The decision on Jim Smith's future as Oxford United manager has been delayed following the postponement of Wednesday night's scheduled board meeting.

Smith was due to meet with co-owner Ian Lenagan and chairman Nick Merry to discuss United's position following last week''s disastrous 5-0 defeat at Rushden.

But the meeting was called off because Smith's flight home from his holiday in Spain was delayed, and because Oxford United's FA Youth Cup tie, which Merry watched, went into extra time.

The three men are expected to meet today (Thursday) for discussions.

Today's scheduled press conference has been postponed and will now be held at The Kassam Stadium on Friday lunchtime.