{"id":632245,"date":"2023-12-03T16:04:45","date_gmt":"2023-12-03T21:04:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=632245"},"modified":"2023-12-03T16:15:44","modified_gmt":"2023-12-03T21:15:44","slug":"oxford-united-bolton-draw-fa-cup-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/12\/03\/oxford-united-bolton-draw-fa-cup-win\/","title":{"rendered":"Oxford United Weekly Round-Up: Bolton Draw and FA Cup Win"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s been another busy week for Oxford United<\/a>. There is injury news, an update on the backroom staff and a round-up of the results over the last seven days.<\/p>\n

Oxford United Weekly Round-Up: Injury News, League Draw and FA Cup Win<\/h2>\n

Injury Blow for the U’s<\/h3>\n

Oxford will be without defender Greg Leigh for “a couple of weeks” after the left-back picked up an injury during international duty.<\/p>\n

The Jamaican sustained a calf injury in the Reggae Boyz’ CONCACAF playoff win over Canada to qualify for the Copa America.<\/p>\n

Speaking to the Oxford Mail<\/a>, Buckingham said: \u201cGreg picked up a calf injury on international duty, in the 89th minute of the last game that he played.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019ll be out for at least a couple of weeks, so he\u2019ll be a loss to us. We\u2019ve got players who can come in and fill in that space.<\/p>\n

\u201cSam\u2019s (Long) maybe two or three weeks away, but we\u2019ve got players that\u2019ll have to step in and perform to make sure we continue doing what we want.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf everything goes well, the plan will be to have Marcus (Browne) back involved, as long as he trains and comes through okay this week, for the FA Cup game at the weekend.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen you\u2019ve got the likes of Kyle (Edwards) and Marcus coming back into what is already a very strong front line, it does pose some very good problems for us, but it\u2019s problems we\u2019re going to need as we move into Tuesday-Saturday for the next five weeks.\u201d<\/p>\n

Buckingham on Backroom Staff<\/h3>\n

After Liam Manning departed to join Bristol City, assistant head coach Chris Hogg was one of two backroom members of staff to follow.<\/p>\n

It leaves new head coach Des Buckingham short in the coaching department, but it’s something the club are looking to address.<\/p>\n

He said<\/a>: \u201cWhen you come in, you have to assess and see what\u2019s here. We have two members of staff that left, that aren\u2019t there.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re speaking and going through a process to try and look at not just the people, but the skillset they will bring, to add to the quality we have here.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re working through that at the minute, and we\u2019re hopeful maybe in the next week or so, we\u2019ll be able to have someone in those spaces.\u201d<\/p>\n

Asked about having an assistant head coach, Buckingham added: \u201cIt hasn\u2019t been me for the majority of the roles that I\u2019ve gone into.<\/p>\n

\u201cShorty\u2019s (Craig Short) done a wonderful job, not just since Liam left, but in the time he has been here.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s been wonderful to work with and he will continue in the role he plays as long as I\u2019m here.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not about replacing staff, it\u2019s about adding people, and you have to recognise the skillset that\u2019s here, but also the skillset we need as we move forward.\u201d<\/p>\n

Battle Against Bolton Ends Level<\/h3>\n

Des Buckingham’s first home game ended all square against league leaders, Bolton.<\/p>\n

The two sides played out a goalless draw at Grenoble Road with the U’s putting a stop to the visitor’s eight-game winning run.<\/p>\n

However, Oxford have failed to score in both games under their new head coach.<\/p>\n

New Arrival<\/h3>\n

Oxford boosted their defensive options ahead of the transfer window with the arrival of free agent, Joe Bennett.<\/p>\n

The 33-year-old left-back, who departed Wigan in the summer, will provide cover for Greg Leigh following his injury.<\/p>\n

Having turned out for several EFL clubs, the defender has penned a short term deal with the U’s.<\/p>\n

Win in the FA Cup<\/h3>\n

Oxford progressed to the third round of the FA Cup with a 2-0 win over Grimsby.<\/p>\n

Marcus McGuane netted just his second-ever goal in the first half before Billy Bodin doubled the hosts’ lead in the second half.<\/p>\n

The win, which was a first since Des Buckingham took charge, was deserved in difficult conditions at Grenoble Road.<\/p>\n

The U’s will travel to Championship outfit Coventry in the third round.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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