Gary Rowett issues statement on departure from Oxford with update given on his replacement

Gary Rowett points an announcement through social media on his departure from Oxford United with an replace given on his substitute.

The U’s sacked Rowett with the membership within the Championship relegation zone having simply gained simply considered one of their final 10 video games and are two factors from security. a

He picked up 14 wins and misplaced 21 of his 50 video games at Oxford, and is thanked for protecting the membership up final season, however has finally struggled this time round. He requested for assist in the upcoming window earlier than his exit.

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Liam Manning NOT contemplating Oxford United supervisor emptiness

It’s understood that the previous U’s boss will not be contemplating a return to the Kassam at this stage – full story under. 👇#OUFC 🟡https://t.co/y1Pxnd9TA8

— malachi (@MalachiObrey) December 24, 2025

Perceive John O’Shea is somebody the #OUFC hierarchy want to communicate to re their vacant managerial put up. O’Shea very eager to turn into a #1 after aiding the Republic of Eire.

— Alex Criminal ⚽️🎙 (@alex_crook) December 24, 2025

It’s reported that Liam Manning isn’t contemplating a return to Oxford United, as per the Oxford Mail, regardless of holding the membership in excessive regard following his earlier spell.

Alex Criminal in the meantime tweeted: “Perceive John O’Shea is somebody the #OUFC hierarchy want to communicate to re their vacant managerial put up.

“O’Shea very eager to turn into a #1 after aiding the Republic of Eire.”

Michael Beale and Paddy McCarthy are the highest two favourites to take the job in accordance with BetVictor.

He wrote through Instagram on Christmas Eve: “Only a thanks to everybody who made the final 12 months a enjoyable one…

“The followers for some unbelievable atmospheres with Sunderland at residence final season because the spotlight.

“The gamers for some large performances in opposition to the highest groups at all times pushing to enhance and making the coaching floor a enjoyable place.

“The employees for all their laborious work and dedication all making the expertise as Oxford United Soccer Membership Head Coach an pleasurable one.

“The goal was to maintain the membership within the Championship and final season was considered one of my greatest achievements in my profession up to now.

This season was irritating for all however I’m hoping the crew can reply once more with a brand new voice on the helm, good luck and shall be supporting OUFC 💛”

Favourites to turn into new Oxford United supervisor after confirming Gary Rowett’s departure

In the meantime, Craig Quick takes the crew for the upcoming Boxing Day sell-out at residence to Southampton. He mentioned to OUTV: “To start with, I want to thank Gary Rowett and Mark Sale. It’s by no means good information to obtain as you might have performed a component in it as coaches, and as gamers.

“I’ve been in these conditions many occasions earlier than as a participant and a coach. I noticed a response in coaching, and I need to see them step up, push us via this era and get factors on the board.

“I would like the boys to have that underdog mentality. We’re everybody’s favourites to be relegated, I would like the lads to make use of that and provides the followers the performances they need to see.

“Typically, it’s essential to get offended and aggressive. It’s important to present that aggressive facet.

“It’s down to creating the fitting choices now. Get the fundamentals proper and present that mentality as a result of we all know we are able to beat superb groups on this league.

“Now, now we have to search out that confidence and lift the extent of efficiency by 5 or 10 %.

“It’s a very good group and now it’s as much as them to get the followers singing. Win the one v one duels, get pictures on the right track, make the large tackles, get again and recuperate and when you do this the followers will applaud.

“Christmas is cancelled for me and the coaches this 12 months! Now we have such a great group in Lewis Value and Chris Hackett who achieve this a lot work.

“We are going to give all the things as a result of we’re in a dogfight now, we all know that. We’d like a response from them, and so they have proven that earlier than.

“It must be not 4 or 5 gamers, however all of them on the market competing. I would like them to go on the market and play with none concern.

“The supporters have been fantastic with me and the gamers since I’ve been right here. They’ve given me the perfect day of my teaching life at Wembley.

“Now we have labored so laborious to get right here. Guys like Cameron and Sam, it’s been years of graft and work that has acquired them right here.

“I completely get the Membership, my spouse is an area lady and Oxford fan, as is my father-in-law, and I’ve been right here for years.

“We’re not the largest membership at this stage, we all know that. However now we have that actual tight knit neighborhood.

“We are going to give one another power and I hope the supporters proceed to present the group that feeling and hopefully we are able to have an exquisite night.”

Followers reacted as Gary Rowett points an announcement on his departure from Oxford with an replace given on his substitute…

@ziobeege35533: merry christmas #oufc hoping that Micheal Skubala and a direct RW are reward wrapped below my tree

@GeoCook21:Personally I’d attempt to get considered one of these 3 managers.1. Gary O’ Neil (Unrealistic)2. Michael Carrick3. Michael Skubala

@Callum_OUFC on O’Shea: That kind of profile imo is who we should always go for however not too eager on this one

@oxfjack: Must be an indication we’re going for a youthful coach

@Dannyoufc:#oufc twitter is a fucking warzone right this moment😂Merry christmas all even when our opinions on this membership differ.Peace and good well being to you all and your familiesOne love x

@GrahamDean44894 on Manning: We wouldn’t need him again , no loyalty only a cash mover , our outcomes when he left was on the slide

@Jamesasr89: Distinctive Instagram put up by Gary Rowett. Reveals the character of the person. Extremely respectful to the gamers, membership and followers. Additionally kinds of admits he simply couldn’t get it working this 12 months, greater than you get from most managers

@DBoufc: Some really questionable names banded round within the newest odds for the brand new #oufc job. Beale, O’shea, Bloomfield , Leighton Baines 🤣 Some names id take:, Russell Martin, Michael Carrick, Possibly Tony Mowbray, Skubala , And a sure Karl Robinson

@JackMcD2408191: Not seen anybody point out Bloomfield, may very well be a great possibility. Did unbelievably at Wycombe, then did rather well at Luton and unfortunate to get relegated (his PPG throughout a full season would’ve had them comfortably secure) #oufc

@steffensmark: Been interested by it for some time. A lot of the squad simply ain’t adequate, in all probability acquired 4 championship gamers at finest. Unsure GR or anybody else may do a lot with this bunch #OUFC

Whether or not you have been a ‘GR out’ or a ‘give him time & he’ll preserve us up’ issues not now. It’s carried out. So now now we have to get behind the crew – our help & ardour for #OUFC goes to be key in what’s to come back. Make some noise….get behind the lads & let’s attempt & benefit from the journey. pic.twitter.com/ntuJjgTAJJ

— ToTheManorBorn (@OUFC_OnandUp) December 24, 2025