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Craig Short unsure about his future at Oxford United
Summary
Oxford United coach Craig Short said he is unsure whether he will remain at the club after Matt Bloomfield was appointed head coach; Short had been interim boss after Gary Rowett's sacking and led the side to an FA Cup third-round win at MK Dons.
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Craig Short has said he is unsure whether he will remain on the coaching staff at Oxford United after the club appointed Matt Bloomfield as head coach. Short had been serving as interim manager after Gary Rowett was sacked last month. He led the team to an FA Cup third-round win at MK Dons on Friday. Short has been part of Oxford's coaching staff since August 2020 and previously served as caretaker manager in November 2023.
Key facts:
- Short told BBC Radio Oxford he does not know whether Bloomfield wants him on the backroom staff.
- He had been interim charge following the sacking of Gary Rowett.
- Short oversaw Oxford's FA Cup third-round win at MK Dons.
- He joined Oxford's coaching staff in August 2020 and was caretaker manager when Liam Manning left in November 2023.
- Short said he does not want the permanent head coach role and indicated he would help Bloomfield if asked.
Summary:
Short's immediate role at Oxford United is unclear following Matt Bloomfield's appointment, and his future will depend on the new head coach's staffing decisions. He has said he does not want the permanent head coach position and has offered assistance to Bloomfield if needed. Undetermined at this time.
