DES BUCKINGHAM SACKED!! - Why Have the

[@OUFCFanView]

Sad day for me Oxford fans. What do you all think of this? Who do you want to be the new #OUFC boss?

[@UNR1VA11ED_M1NER]

Disgraceful absolutely disgraceful

[@FinnWatkins-b5i]

He got us promoted that is the main thing and it will be in our hearts for a long time

[@petelewis7313]

Very sad day . I would have lost any player rather than Buckingham . Shocking All from the people who've been preaching "unity" and "all In it together "

[@MCHNCLgoosecat]

I wish it was a possibility that we could get Des back. Other than that I think the best option is Robins but I'm still gutted

[@bigdogpr]

Derby fan. This reminds me of us under our former owner. Rash decision that brings more rash decisions which eventually leads you to the place you don’t want to go. I don’t know your financial situation, but when you are newly promoted side, like us, it is ALWAYS difficult. Owners that bail on the guy that got you there brings negativity especially when the new manager, using the same players, gets the same results. First time back in the Championship in 20 plus years, and the owners panic. Dumb. There are so many positives with your club this year. It’s great to see you lot giving it a go. You might get a short term bounce. But what happens when you return to the mean? Sack the new guy? It’s an emotional decision. And a bad one at that.

[@OUFCFanView]

Thanks for this. Nice to see neutral fans agree with this decision. I thought there would have been more loyalty to Buckingham especially after that playoff win. Never got the impression the staying in the Championship was the be all and end all for the owners but it is clear that it is now. It is the first time they have done something like this though.

[@adamengland8860]

My thoughts exactly... Thank you for articulating them when we're all feeling a bit lost for words.

[@OUFCFanView]

Thanks. I was genuinely shocked. I was enjoying my Sunday, then the bomb went off.

[@Lunapodthe1st]

Pompey fan here. Sad to see Des lose his job. What do the board expect? Football has gone mad in the last 10 years.

[@graemeyetts3465]

It stinks.. Championship is mirroring the corrupt and horrible PL, and most of these owners have no clue 😮

[@OUFCFanView]

Yeah, it's a tough one to take. Think Gary Rowett is a good choice, but just wish they gave Buckingham more time.

[@colinmorris2604]

Your views are spot on too late with Robinson, Buckinham has been good for OUFC.

[@OUFCFanView]

It all seems strange. The quick and sudden sacking, makes me think they had someone lined up, but we are at the end of the week and we have no new manager in place.

[@jockewheel3263]

Des Buckingham will be an Oxford legend forever. Thanks Des, we'll never forget what you achieved here, particularly the play-off and final result and the astonishing day at Wembley, but also for properly UNITING the whole of Oxfordshire with the feel good factor. We were all together, totally together, and in it through thick and thin! Been amazing, good luck with your bright future. Very, very badly handled by the club who don't seem to get this.

[@OUFCFanView]

Totally agree. Very deserved more time. That Wembely win was the best day I have had as an Oxfodd fan.

[@darrenpayne150]

Middlesbrough fan. One of the many things I love about our chairman Steve Gibson is that he notoriously is fiercely loyal to his managers and gives them the time and backing needed. It's always a shame when a manager loses their job but even more so when the majority of the fanbase are behind him and not wanting it to happen. I hope Oxford can bring in someone who can do a good job for them and keep them in the championship! Good luck

[@OUFCFanView]

Cheers Darren. Looks like Garry Rowett who does fit the bill of an experienced Championship Manager. It does leave a sour taste in the mouth though. The whole club was finding it tough not just Buckingham.

[@kevindilks3092]

Cheers pal best of luck for your upcoming games having followed Louie Sibley as a young kid at Derby how has he settled in with you he was used everywhere by Paul warne in our promotion season but did a great job at right back always inconsistent whe n playing in midfield.respect pal as always.

[@annysqu]

Shocked but not surprised and thought he wouldn't get sacked either. Agree with yr analysis about why they made this decision and believe Des knew this might be a possibility closer than we thought.

[@OUFCFanView]

It was a massive shock, and I am worried that the new manager is still not in place, so we will have Craig Short against Leeds leading the side, then a new manager (if appointed) only has a few days to implement his tactics for 2 massive games vs Cardiff and Plymouth. It seems a big risk.

[@shaunoremans7124]

As a derby fan I was shocked when I heard . Its always going to be tough coming from league 1 to the championship derby pompey have found it tough also. But I wish your club all the best for the rest of the season

[@OUFCFanView]

Thanks Shaun, there have probably been louder cries for Warne or Mousinho to leave Derby or Pomey this season. It was a real shock, and it is sad they didn't give him more of a chance. Good luck to you too.

[@expatalan6511]

Oxford sneaked into the championship totally unexpectedly. One win in fifteen is pretty miserable. The board obviously values being in this league, so it’s no big surprise to the neutral. One season away from the promised land of the premier league 🤢 🤮. It’s very easy to get lost and forgotten in leagues one and two. As a Pompey fan I know this too well. I am surprised our manager hasn’t been canned yet. Some of our performances this season have been shocking. Good luck for the rest of the season. 👍🏻⭐️🌙

[@BigD-g5w]

Yeah, Friday we were awful

[@OUFCFanView]

Thanks for the comment. I am happy that Pompey have shown faith so far in Mousinho. Obviously he is an ex Oxford player so I am a bit biased. Be he, like Buckingham have never coached at this level before and I would have liked to have seen Buckingham given more time. Lately we have been poor, but poor runs were to be expected. Buckingham probably was a bit tactically naive. Even with a new boss there is no guarantee that things will get better.

