Oxford United have swapped Sandford for Horspath as their main training ground.

Their old training base at Sandford-on-Thames was well placed, being close to the new stadium, but the club were not happy about the quality of the pitches.

And the club's agreement with Magdalen College School ended when owners Magdalen College decide to take the land back from the school.

Now United have agreed a commercial deal with Oxford City Council, who own the Horspath Sports Ground.

Oxford United's latest signings, from left, Scott Guyett, Martin Thomas and Phil Bolland take a break from training yesterday

They may still use other facilities, such as university sports grounds, from time to time, but Horspath has become their main base.

United boss Mark Wright says he is delighted with the faclities on offer.

"We looked at quite a few places and chose Horspath, and we've done a deal with the council," Wright said.

"I'm very happy with the set-up, they are good facilities, and I'm happy with the groundsman there. At this stage of the year, all of the pitches are going to be hard, but they will be OK." Read more on the U's and play the United summer prize quix on This is United