List of Oxford United F.C. managers explained

The following is a list of Oxford United Football Club managers from 1949, when the club turned professional, to the present day. During this time the club has had 25 full-time managers, of whom three (Jim Smith, Denis Smith and Darren Patterson) have had more than one spell in the post, and eleven periods of caretaker-management. The first manager appointed was Harry Thompson in July 1949.[1] Thompson was in charge for nine years, during which he led the team to the Southern League title in 1953, as well as the Southern League Cup in 1953 and 1954. He was dismissed in November 1958 and replaced by Arthur Turner. Turner, the longest-serving manager in the club's history with more than a decade in charge, led United to back-to-back Southern League titles, of which the second, in 1962, resulted in their election to the Football League.[2] Promotion followed from the Fourth Division in 1965, and the club were crowned Third Division champions three years later.[1] Turner left the club nine months after this success. Over the next 13 years, five managers took charge: Ron Saunders, Gerry Summers, Mick Brown, Bill Asprey and Ian Greaves. During Brown's four-year run, United were relegated back to the Third Division after eight years in the Second.[3]

Jim Smith started his first spell as manager in 1982, and led Oxford into the top tier of English football after consecutive promotions as champions in 1984 and 1985. However, he moved to Queens Park Rangers before the 1985–86 season, so never managed Oxford in the First Division.[4] New manager, former chief scout Maurice Evans, had immediate success winning the 1986 League Cup, beating his predecessor's new club in the final. For the next 24 years, the only manager to guide the club to promotion or silverware was Denis Smith, who won promotion from the Second Division in 1996. Ramón Díaz, the club's first non-British manager, took charge for five months between December 2004 and May 2005. Jim Smith returned as manager at the end of the 2005–06 season, shortly before Oxford United were relegated to the Football Conference after 44 years in the Football League.

Having missed out on promotion in the 2006–07 season, Smith resigned and manager Darren Patterson was hired in November 2007.[5] Patterson was sacked over a year later and was replaced by Chris Wilder,[6] who won promotion back to the Football League by winning the 2010 Conference play-off final.[7]

Wilder resigned in January 2014 and was announced as the new manager of Northampton Town the following day.[8] He was replaced by Gary Waddock,[9] who lasted four months, before himself being replaced by Michael Appleton.[10] Appleton, having gained promotion to League One and led the club to two Wembley finals in the Football League Trophy, left the club after three seasons in charge to join Leicester City as their assistant manager.[11] He was replaced by Pep Clotet, former assistant manager at Leeds United, in July 2017.[12] Clotet was sacked on 22 January 2018,[13] with a record of 12 wins from 36 matches in charge.[14] After two months under the caretaker management of Derek Fazackerley, Karl Robinson was appointed by new owner Sumrith Thanakarnjanasuth on 22 March[15] with United 15th in League One and only six points above the relegation zone.[16]

Managers

Manager dates and statistics are sourced from Howland, Complete Record up to and including Lawrenson,[17] and from Soccerbase thereafter.[18] Results in competitions not recorded by Soccerbase are sourced from The English Football Archive.[19] Only professional, competitive matches are counted. Statistics are complete up to and including 7 November 2023.

Key

P: Matches playedW: Matches wonD: Matches drawnL: Matches lost

Table of managers, including nationality, tenure, record and honours
NameNationalityFromToPWDLWin %Honours
EnglishSouthern League champions: 1952–53
Southern League runners-up: 1953–54
Southern League Cup winners: 1952–53, 1953–54		[20]
Committee of board members[21]
EnglishSouthern League runners-up: 1959–60
Southern League champions: 1960–61, 1961–62
Fourth Division promotion: 1964–65
Third Division champions: 1967–68		[22]
English[23]
English[24]
English[25]
English[26]
English[27]
(caretaker)Scottish[28] [29]
EnglishThird Division champions: 1983–84
Second Division champions: 1984–85		[30] [31]
EnglishLeague Cup winners: 1986[32] [33]
Irish[34]
English[35] [36] [37]
(caretaker)English[38] [39]
EnglishSecond Division runners-up: 1995–96[40] [41]
(caretaker)English[42] [43]
English[44]
(caretaker)English[45] [46]
English[47]
(caretaker)English[48]
English[49]
(caretaker)English
English[50]
English[51]
English[52]
(caretaker)Northern Irish[53]
Argentine[54]
(caretaker)English[55]
English[56]
Northern Irish
English
Northern Irish
(caretaker)English
EnglishConference Premier play-off winners: 2009–10[57]
(caretaker)English[58]
Irish[59]
English20 June 2017League Two runners-up: 2015–16
Football League Trophy runners-up: 2015–16, 2016–17		[60]
Spanish[61]
(caretaker)English[62]
English2020 EFL League One play-offs runners-up[63]
(caretaker)English[64]
English[65]
(caretaker)English
EnglishPresent[66]

