is starting to become a common comms issue

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@GeorgeDugdale Why did this take 7 days to come out - again poor comms they knew about this last week!!

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@GeorgeDugdale Rumours that Kent is injured - anyone know?

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@YeIIowsVoice @bbcoxfordsport Don’t want to be negative but the last time a player called in “ill” on the eve of a pre season tour was Callum O’Dowda and we all know what happened with Bristol City not long after. I really do hope it’s genuine as Stan is a key player.

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@stumpyjoe69 It’s not just the Chairman where is Tim? CEOs should front up issues not just be there when the trophies are handed out. He’s the day to day leader isn’t he??!

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@swissyellow @EFL One thing for certain they will be monitoring the situation regularly - they do not make decisions lightly and without due process which is why these discussions have been going on for some time - that’s what makes the clubs position on this very poor - they knew this was coming!

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@Stuartjamess @Join_OxVox @TimWalkerOUFC So you are saying CEO has no real authority. He should be pushing for the statement - I suspect that’s not happening. Any CEO worth his salt would resign if that’s the case……

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@Stuartjamess @Join_OxVox @TimWalkerOUFC Making an announcement is!!

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@nickmanor @OUFCOfficial @bbcoxfordsport Typical CEO - when things are going well he loves the limelight - now it’s tough times stand up and be counted or leave and let someone else sort this out. This is even more shambolic than last years pre season tour which cost us.

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@sieastwood1 Congrats Easty

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@lewvine It will be the players agents trump card to force a transfer

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@mintygreen2 My maths teacher many moons ago on the Leys- got me hooked on the subject! May he RIP - best wishes to your family Matt.

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@lewvine I suspect we will need more than hope Lewis!! Even the signings look like prep for next season in League 1. Whilst the board have backed MB unfortunately we (like a few other clubs to be fair) lack the scoring players we will need to survive. Obviously I’d love to be wrong.

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@z5x5fnxjcy People forget he never really had a pre season getting injured by the pub side on that awful trip to far east. He needs a run of games then he can be judged fairly. Let’s get behind them - they all have a clean sheet now

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@swissyellow Was one of two we had on loan from City - both were poor - found his level below conference

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@lewvine Let’s hope he’s like Appleton - does a great job after a poor experience. With Cam back , new signings and fresh outlook we must do well in our next two home games. Good luck Matt!! #oufc

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@nickmanor Will Still in the morning ?