Match Preview | Banbury United v Oxford City
Hoops continue NLN Preparations with a journey to Banbury United.
City return to the field as an eye-opening trip to Isthmian Southern Central side Banbury United, Saturday 12th July, 3pm KO.
Another opportunity for City’s boys young and old to showcase their talent to Hoops fans, as the opening day edges ever closer. We spoke to Zac McEachran ahead of the tie, “It’s going to be a good challenge for the boys. We know where our standards need to be as we’re three games in now, but it’s another chance to build fitness like always within Pre-Season”.
The Hoops travel to the Puritans knowing it’s another opportunity for the lads to gain valuable minutes, preparing in the right way for what’s to come in the Enterprise National League North this season.
FIXTURE DETAILS
Banbury United v Oxford City
The Spencer Stadium – Saturday 12th July – 3:00pm
Pre Season Friendly
ONE TO WATCH - Nico Jones
The Man Mountain at Centre Half has proved to be a serious talent not only for the Puritans but the likes of Oxford United and Brentford FC also.
Nico was a Fulham Academy Graduate before joining Oxford United as a Scholar, progressing to earn a two-year contract. After being released by Oxford United, he joined Brentford on a two year deal in the summer of 2021 and was a regular in the Brentford "B" side for two seasons. Season 2023/24 saw him have spells with Welling United, Dover Athletic and Burgess Hill Town. Joined Banbury in June 2024
.His aerial quality and consistent strength across the backline has got him to where he is today and will be a threat for Banbury United this season
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THE MANAGER - Kevin Langmead
Former professional outfit Kelvin Langmead now Manages the Puritans after a stint with them between 2020 and 2023, making 66 appearances.
His predominant footballing memory will be his time at Shrewsbury Town where he made 231 appearances, 80 of which were played as a Striker before the Number Nine was converted to a Central Defender.
The final stint as a Player saw Kelvin enjoy a campaign at Racing Club Warick, before putting pen to paper as Manager at Banbury United
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