Steve Fontaine

[ChrisB]

The Sports Memories (Oxfordshire) Facebook page has just reported the passing of Steve Fontaine.
Always popular with the fans and many will remember his match-winning strike against Belper Town that took City to the FA Vase Final where he was also a goalscorer.
Condolences to his family and friends. RIP Steve.

[ChrisB]

Steve first played for Oxford City in the South Midlands League against Risborough Rangers on August 21st 1990, and it was in the 1994/95 season that he became a regular, netting 14 times.
In the 1995/96 season his 20 goals helped City to win the Isthmian First Division Championship gaining promotion to the Premier Division.
His final 1st XI appearance was on January 21st 1997 against Whyteleafe in an Isthmian Full-Members Cup tie, and in total Steve scored 47 goals in his 111 appearances for Oxford City.

[Lee Buckingham]

Hi guys. I’m trying to find out some statistics, photos and press articles of early 1900’s team. My great grand father was a player for the team and one of the top goal scorers - Guy Buckingham. Are you able to assist with anything relating to his time in the team? Many thanks in advance.

[casablanca]

Regarding Guy Buckingham, I wrote a biographical article about him in a club programme in 2010. I’d be happy to send you a copy if you email
me on [e-mail] . He played for City between 1912 and 1924, interrupted by the War. In his first two seasons he scored 55 goals in 68 games, then in March 1919 scored 17 goals. Total stat is 129 goals from 173 appearances!

[ChrisB]

What was staggering about his exploits in March 1919 was that those 17 goals came in the only three matches played in that month: FOUR against the Canadian Air Force; SIX against Oxford University; and then SEVEN against RAOC.

[casablanca]

Guy Buckingham also gained an Amateur Cup Final losers medal in the 1912/13 season when City were beaten by South Bank.