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Will Bloomfield get Oxford out of trouble?published at 17:29 GMT 9 January
17:29 GMT 9 January
Just over two weeks after sacking Gary Rowett, Oxford United have appointed former Luton Town boss Matt Bloomfield to take the reins at the Kassam Stadium.
Bloomfield was dismissed by the Hatters after overseeing a relegation from the Championship and subsequent poor start in League One, but did fare well with Wycombe Wanderers before making the move to Kenilworth Road.
🎧 Is Still the right head coach for Oxford?published at 10:49 GMT 8 January
10:49 GMT 8 January
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Former Southampton boss Will Still has emerged as the bookies' favourite for the vacant Oxford United head coach role - but is he the right man for the job?
The 33-year-old managed just two wins from his first 13 Championship games in charge of the Saints and was sacked after only five months in charge.
"If I was the sporting director, I wouldn't be looking at somebody like a Will Still," former Cardiff City defender Sean Morrison told the 72+ EFL podcast.
"Unless he's going to really change how he wants to play, I don't know if he's going to be the right man to keep them in the Championship."
Ex Crystal Palace, Watford and Reading midfielder Jobi McAnuff believes Still - who enjoyed a relatively successful spell at French Ligue 1 club Lens in 2024-25 - should "steer clear" of the U's, who sacked Gary Rowett on 23 December.
"I'd go a step further than that and say 'I know you want to get back into management and it's important that you do, but sometimes you have to look at everything when you're going into a job'," McAnuff said.
"Does that give him the best chance of re-establishing himself? Because if that doesn't go well, after what happened at Southampton, what's his next opportunity going to be in England?
"I was surprised to see him be the favourite on both counts because I don't think he fits the mould for what they need and I don't think the club from his perspective is probably what he needs at this moment in time."
McAnuff said Oxford need a manager with "know-how" and not someone "too open or expansive".
"This is someone who has got a little bit of a track record of salvaging seasons and getting the best out of a group that quite frankly isn't as good player for player as many others it's coming up against on a weekly basis," he added.
"If you're looking at a profile of manager, it sounds like a Gary Rowett-type job."
Short to take charge of Oxford FA Cup tiepublished at 17:03 GMT 7 January
17:03 GMT 7 January
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Oxford United have confirmed that Craig Short will remain in charge for Friday's FA Cup tie against MK Dons.
The U's beat Southampton 2-1 on 26 December in Short's first game in interim charge, but lost 1-0 at home to Swansea and 2-1 at Ipswich before Sunday's fixture at Sheffield United was postponed.
They remain second-bottom of the Championship, three points from safety.
Short, alongside Chris Hackett and Lewis Price, will remain in position while the U's close on the appointment of a new permanent manager following the sacking of Gary Rowett on 23 December after a run of one point from 10 games.
Ahead of the third-round trip to Stadium MK (19:30 GMT) Short - who is in his third spell in caretaker charge since joining the club as a coach in August 2020 - told the club website: "It's been a demanding period with a lot of preparation in a short space of time.
"The club are working hard behind the scenes. In the meantime, I'm happy to continue overseeing first-team duties alongside Chris and Lewis.
"Our focus is firmly on Friday's FA Cup tie and doing everything we can to progress."
Fulham recall midfielder Harris from Oxford Utdpublished at 16:30 GMT 7 January
16:30 GMT 7 January
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Fulham have recalled midfielder Luke Harris from his loan spell at Championship side Oxford United.
The 20-year-old made 17 appearances in all competitions for the U's, including scoring in a 1-1 draw at home to promotion-chasers Middlesbrough in November.
Harris spent last season on loan at League One side Birmingham City, helping them get promoted up to the Championship.
The former Fulham academy player previously spent five months on loan to Exeter City during the 2023-2024 season.
Findlay agrees permanent Hearts movepublished at 12:41 GMT 7 January
12:41 GMT 7 January
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Derek McInnes says it made "perfect sense" to sign Stuart Findlay on a permanent deal at Hearts after his impressive impact on loan.
