It’s been a quieter week for Oxford United, but there has been another new arrival, and the unbeaten run continued against Bristol City.
Oxford United Weekly Round-Up: Stan Mills Signing and Red Red Robins
Mills Return
Oxford United have added to their attacking department with the return of Stan Mills on a permanent basis.
The 21-year-old quickly became a fan favourite during a loan spell last season, before injury curtailed his U’s campaign. The winger netted once and added five assists from 21 league games.
Speaking after re-signing, Mills said: “This is where I want to be. Oxford United is like a home to me. I feel my business here at the club is unfinished.
“I had the most enjoyable period in my career here last season. Now, I want to pick up where I left off and keep bringing success.
“2024 was a difficult year personally. I missed out on a lot of football, but it’s made me more determined to be back and give my all in yellow again.
“The Oxford United supporters have been truly incredible with me during the last 18 months. The fans are a huge reason I am back, now, I want to achieve big things together.”
Oxford head coach, Gary Rowett, added: “Stan is somebody who was presented to me early on. Everyone within the club has spoken incredibly highly of Stan as a player, but more importantly as a person. When the chance arrived to sign him permanently, it was one we wanted to take.
“What I enjoy about watching Stan is that he is confident playing on both sides of the pitch. He is as comfortable cutting in from the left on his right foot as he is driving down the right to get crosses into the box.
“When we look to sign players, we look for someone who will offer something different and improve our group. Stan certainly hits the mark on that front.
“We may need to be slightly patient with him having just returned from injury, but he is determined to get going. It’s fantastic to get him on a permanent deal and we will hopefully get the best of Stan over a number of years.”
Point Against the ‘Red’ Robins
On Saturday, Oxford saw their winning home run under Gary Rowett come to an end after a 1-1 draw against nine-man Bristol City.
The Robins were reduced to ten men just 30 minutes into the game, which saw a total of six bookings being awarded over the 90.
However, the U’s would take the lead after the break with Greg Leigh seeing a low effort bobble in, but former Oxford midfielder Mark Sykes netted a well-worked equaliser from a free-kick.
The visitors were reduced to nine men late on but the U’s were unable to make their numerical advantage count.
