Oxford United have appointed Aaron Ramsey as their new head coach. The 35-year-old former Arsenal and Wales midfielder takes over after the sacking of Matt Bloomfield.

What happened?

Ramsey's appointment comes after a brief spell as interim manager at Cardiff. He retired from playing in April and has been preparing for a managerial role.

Oxford United finished 22nd in the Championship last season, with a record of 11 wins, 14 draws, and 21 losses from 46 games. Their recent form was LWLLW. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 22nd | | Points | 47 | | Recent form | LWLLW |

Why it matters for Oxford United

Ramsey's experience as a player will be valuable in his new role. He played under top managers and has a clear vision for the team. He wants to bring a culture of high standards and professionalism to the squad.

What comes next?

Oxford United will start their pre-season training soon, with a fixture against Aldershot Town on July 21. The team will be looking to bounce back from relegation and make a strong start in League One. Their last result was a 2-0 loss to Millwall on May 2. Ramsey's ex-Arsenal teammate Jack Wilshere is also managing in League One at Luton Town. The two have already met as coaches, with Wilshere at Norwich and Ramsey at Cardiff last year.