[@BigD-g5w]

@ and when we had a poor run your fans wee saying we were already down lol. Funny how opinions change when the shoes is on the other foot hahahah

[@ianfaulkner3844]

A very sad day. Driving to Oxford yesterday, my fellow supporter friend and I did wonder whether Buckingham would be sacked (or quit) if things didn’t improve, and we had the same discussion on the way home. We agreed that it was unlikely, at least in the short term. I’ve read this afternoon that the owners were at yesterday’s game, so might they have come over to do the deed, having already having made the decision and having Des’s replacement waiting in the wings … ?

[@OUFCFanView]

Cheers Ian. The thoughts about Buckingham being sacked never really crossed my mind. I was just wondering what he needed to tweak to make us harder to beat. The news was a real shock. A new manager is no guarantee of success and I would have liked to have seen Des given the chance to improve even if we went down.

[@nigelbaldwin1038]

Pure madness ‼️

[@joelcc7151]

THIS IS CRAZY!!! Des Buckingham was one of oxfords greatest managers (OF ALL TIME). Honestly idk what they were thinking, not only has Buckingham got oxford out of league one, but he kept oxford out of the relegation zone (Barely). However all we can do is hope that the next manager somehow lives up to Buckingham's importance for oxford.

[@OUFCFanView]

It's a massive shock, and it will take time for fans to get over it. If the new manager (probably Rowett) starts poorly then it will make the decision even worse.

[@robertallen913]

I think OUFC have clearly decided that we need “an experienced coach”, which might be good in the short term. Someone like Robbins could manage to keep us up, but he won’t have the impact of Buckingham. The board have shown themselves as clinical and unemotional. Maybe that’s how you run a club, but it makes me distrust the board a hell of a lot more

[@OUFCFanView]

Robbins was always more thank just a safe pair of hands manager, but it is likely going to be Gary Rowett who does fit that bill. Also there is no guarantee that anyone could keep us up.

[@robertallen913]

Rowett is a pragmatic choice. Nothing against him personally, but the next few months of dull, attritional football doesn’t quicken the pulse. Plus if he keeps us up, he’d probably get the boot as soon as he has a bad patch next season

[@AndyFoster-c9e]

Hi Ian, great video, as always. I'm gutted, I can't believe the board has done this. As you have said, since Des has been here, the highs have been the best I've ever known. He is a good manager and will eventually end-up at the top end of the Championship or Premier League. I've no doubts about it. I wish the Board had tried harder to keep Murphy, put more money into that. We still haven't got anyone to replace him. We had a special team at the end of last season, that I think would have survived in the Championship. Now we've got to start again. Mark Robins would be my choice, but will he come here, probably not. Schumacher might be worth a go. They'll have to be pretty special to beat what Des achieved. The wrong decision.

[@OUFCFanView]

Cheers Andy. 4 days later and still no manager, so it seems an even more strange decision as everyday passes without a new manager. This was such a rash decision. The club should have given Buckingham more time and even allow him to rebuild if we went down.

[@grahamwilkins7459]

An own goal from the Oxford Board. Being a Pompey fan and not exactly doing too well this season aat least the board are supporting our manager. Hope Buckingham gets a supportive board at his next club and good luck to Oxford and their fans for the rest of the season

[@OUFCFanView]

Cheers Graham, yes it's is a real shock and a big shame. I was enjoying the journey under Buckingham. We were struggling, but wanted him to be given ample time to sort it. Looks like it will be Gary Rowett now. He is a good manager, but this does leave a sour taste.

[@piggywwop]

It may not be a disaster, I mean chances to be in this league don’t come easy and maybe the board feel Des was not the man going forward, there’s also things behind the scenes that we may never know. Whatever happens next, these 12 months have been the best 12 months of being an Oxford supporter. Playoff final, that first Norwich game, and Preston at home in September. You make a great point about the club behind as United as ever, all down to Des, you don’t get many more who would die for the badge. At this moment this still sounds like an awful decision though. I also wonder who will be in charge ahead of that Leeds game? Also, doesn’t seem like players have been permitted to post anything on socials regarding the situation, really confused on what’s gone on I reckon we now look at Ian Holloway!!!

[@OUFCFanView]

I imagine Swindon would be delighted if we took Holloway off their hands. Couple of days removed and I can start to see more and more logic for the sacking, but I am still not happy about it. Gary Rowett seems like he is going to get it and I think he is a good manager so fingers crossed it we prove to be the right decision. Not sure what the situation was with the players. Maybe they told them to keep messages private. Des will always be remembered for the Wembkey win though and gets to leave as a hero in the majority of people's eyes.

