Malcolm Crosby

Maclom Crosby signed a new three year deal at Northampton in May 2010

He had initially joined the club in September 2009 as assistant manager to Ian Sampson.  In March 2011, Crosby was appointed caretaker manager, following the sacking of Sampson.  Gary Johnson was appinted as manager, and it appears Crosby was allowed to leave Northampton at the end of the season.

From there, he was appointed as head of football development at Oxford United on 31 May 2011.  

The club site reported his role as 

"His main responsibilities will be for the scouting and recruitment of all areas of the Football Club. He will work closely with Chris Wilder evaluating upcoming opposition, and assisting with the first team squad recruitment.

Malcolm will also work closely with the Youth Development department and will oversee the scouting and recruitment pathway for U9s through to the U18s. Additionally Malcolm will work with Chris Allen and the youth team squad to aid both coaching and player development.

Chairman Kelvin Thomas said: "Bringing in Malcolm shows the club's intent to improve and develop our scouting and recruitment. We have already made some improvements to the process, but bringing Malcolm in to oversee this process is a major step forward."

"It is going to possibly take a few years to see the fruits of this appointment, but we want to get back to finding, developing and bringing players through that impact both our first team and beyond."

"It is an area of the club we have wanted to develop for a while, but we had to focus on the first team and ensure we got back and stayed in the Football League, and now we feel it is the right time especially with Malcolm becoming available to take on this role."

Manager Chris Wilder said: "Malcolm brings a tremendous amount of football experience to the set up and I think it is very important that we have a focus in this area.It has been very tough coming through the non-league years, being able to attract and keep players, but hopefully this is a step in the right direction.

"Malcolm will also be able to assist me in watching our opponents to ensure that our preparation is spot on.To have someone with Malcolm's experience and knowledge can only be beneficial." 

However, just one year later,on  19 June 2012, Crosby was to leave United, the report saying .

"Oxford United can confirm that Malcolm Crosby will be leaving his role as head of recruitment at the end of his contract period.

Malcolm returned to the club in a scouting capacity in May 2011 after previously working as first team coach and then caretaker manager in the 1990's. he leaves with the club's thanks and blessing as Chairman Kelvin Thomas said:

"We thank Malcolm for his hard work over the past year. He has a wealth of experience in the game and we know that he will be pursuing other options. We wish him every success in that.

"Malcolm has been a good servant to the club during his time here and will always be welcome at Oxford United."

Crosby was subsequently appointed as head scout at Birmingham City.  

Ryan Clarke's penalty record for Oxford United

In Ryan Clarke's first team competitive matches for Oxford United, he has faced 19 penalties.  He has saved eight (with one scored on the rebound vs Port Vale), conceded ten, and had one missed at Chelmsford.  Of those conceded, one at Bradford was retaken, and the original save has not been counted in the figures above. 
  
Thank you to Unification on www.yellowsforum.co.uk , and www.oufc.co.uk for verification of the penalties via their match reports

Football league Golden Gloves winner Dec 2011 - 4 clean sheets

17 Mar 2012 - vs Rotherham (H) - CONCEDED (vs Lewis Grabban) - match won 2-1

United 2-0 up against Rotherham with 82 minutes on the clock.  Adam Chapman trips Jason Taylor inside the box.  Millers top scorer Lewis Grabban shoots to the left and Clarke dives to the right.

10 Mar 2012 - vs Bradford (A) - CONCEDED (vs Kyel Reid) - match lost 2-1

On 54 minutes, with the score 0-0, Kyel Reid is tripped by Whing on the left side of the area.  Clarke was helpless as Craig Fagan lashed an unstoppable penalty into the roof of the net.

21 Feb 2012 - vs Barnet (H) - SAVED (vs Izale McLeod) - match won 2-0

United 2-1 up against Barnet with 84 minutes on the clock.  Damian Batt trips Mark Byrne inside the box.  League top scorer Izale McLeod shoots straight straight down the middle and Clarke pushes it away to his right and the ball is cleared.