References

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Notes and References

  1. News: Past Managers. Andy Howland. Oxford Mail. 23 December 2010. 25 September 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120925083510/http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/sport/oxfordunited/clubhistory/pastmanagers/. live.
  2. Web site: Football League 1961–62. Richard Rundle. Football Club History Database. 28 March 2008. 30 April 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120430050046/http://www.fchd.info/lghist/fl1962.htm. live.
  3. Web site: Football League 1975–76. Richard Rundle. Football Club History Database. 1 May 2008. 30 April 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120430193448/http://www.fchd.info/lghist/fl1976.htm. live.
  4. Web site: A potted history of QPR (1882–2008). Queens Park Rangers F.C.. 15 April 2008. 1 May 2008. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20080514100758/http://www.qpr.premiumtv.co.uk/page/History/0,,10373,00.html. 14 May 2008. dmy-all.
  5. News: Smith steps down as Oxford boss . BBC Sport . 9 November 2007 . 29 March 2008 . 22 July 2012 . https://archive.today/20120722145750/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/o/oxford_utd/7087129.stm . live .
  6. News: Wilder is new Oxford United boss . BBC Sport . 21 December 2008 . 21 December 2008 . 12 March 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220312095526/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/o/oxford_utd/7790788.stm . live .
  7. News: Steve. Marshall. Oxford United 3–1 York City. BBC Sport. 16 May 2010. 3 August 2012. 13 December 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191213032618/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8673190.stm. live.
  8. News: Oxford United accept manager Chris Wilder's resignation. BBC Sport. 26 January 2014. 23 October 2015. 23 October 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141023001921/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25878977. live.
  9. News: Gary Waddock named Oxford United head coach. BBC Sport. 22 March 2014. 23 October 2015. 25 March 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140325124259/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/26697361. live.
  10. News: Oxford United: Michael Appleton named head coach in shake-up. BBC Sport. 4 July 2014. 23 October 2015. 5 July 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140705095456/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28163679. live.
  11. Web site: Leicester City: Michael Appleton leaves Oxford United to become Foxes assistant . BBC Sport . 3 July 2017 . 11 November 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201111074640/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40327759 . live .
  12. Web site: Pep Clotet: Oxford United name ex-Leeds United and Swansea City coach as manager . BBC Sport . 1 July 2017 . 3 July 2017 . 4 July 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170704195229/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40465431 . live .
  13. News: Pep Clotet: Oxford United sack manager. 22 January 2018. BBC Sport. 22 January 2018. en-GB. 9 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109225600/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/42772878. live.
  14. Web site: Managers: Josep Clotet Ruiz . Soccerbase . Centurycomm . 11 October 2017 . 11 October 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171011223138/http://www.soccerbase.com/managers/manager.sd?manager_id=4423 . live .
  15. News: Oxford United: Karl Robinson named new head coach after Charlton departure . BBC Sport . 22 March 2018 . 26 March 2018 . 11 November 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201111074635/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43154075 . live .
  16. Web site: Oxford United 2–1 Peterborough United . BBC Sport . 17 March 2018 . 2 April 2018 . 30 March 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180330072104/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43353676 . live .
  17. Book: Howland, Andy and Roger . Oxford United: A Complete Record (1893–1989) . Breedon Books . Derby . 1989 . 0-907969-52-6 .
  18. Web site: Manager history . Soccerbase . Centurycomm . 5 February 2016 . 5 February 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160205083438/http://www.soccerbase.com/teams/team.sd?team_id=1964&teamTabs=managers . live .
  19. Web site: Archive contents . The English Football Archive . 29 April 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080118145031/http://www.the-english-football-archive.com/contents.htm . 18 January 2008.
  20. "A Complete Record", pp. 276–294.