[@tedeames5868]

Great memories of last season and Des, but I see this as a positive sign that the owners are serious about keeping us in the Championship. Championship places don't come easy and we need to get away from the cap-in-hand mentality that has seen us look timid, inflexible and over-cautious since the early honeymoon period. The owners have acted in time for us to bring in a manager with some Championship savvy. We have a right to be in this league, and we need to be there when the new stadium finally comes to fruition. I feel sad for Des Buckingham, but sentiment and league tables don't mix.

[@OUFCFanView]

Ted, thanks for the comment as always. What worries me at the moment is that Oxford have delayed a new manager appointment till the end of the week (if it is announced tomorrow). So we will have Craig Short in for the Leeds game, and then a new manager takes charge for just a few days to implement new tactics for the 2 crunch games against Cardiff & Plymouth. This seems like a risk, and may have been better off just sticking with Buckingham a bit longer. We have been poor lately, but there is no guarantee that a new boos will improve things.

[@tedeames5868]

@@OUFCFanView It seems a bit odd that the Oxford Mail was saying that Gary Rowett was a done deal 2 days ago but here we are at the end of the week with no announcement. Is Rowett holding out for more money, or perhaps the hiring of a favourite assistant? Are the owners insisting that any new manager gives Ferdinan game time? The Leeds game is going to be a major test of the spirit within the squad. I really hope that they stand up to Leeds and, if they lose, at least show some pride and togetherness.

[@oufcraven413]

Genuinely shocked. If anything we are over achieving at the moment, we were predicted to be rock bottom with less points at this stage. Buckingham is forever a legend of the club and no clue what the board expects. Onwards and upwards 💛💙 great video mate!

[@OUFCFanView]

Thanks for the comment. Yes it was a massive shock, and Buckingham deserved a lot more time. We also at this stage don't have a new manager, so a new boss (if we get one) wont have much time to implement new ideas ahead of the Cardiff & Plymouth games.

[@graemeyetts3465]

Southend fan here. These types of directors don't deserve any success with their short-term term outlooks; the fans do, though. After a great start this term, it becomes a struggle for OUFC. Coventry, Hull, Millwall, Reading, and Gillingham Braintree and others have all recently made some strange decisions about managers, which baffles me.😮 Hope they survive this season!

[@OUFCFanView]

Thanks Graeme. I work with a Southend fan. Feel sorry for you guys. Money problems have really buggered you up. Look after young James Golding. Hope he does well for you. It's the first time the board have been rash with a sacking. Usually they are quite measured. Hope we don't go down the road of sacking a manager every season though.

[@graemeyetts3465]

@OUFCFanView Haven't seen him as yet..what are his strengths?

[@OUFCFanView]

Confident on the ball. Can bring the ball out from the back. Didn't look out of place in the handful of games he got for us.

[@christopherbarter2271]

As a pompey fan ...crazy , this is the championship , the promoted clubs will struggle , it's a far tougher league than I expected - Ruthless !

[@OUFCFanView]

Agreed it's been very tough. Was a very unexpected sacking and a very harsh one. Looks like Gary Rowett is going to get the job. He is a good manager, but it will remain a really tough job to keep us up.

[@NumberOneGeek]

Albion fan here. All i can say is oof! Sorry Oxford fans, seems like the lure of the championship has ruined the special atmosphere you guys had. It's a hard league to get out of, let alone to stay in. Wish all you supporters the best.

[@OUFCFanView]

Thanks for the comment. It was a shock. I really thought this season was about enjoying the Championship and if we go down we will be in a good place to go up again from league 1. Would have liked Buckingham to have been given more time. Looks like it's going to be Garry Rowett to take over.

[@petecroxford3277]

I feel the same way as you. I thought your job was safe. I have a sneaky feeding doesn’t matter who takes over we will be going down. I would’ve thought the board would’ve waited till January. He did take us up which I thank him for I don’t think he deserved this. I haven’t had a very good week this week. This just makes what matters worse. Come on yellow. 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦 I would just like to say thanks to Des Buckingham and good luck for the future 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@OUFCFanView]

Cheers Peter, hope you are ok mate. Sorry to here Oxford United making your week worse. It's been a tough period of results, but Buckingham deserved more time. Not guarantee a new manager keeps us up.

[@mrj8856]

Suprised really. I'm not sure what they expect. Championship is a very tough league. You want consistency and you still have every chance of staying up. Starting again with a new manager is a risk that may or may not pay off! Remember when Sheff Wednesday vs Oxford was a top division fixture! Many years ago! Up the Owls🦉

[@OUFCFanView]

Ohh, those must have been in 80's. I remember a League Cup tie at the Manor in 1996. Atmosphere was amazing. Thanks for the comment. I think most of the fan base are still struggling to see the logic. It might pay off as it's look like it will be Gary Rowett who is a good coach. However I would have been happy for Buckingham to stay even if we went down.

[@JButlerproductions]

The Dessiah 💔😢 Absolutely gutted and can't understand it, completely agree with you that come wind, rain or shine Des would be there as our manager giving it a bloody good go 🤷 Results have been poor, but we aren't in the relegation zone come December and still fighting! Whoever comes in...will take a long time for me to trust them or the board

[@OUFCFanView]

The thing is. We have delayed this appointment till the end of the week (if it is announced tomorrow). So we will have Craig Short in for the Leeds game, and then a new manager takes charge for just a few days to implement new tactics for the 2 crunch games against Cardiff & Plymouth. This seems like a risk. Would it not just have been better to carry on with Buckingham.

