Match Day Thread Oxford Utd v Pompey

Gavin Whyte: Police look into Oxford United & Northern Ireland forward lewd act video.

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The Police Service of Northern Ireland are "conducting enquiries" after international forward Gavin Whyte was filmed performing a lewd act in public.

Whyte will be disciplined by his club, League One side Oxford United, after he exposed himself in the street while on a night out in Belfast.

Footage of the 22-year-old and a friend was shared on social media.

Whyte's club and international managers have both described the player's actions as "unacceptable".

Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill said: "Gavin's actions in the video fall far below the standards we expect from a Northern Ireland international.

"I know Oxford United will discipline him appropriately for this significant mistake and both his club and the Irish FA will put in place measures to make sure he learns from it."

The Police Service of Northern Ireland said: "Police are aware of a video on social media and are conducting enquiries into the matter."

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Surely to goodness Oxford Utd won't play him next Saturday ? What an example to set for young football supporters - what a disgusting character

 

Terrific game. Great header by Alan Biley to win the match, but what a state the pitch was in !!

 

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Pompey will look to recover from just their fourth league loss of the season when they visit Oxford on Saturday.

They still enjoy a four-point lead at League One summit, with nearest rivals Luton and Sunderland sharing the points last weekend.

The Blues’ next opponents are also desperate to accumulate points – although for a very different reason.

Karl Robinson’s men are currently sitting inside the drop zone, but are only a single point behind the safety line.

United have failed to win any of their past five league fixtures – a run that included three successive defeats before a 2-2 draw at Fleetwood in their most recent outing.

Their FA Cup and Carabao Cup campaigns both ended at the third round, going out to Brentford and Manchester City respectively.

But Oxford have – like Pompey – reached the quarter-finals of the Checkatrade Trophy, seeing off Cheltenham on penalties to set up next week’s clash with Bury.

The Blues eased to a 4-1 victory when the sides met on the south coast back in August, despite Gareth Evans having a penalty saved.

He redeemed himself by netting after the break, however, and Jamal Lowe added a brace, while Rob Dickie found his own net.

TEAM NEWS
Lee Brown and Ben Close are both back in contention for Pompey, while Bryn Morris could make his debut after signing from Shrewsbury.

But Andre Green has been recalled from his loan spell by Aston Villa and the Blues are still missing Oli Hawkins (calf), Luke McGee (wrist) and Nathan Thompson (hamstring).

Shandon Baptiste, Rob Hall and Jon Obika all have long-term injuries for the hosts, with former Pompey winger Ricky Holmes (back) also out and Jamie Hanson (ankle) a doubt.


HEAD TO HEAD
Overall
Pompey: 25 wins
Oxford: 21 wins
17 draws

At Oxford
Pompey: 8 wins
Oxford: 17 wins
8 draws

BETTING
Pompey are the 13/10 favourites with Sky Bet to secure all three points, while the visitors can be backed at 21/10.

 

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Oxford Utd

• 1 Eastwood
• 6 Hanson
• 4 Dickie
• 5 Nelson
• 14 Ruffels
• 8 Brannagan
• 15 Mousinho
• 16 Whyte
• 17 Henry
• 18 Graham
• 19 Mackie

Substitutes

• 3 Garbutt
• 10 Browne
• 11 Carruthers
• 23 Long
• 24 Sykes
• 27 Stevens
• 40 Kashi

 

Match is underway.

 

Gareth Evans shot just over the bar. 23rd minute.

 

1-0 to the home team

Cameron Brannagan in the 25th minute.

 

Yellow card for Jamal Lowe for a foul. 37th minute.

 

2-0 now to Oxford. James Henry in the 45th minute.

 

Halftime whistle. 2-0 to Oxford. Not playing well at all

 

Afternoon Dev. What is the weather like in Cyprus ? It's a bit cold over here !

 

Second half to kick off. No changes for either side. Very surprised that Brett Pitman hasn't come on.

 

Commentators saying that Jamal Lowe has switched to the right wing, and David Wheeler is leading the attack.

 

Corner for Pompey, and David Wheeler header just over the bar. 48th minute.