Oxford United

Oxford United manager Liam Manning

Sunderland's Championship rivals set to appoint Oxford United boss

Chris Maguire (Getty)

Ex-Sunderland player Maguire joins Stewart Donald at non-league club

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - FEBRUARY 12: Graeme Murty is seen prior to the UEFA Youth League match between Rangers U19 and Atletico Madrid U19 at Firhill Park on February 12, 2020 in Glasgow, United Kingdom. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Graeme Murty linked with Reading and Oxford jobs as fresh reports emerge

Graeme Murty. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images).

Oxford job: Portsmouth boss reveals view amid Sunderland coach links

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - FEBRUARY 12: Graeme Murty is seen during the UEFA Youth League match between Rangers U19 and Atletico Madrid U19 at Firhill Park on February 12, 2020 in Glasgow, United Kingdom. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Sunderland's stance on potential outgoing 'revealed' as coach could be poached

Graeme Murty. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images).

Sunderland Under-21 boss linked with EFL job

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - AUGUST 11: Ateef Konate of Nottingham Forest during the Carabao Cup First Round match between Nottingham Forest and Bradford City at City Ground on August 11, 2021 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images)

Rumoured Sunderland transfer 'target' joins League One club Oxford United

Coronation Street taken off air tonight - here’s why

Former Sunderland trialist Marcus Forss has joined Middlesbrough (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Former Cats trialist joins Middlesbrough from PL side

Newcastle United's English midfielder Sean Longstaff (L) vies with Oxford United's Spanish midfielder Alex Rodriguez Gorrin (R)

Reports: Sunderland 'target' to be offered new contract at League One club

Alex Gorrin of Oxford United (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Gossip: Sunderland ‘interested’ in Oxford United star

NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MARCH 23: Alex Gorrin of Oxford United in action during the Sky Bet League One match between Northampton Town and Oxford United at PTS Academy Stadium on March 23, 2021 in Northampton, England. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Reports: Sunderland make transfer enquiry over ex-player

Stadium of Light. Sunderland. Picture by FRANK REID

League One 'retained lists' in full as SAFC given extended deadline

SAFC boss Alex Neil (Picture by FRANK REID)

'Data experts' deliver their SAFC promotion verdict

Sunderland favourite delivers play-off verdict

SAFC boss Alex Neil (Picture by FRANK REID)

This is where 'experts' forecast SAFC to finish the campaign
Sunderland’s draw with Plymouth Argyle on Monday has kept the race for the playoffs in League One very tight.

Sunderland boss Alex Neil

Alex Neil makes an interesting selection admission as he discusses his Sunderlan...

Former Sunderland defender Tom Flanagan. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images).

This is how ex-Sunderland defender Tom Flanagan is getting on at Shrewsbury Town

Sunderland beat Oxford United last weekend.

Oxford United win restored hope but Sunderland need to back it up against Shrews...

Sunderland's form under Alex Neil has been improving rapidly

This is the average rating for every SAFC player since Alex Neil took charge

WillSunderland supporters be celebrating a playoff place at the end of the campaign if this season was decided by PPG? (Picture by FRANK REID)

Would SAFC make the playoffs if this season was decided by PPG?

This is how Sunderland's home form compares with the rest of League One (Picture by FRANK REID)

How Sunderland's home form compares with their promotion rivals

Sunderland boss Alex Neil

The Alex Neil approach that is paying off for Sunderland right now - and the cha...

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Pod: What does the emergence of Patterson mean for Hoffmann's future at SAFC?

Sunderland's form under Alex Neil has been improving considerably

The latest injury, contract team news ahead of a huge weekend for SAFC

What is being predicted for Alex Neil's side this season? (Picture by FRANK REID)

'Data Experts' predict SAFC's fate in League One promotion race

David Artell

News: League One outfit sack manager following relegation confirmation
Sunderland scored another late winner to defeat play-off rivals Oxford United at the Kassam Stadium last weekend.

