With the third international break of the season upon us we spoke to Dave Pritchard, formerly the Oxford Mail's chief football writer.

In his eight-and-a-half years at the Mail, Dave saw United mature from a mid-table League Two team under Chris Wilder to promotion winners under Michael Appleton and League One play-off chasers under Karl Robinson.

In that time he followed the rise of a certain Des Buckingham, who this week celebrates a fairy-tale first year in charge of United. Dave also shares his memories of the late George Baldock, a player he got to know while covering the club and one who left his mark on every United fan during his two loan spells here.

Last but not least, there is the usual chat about life in the Championship as United gear up for a busy winter!

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