Oxford announce exit of head coach Bloomfield

Oxford announce exit of head coach BloomfieldImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Matt Bloomfield was appointed Oxford United head coach in JanuaryPublished9 minutes agoOxford United have announced head coach Matt Bloomfield has left the club.The 42-year-old replaced Gary Rowett in January and despite some encouraging results and performances in the second half of the season, he was unable to keep them in the Championship and were relegated to League One.Oxford said Bloomfield had "represented Oxford United with professionalism and integrity."The club added: "We would like to thank Matt for his efforts and wish him every success in the future. The process of appointing a new men's first team head coach will begin immediately, and the club will provide updates in due course."More to follow.Latest Oxford United news, analysis and fan viewsListen to Oxford United content on BBC SoundsAttributionSoundsFollow Oxford United on BBC SoundsPre-match, post-match and topical U's content Listen on SoundsSubscribe and listen for everything you love about Oxford UnitedRelated topicsOxford UnitedFootballLeague One