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Oxford United: Opinion – Matt Bloomfield debut ‘opened door of hope’
19 January 2026 Off

Oxford United: Opinion – Matt Bloomfield debut ‘opened door of hope’

By Total Football News

The football purists won’t be banging on the Oxford United club shop door for a DVD of Saturday’s game against Bristol City.

Both sides made it a difficult watch for most of the match.

Thankfully, United lit the touch paper late in the game and those oh-so-near moments when Stan Mills forced strong saves in the 72nd minute and injury time really gave the home crowd something to get behind.

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Joe Allen: Swansea City role ‘opened door’ for Wales return, says midfielder
13 November 2024 Off

Joe Allen: Swansea City role ‘opened door’ for Wales return, says midfielder

By Total Football News

Wales midfielder Joe Allen says his role at Swansea City “opened the door” for his return to international football.

The 34-year-old, who has started only two league fixtures for Swansea so far this season, came out of international retirement last month having not played for Wales since the 2022 World Cup.

Allen is now hoping the get the opportunity to play at a second World Cup, in 2026, though

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