  21. "A Complete Record", p. 294.
  22. "A Complete Record", pp. 294–314.
  23. "A Complete Record", p. 314.
  24. "A Complete Record", pp. 316–328.
  25. "A Complete Record", pp. 328–335.
  26. "A Complete Record", pp. 336–338.
  27. "A Complete Record", pp. 338–340.
  28. News: Brief Look Back – Last 20 Years. Oxford Mail. 23 December 2010. 24 November 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20101124120253/http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/sport/oxfordunited/clubhistory/brieflookback/. live.
  29. "A Complete Record", p.101.
  30. Web site: Jim Smith managerial career. Soccerbase. 29 March 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20080614171815/http://www.soccerbase.com/managers2.sd?managerid=707. 14 June 2008. live. dmy-all.
  31. "A Complete Record", pp. 340–349.
  32. News: Famous Matches – QPR 1986. Andy Howland. Oxford Mail. 22 December 2010. 26 September 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120926021331/http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/sport/oxfordunited/clubhistory/famousmatches/. live.
  33. "A Complete Record", pp. 350–354.
  34. "A Complete Record", pp. 354–356.
  35. Web site: Brian Horton. Soccerbase. 28 April 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20071001183500/http://www.soccerbase.com/managers2.sd?managerid=248. 1 October 2007. live. dmy-all.
  36. Web site: Full Members Cup . English Football Archive. 28 April 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20071219081401/http://www.the-english-football-archive.com/domestic_competitions/full_members_cup.htm. 19 December 2007.
  37. Web site: The Anglo-Italian Cup Results 1993 . English Football Archive. 30 April 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20061120045028/http://www.the-english-football-archive.com/non_domestic_competitions/results/anglo_italian_cup/1993.htm . 20 November 2006.
  38. Web site: Maurice Evans managerial career. Soccerbase. 29 March 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20050109174015/http://www.soccerbase.com/managers2.sd?managerid=939. 9 January 2005. live. dmy-all.
  39. Web site: The Anglo-Italian Cup Results 1994 . English Football Archive. 30 April 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20061120044942/http://www.the-english-football-archive.com/non_domestic_competitions/results/anglo_italian_cup/1994.htm . 20 November 2006.
  40. Web site: Denis Smith . League Managers Association . 4 February 2016 . 2 February 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160202153941/http://www.leaguemanagers.com/managers/denis-smith/ . dead .
  41. Web site: Oxford United 1993–1994: Results . Statto Organisation . 4 February 2016 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160322004206/http://www.statto.com/football/teams/oxford-united/1993-1994/results . 22 March 2016 . dmy-all .
    Web site: Oxford United 1994–1995: Results . Statto Organisation . 4 February 2016 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160325064255/http://www.statto.com/football/teams/oxford-united/1994-1995/results . 25 March 2016 . dmy-all .
    Web site: Oxford United 1995–1996: Results . Statto Organisation . 4 February 2016 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160324193451/http://www.statto.com/football/teams/oxford-united/1995-1996/results . 24 March 2016 . dmy-all .
    Web site: Oxford United 1996–1997: Results . Statto Organisation . 4 February 2016 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160321203905/http://www.statto.com/football/teams/oxford-united/1996-1997/results . 21 March 2016 . dmy-all .
    Web site: Oxford United 1997–1998: Results . Statto Organisation . 4 February 2016 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160831141859/http://www.statto.com/football/teams/oxford-united/1997-1998/results . 31 August 2016 . dmy-all .
  42. News: Crosby: I should have stayed. Oxford Mail. 2000-02-19. 27 April 2008.
  43. Web site: 1997/1998 Results. Soccerbase. 27 April 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20050429185323/http://www.soccerbase.com/results2.sd?teamid=1964&seasonid=127. 29 April 2005. dead. dmy-all.
  44. Web site: Malcolm Shotton managerial career. Soccerbase. 29 March 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20050109082838/http://www.soccerbase.com/managers2.sd?managerid=1334. 9 January 2005. live. dmy-all.
  45. Web site: A history of Oxford United Football Club . Oxford United F.C. . David Crabtree, Heather Jan Brunt and Chris Williams . 15 June 2007 . 1 May 2008 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080410211114/http://www.oufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/History/0,,10342,00.html . 10 April 2008 . dmy-all .
