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We asked you for your thoughts on new Oxford United boss Aaron Ramsey and while the former Wales midfielder has plenty of star quality, not everyone is starry-eyed at his appointment.

Here is a selection of what you had to say:

Ali: Not overly surprised that we sacked Matt, timing seems a bit off though. Aaron is a big risk, thought we'd go for someone with more experience. We will obviously back him but can see this either being a 100 point season or, more likely, a complete disaster. Reckon Oxford will be looking for a new manager in November...

Hostis: I have no idea why Bloomfield was sacked. We were playing better after he joined and thought with him we had a chance of going straight back up. Now we get into another manager merry-go-round where Ramsey will have until Christmas.

I hate the new board.

Charlie: He's a good choice for us. Not proven anywhere yet but he's got to learn somewhere and League One will probably be a good place to start. Seems like he's also ready for a challenge and will get us back into the Championship.

Nigel: Happy with this, hopefully Ramsey can use his contacts in the game to get some decent signings. Could be a good appointment for both Ramsey and OUFC.

William: I'm not pleased, but I'm not fuming.

It felt like we were building something with Bloomfield and so to throw it away for an untested manager is confusing. Then again Ramsey should be given a chance, if he has the right style and is backed by the board he could succeed. Regardless, whoever is in charge, up the Ox! COYY!

Richard: Yes I'm happy. I'm sure he will be giving everything to have a successful season.

If it had to be an ex-player, I prefer a box-to-box midfielder, as he was. As managers, I think they understand all areas of the pitch better than a striker or defender would. With his playing experience and having played under many good managers, I think he's a good choice at this time.

Roops: Seems like the proverbial 'rolling the dice' option, given Ramsey has minimal managerial pedigree. Yes it's great if the owner intends to commit in terms of finances, despite relegation, and the replacement chairman wants more involvement in decision-making than his predecessor, but at some point they need to stabilise and trust their decisions for longer than a few months.

In the best case, it'll probably be two to three seasons until we'll mount another promotion challenge.

Mark: Could this be a Wayne Rooney appointment? Hoping for the best, fearing the worst. Holding judgement.

Kevin: Think all Oxford fans want to hear from the ownership group as to why they waited so long to make the decision to replace Bloomfield with Ramsey.

As for Ramsey, he is saying all the right stuff and the squad is a good one for the level so hoping for exciting times ahead! Looking forward to seeing how he uses his contacts in the game in terms of signings, friendlies or coaching staff.

William: Very! As a Welsh Oxford United fan it definitely feels like a surreal crossover between my club and country. Very excited to see if he can be as good as, I think, we all believe he can be.

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Former Arsenal and Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey has been appointed as Oxford United's new head coach.

The 35-year-old took charge of three matches at Cardiff City at the end of the 2024-25 season but his role with the U's will be his first permanent managerial job in football.

Ramsey replaces Matt Bloomfield, who was sacked after Oxford were relegated from the Championship to League One last season.

• Oxford fans, are you happy with Ramsey's appointment?

• If not, who would you have liked instead?

• What are your expectations for the 2026-27 campaign?

Let us know your thoughts here and we will publish some of your responses on this page later on.

It is being widely reported that former Arsenal and Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey will become the next head coach of Oxford United.

The 35-year-old has limited managerial experience - a short spell in caretaker charge of Cardiff.

But Chris Wathan - BBC Wales' football reporter - says at Cardiff, and with his national team, Ramsey has consistently been part of leadership and coaching groups.

You can find more Oxford United content from BBC Radio Oxford on BBC Sounds.

The EFL will reveal its fixture list for the 2026-27 season on Thursday.

Want to know who your team will face on opening day? The fixtures will be announced at 12:00 BST - but that is not all.

The draws for the group stage of the Vertu Trophy and the first round of the Carabao Cup will also take place.

So check back on 25 June to see who your team faces first, last and everything in between.

"The timing is what has taken everyone by surprise more than anything.

"If this had happened six weeks ago just after United's relegation had been confirmed I don't think anyone would have raised many eyebrows.

"What has happened since then is a change at the top of the club with Dusan Bogdanovic coming in as chairman and there is every reason to believe he wants to be more hands-on than his predecessor Grant Ferguson."