[@JButlerproductions]

@OUFCFanView absolutely, those big games coming up I'd feel much more confident in the players knowing the style and the manner in which to play that's been consistent with Des, than going out there with, as you say, a few days with a new coach who wants them to play differently. Still a massive shame for me, hasnt got any easier 😂💔 just not convinced Gary Rowett is the man to unify the club with the fans after this 🤷 Robbins or bust for me!

[@DIDCOTTWIST]

Our board are expecting to much to soon they already are stupidly thinking premier league I think.

[@OUFCFanView]

They have been talking about being a top 10 Championship club ever since they have come in. From their point of view they probably think it is easier to stay up than to go down and get promoted again. Harsh decision though. Feel very sorry for Buckingham.

[@richardscott2430]

Terrible decision with very little logic behind it. We have the smallest budget in the division, with a club that scraped our way up with thanks to Des Buckinghams coaching and tactics It was always going to be a challenge to stay up, but injuries to Brannigan and our four wingers have really hit hard. We're only now starting to get a match fit squad, yet the board do this now. We used to be a club that gave our managers time, but now we seem to be no better than the rest. Thank you Des for what you''ve done for the Us, we'll not forget it. PS. Hope to chat soon, after you met my lad at Bramall Lane 😎

[@OUFCFanView]

Richard. Nice to hear from you. Your son took a picture with me. I hope it is framed and hanging as the centre piece in your home. 😄😄. Only kidding it was great to meet him. Hope you are both well. I agree with what you have said here. He deserved more time. I felt we just needed a win and the confidence would have come flooding back. Looks like it is going to be Gary Rowett now though. He is a good manager, and hope the boards gamble pays off. What do you think of Rowett?

[@malcolmcoward7480]

Stunned, still can't believe it. Football is a funny game, if the replacement makes good it will go some way to placate but it has left a sour taste.

[@OUFCFanView]

Certainly will be a sour taste for a while Malcolm. Also the new manager is still not in place, so we will have Craig Short against Leeds leading the side, then a new manager (if appointed) only has a few days to implement his tactics for 2 massive games vs Cardiff and Plymouth. It seems a big risk.

[@calvinliu6304]

Merry Christmas!!! SO Disappointing for his club so sad

[@OUFCFanView]

Merry Christmas to you too. Yeah sad chapter for the club.

[@kevindilks3092]

Just listened to your vlog Buckingham seemed a decent guy got you up that should count for something.Being a derby fan for over 50 years seen great times good times plus desperate times have massive respect for David clowes for saving our club my three sons ares season ticket holders plus my granddaughter I am not a Paul warne fan yes he has got us back up but in all my years the style of football is awful l have fallen out of love at this present time with the rams .i know we beat pompey on Friday night but overall I am very disappointed with the football on offer.hope you get a decent coach for me mark robins or Gary Rowett who we had at derby for a season is a solid coach.respect pal as always.

[@OUFCFanView]

Thanks Kevin, appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment, and sorry for the late reply. The whole thing seems a bit rash now from OUFC. we are 4 days removed and still no manager. We have crunch games coming up over xmas & New Year and this leaves a new manager with very little time to implement new ideas. Buckingham was very popular here, especially as he is an Oxford boy and fan. It's a real shame, and a lot of fans will lose a lot of trust in the club. It is interested to hear your comments about Warne's tactics. I don't see them week in week out so the few times I have seen Derby they have looked decent. I have heard though when it is bad it is very negative and dull to watch. Good luck for the season though.

[@GrandstandBettors]

Please do not take Matt Bloomfield from our Wanderers! 😮

[@OUFCFanView]

Think you are safe. We want a good manager

[@christopherflintham716]

Blade here , strange and disappointing decision 😮, the board hardly backed him. All the best for the rest of the season. Great fans.

[@OUFCFanView]

Thanks Christopher. Lots of fans are still shocked and angry. Looks like Gary Rowett is going to be the new man. Good luck to you too.

[@benjjjjjjjamin]

A very sad day. Poor Desmond. Not Rowett. Not Neil Harris 🙏🏼

[@OUFCFanView]

How do you feel about Rowett now. Seems like it will be him.

[@benjjjjjjjamin]

@ a lot has changed over the past few days and actually. Now I’m team Rowett! I think he’ll be a good choice for us right now - but wish Des had a bit more time.

[@lorrainephillips4981]

Hi Ian, yes, it’s very sad news indeed. Not what I wanted to happen. Having said that, not entirely unexpected. Performances and results have not been good enough of late. We are facing relegation on this form. Next game is Leeds away and I think we all know what will happen there. I disagree slightly with you when you say relegation would not be a disaster. For me it would, I’ve waited many years for championship football to return and I don’t want the play-off final memories to be tarnished. We all knew our first season would be very tough and it would all be about survival but we still have half a season to go. As for Des, I’m gutted for him personally. He’s a decent guy and is one of our own. I just wanted success for him and the football club. As for a successor, I suppose Mark Robbins, Neil Harris or maybe Gary O’Neil if he’s up for the challenge! A low day for our OUFC but let’s hope we stay up, whoever is in charge.

