I've listed this article for peer review because i would like to know how it could be improved. I have only recently started editing this article and would like it to eventually become a good article. I think there are too many small sections such as Notable Managers and would like the layout to be more in line with the highere quality team articles

Thanks,

Eddie6705 19:41, 4 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Pretty simple to stat with. Every dubious fact needs citation. Buc 16:53, 7 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

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You may wish to browse through User:AndyZ/Suggestions for further ideas. Thanks, DTGardner 22:44, 10 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Some pointers:

• Looking at featured quality articles about other teams can help give ideas. Arsenal F.C. is possibly the pick of these, Norwich City F.C., Gillingham F.C. and York City F.C. are other examples for clubs of varying size and success.
• As Buc mentions, it is important to cite sources for facts which could be challenged by a sceptical reader.
• A Stadium section covering the Kassam Stadium and Manor Ground would be of benefit.
• Consider converting the records to prose, see Arsenal_F.C.#Statistics_and_records for an example.
• There is a bias towards recent events. I'd expect the League Cup win, time in the top division and earlier events to get a larger proportion of coverage.
• Is the reason for Oxford wearing yellow known?
• What makes the players in the list of notable players notable?
• Further tips are available at User:Oldelpaso/On Football.

Hope this helps. Oldelpaso 11:31, 12 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]