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Oxtoby lauds Magpies fans ahead of final-day derby with Durham
TL;DR
Oxtoby praises Magpies fans before the final-day derby against Durham. The Lasses aim to end their season on a high note after a challenging campaign.
Key points
- Oxtoby praises Magpies fans ahead of derby
- Lasses ended promotion hopes with defeat at Bristol City
- Final-day derby against Durham kicks off at 3pm BST
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Oxtoby lauds Magpies fans ahead of final-day derby with Durham
The Lasses have experienced an up-and-down campaign, previously being on an eight-game unbeaten run before last weekendās defeat at Bristol City which ended their hopes of promotion.
However, Oxtoby, who was speaking ahead of Saturday's clash (kick-off 3pm BST), admits sheās seen enough positives both on and off the pitch to excite her for next season in the WSL2.
Here are the key talking points from her pre-match interview ahead of the Durham clash:
ON THE 2025/26 SEASONā¦
"We've challenged the group a lot, and I think they've really embraced that challenge. We've had ups and downs along the way, there is no doubt about that, but that's part of the journey and that's part of the growth.
"We're never going to get it 100% right all the time, but I think the foundations are there for what's going to be a really promising off-season, (and) obviously an exciting start to next season."
ON NEXT SEASONā¦
"I think we play nice football, I don't think anyone would deny that, but without the end product as often as we would like, so that's something we need to focus on and work on.
"I think we've got a lot of work to do in the summer in terms of making sure we're resilient, because we know next season is going to be tough again, and we want to make sure that the players are ready for that, so whatever is thrown at us, we're in a really good position."
ON THE DURHAM GAMEā¦
"Durham is always a difficult game. We want to make sure that we are aggressive and we expect that we are going to control the game with the ball, and that comes with every performance.
"We want to be clinical and make sure that when we get our opportunities, we put them on the back foot, and that's really important."
ON THE FANSā¦
"Our fans have been amazing, and they were again last weekend, and our performance this weekend is for them.
"They've been brilliant for us all season, and I've always said that since I started in this role, I've never met fans who are so passionate, and I love being a part of that.
Q&A
What did Oxtoby say about Magpies fans before the Durham derby?
Oxtoby expressed admiration for the Magpies fans, highlighting their support as a positive aspect ahead of the final-day derby.
What was the outcome of the Lasses' recent match against Bristol City?
The Lasses suffered a defeat against Bristol City, which ended their hopes of promotion this season.
What time is the final-day derby between the Lasses and Durham?
The final-day derby is scheduled to kick off at 3pm BST on Saturday.