[@OUFCFanView]

Thanks Lorraine, appreciate you leaving a comment and sorry for taking such a long time to reply. I personally don't think there is any guarantee that a new manager keeps us up. We still don't have a new manager, and now they have very little time to implement new tactics before the massive games against Plymouth & Caridff. I hope it all works out, but I will have a sour taste for a while.

[@StuartMills-m5x]

Absolute travesty. I don't think there are many oufc fans that are not behind Des. The guy only had a year in the job and I for one would have liked to see where he took us, relegation or not.

[@OUFCFanView]

Couldn't agree more Stuart. I was firmly in this camp. It's a real shame.

[@Spawndex]

REALLY not happy with this, did any single fan actually want it to happen? we have a shoestring budget for the championship, what exactly are they expecting? This year should have been a free swing and theyve chucked the guy in a panic, the same people that kept that clown robinson in for months too long. I'd rather have my eyeballs licked than have a different manager at the helm right now..

[@OUFCFanView]

I agree with that. There were some fans that were happy though. They have commented on here. Looks like it will be Gary Rowett now. He is a good manager. Hope it works out. Still feels very harsh on Buckingham.

[@PaulScowen]

I’m as shocked as everybody else and thought Buckingham would still be with us next season regardless of relegation, if it came. As far as I’m aware there were no video interviews with Buckingham released after the match which would suggest he was told shortly after the game indicating a replacement has already been sourced. Buckingham is a quality coach and with his love of pacy wingers and his media savviness he probably suits a bigger club with a bigger budget and will no doubt be in the upper Championship, or higher, in the future. I’m sure he’s got a nice cheque to sweeten his Christmas and we’ll see him in the Sky EFL studios if he doesn’t walk straight into another job. One mitigating factor that is not widely known (I was told by a source close to Buckingham) is that he accepted the Wales job but that Wales could not agree compensation with Oxford so moved on to Bellingham. He was very close to doing another Manning on us. Other factors probably include the Kassam and new stadium situations which bring financial and planning pressures I’m sure the Championship will help with and Buckinghams seeming struggles to find a plan b without wingers. Btw yes, the playoff was pretty special. You’re perhaps a few years too young but our rise in the early 80’s, big cup scalps and the ‘86 final weren’t too bad either 😊

[@OUFCFanView]

Paul!!!! I deliberately have left your message till last, and I think I have saved the best till last. This is fascinating, especially about the Wales situation. I am friends with Buckingham's sister (used to work with her) and it looks like Des has taken the whole family away on holiday judging by her posts. It's 4 days removed now and we still don't have a new manager in place. This means they will have very little time to implement new ideas ahead of the Cardiff and Plymouth games. Would we not have been better off with Buckingham. It's a real shame. Even if it pays off it still leaves a sour taste in the mouth. Nathan Copper said on Rad Ox that Buckingham only did an interview with them and did no other media, so it makes you think he knew something was up. I started supporting Oxford in about 1992/1993 so missed the highs of the 80's That Wembley win and game was just about the perfect day, and will never be forgotten.

[@PaulScowen]

@ the way it was all done I can’t help thinking the board thought they had someone, maybe Rowett, but contracts weren’t signed & with the slew of dismissals the candidate had another offer and are back in negotiation mode again. The next manager odds have been stable for a few days now. Perhaps whoever it is doesn’t fancy Leeds away 1st up! Buckingham was really hampered with the lack of support for an assistant and coaching staff. I’ve no axe to grind with Short, Hackett etc but they were obviously the easy, cheap option and lack the experience Buckingham could’ve really of benefited from at this level. Whoever it is (please not Terry!), I hope they bring a team of coaching staff with them, which also makes the fans favourite, Robins, less appealing as his downfall at Coventry was down to a collapse of his relationship with his long time coach. To quote Coventry owner Doug King ‘at this level, with this deck of players, we are lacking an elite coach/tactician to support the manager’. That was equally true for Buckingham. I totally agree that we’d be better with Buckingham than managerless going into these fixtures, especially with players coming back and gaining match fitness. There’s already very little time to do any grass training between Leeds and Cardiff for a new coach. If Shorty is in interim charge for Leeds hopefully he can pull off a repeat of the Leyton O’s match or at the very least we don’t go into Boxing Day in the bottom 3. I was lucky, I went to my 1st match in ‘83. I was 11, so my formative years were spent watching a successful team in a visceral atmosphere. Edit: the club posted in the Leeds match preview that Rowett has been appointed but won’t take charge until after the match. They have since deleted the post, presumably because it hasn’t been announced yet🤦‍♂️ Look like from KR to 🐍 and now this they are on a steep learning curve!

[@OUFCFanView]

Yeah it's all done now, not sure what the deal was with the Admin team. Seemed like it was confirmed everywhere other than the OUFC website. Rowett is a good choice I think. Came across well in the first few interviews I heard.

[@criticalthinker3006]

I think this was inevitable if you think back to when Manning left us, we were better under Manning. Des has done the best he can. We need to progress. All of our points, not all obviously, came early in the season We are heading for relegation with our current form. Time for change. Thanks so much Des. We'll always remember what you have done for our club.