The 30-year-old centre-back, a Premiership ever-present this season with 20 appearances and four goals, will officially become a Hearts player on a two-year contract in the summer when his Oxford United deal expires.
"Stuart has been every inch the Hearts player I expected him to be when he came in during the summer," manager McInnes told the Hearts website.
"He's been part of a successful defence and he's a danger in opposition boxes, and he is the type of character you want around the dressing room.
"He loves it here and wants to be part of something special, so it made perfect sense to take advantage of his contract expiring down south and get his future sorted with Hearts."
Elliott-Wheeler extends loan stay with Gatesheadpublished at 14:58 GMT 6 January
14:58 GMT 6 January
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Aidan Elliott-Wheeler has played in seven games for Gateshead
Aidan Elliot-Wheeler is to remain on loan with Gateshead for the rest of the season.
The Oxford United defender, 19, has made six appearances for the Heed since his initial move in late November.
But Kian Pennant and Ibrahim Bakare have returned to Leicester City and Kyle Hurst to Doncaster Rovers upon the completion of their loan deals with the Tyneside club.
Oxford recall Thorniley from Northampton loanpublished at 15:07 GMT 5 January
15:07 GMT 5 January
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Jordan Thorniley has played 21 times for Oxford since moving to the club in the summer of 2023
Oxford United have recalled defender Jordan Thorniley from his loan spell at League One side Northampton Town.
The 29-year-old made 22 appearances in all competitions for the Cobblers, the last of them on 29 December.
"He has battled through some games for the sake of the team and we applaud and appreciate his commitment," Northampton manager Kevin Nolan told the club website.
"Neither party thought it was fair though - either us or Jordan - for him to have to battle through.
"We have had a chat about it and it was agreed best for all parties that he returns to his parent club to allow him to continue his rehabilitation."
🎧 When will Oxford's new boss arrive?published at 14:57 GMT 5 January
14:57 GMT 5 January
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The Dub - New manager - when will we know?
"It'll be interesting to see who it is. I would be surprised if there is a huge surprise in terms of a left-field name."
The hunt for the new Oxford boss continues as The Dub team speculate on who could get the call, injury issues plaguing the side, new signing Jamie Donley and the cold, cold snap.
Goodrham injury 'looks nasty' - Shortpublished at 12:11 GMT 2 January
12:11 GMT 2 January
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Oxford United caretaker manager Craig Short says the injury suffered by midfielder Tyler Goodrham in the 2-1 defeat at Ipswich on New Year's Day "looks nasty".
The 22-year-old, who has scored one goal and provided one assist in 11 Championship appearances this season, was forced off in the 23rd minute at Portman Road.
"He's gone over on it, he's in a boot now," Short told BBC Radio Oxford after the game.
"[We were] just getting Tyler back into a run of form, he's so important to us. He's a goal threat, he plays well above his weight.
"He's an aggressive little so and so on the pitch but he loves it. He's fearless with the ball so it will be a blow if we lose him but we've just got to assess that.
"The lads have a day off [on Friday]. They've been so busy, working so hard over Christmas. We will go again on Saturday before we travel to Sheffield [United]."
Wide player Przemyslaw Placheta was also forced off with an issue at half-time.
"That's the reason we didn't start two wingers really because we just have to be careful," added Short.
"We don't want to lose them, not just for me but the future manager. I knew I had to share the load.
"Unfortunately he [Placheta] just felt his calf a little bit so as a precaution, I took him off. Hopefully he will be okay."
Gossip: Oxford creating buzz over Peart-Harrispublished at 10:33 GMT 2 January
10:33 GMT 2 January
Oxford United have entered talks with Brentford over a possible loan deal for Bees midfielder Myles Peart-Harris, with the 23-year-old Englishman yet to feature in the Premier League this season. (Football Insider), external
