Oxford United have a new commercial manager with the appointment of Barry Phillips.

Phillips, 41, lives in Freeland with his wife and two young sons and has a 20-year record in sales and marketing as well as a passion for football.

"I have worked behind the scenes at a few clubs, starting at Crystal Palace, Wimbledon and Charlton and then when work took me to Oxfordshire six years ago, I started following the fortunes of Oxford United," he said.

"When the opportunity to work here came along I just had to go for it, and I am really excited about working here."