Wilder sorry for 'poxy' comments

Published : 29 Apr 2009 10:32:39Rss feed

Oxford United manager Chris Wilder has apologised for calling the Conference a "poxy league" on Sunday, claiming his comments were taken out of context.United failed to reach the play-offs because of a five-point deduction, but fans of rivals clubs saw the comments as a slur on teams in the division. Wilder told the club's website: "I didn't mean any disrespect to anyone. "I was just feeling the effects of not making the play-offs despite, in our eyes, having 82 points." He added: "That wa.... read more