THE Oxford Mail player ratings after Oxford United made it three wins from three with a 3-1 win at Barnsley.
JAMES BEADLE
Made a couple of good stops, especially to thwart Devante Cole at 2-1 to the U’s – 7.5
SAM LONG
Made a late goal line clearance from Cole and was reliable at both ends of play – 7.5
ELLIOTT MOORE
Had a couple of opportunities from set pieces and was strong at the back – 7.5
STEPHAN NEGRU
Superb defensive display, with countless interceptions and brilliant blocks. MAN OF THE MATCH – 8
CIARON BROWN
Relatively uneventful game but was on hand to sweep up as and when needed. BOOKED – 7
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MARCUS MCGUANE
Helped dictate the tempo of the match in United’s favour with passing range – 7.5
CAMERON BRANNAGAN
Made no mistake from the penalty spot, while his corners caused problems for the hosts. BOOKED. – 7.5
STANLEY MILLS
Impressed on his first league start with direct running and creating of chances for others – 8
BILLY BODIN
Saw a couple of efforts go narrowly off target in a solid attacking display – 7.5
MARCUS BROWNE
Looked bright and won the penalty before injury sadly forced him off – 7.5
MARK HARRIS
A more subdued display compared to the previous couple but still worked hard up front – 7
“It’s a young group of players and that’s probably the exciting bit for me.”
— Oxford Mail OUFC (@OxfordMailOUFC) August 19, 2023
Liam Manning is thrilled by his youthful #oufc side after this afternoon’s win at Barnsleyhttps://t.co/9hZauARID5
SUBSTITUTES
Ruben Rodrigues (for Browne, 27)
Some nice passes created openings for his teammates – 7
Tyler Goodrham (for Mills, 61)
Injected fresh urgency into the attack and took his goal superbly well – 7.5
Fin Stevens (for Bodin, 71)
Came on to help provide increased solidity in the closing stages – 6.5
Gatlin O’Donkor (for Harris, 71)
Strong when he came on and excellently teed up Goodrham for the third goal – 7.5
Unused: Eastwood, McEachran, Smyth.
Substitutes who come on after the 75th minute do not get a rating.
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