Teenage wing wizard Sam Deering has put pen to paper on a new, two-year deal with Oxford United. The 19-year-old has been in fine form for boss Chris Wilder since returning from a broken leg, and has pledged his immediate future to the club.



Deering, who has scored one goal in his 13 appearances this season, said: “I am enjoying my football and it is great to be part of what is happening here. The manager and coaches have been great with me and I feel that my game is developing all the...

Oxford United will look to extend their lead at the top of the table to four points when they take on Hayes & Yeading tonight at the Kassam Stadium.

The U’s sit one point ahead of Stevenage with a game in hand, and some of their key players are coming back to fitness at a vital part of the run-in.

James Constable could be involved for United after missing the Cambridge draw with an ankle injury, while captain Adam Murray could return to the match-day squad for the first time...

LADIES HOCKEY: Oxford Hawks Ladies took on Hampstead and Westminster Ladies and were disappointed to come away with a 1-0 defeat on Saturday.

The Hawks couldn’t find the ball pace and power they showed in their previous outing against Reading, and reacted slowly to a short corner after 20 minutes for the only goal of the game.

In the second half the Hawks lifted their game, with a good defensive performance from Claire Collis and Flick Hughes as the team looked to attack.  A penalty...

 

HOCKEY: Oxford Hawks drew 2-2 with local rivals Henley in a result that did no favours for either team’s hopes of breaking away from the relegation battle.

The Hawks started fairly well, with Tom Coppin in the middle of the pitch dominating and Nick Lamb pushing on from defence.

However, a slight lapse in defence with players watching the ball saw Henley grab the first goal of the game, sweeping in at the far post. The Hawks soon levelled, Sam Chilvers on hand to coolly lift the ball...