[@OUFCFanView]

I still feel he could have turned it around and I would have liked to have seen him try. If we would have lost to Cardiff and Plymouth which we still might do BTW then there probably would have been more calls for a change. Looks like Gary Rowett coming who I hope does a great job. I do think he is a good manager.

[@peterfranklin1236]

Not surprised it’s a results game. We move on.

[@OUFCFanView]

I'm a sentimental fool Peter and this did shock me. Think it's going to be Gary Rowatt. Quite happy with that he is a good coach

[@owentherail]

If we had lost to Bolton in final and were about 5th in league 1 he would still be in a job because we would of been doing ok….. did to well … to soon. Sad for Des but get an experienced championship man in now and move on

[@OUFCFanView]

Cheers Owen. It's quite common isn't it that a manager gets a side promoted then is sacked the next season. Just a shame when it happens to a manager who is largely liked. Looks like it will b Rowett. Are you happy with that?

[@idi0tdetectioninprogress]

Victim of his own success. Its a real shame, most clubs coming up from League 1 face something not dissimilar to those reaching the Premier League. Feel for clubs like Oxford and Portsmouth who've waited years to get back in the second tier. Hopefully you get the next appointment right and hang on in there.

[@OUFCFanView]

Victim of his own success sums it up really well. It was expected that we would struggle this season, and I feel the board have panicked at the first sign of trouble. Feel sorry for Des he did a great job.

[@vincerobinson6144]

Mate, you don’t want the board splurging money in hope that you stay up. Losing money purposely is a slippery slope for everyone concerned.

[@OUFCFanView]

I agree, I would be happy if they just used the loan market, They have said there in money to spend. They even said that at the start of the season TBF.

[@oxfox294]

Bad decision well liked well respected done an amazing job of taking us up and realistically if we finished fourth its a great season, And you mentioned money well if the board want to throw money at us to stay up why not give it to the man that just took us out ion Div1 and knows the team, whoever comes in will I imagine have the same players.As a season ticket holder no one near me was calling for Des to go, in fact for once I think all the fans get what a tough job season and division this is, When im sat thirty yards from Luke Aisling against Boro a player that prob cost millions from Leeds and strolled the game it shows where we have come and what an achievement Des did, Whatever or wherever he goes I wish him all the best and I hope he knows the Oxford faithful will always love and respect him for what he did to our club, BUT whoever comes in the pressure is on from the start they have to win or else it shows the board for what they are and what they know about football,

[@OUFCFanView]

Excellently put and thanks for the comment. Yes it's a real shock and a massive shame. Starting to come to terms that Gary Rowett will probably take over, but that does mean we will be a very different style. I know virtually nobody was calling for Des Out in my comments. Even if the board get those right it will still leave a sour taste.

[@petersp63]

DISGUSTED ANGRY ANNOYED!

[@OUFCFanView]

Yep, sums it up pretty well.

[@lukebodily83]

Why is everyone so shocked? 1 win in 16 its hardly surprising,im glad our board have ambitions unlike some of the fanbase. Its a shit situation but its football and its a results business

[@OUFCFanView]

If it's Gary Rowett are you happy with that. Personally I think he is a good coach. I think it was the shock of it for me. Thought Buckingham deserved more time to try to turn it around. Last few games were pretty terrible though.

[@michaelsneade31]

Nothing surprises me in football. Things often change very quickly.

[@OUFCFanView]

This one did though Michael. Came very out of the blue. I am starting to come to terms with it. Looks like it will be Gary Rowatt who is a good coach.

[@joshg5534]

Get over it. There were boos at Oxford on Saturday: not many, but they were there. It was a matter of time before minor rumblings would become an avalanche of calls for his sacking, especially if we didn’t win v Cardiff or Plymouth who we are “supposed to beat”. Good luck Des. Oxford fans are never happy. You’re better off out of the three-sided stink house that is the Kassam, and better off out of some dubious plan to relocate to Kidlington onto some spit of land that isn’t even square. Get ready League Two. We’ll be seeing you in August ‘26.

[@OUFCFanView]

Cool. I look forward to it. I'll mark it in my calendar. We were happy in May when we got promoted. Thanks for the comment I appreciate it

[@rgsnr8702]

in many cases it is the players that need sacking they are on the pitch not the manager ,none the less he will join the manager merry go round of being hired, fail, and get handsomely rewarded for the failure ,the fans will foot the bill either way

[@OUFCFanView]

Unfortunately that is the way. Any new manager no matter how good or experienced is going to struggle to keep Oxford up. I feel we would have had just as good of a chance under Buckingham.

[@rgsnr8702]

@@OUFCFanView indeed , not really had Oxford on my football focus but i will look to see how they are doing this season , "Fans rule OK"

[@davidjones6218]

Cant see oxford staying up with or without buckingham tbh. They are a L1 club, not a club that belongs in the 2nd tier of english football, thats why you are struggling, to high of a level for oxford.

