Oxford United have confirmed they have parted company with manager Des Buckingham following a difficult start to the season. The boyhood Oxford fan joined the club in 2023 after he had been heavily linked to the then vacant manager role at Lincoln City.

Buckingham issued an emotional farewell to the U's and their supporters after his departure was confirmed on Sunday afternoon.

Championship strugglers Oxford United have sacked coach Des Buckingham.Buckingham has been relived of his duties at the Kassam Stadium just seven months after he guided the club back to the second

Oxford United part company with head coach Des Buckingham after just over a year in the role with club languishing in relegation zone.

Championship strugglers Oxford United have sacked coach Des Buckingham. Buckingham has been relived of his duties at the Kassam Stadium just seven months after he guided the club back to the second tier for the first time in over 25 years.

Oxford United head coach Des Buckingham has parted ways with the club after 13 months in charge. Although the season started positively for the U's, recent struggles have seen them fall to just one point above the Championship relegation zone.