Overview
- Gary Rowett was dismissed on December 23, with chairman Grant Ferguson confirming the decision in a club statement.
- Interim boss Craig Short oversaw a 2-1 Boxing Day win over Southampton and is expected to remain in charge for the Swansea match.
- After reports linked him to Oxford, John Terry said he has not spoken to the club and ruled himself out of consideration.
- Media reports continue to link Michael Beale, Tony Mowbray, Paddy McCarthy and Liam Manning with the role, with talkSPORT also reporting interest in John O'Shea.
- Oxford sit 21st in the Championship and are seeking a quick appointment to help their fight to stay up.