Anthony Patterson continued his impressive form at the Kassam Stadium on Saturday afternoon

What Alex Neil said about THAT Anthony Patterson Oxford save

Sunderland's promotion rivals feeling 'emotional fatigue', according to boss

Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson clears the ball against Oxford. Picture by FRANK REID

The stats which show Patterson's importance to SAFC

Sunderland celebrate Corry Evans' opening goal

Phil Smith's verdict: Breaking down Sunderland's crucial win and why it felt so ...

Sunderland fans in action at the Kassam Stadium!

The fantastic photos of Sunderland fans celebrating Elliot Embleton's winner aga...

Neil Warnock

Ex-SAFC target Neil Warnock announces retirement from football aged 73

Corry Evans celebrates Sunderland's opener at the Kassam Stadium

Oxford United boss delivered this verdict on his side's last'gasp defeat to Sund...

Nathan Broadhead.

Live Oxford 1 SAFC 2: Story of the day

Sunderland midfielder Alex Pritchard

Alex Neil gives this Alex Pritchard injury update after Sunderland's vital win

Anthony Patterson makes a stunning save at the Kassam Stadium

Alex Neil makes a candid selection admission as he explains his key decisions in...

Anthony Patterson.

Phil Smith's player ratings after late Embleton winner at Oxford

Oxford United defender Luke McNally.

The inside track on Oxford

Ex-Sunderland defender Denver Hume. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images).

Revealing insight into how ex-Sunderland defender Denver Hume is doing at Portsm...

Where would Sunderland rank if only away games counted this season? (Picture by FRANK REID.)

This is how SAFC's away form compares with the rest of the division

This is how the 'experts' rate Sunderland's chances of making the playoffs this season (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

How the 'experts' rate SAFC's chances of making the playoffs

Sunderland players against Gillingham. Picture by FRANK REID

Predicted Sunderland XI for Oxford clash

Sunderland boss Alex Neil

Sunderland boss delivers this verdict on Oxford United

Kevin Phillips has warned his players they can afford no more slip-ups as they bid to boost their promotion hopes on Saturday. Photo: Kevin Wilson/South Shields FC

Oxford United handed major double boost

Alex Neil gives a Sunderland team news update

Sunderland boss Alex Neil

Alex Neil response when asked about long-term plans at Sunderland

Karl Robinson of Oxford United. (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images).

This is why Oxford United boss Karl Robinson has a 'wry smile'

How does Sunderland's most valuable starting XI compare with the rest of the division? (Picture by FRANK REID)

Where does Sunderland's 'most valuable' starting XI rank alongside their rivals?

Sunderland boss Alex Neil

Alex Neil has this upbeat message as Sunderland prepare for crunch fixtures

Nathan Broadhead is in contention to return to the starting XI this weekend

The major selection calls Alex Neil is weighing up

Norway's forward Erling Braut Haaland heads the ball towards Northern Ireland's goalkeeper Trevor Carson's goal during the UEFA Nations League football match Norway v Northern Ireland in Oslo, Norway, on October 14, 2020. (Photo by Orn E. BORGEN / NTB / AFP) (Photo by ORN E. BORGEN/NTB/AFP via Getty Images)

Ex-SAFC man produces stunning save against Oxford to aid former club

BANBURY, ENGLAND - JULY 21: Karl Robinson, Manager of Oxford United looks on prior to the Pre-Season Friendly match between Banbury United and Oxford United at The Banbury Plant Hire Community Stadium on July 21, 2021 in Banbury, England. (Photo by Alex Burstow/Getty Images)

Oxford squad 'gutted' ahead of Sunderland clash following shock Morecambe defeat

Sunderland boss Alex Neil

Alex Neil reveals a key factor in his Sunderland selections

Sunderland dropped out of the top six on a mixed night of results in the top-six race

How Tuesday night's League One results affect Sunderland's play-off push