[@OUFCFanView]

Cheers David. If it is Gary Rowett, then he is a good coach, but it is still going to be a tall order. I would have been happy to go down under Buckingham and still give him another go in LG1

[@simonmccarthy3578]

OXFORD PAID Wimbledon approximately nearly Half a million pound for Jack Currie early in last season Bristol City had offered £600,000 to Wimbledon but the deal fell through as Wimbledon wanted Currie back on loan back on until the end of the season Des Buckingham decided to leave him out of the Oxford team and Leyton Orient. have him him on loan from Oxford if this is how Des Buckingham logic works it is hard surprising that he has been dismissed

[@OUFCFanView]

Didn't know this. Are you sure loaning him back to Wimbledon was part of the deal?

[@danscott1845]

Gary O'Neil is available??

[@OUFCFanView]

Looks like we are going to Rowett. 😃

[@jamesjolly9528]

As a PNE fan…that’s stupid.

[@OUFCFanView]

Thanks for the comment. I agree as does 99% of Oxford fans.

[@petelewis7313]

I thought Buckingham was going to be with us for years

[@OUFCFanView]

Me too Pete. Thought it was worth sticking with him even if we went down.

[@derry2210]

Gutted

[@play4dc]

We are throwing a long term opportunity for true success for a short term throw of the dice. Des has shown he is a skilled, developing, progressive coach, and loved by the fans. The club doesn't even own its 3 f*ing stands. We were expecting a relegation dog fight and with all the injuries what did the board expect. We started the season brilliantly. We might bring in someone new and stay up, and maybe we'll all forget about this in a couple seasons. If we go down though, this will be a sour note we won't forget. Des deserved better and that press release is shocking. Thank you Des, I will never forget my night at Wembley

[@OUFCFanView]

I agree with all of that. We run the risk of now of changing managers every season at the first sign of trouble. We might stay up under Rowett (assume it will be him) but it will still feel hollow. Rowett is a good coach though, so the gamble may pay off.

[@michaelfarr1061]

What a joke ,this time last year on a certain yellows forum they wanted him sacked?? then 5 months later he was a hero?? now you want to keep him??

[@OUFCFanView]

Why is it a joke? He did a great job getting Oxford promoted and had won over any doubters that may have wanted him sacked. Are people not allowed to change their mind.

[@watchNtechAddict]

Wtf this is crazy….they have obviously got someone else lined up but this is not a fans choice give the guy a chance ffs….gutted

[@OUFCFanView]

I agree, it's so out of the blue. Even neutral fans can't believe. He deserved a lot more time.

[@SHD07]

Strange Decision!

[@OUFCFanView]

Agreed. Hope it pays off, but still feel sorry for Buckingham.

[@rogershirley2857]

Results business Karl had one bad run in 6 years and he was gone. Des was a good thing for the club but seemed to be running out of ideas and excuses which wasnt his fault. Rich owners who dont want to spend on quality. Sad day.

[@OUFCFanView]

Cheers Roger that is not quite true about Karl. His first year we were down the bottom virtually all season. Then the Covid season started terribly. We were bottom and even lost to Swindon. But you are right. A day or so more removed and I am starting to see the logic in it. Looks like it will he Gary Rowatt who is a good experienced coach.

[@slightlyconfused876]

Perhaps the Oxford board should have had a look at what is happening at Hull City before they acted. What buffoons.

[@OUFCFanView]

It seems very harsh, and there is a lot of bad feelings now in the fan base. They clearly want someone more experienced, and looks like it will be Gary Rowatt

[@stephanchapman5411]

❤❤❤ WAWAW ❤❤❤ Wrong decision, a long season, but you learn from your experiences. Some fans just mouth off, or boo players, you should judge a manager by his second full season. Your team plays well, not the worst I've seen in this division; big mistake getting rid of him. You only have to lokk at QPR.

[@OUFCFanView]

Most Oxford fans would agree with you Stephan. I'm starting to come to terms with it now, but it was very harsh. I would have been happy for Buckingham to stay even if we went down.

[@AlexJMitchel]

Gareth Southgate (I’m kiddin’)

[@OUFCFanView]

I always wonder where Southgate will turn up. He is an ex England manager, but I would be very underwhelmed if he got the Oxford job.

[@coutinhorio99]

the club belongs to indonesians ...they are rich enough to spend money ,but they are smart businessmen both mr bakri a conglomerate and mr erik tohir whom was former inter milan boss,mr erik also a minister in indonesia under two president ,he is in charge of 42 states owned company,he runs the nation economic and the head of indonesia football federation too (indonesia has 285 millions population & currently has the fair chance to auto qualify for world cup with remaining four matches left against australia,japan,bahrain and china if indonesia could steal second spot in the qualifying group stage).....any new oxford manager must take into account that marcelino ferdinan should be given some playing times...apart from professionalism vision,it is quite fair to know & recognize who are our club owners too ....this is just leisure opinion from overseas viewers perspective....life sometimes is about take and give...this is how the world works most of the time ......cheers mate....

[@lordlucan3706]

Buckingham is a great manager, It's the team that are shite. Whoever agreed to sign Dembele for nearly £1,000,000 needs to be sacked. Got to feel sorry for the good players like Goodrham, Brannigan and Kioso who have to play alongside so many poor players.

[@colint7583]

Didn't see that one coming. I will wait and see the plan before making any other comments!!! 😊

[@jockewheel3263]

tactics...

