Top 5 OUFC FANtastic Performances of 2010

2010 eh?  What a year! 

As is customary as one year yields to another it’s time to reflect.  In this case, I’m reflecting on the top fan performances of the year; the times when the 12th Man really got into his stride.  This is my FANtastic Performances of 2010:

5: Rushden & Diamonds (H) – Play Off Semi-Final

Only one home game gets into the top 5. This was the home leg of the play-off semi-final. We turned up in numbers and after a nervy start got behind the team and roared the roof off, especially once the goals started flying in.  The party really started once the final whistle was blown.

4: York City Play Off Final at Wembley

Maybe it’s a bit controversial to only put this at 4.  Undoubtably, this was the highlight of 2010 but in terms of fan performance Wembley didn’t allow us to make the wall of sound we would like.  We made up for it in numbers (30k +) taking more fans than either side did in the FA Cup Final.  For this reason alone, and amazing scenes you see below, this has to be in the Top 5.

I do a tiny wee in my pants every time I watch that video.

3: Wycombe (A) NPower League 2

Not many of us consider this game a local derby, but let’s say it was our first local away game since returning to the football league, and boy did we make an impression.  The game ended goal-less but in terms of fan performance there was only one team in it.  We were a wall of sound from start to finish.

2: Rushden & Diamonds (A) – Play Off Semi-Final

The first leg of the game at number 5 was at Rushden and our magnificent fans effectively made it a home game for our players.  Oxford United fan’s at their best; making a difference.

1. West Ham (A) League Cup

For anyone who went, this will live long in the memory.  Not just for the stoic performance on the pitch, but especially for the amazing performance of the fans.  Commented on even by some West Ham fans as the best away support they had ever seen at Upton Park.  Let’s let the video do the talking:

Here’s to some even more FAN-TASTIC performances in 2011.  The Yellow Army and 12th Man march on…….

Think I’ve got the order wrong or missed a game that should be in the Top 5?:

[I’m taking a short Christmas blog break for now and hopefully will be back soon in the New Year]

Your perspective on the SEMI Final

Remember the Semi-Final?  You know, the one BEFORE Wembley…  Well here’s four different perspectives on the game.  Take a look and vote for your favourite – are you East Stand, North Stand, South Stand or on the pitch?

From the South Stand: Long but worth the wait (worth fast forwarding to 2 mins)

From the North Stand: In amongst it

From the East Stand: When the heroes re-enter

On the Pitch, On the Pitch, On the Pitch: The Blair Witch bottom dweller

Got a good video of fan footage from the game that’s not included? Put the URL in comments….