Former Oxford United striker Dean Saunders has highlighted Aaron Ramsey's winning mentality as a key advantage for the club ahead of the 2026/27 League One season. Ramsey, appointed in June, takes charge of a squad that finished 22nd in the Championship last season with 47 points (11W-14D-21L), conceding 59 goals while scoring 45.
Saunders, who scored 20 goals in 52 appearances for the U's, believes Ramsey's character will help him handle the transfer embargo. "He's a born winner with a big winning streak," Saunders said. "The players should learn from his experience at the highest level."
Despite the restrictions, Saunders sees an opportunity for Ramsey to develop a winning formula. "He's focused on building with the current squad," Saunders noted. The team's recent form (2W-0D-3L) includes back-to-back losses, but Ramsey remains committed to the existing players.
Oxford United faces a tough return to League One after relegation. Saunders expects Ramsey to extract strong performances from a squad that includes Championship-standard players. "He'll make the most of what he has," Saunders added.
Oxford United's last result was a 2-0 loss to Millwall on May 2, 2026, ending their Championship campaign on a low note. Ramsey's leadership will be tested as he aims to rebuild confidence in the team.