[@eileendevonshire4013]

Very upset to hear Des has paid the price for heavy injuries. He got us promoted against all the odds. Why did they act so quickly after letting Robinson go on for so long.

[@OUFCFanView]

This is unlike you. I expected a more wild take on things. TBF Dembele has been injured for a while. Buckingham did not deserve to be sacked. Wish they would have given him more time.

[@thelocaluk]

I'm still angry 😢

[@OUFCFanView]

Started to see the logic in it. Still think it was a bit cheap, and we deserved to give him longer

[@iangoodwin4275]

Buckingham to the baggies as Carlos Corberon poached by Wolves. Des to sign my long lost nephew Goodwin in January. You heard it here first. Can't believe Carlos would go to Wolves but even he can't save them.

[@OUFCFanView]

Cheers Ian. Well Carlos is still at WBA, so you can relax as Wolves have someone else coming in.

[@martynmcnulty782]

crazy 🤪 decision

[@boitiechee]

Balanced view

[@robertwalker1742]

Hope u get Mike Dodds from Sunderland.

[@OUFCFanView]

Looks like it's going to get Gary Rowett Robert.

[@billymallett297]

Sorry but I think it's the right decision. 1 win in 15 ultimately cost him. I'm sad for him and I like him but its the right call for me.

[@OUFCFanView]

Billy. The shock is fading away and I can see the logic in it. Still thought Buckingham deserved more time. Last few results and performances were very poor though. Are you happy with Rowett if it is him?

[@davidradford2627]

Sad day. Buckingham has carried himself with dignity. Hear there's a vacancy up the road at Wolves.

[@OUFCFanView]

There was David, but it has just been filled. It is a big shame. Buckingham did a great job.

[@sj-30000]

How many jokers have said he's off to palace?

[@OUFCFanView]

That would be good for the headlines though.

[@iande-melvin5193]

Unfortunately it was going to happen, I hope he gets another job,,if we go for anyone then maybe mark robins,

[@OUFCFanView]

Looks like it's going to be Gary Rowett. I am starting to get over the shock of it. I still feel bad for Des, but Rowett is a good manager so it may prove to be the right decision.

[@PeterBulcock]

See you in league 1 next season,very poor

[@OUFCFanView]

Who do you support Peter. It's likely that will go down. It was always going to be a huge ask. Seems really harsh on Buckingham.

[@davidradford2627]

who comes in? O'Neill needs a job.

[@OUFCFanView]

Martin O'Neill?

[@fredholmes6284]

Read Tony Mowbray said he's ready t get back t work..just a thought 👍🔴⚪ ftm

[@OUFCFanView]

Cheers Fred, I wasn't sure about his health situation. He would be a good appointment, but seems like it will be Gary Rowett.

[@rileymullins9457]

Unfortunately football is all about money it's shocking

[@OUFCFanView]

It's true. I didn't think getting relegated would be a disaster, but clearly the board do. Thing is it still is likely to happen.

[@iande-melvin5193]

Definitely not Harris or rowett,

[@OUFCFanView]

Well it is going to be Rowett by the looks of it. I'm not unhappy either him. He is a good manager.

[@thomashoggett9466]

I’d go and get someone like warnock who might be able to tighten up your defence and grind out results

[@OUFCFanView]

Well it is likely to be Gary Rowett who is a bit like Warnock. We do need to be harder to beat, so it might be a good choice.

[@michaelfarrer7377]

Ryan Lowe on his way to you god help you.

[@OUFCFanView]

Looks like it will get Gary Rowett. He's a decent manager.

[@michaelfarrer7377]

@ very boring football.

[@Secret19977]

Get Schumacher

[@OUFCFanView]

Not John Terry?

[@aw34565]

Hope Oxford stay up! Southampton have just fired Russell Martin. Do you like tippy-tappy football?

[@OUFCFanView]

Haha. Think that is the last thing we need. Good luck to you. Who do you want to be your new boss?

[@aw34565]

@@OUFCFanView I am a Pompey Fan. I am sure John Mousinho will sort out Pompey's erratic form.

[@reecedaniel7614]

Oxford are poo now

[@OUFCFanView]

Well put

[@ragioniereacasamia]

Rowett is a very good appointment

[@stephanchapman5411]

No... No... No....

[@OUFCFanView]

I think he will be decent.

[@TavsIsAbout]

The club has absolutely made the wrong decision here. BUCKINGHAM’s YELLOW ARMY!! 🟡🔵

[@OUFCFanView]

I think so to. Really was shocked by the decision. Looks like it will be Gary Rowett who takes over. We have to give him a chance and hope it works.

[@BigD-g5w]

I still think we will finish above you

[@BigD-g5w]

*pompey

[@Saints_1983]

@@BigD-g5w Hope not, I want you down so we don't have to play you next year.

[@BigD-g5w]

@ 5-0 🤫😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@OUFCFanView]

Probably. I think you look capable of winning game than we do. Hopefully 3 teams can finish below both of us.

[@BigD-g5w]

@ yeah you look awful. We played well v Norwich and Bristol then don’t turn up to Derby. Yeah I hope us both stay up.