BBC Radio Oxford react to the news of the sacking of Oxford United boss Matt Bloomfield in a special edition of The Dub.

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"I've probably had four really good seasons where you get a lot of praise. You're the best thing ever, and stuff like that.

"And then there are a few moments, like Wembley (giving away penalty to lose play-off final) ... and a mistake in the Swindon derby... but to me the best games are where you tick them off and no-one mentions you."

The Dub team talk to veteran Oxford United goalkeeper Simon Eastwood, 36, who is celebrating 10 years at the club. He talks memories, signing a new contract, and relegation back to League One.

The team also hear from former Southampton and England striker Matt Le Tissier on almost joining the U's aged 15, before getting homesick.

Listen to the latest episode on BBC Sounds

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Oxford United midfielder Cameron Brannagan has said the club want to "bounce back" to the Championship as soon as possible.

The club captain also admitted that frustrations were high for him personally following a disapointing season.

Relegation brings to an end a two-year stay in the Championship for Oxford, who will return to the third tier next season and Brannagan hopes they can find a way to get back to the Championship.

"We want to bounce back, the frustration is massive at this moment in time," he told BBC Radio Oxford.

"It hurts a lot and has done since the day we found out. We have to get ourselves ready this summer because it's going to be a really tough season next season, we want to bounce back and hopefully get back in this league.

"We probably need a bit of time to get away from it all to be honest and recharge but it will be full focus come pre-season."

This season, across all competitions, Brannagan made 41 appearances, scoring six goals and registering three assists.

In September, he was named club captain following the departure of Elliott Moore, having previously been vice-captain.

This summer, Oxford's recruitment team will be tasked with rebuilding the squad for a season in League One, and Brannagan said he expects to be a part of that playing group come next season.

"People come and go, obviously loan players will go back as well to their clubs," he added.

"I'm under contract so it'll be full focus in pre-season and we want to improve and we want to be better so the full focus is on next season.

"From the first day of pre-season we've got to get it right, we played in League One for a long time and it's not an easy league."

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Matt Bloomfield claims his Oxford United players have given everything in their unsuccessful fight to avoid relegation from the Championship.

Oxford's fate was already confirmed before they lost 2-0 at Millwall in their final game and Bloomfield took 25 points from his 21 games after taking over in January.

He thanked the players and told BBC Radio Oxford: "I think we were up against a very, very good team who showed in every element of their performance why they are where they are and why they have the chance of getting into the Premier League.

"I thought we were not at our best, but considering the surroundings of the game it was always going to be a difficult game for us and that proved to be true.

"Our supporters have been incredible. They are amazing group, we can all see how much pride they take in their football club, our guys are amazing, so a massive thank you to them.

"The players care a lot, they've given us everything I believe that over the last four months since I've been in the building, we're so terribly disappointed to come up short, but I don't think that's through a lack of effort.

"I think everyone's given it everything they've got and unfortunately for us we've not quite had enough to stay in the division."

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Millwall's promotion destiny will be decided when they welcome already-relegated Oxford United to The Den for the Championship season finale on Saturday (12:30 BST).

After being held at Leicester last Friday, the Lions now lie a point behind Ipswich, who occupy the second automatic promotion place.

Alex Neil's men need a win, coupled with Town failing to beat QPR at Portman Road, to secure promotion to the Premier League for the first time.

If Ipswich win, three points for the Lions would still seal third place and home advantage in the play-offs.

Oxford's return to League One after two seasons in the Championship was sealed last Saturday, despite a home win over Sheffield Wednesday.

• Millwall are winless in four league meetings with Oxford United (D2 L2), this after winning six in a row beforehand.

• Oxford United have won both of their past two league visits to Millwall – the only time they have ever won twice in a row away to the Lions.

• Millwall have lost their final league game in four of the past five seasons, winning the other 1-0 at Swansea in 2023-24.

• Oxford United have won their final league game in five of their past seven second-tier seasons (D1 L1), although drew 3-3 with Swansea on the final day last season.

• Millwall have won 23 Championship games this season – it's their most at this level since they won 25 games in 1987-88 en route to winning the title.