OXFORD'S ice hockey club, The Fox Blades, who are set to fold because of increasing costs, are still hoping to complete this weekend's fixtures away to Romford Raiders tomorrow and at home to Isle of Wight Raiders on Sunday.

Director Deborah Pope said: "The league want us to keep it going as long as possible and we are keen to give everyone the chance to respond and hopefully come up with a rescue package."

Story date: Friday 15 October

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