Karl Robinson felt there were positives for Salford despite a poor performance in a 1-1 draw with Swindon.The visitors needed a late goal from Callum Hendry to extend their unbeaten run to six games.And boss Robinson said: “The competitive edge didn’t seem to be there in the same way as it has been. But the secret to sustaining points and keep putting them on the board is finding a w...Full Story »

Salford’s 3-1 win over Wrexham extended their unbeaten run to five games under new head coach Karl Robinson – who insists there is still more to come from his side.The Ammies had lost four in a row and were without a win in 10 before Robinson took charge.He, though, insists the recent turnaround in fortunes is down to the players.He said: “We showed a real forward-thinking ment...Full Story »

Karl Robinson feels Salford are still underachieving despite recording an impressive win at in-form Crewe.The Ammies are unbeaten in four games since Robinson replaced Neil Wood and they proved too strong for an Alex side chasing a fifth consecutive win to maintain their promotion push in League Two.The Railwaymen found Matt Smith almost unplayable on a day when the giant striker claimed the mat...Full Story »

Salford boss Karl Robinson believes there is still plenty of room for improvement after maintaining his unbeaten start to the job.A 1-1 draw at Bradford made it five points from three games since Robinson took over the Ammies helm from Neil Wood.Salford continue to pull clear of trouble but Robinson was not satisfied with the away point.Ryan Watson had given them the lead at Valley Parade but Br...Full Story »

Karl Robinson marked his first game as Salford boss with a red card but his new side rescued a late point in a fiery 2-2 draw with fellow League Two strugglers Forest Green.The new head coach lasted less than 15 minutes in his Moor Lane bow after being punished for delaying the restart of play by referee Charles Breakspear.Salford led at the time through Matt Smith’s early goal but Rovers ...Full Story »

Karl Robinson says the worst run of his career has left him in a tricky spot at Oxford.A 3-0 loss at Bristol Rovers was their latest setback, Scott Sinclair (penalty), Aaron Collins and Luca Hoole all scoring for Gas – their first win in eight.Oxford have one point from the same amount of games, and Robinson said: “It’s been a horrific run. It’s as bad as it gets.“I...Full Story »

Karl Robinson was defiant about his future as Oxford boss despite defeat at Cambridge.The match was a meeting between two sides in poor form, with Cambridge only recording two league wins since the end of September and Oxford now having collected only one point from their last seven outings.Lloyd Jones headed the winning goal in the eighth minute to end an eight-match winless streak for Mark Bon...Full Story »

Oxford manager Karl Robinson felt his side have come away from MK Dons with more than a draw after being booed off at half-time by their own fans.The U’s came into this match off the back of a four-game losing run and that slump looked like it would continue after Sullay Kaikai put the struggling Dons ahead.However, Oxford were much improved in the second half and had a succession of chanc...Full Story »

In-form Shrewsbury made it five wins on the spin thanks to Ryan Bowman’s fine volleyed finish in a 1-0 victory at Oxford.Killian Phillips flicked the ball forwards inside the box in the 74th minute and substitute Bowman swivelled to volley unerringly past Simon Eastwood.It dealt the Us a fourth straight defeat – during which they have scored just once – to increase the pressure...Full Story »

Both managers questioned whether the Oxford’s 2-1 victory over Ipswich should have been played to the finish as fog thickened in the second half to the point where visibility was poor.Cameron Brannagan emerged from the gloom to fire home from 25 yards in the 83rd minute to give the U’s revenge for their 3-0 defeat at Portman Road on Boxing Day.The result was a blow to Ipswich’s...Full Story »

Karl Robinson hailed Oxford’s matchwinner Ciaron Brown after his challenging week ended with a last-gasp goal in their 2-1 win at Fleetwood.Brown, who has allegations of spot-fixing for his booking in their FA Cup defeat to Arsenal, poked in a 90th-minute winner as Oxford came from behind to win.And Robinson was delighted for his defender, who popped up as stoppage-time loomed to break Fle...Full Story »

Oxford boss Karl Robinson felt his team were back to their best in the first half as they cruised to a 3-1 win over Charlton at the Kassam Stadium.Billy Boden, Matt Taylor and sub Gatlin O’Donkor scored as United bounced back well from the heavy Boxing Day defeat at Ipswich, with Miles Leaburn netting for Charlton.Robinson said: “The way we played in the first half – that was O...Full Story »

Karl Robinson was frustrated as his Oxford side conceded an 84th minute wonder goal and had to settle for a point in a 1-1 draw at Accrington.The draw did extend his side’s unbeaten run to seven games in Sky Bet League One but they missed out on the chance to jump to 10th position.Lewis Bate hit the woodwork for Oxford in the seventh minutes before James Henry gave them a 58th minute lead,...Full Story »

Oxford boss Karl Robinson felt his team were “a bit more like ourselves” as they beat Exeter 4-1 to march into the third round of the FA Cup.Billy Bodin scored twice in the final 11 minutes with Matty Taylor and Cameron Brannagan also on target as improving Oxford stretched their unbeaten run to eight league and cup games.Exeter, who grabbed a late consolation through Matt Jay, almos...Full Story »

Oxford boss Karl Robinson thought his players were “flippant” as they allowed bottom club Forest Green to secure a 1-1 draw in their League One game at the Kassam Stadium.James Henry put the U’s ahead in the 19th minute but Rovers recovered and were the better side in the second half, equalising through substitute Jamille Matt just after the hour mark.The game’s most memo...Full Story »

Oxford manager Karl Robinson was thrilled with his side’s performance against an in-form Woking side as the League One side won 2-1 on the road in the first round of the FA Cup.The match at the Kingfield Stadium was played out in heavy rain, but this did not reduce the quality that was on show as the hosts, who are fourth in the National League, pushed Robinson’s side all the way.An ...Full Story »

Oxford boss Karl Robinson believes Saturday’s 4-0 win over Port Vale capped an “outstanding” couple of weeks that have seen his team climb away from danger to sit 12th in Sky Bet League One.Billy Bodin and Matty Taylor both scored twice as the U’s recorded their biggest win of the season, stretching their unbeaten run to five matches.Robinson said: “It’s been ...Full Story »

Oxford boss Karl Robinson was not too unhappy with a point from the 1-1 draw at home to Fleetwood after teenager Gatlin O’Donkor scored his first goal for the club.Carlos Mendes Gomes had put Fleetwood in front after just 65 seconds with his fifth goal in the last seven games.But 18-year-old O’Donkor, who came on as a half-time substitute for Marcus Browne, levelled less than five mi...Full Story »

Versatile Dutchman Djavan Anderson added a new role to his playbook in Oxford’s upset win at Bolton much to the delight of manager Karl Robinson.Anderson set United on the way to victory with his first goal since moving to England from Lazio on transfer deadline day.Ciaron Brown drilled in a superb second to make it 2-0 and while Dion Charles gave Bolton hope of another comeback win, subst...Full Story »

Furious Oxford boss Karl Robinson said the club would appeal against striker Matty Taylor’s 57th-minute red card in the 2-1 home defeat by Peterborough.Taylor appeared to put his hand out towards Peterborough’s Ronnie Edwards as he was pushed to the ground.But Robinson said it was not worthy of a straight red card and he blasted referee Andy Woolmer’s performance as “atro...Full Story »