  46. Web site: 1999/2000 results. Soccerbase. 28 April 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20050111042111/http://www.soccerbase.com/results2.sd?teamid=1964&seasonid=129. 11 January 2005. dead. dmy-all.
  47. Web site: Managers: Denis Smith . Soccerbase . Centurycomm . 4 February 2016 . 24 February 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140224190720/http://www.soccerbase.com/managers/manager.sd?manager_id=359 . live .
  48. Web site: Mike Ford managerial career. Soccerbase. 29 March 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20050109083003/http://www.soccerbase.com/managers2.sd?managerid=1632. 9 January 2005. live. dmy-all.
  49. Web site: David Kemp managerial career. Soccerbase. 29 March 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20071001045324/http://www.soccerbase.com/managers2.sd?managerid=347. 1 October 2007. live. dmy-all.
  50. Web site: Mark Wright managerial career. Soccerbase. 29 March 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20071001145639/http://www.soccerbase.com/managers2.sd?managerid=1654. 1 October 2007. live. dmy-all.
  51. Web site: Ian Atkins managerial career. Soccerbase. 29 March 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20071001105220/http://www.soccerbase.com/managers2.sd?managerid=622. 1 October 2007. live. dmy-all.
  52. Web site: Graham Rix managerial career. Soccerbase. 29 March 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20080330073247/http://www.soccerbase.com/managers2.sd?managerid=1624. 30 March 2008. live. dmy-all.
  53. Web site: Darren Patterson managerial career. Soccerbase. 29 March 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20041215185505/http://www.soccerbase.com/managers2.sd?managerid=1925. 15 December 2004. live. dmy-all.
  54. Web site: Ramon Diaz managerial career. Soccerbase. 29 March 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20060407073407/http://www.soccerbase.com/managers2.sd?managerid=1984. 7 April 2006. live. dmy-all.
  55. Web site: David Oldfield (caretaker) . Rage Online . 16 April 2018 . 17 April 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180417024449/http://www.rageonline.co.uk/mainpage/manager/28/ . live .
  56. Web site: Brian Talbot managerial career. Soccerbase. 29 March 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20070930210136/http://www.soccerbase.com/managers2.sd?managerid=254. 30 September 2007. live. dmy-all.
  57. Web site: Managers: Chris Wilder . Soccerbase . Centurycomm . 22 January 2016 . 8 November 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20111108235132/http://www.soccerbase.com/managers/manager.sd?manager_id=1811 . live .
  58. Web site: Managers: Mickey Lewis . Soccerbase . Centurycomm . 5 February 2016 . 5 February 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160205063858/http://www.soccerbase.com/managers/manager.sd?manager_id=1584 . live .
  59. Web site: Managers: Gary Waddock . Soccerbase . Centurycomm . 5 February 2016 . 5 February 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160205003558/http://www.soccerbase.com/managers/manager.sd?manager_id=2035 . live .
  60. Web site: Managers: Michael Appleton . Soccerbase . Centurycomm . 5 February 2016 . 5 February 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160205003427/http://www.soccerbase.com/managers/manager.sd?manager_id=2364 . live .
  61. Web site: Managers: Josep Clotet Ruiz . Soccerbase . Centurycomm . 12 February 2021 . 29 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230329195747/https://www.soccerbase.com/managers/manager.sd?manager_id=4423 . live .
  62. Web site: Managers: Derek Fazackerley . Soccerbase . Centurycomm . 12 February 2021 . 8 November 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231108093600/https://www.soccerbase.com/managers/manager.sd?manager_id=4699 . live .
  63. Web site: Managers: Karl Robinson . Soccerbase . Centurycomm . 12 February 2021 . 22 October 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211022010547/https://www.soccerbase.com/managers/manager.sd?manager_id=2188 . live .
  64. Web site: Managers: Craig Short . Soccerbase . Centurycomm . 8 November 2023 . 8 November 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231108092012/https://www.soccerbase.com/managers/manager.sd?manager_id=2189 . live .
  65. Web site: Managers: Liam Manning . Soccerbase . Centurycomm . 8 November 2023.
  66. Web site: Managers: Des Buckingham . Soccerbase . Centurycomm . 16 November 2023 . 16 November 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231116181833/https://www.soccerbase.com/managers/manager.sd?manager_id=4290 . live .

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