News about Maurice Evans

MATT BARLOW: MATT BARLOW: In the year Mikel Arteta was born, Oxford United began an adventure. They had to rise to the top flight for the first time, where they hung out in a prestigious company for three years and clinched what remains to be their only major trophy. Many cup upsets followed along the way. Their dilapidated Manor Grounds became the scene for several cup upsets. Its tight confines, sloping pitch, and raucous dine with fans close enough to engage players in conversation gave the club a legendary reputation as a place where reputations were shattered. By the time Arteta had left primary school, it was over, and they were on the decline once more. But an FA Cup third-round tie with Arsenal, which is the first time since 1988, has ignited nostalgia for the time when the team dominated football under Jim Smith and Maurice Evans.