17 Dec 2011 - vs Northampton (H) SAVED (vs Adebaya Akindenwa) - match won 2-0

United 2-0 up in the 95th minute.  Handball to the cobblers, and Clarke tips Aknifenwa's shot away to the left.  

29 Oct 2011 - vs Port Vale (H) SAVED (vs Marc Richards) - match won 2-1

Marc Richards falls over Michael Duberry, Clarke dives to the right and saves a penalty from Richard for the second year in succession.

25 Oct 2011 - vs Plymouth (H) CONCEDED (vs Simon Walton) - match won 5-1

Duberry takes out Jared Sims, captain Simon Walton scores from the spot. 

10 Sep 2011 - vs Burton (A) CONCEDED (vs Justin Richards) - match drawn 2-2

Liam Davis fouls Jacques Maghoma, captain Justin Richards scores.  

3 March 2011 - vs Port Vale (A) SAVED (BUT IN ON THE REBOUND) (vs Marc Richards) - match won 2-1 

On 26 minutes, Ben Purkiss knocks over Tom Pope in the area.  Clarke dives to his left to save from March Richards, but he scores on the rebound. 

19 February 2011 - vs Morecambe (A) SAVED (vs Laurence Wilson)- match won 3-0
Damian Batt pushes Tony Capaldi (yet to be seen playing competitive football for OUFC) in the area.  Clarke dives to his right and saves.  

[picture from www.oufc.co.uk]

29 January 2011 - vs Cheltenham (H) SAVED (vs Brian Smikle)- match drawn 1-1

Jake Wright brings down Brian Smikle in the area.  Clarke dives to his right and saves. 

30 October 2010 - vs Bradford City (A)  CONCEDED (vs Lee Hendrie) - match lost 5-0

Mark Creighton trips James Hanson, and the penalty is awarded.  Lee Hendrie's first shot to Clarke's left is saved, but on a retake, he scores to on the other side.

 

24 April 2010 - vs Eastbourne Borough (A) CONCEDED (vs Simon Weatherstone) - match lost 1-0

On 84 minutes, Mark Creighton is hit by the ball on the arm in the area late on in the game, Simon Weatherstone scores to leave the game at 1-0.  United are safely in third place in thee BSP play-offs and Rushden &Diamonds await. 

30 March 2010 - vs Stevenage Boro (A) CONCEDED (vs Scott Laird) - match lost 1-0

Simon Clist trips Chris Beardlsey, and Scott Laird sends Ryan Clarke the wrong way and scores.  

30 January 2010 - vs Chelmsford (A) MISSED (vs Dave Rainford) - match won 3-1

 Edmans is fouled, Dave Rainford shoots over the bar in stoppage time.

30 January 2010 - vs Chelmsford (A) CONCEDED (vs Dave Rainford) - match won 3-1

Handball by Damien Batt.  Dave Rainford scores into the top left corner of the goal.  

28 November 2009 - vs Barrow FA Cup (H) CONCEDED (vs Andy Bond) - match drawn 1-1

Luke Foster runs into the back of Robin Hulbert and is sent off.  Andy Bond scores to Clarke's right.

14 November 2009 - vs Kidderminster Harriers (A) SAVED (vs Robbie Matthews) - match lost 3-1

Steve Kinniburgh sent off with 15 minutes to go for a trip on Matthew Barnes-Homer.  Matthews shoots to the right, Clarke saves, and makes a follow up save from Smikle on the rebound.
 

29 August 2009 - vs AFC Wimbledon (A) SAVED (vs Danny Kedwell) - match won 1-0

Penalty awarded after Damian Batt makes contact with Paul Lorraine in the area.  Top scorer Danny Kedwell shoots too close to Clarke, who palms the ball away to his right.  

11 August 2009 - vs Kettering (A) CONCEDED (vs Jean-Paul Marna) - match drawn 1-1

Clarke brings down Marna with the ball not close enough for Adam Chapman to clear.  Clarke dives to the left and Marna scores.