OXFORD United’s next opponents Derby County have sacked head coach Paul Warne.
The Rams have lost seven consecutive Sky Bet Championship matches, and sit 22nd in the table, two points shy of safety.
The club said a search for Warne’s replacement is underway, with United making the trip to Pride Park on Tuesday night.
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Rams owner David Clowes told the club website: “Paul is a man of great integrity and embodies the values we hold important at Derby County.
“No fan should ever forget his contribution in securing promotion to the Championship. I certainly won’t.
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“However, results in football dictate decisions and we felt that to give us the best chance of retaining our Championship status, the time was right to make a change.
“Paul goes with our thanks, gratitude and best wishes. He and his family will always be welcome at Pride Park.”
The Rams head to eighth-placed Norwich City tomorrow afternoon.
