Eales admits to Appleton talks

No official comments have been made from Leicester City or Oxford United regards Michael Appleton’s future.

However the U’s chairman/owner Darryl Eales has released a statement on the official website in conjunction with the U’s latest recruit on the playing side.

Its normal that the Michael Appleton would have said a few words about the latest signing, but in fact Darryl is the one giving a statement.

In it he quotes this “We are very aware of the speculation regarding the managerial situation but we never lose sight of our overall plan which remains to build a strong and successful team for the coming season. Work goes on behind the scenes in all departments as ever, and our scouting and recruitment staff continue to excel in bringing exciting young players with fantastic attitudes to Oxford United.”