Oxford United’s Head Coach Departure Surprises Many

The news that Oxford United had terminated its relationship with head coach Des Buckingham on Sunday afternoon came as a surprise to many of the club’s supporters. Buckingham, an Oxford native and U’s fan who commenced his coaching career at the Kassam Stadium during his teenage years, was dismissed from his role after 13 months in charge. This decision followed a home defeat against Sheffield Wednesday on the preceding afternoon. EFL expert and U’s fan George Elek, along with former Oxford United player Ben Purkiss, joined BBC Radio Oxford sports editor Jerome Sale to analyze the news during an emergency broadcast of the station’s podcast. A special edition of The Dub podcast is available for those wishing to listen to the discussion.