Oxford United have extended Matty Taylor’s loan spell from Bristol City until the end of the season.
The 30-year-old, who is the U’s top scorer this season, was due to return to his parent’s club last month but the two sides struck an agreement as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
The remainder of the League One season remains undecided, but the U’s will be in action unless the season is declared null and void, which now seems unlikely.
Naturally, manager Karl Robinson was delighted with the decision. He told the Oxford Mail: “It’s great timing for us after the disappointment of Nathan Holland going back.
“Matty means a lot to us as a group because of his personality and the way he has bought into the philosophy and culture of Oxford United.
“We want to thank Bristol City for helping make this happen and I’m sure the fans will welcome the news that when we do play again we will have Matty available.”
The Oxford-born striker joined the U’s on a season-long loan last summer but, as has been the case across the world with contracts, the terms didn’t cover the suspension of football as a result of the coronavirus.
His contract with the Robins expires at the end of June and while the U’s are hopeful of retaining his services next season on a permanent basis, this is surely going to help relations between both clubs and the player himself.
Taylor has netted 17 goals from 34 games this season but had struggled for game time and goals since his controversial switch from Bristol Rovers to City.
