Wilder has told the club's website that he has a full squad to choose from tonight and any concerns about a suspected broken nose picked up by Andy Whing against Rovers on Saturday. Wilder told http://www.oufc.co.uk: "It won't affect his modelling career. He is a tough character and will be fine."
Whing was impressive as he took on the Gas in the mud bath that is the Memorial Ground. Following the game, Clarke even took time to reveal that he knew Whing would be the one player from both sides to come off the field dirtier than even the goalkeepers and put this down to his team mate's robust, all-action displays.
As Oxford edge towards the business end of the season, players of experience like Whing and Michael Duberry are going to be very important to Wilder's squad. If the Us continue their current form, they will find themselves in "squeaky bum" territory before too long and a few younger nerves may need settling.
When I spoke to Clarke, he called a play-off spot the "minimum expected", but Oxford fans will be pleased to hear his eyes told another story - this guy definitely wants an 'automatic' spot.
Barnet look to have done enough to secure their League Two status for another season, but don't look strong enough to gatecrash the promotion party. However, in Izale McLeod they have a very dangerous striker who has already plundered twenty goals this season, so Duberry and his colleagues in the defence might find himself tested by the former MK Dons hit man.
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