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Oxford United Manager
Craig Short has been the manager of Oxford United since 23rd December 2025.
| Manager | Appointment Date | To | Days in Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Bloomfield | 9/1/2026 | 13 Feb, 2026 | 35 |
Next Oxford United Manager Betting Odds
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Additionally, in some cases, the Oxford United manager's position might be vacant, but there are strong indications or even rumours about the potential replacement. Despite these unique circumstances, it is worth noting that if betting odds do become available, we will present them here in this section for your convenience. Regular updates related to the manager's position can also be found in the dedicated sports betting news section expertly managed by Jake Ashton. So, keep an eye out for any developments as we strive to keep you informed on the latest happenings in the football managerial landscape.
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How to Place A Next Oxford United Manager Bet
Making a bet on who will be the next Oxford United manager is as easy as picking a contender from the list of possibilities at the top of this page, finding the bookmaker offering odds, choosing how much you want to bet, and placing it
You will have to find a betting site offering odds. Finding odds on the next Oxford manager will be easier when no manager is in place, and a little harder when the position is filled, and not particularly in jeopardy.
- Find the best football betting site offering odds on the next manager of Oxford.
- Choose one of the possible contenders
- Decide how much you want to bet
- Check the odds and your stake to understand how much you may win if your prediction is correct
- Understand that if your prediction is wrong, you will lose your money.
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Next U's Manager Betting Diary
The betting odds for the next Oxford United manager will see plenty of fluctuation on who will take over in the hot seat when Gary Rowett departs the job he had held since December 2024.
Here is a round-up of the Next Oxford Manager Betting Timeline from our OLBG News feed
8th November 2023
Next Oxford United Manager Odds: Oxford-born Des Buckingham is the bookies favourite at 3/1 to replace Liam Manning after he departs for Bristol City!
10th March
Liam Manning the former MKD boss is rumoured to be Oxford United bound.
7th March 2023
Michael Appleton the original Oxford United favourite returns to the head of the betting.
6th March 2023
All change at the top of the next Oxford United manager betting with ex-Celtic boss Neil Lennon now in pole position. The 51-year-old was sacked by Cypriot club Omonia in October 2022 and is available.
3rd March 2023
Robbie Fowler, Grant McCann, Michael Appleton, and Steve Morison are the 4 managers who head the next Oxford United manager betting as we wake up on Thursday the 2nd of March 2023.
February 2023
Michael Appleton who managed Oxford United between 2014 and 2017 heads the betting to be the new manager.
In his time at the Kassam, he won promotion to League 1 and also made it to the finals of the Football League Trophy (2015-16), and the EFL Trophy (2016-17).
It is understandable why he is considered a leading candidate for the job.
February 2023
The fans turned and Karl Robinson was sacked after over 270 games in charge.
March 2018
Karl Robinson is appointed after leaving Charlton Athletic in the same month, and Fazackerley stayed as assistant manager.
January 2018
Pep Clotet won 12 out of his 36 games before being sacked.
Derek Fazackerley was put into temporary charge, his team won twice from a total of eight games
July 2017
Spaniard Pep Clotet was appointed in July 2017.
July 2014
Michael Appleton joined Oxford United and stayed for just under 3 years, in 150 games he had a win percentage of 45%.
List of Oxford United Managers
Here is a complete list of all Oxford United managers on record with information on length of service and win ratio. Who will be the next Oxford United manager on the list?
