Liam Rice

Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Oxford

@OxfordMailOUFC reporter, previously covering local politics and education/ MA Journalism and history undergrad/ northerner in the south

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Articles

More than £3k raised after crash left rider ‘feeling very lucky to be walking away’

1 day ago | oxfordmail.co.uk | Liam Rice

In Heat 12 of the Championship opener at home against Scunthorpe Scorpions, Zaine Kennedy cut across Heeps on the third bend, and in the following collision, Heeps hit the air fence at high speed. He was treated by medics and miraculously came away from the incident with no broken bones, but he was unable to continue due to lots of bruising and soft tissue damage, and he will take some time to recover before making his Cheetahs return.
Birmingham City target James Beadle in Under-21 Euros squad

1 day ago | oxfordmail.co.uk | Liam Rice

The tournament takes place in Slovakia, with England head coach Lee Carsley including Beadle in his 23-man squad, as the Young Lions look to defend the title which they won two years ago. Beadle, 20, is reportedly set to join Birmingham City on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion ahead of next season.
Three goals in three games as progress made with World Cup hopes

1 day ago | oxfordmail.co.uk | Liam Rice

The Oxford United forward, who joined the U’s for a record fee from FC Utrecht in January, netted the crucial winner from the penalty spot at the end of the first half. In doing so, Romeny made it three goals in three matches for Indonesia, having made his international debut in March. Romeny played 89 minutes against China before being withdrawn late on, as Ramadhan Sanata took his place.
Bristol Rovers expert gives verdict on Gatlin O’Donkor loan

1 day ago | oxfordmail.co.uk | Liam Rice

The 20-year-old striker featured twice for United at the start of the 2024/25 campaign, prior to joining Bristol Rovers on summer deadline day. He scored four goals in 28 Sky Bet League One appearances, although only half of those were starts, as the Pirates were relegated to League Two. We caught up with Bristol Live’s Rovers reporter Dan Hargraves to get the lowdown on how O’Donkor fared at the Memorial Stadium.
Bane of Swindon Town and ultimate football journeyman retires aged 46

2 days ago | swindonadvertiser.co.uk | Liam Rice

Louis, who was most recently at Thame United this season, made 51 moves, including loans, during his career and represented the likes of Mansfield Town, Wrexham, Crawley Town and Lincoln City, plus Oxfordshire sides Oxford City, Banbury United and North Leigh. Louis scored 10 goals in 64 appearances across all competitions for the U’s, and is fondly remembered for his winning header in the FA Cup second round tie at home against rivals Swindon Town in December 2002.
Proposed U’s stadium a ‘once in a generation opportunity’

2 days ago | oxfordmail.co.uk | Liam Rice

As a proud Oxfordshire resident, I am lending my full support to Oxford United’s plans to build a new stadium at the site known as ‘The Triangle’ near Kidlington. This is not just about football. This is about ambition, opportunity, and safeguarding the future of our county’s only professional football club. The proposal currently before Cherwell District Council represents a once in a generation opportunity.
How Championship status is helping striker at international level

2 days ago | oxfordmail.co.uk | Liam Rice

The 26-year-old striker joined the U’s from Cardiff City in July 2023, while the club was in League One. He scored 19 goals across 55 games in all competitions during his debut season at United, who were promoted to the Championship via the play-offs. However, Harris was overlooked for Wales squads, and it was only in August, once the U’s were in the Championship, that Harris was recalled to the international set-up in the first squad to be named by head coach Craig Bellamy.
Call for London to host World Athletics Championships in 2029

2 days ago | oxfordmail.co.uk | Liam Rice

England, who secured 1,500m silver at the Championships in 2011, and O’Dowda, who claimed heptathlon bronze at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, are among more than 100 signatories of an open letter to government ministers. Also included on the list of supporters calling to bring the World Athletics Championships to London in 2029 are the likes of Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill, Sir Mo Farah and Dame Kelly Holmes.
Former U’s academy player set to feature on new series of Love Island

3 days ago | oxfordmail.co.uk | Liam Rice

The 26-year-old signed a professional contract with the U’s in 2018, but failed to make a first team appearance. Noel-Williams, who is the son of former Watford, Stoke City and Burnley player Gifton Noel-Williams, had various loan spells away from United, and his football career has since seen him represent a host of clubs, including Wealdstone, Billericay Town, Spanish side CD Guadalajara, Hemel Hempstead Town, Gloucester City and Braintree Town.
Midfielder named new Hoops captain having signed fresh deal

3 days ago | oxfordmail.co.uk | Liam Rice

Last season, the 29-year-old midfielder was named the Hoops’ players’ player of the season and the staff members’ player of the season. Ashby takes over the captaincy from fellow midfielder Reece Fleet, who the club announced in April would be leaving this summer after racking up 445 appearances. READ ALSO:U’s cult hero – and ultimate football journeyman – retires aged 46 Ashby told the Hoops website: “I’m delighted to sign and I’m looking forward to putting the wrongs of last season right.