Oxford awaiting Conference review

Kelvin Thomas replaced Nick Merry as Oxford United chairman this season

Oxford United chairman Kelvin Thomas has urged the Conference to publish the results of their internal review - which have again been delayed.

The Conference now say they will report back by the end of the season, having originally scheduling the release for earlier this week.

Thomas says fans deserve answers from the Conference administration quickly.

"I would hope that the results of this review are disclosed as soon as possible," said Thomas.

The Conference currently has no on-line facility to check that player registration forms have been received and processed.

And Thomas added: "All clubs in the Conference should be made aware as soon as possible of any procedural changes and reforms that this review will obviously bring in."

The fans of all the clubs deserve some answers from the conference administration

Kelvin Thomas

Thomas has also praised the Oxford fans who organised a petition, backed by supporters from other clubs, against the points penalties, which were given for fielding unregistered players.

"The fans of all the clubs deserve some answers from the Conference administration," said Thomas, "especially after the effort they went to with the petition.

"Our team have performed brilliantly during this time and all credit to the staff, players and management.

"We now just need to focus on each game until the end of the season and get as many points as possible."