| Manager | Appointment Date | To | Days in Charge | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Bloomfield | 9/1/2026 | 12 Feb, 2026 | 34 | |
| Craig Short | 23/12/2025 | 9/1/2026 | 17 | 33.30% |
| Gary Rowett | 20/12/2024 | 23 Dec, 2025 | 368 | 28.00% |
| Des Buckingham | 16 Nov,2023 | 15 Dec, 2024 | 395 | 33.90% |
| Liam Manning | 11 Mar,2023 | 8 Nov, 2023 | 242 | 46.42% |
| Karl Robinson | 22 Mar, 2018 | 26 Feb, 2023 | 1802 | 40.15% |
| Derek Fazackerley | 22 Jan, 2018 | 22 Mar, 2018 | 59 | 25.00% |
| Josep Clotet Ruiz | 1 Jul, 2017 | 22 Jan, 2018 | 205 | 33.33% |
| Michael Appleton | 04 Jul, 2014 | 1 Jul, 2017 | 1093 | 44.67% |
| Gary Waddock | 22 Mar, 2014 | 04 Jul, 2014 | 104 | 12.50% |
| Micky Lewis | 26 Jan, 2014 | 22 Mar, 2014 | 55 | 25.00% |
| Chris Wilder | 21 Dec, 2008 | 26 Jan, 2014 | 1862 | 44.98% |
| Darren Patterson | 9 Nov, 2007 | 30 Nov, 2008 | 387 | 40.68% |
| Jim Smith | 22 Mar, 2006 | 9 Nov, 2007 | 597 | 41.46% |
| Darren Patterson | 14 Mar, 2006 | 22 Mar, 2006 | 8 | 33.33% |
| Brian Talbot | 8 May, 2005 | 14 March, 2006 | 310 | 22.73% |
| David Oldfield | 04 May, 2005 | 6 May, 2005 | 2 | 0.00% |
| Ramon Diaz | 09 Dec, 2004 | 04 May, 2005 | 146 | 40.00% |
| Darren Patterson | 14 Nov, 2004 | 09 Dec, 2004 | 25 | 33.33% |
| Graham Rix | 22 Mar, 2004 | 14 Nov, 2004 | 237 | 20.69% |
| Ian Atkins | 23 Nov, 2001 | 21 Mar, 2004 | 849 | 38.52% |
| Mark Wright | 8 May, 2001 | 23 Nov, 2001 | 199 | 18.18% |
| Mike Ford | 1 May, 2001 | 8 May, 2001 | 7 | 0.00% |
| David Kemp | 31 Oct, 2000 | 30 Apr, 2001 | 181 | 22.58% |
| Mike Ford | 03 Oct, 2000 | 31 Oct, 2000 | 28 | 0.00% |
| Denis Smith | 03 Feb, 2000 | 2 October, 2000 | 242 | 26.67% |
| Micky Lewis | 25 Oct, 1999 | 3 Feb, 2000 | 101 | 27.27% |
| Maurice Evans | 25 Oct, 1999 | 3 Feb, 2000 | 101 | 27.27% |
| Malcolm Shotton | 24 Jan, 1998 | 25 Oct, 1999 | 639 | 30.34% |
| Denis Smith | 10 Sep, 1993 | 24 Dec, 1997 | 1566 | 40.00% |
| Maurice Evans | 27 Aug, 1993 | 10 Sep, 1993 | 14 | 0.00% |
| Brian Horton | 25 Oct, 1988 | 27 Aug, 1993 | 1767 | 31.56% |
| Mark Lawrenson | 24 Mar, 1988 | 25 Oct, 1988 | 215 | 16.00% |
| Maurice Evans | 11 Jun, 1985 | 8 Mar, 1988 | 1001 | 29.93% |
| Jim Smith | 1 Mar, 1982 | 11 Jun, 1985 | 1198 | 52.66% |
| Ian Greaves | 1 December, 1980 | 2 Feb, 1982 | 428 | 43.33% |
| Bill Asprey | 22 Jul, 1979 | 1 December, 1980 | 498 | 27.40% |
| Mike Brown | 01 Oct, 1975 | 22 Jul, 1979 | 1390 | 28.57% |
| Gerry Summers | 01 Jul, 1969 | 01 Oct, 1975 | 2283 | 31.85% |
| Ron Saunders | 01 Mar, 1969 | 30 Jun, 1969 | 121 | 50.00% |
| Arthur Turner | 01 Jan, 1959 | 28 February, 1969 | 3711 | 36.34% |
| Harry Thompson | 01 Aug, 1949 | 31 Dec, 1958 | 3439 | 44.44% |
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FAQ
Next Oxford United Manager Betting FAQs
Who was the first manager of Oxford United
After the Second World War, the club was elected to the Southern League, with Harry Thomson appointed as the manager. He served from 1949 until 1958.
Who is the longest-serving manager of Oxford United
The longest-serving manager of Oxford United is Arthur Turner. He was appointed in January 1959 and left in February 1969, a total of 3711 days.
Which Oxford United Manager Has Been The Most Successful
The most successful manager of Oxford United was Arthur Turner won the Southern League in 1961 and 1962. In 1965, they won promotion to the Fourth Division, and in 1968, he guided Oxford to the Third Division championship.
Which Oxford United Manager Has The Best Win Percentage
Jim Smith managed Oxford United three times; his best spell was between March 1982 and June 1985, when his side won 89 of 169 games (52.66%). His Oxford United team won Division Three in 1984 and Division Two in 1985.
Which Oxford United Manager Had The Worst Win Percentage
Gary Waddock won one and lost seven of his eight games as manager of Oxford United, a win rate of 12.50% producing the worst win percentage of any manager at the club
Who is the shortest-serving manager of Oxford United
Gary Waddock (Mar 2014-July 2014) managed Oxford United for just 101 days making him the shortest-serving manager in charge of the club
