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The Irish Sun
11-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Bizarre moment EFL manager carried into press conference onboard LION at Indonesian pre-season tour
OXFORD UNITED boss Gary Rowett was carried to a press conference on a LION. The Championship club are on a pre-season tour of Indonesia. Advertisement 3 It's a tradition practiced in Indonesia for special occasions Credit: 3 Oxford manager Rowett looked very calm throughout the process Credit: 3 This was a moment those present will not easily forget Credit: And as is custom in the South East Asian nation at special events or ceremonies demands, they hold a ritual called sisingaan in which they carry a special guest on an effigy of a lion. Rowett was paraded through the streets ahead of Oxford's President's Cup final against Thai team Port FC in Soreang on Sunday. It was after seeing off Arema to top their three-club group to reach the pre-season tournament showpiece. But the Us' tour has been marred by a horror tackle on their Indonesian international Ole Romeny during that 4-0 victory which also saw him score. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL The Dutch-born star is a huge star in Indonesia and plays for the nation through his paternal grandmother. The heavy challenge meant he had to be carried off on a stretcher. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Rowett said: 'It was quite a difficult angle to see. Ole felt as though it was one of the worst tackles he's received. Advertisement Most read in EFL 'We're not out here complaining about challenges. Former Premier League club closing in on return to EFL despite finishing 23 POINTS behind play-off opponents 'It felt a little bit late, but there were quite a lot of late challenges that you're worried it might end up bubbling over a little bit.' Romeny posted a picture of his right foot in a protective boot on his Instagram story, captioning the post: 'Thank you guys for all the messages. 'Unfortunately I will be out for a while, but will do anything to be back as soon as possible. Head high always.' Advertisement
The Sun
11-07-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Bizarre moment EFL manager carried into press conference onboard LION at Indonesian pre-season tour
OXFORD UNITED boss Gary Rowett was carried to a press conference on a LION. The Championship club are on a pre-season tour of Indonesia. 3 3 3 And as is custom in the South East Asian nation at special events or ceremonies demands, they hold a ritual called sisingaan in which they carry a special guest on an effigy of a lion. Rowett was paraded through the streets ahead of Oxford's President's Cup final against Thai team Port FC in Soreang on Sunday. It was after seeing off Arema to top their three-club group to reach the pre-season tournament showpiece. But the Us' tour has been marred by a horror tackle on their Indonesian international Ole Romeny during that 4-0 victory which also saw him score. The Dutch-born star is a huge star in Indonesia and plays for the nation through his paternal grandmother. The heavy challenge meant he had to be carried off on a stretcher. 'We're not out here complaining about challenges. Former Premier League club closing in on return to EFL despite finishing 23 POINTS behind play-off opponents 'It felt a little bit late, but there were quite a lot of late challenges that you're worried it might end up bubbling over a little bit.' Romeny posted a picture of his right foot in a protective boot on his Instagram story, captioning the post: 'Thank you guys for all the messages. 'Unfortunately I will be out for a while, but will do anything to be back as soon as possible. Head high always.'
