Oxford appoint former Arsenal and Wales star Ramsey as head coach

Aaron Ramsey takes up his first permanent managerial role at Oxford; former Arsenal and Wales star had a brief interim spell at Cardiff but succeeds Matt Bloomfield at the Kassam Stadium; Oxford will kick off the 2026/27 in League One after being relegated from the Championship

>Aaron Ramsey has been appointed as the new Oxford United head coach.

>The former Wales international takes up his first permanent managerial role at the Kassam Stadium after Matt Bloomfield left the club last week.

>Ramsey, who played 369 times for Arsenal, held positive talks with Oxford United over their vacant head coach position and has impressed them with his vision, despite very little management experience.

>The 35-year-old retired from playing earlier this year and had a brief caretaker spell in charge of Cardiff in 2025. He drew two and lost one of his three games as interim boss at the end of the Championship season.

>Oxford were relegated from the Championship to League One last season after finishing third-bottom in 22nd place, four points from safety.

>Welcome, Aaron Ramsey!

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Aaron Ramsey as the Club’s new Men’s Team Head Coach.

>Speaking after his appointment, Ramsey said: "It's an honour and privilege to be appointed head coach of Oxford United.

>"From my discussions with the club, I can sense the ambition and desire for success, which gives me great excitement about this opportunity.

>"This is a moment I have been preparing for over many years. I've played under some of the best managers in the game and experienced high-pressure environments throughout my career.

>"I want to use what I've learnt to bring a culture of high standards, professionalism and work ethic to this talented group of players."

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