Sunderland U21s boss Graeme Murty is on Oxford United's shortlist to fill their vacant managerial position. That's according to the Northern Echo who say the Black Cats would be unlikely to stand in Murty's way if he expressed an interest in taking over the League One strugglers.
The current Head of Professional Development Phase only took up his role on Wearside in October, after Mike Dodds and Michael Proctor stepped up to the first-team coaching staff. Murty has previously managed Scottish giants Rangers on an interim basis but had some time out of the game before turning up on Wearside.
Oxford United parted company with long-serving manager Karl Robinson at the weekend with his side 17th in League One. A club statement read: “The board would like to thank Karl for his hard work and efforts in the five years since he joined but recent results and performances mean that a change is needed.”