Scottish Sun
03-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
‘It doesn't get more serious' – Championship club could cease to exist as CEO makes heartfelt plea to authorities
The club could be homeless by next summer GROUND BREAKER 'It doesn't get more serious' – Championship club could cease to exist as CEO makes heartfelt plea to authorities OXFORD UNITED could cease to exist if it is not granted planning permission for a new stadium. The Championship outfit submitted plans for a 16,000-seater multi-purpose ground with a decision expected in July. 3 Oxford's lease at the Kassam Stadium expires in 2026 Credit: Getty 3 The club wants to build a new 16,000-seater stadium Credit: x 3 Tim Williams has claimed the club could disappear without the new ground Credit: OXFORD UNITED Ahead of the decision from the local authorities, Oxford CEO Tim Williams has issued a stark warning over the future of the club. The U's currently play their football at the Kassam Stadium, but their lease is set to expire in 2026. He told Sky Sports: "When our lease at the Kassam Stadium runs out, we won't have a home and a stadium to play in. "If we don't have a stadium, there is a risk we won't have a football club." READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS PENALTY BOXES Shamed ref David Coote filmed delivering Evri packages after cocaine video Oxford's potential new development would feature an 18-bedroom hotel, an events centre as well as wellbeing and community spaces. It would also be the first all-electric stadium in the UK. Williams has claimed that Oxford are more in need of the ground than the likes of Manchester United and Everton. The two Premier League giants are due in new homes with the Toffees moving into their new ground this summer. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS The Red Devils are aiming to construct a new 100,000-seater stadium by the 2030/31 season. Williams added: "It doesn't get more serious than that for a football club. Championship club could be left without a stadium as EFL deadline looms "We have seen headlines recently about a new Manchester United stadium, which with all due respect is a want and not a need. "If Manchester United don't move out, they still have Old Trafford. "If Everton hadn't moved into Bramley Moor-Dock, they've still got Goodison. "If we don't move into a new stadium, we are homeless and we don't exist and it's an absolute travesty in my view. "It's that important." A decision on the new stadium is in less than five weeks and Williams believes that it would benefit the local community. He said: "We now have a Football Regulator, and we have a report by Tracey Crouch which talks about football assets. "We are a poster child for what good football governance and football clubs should be about. 'It's going to be a 16,000-seater stadium, on the outskirts of Oxford, and a real community asset, fully sustainable, in a brilliant location in the country. 'We need support, but we also need to say, the point about the club potentially not existing is a real one. This needs to be moved up every headline. 'We are entering a crucial period in the club's history. The future of the club hinges on the new stadium, and I'd urge every supporter, every stakeholder, and every voice to get behind this project.'
The Irish Sun
03-06-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
‘It doesn't get more serious' – Championship club could cease to exist as CEO makes heartfelt plea to authorities
OXFORD UNITED could cease to exist if it is not granted planning permission for a new stadium. The Championship outfit Advertisement 3 Oxford's lease at the Kassam Stadium expires in 2026 Credit: Getty 3 The club wants to build a new 16,000-seater stadium Credit: x 3 Tim Williams has claimed the club could disappear without the new ground Credit: OXFORD UNITED Ahead of the decision from the local authorities, Oxford CEO Tim Williams has issued a The U's currently play their football at the Kassam Stadium, He told Sky Sports: "When our lease at the Kassam Stadium runs out, "If we don't have a stadium, there is a risk we won't have a football club." Advertisement READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS Oxford's potential new development would feature an 18-bedroom hotel, an events centre as well as wellbeing and community spaces. It would also be the Williams has claimed that Oxford are more in need of the ground than the likes of Manchester United and Everton. The two Premier League giants are due in new homes with the Advertisement Most read in Championship JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS The Red Devils are aiming to Williams added: "It doesn't get more serious than that for a football club. Championship club could be left without a stadium as EFL deadline looms "We have seen headlines recently about a new Manchester United stadium, which with all due respect is a want and not a need. Advertisement "If Manchester United don't move out, they still have Old Trafford. "If Everton hadn't moved into Bramley Moor-Dock, they've still got Goodison. "If we don't move into a new stadium, we are homeless and we don't exist and it's an absolute travesty in my view. "It's that important." Advertisement A decision on the new stadium is in less than five weeks and Williams believes He said: "We now have a Football Regulator, and we have a report by Tracey Crouch which talks about football assets. "We are a poster child for what good football governance and football clubs should be about. 'It's going to be a 16,000-seater stadium, on the outskirts of Oxford, and a real community asset, fully sustainable, in a brilliant location in the country. Advertisement 'We need support, but we also need to say, the point about the club potentially not existing is a real one. This needs to be moved up every headline. 'We are entering a crucial period in the club's history. The future of the club hinges on the new stadium, and I'd urge every supporter, every stakeholder, and every voice to get behind this project.'
