During the 2006-07 season there were discussions on the TiU (This is United) forum regarding the lack of atmosphere usually generated (mainly at home games) and the absence of yellow and blue in the stadium - most flags being 'flown' were of the St. George's cross type (red and white at an Oxford match!)

Apart from the obvious way to generate more atmosphere - by actually singing louder and making more noise - one suggestion was to actually get more yellow, or yellow and blue, flags on show at home (and away) matches, both the hanging type and those to be waved.

There is now an option to get your own unique flag made, with whatever wording or image you choose (within limits), and at any size you wish (so far sizes up to 8ft x 12ft and 4ft x 20ft have been made), at a much more reasonable price than those being offered by professional flag making companies.  (see here, further down this page for some of the flags already made)  Price examples (3ft x 5ft): design 3 below is approx. £20, and design 1 is approx. £25.

Take a look at some of the suggested design options at the bottom of the page below (these are not the only options, any design and/or wording and colour combinations may be possible and is entirely up to you) .  Then just send an email via the 'flag enquiries' button at the bottom of the page, listing the main details of your flag, as below: size, background option, wording etc, and a mock-up image will be made and sent back to you. 

Obviously, there is no cost involved for any of this, until a design and the price are agreed upon and an actual order is placed.  Flags can be paid for at time of handover (usually at a match), or by cheque or Paypal if the flag is to be posted.

Flags Banned... Flags Allowed
(Oxford Mail, 7 & 13 February 2009)