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2 days ago
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Why U's fans shouldn't be fearful of midfield ace ‘transfer rumours'
AS another summer transfer window rolls back around, there are few Oxford United players who create more speculation than Cameron Brannagan. The U's midfield maestro has reportedly gained more interest from a trio of Sky Bet Championship clubs since the end of the 2024/25 campaign, leading to renewed summer speculation surrounding his future. Leicester City, Sheffield United and Stoke City have all apparently expressed their interest in tempting Brannagan away from the Kassam Stadium, however for now, the speculation appears to be nothing more than that. After playing a key role in the Championship throughout the season, United fans can be reassured about Brannagan's future as he looks towards a fresh campaign. READ ALSO: Simon Eastwood announces United contract extension The former Liverpool academy graduate signed a new long-term contract in the summer of 2024, tying him down in OX4 for at least a further two seasons from this point. Another statement of Brannagan's intent was mapped out in July 2023, launching the Cam Brannagan Football Academy with fellow teammate Simon Eastwood. Brannagan came up with the idea with the U's goalkeeper on a car journey home and now oversees about 300 children at six different locations in what has been a resounding success across Oxfordshire, with sessions at Abingdon, Bicester and Kidlington. Only in October, Brannagan said: 'This is where I see myself for the rest of my life, never mind the next couple of years.' And even as recently as the end of April, Brannagan stated: 'Keep writing us off, and me being optimistic, and me wanting to push for the Premier League, I've said that I want to push for the Premier League, and I stand by that.' READ AGAIN: Midfielder restates Premier League ambition with Oxford United After a famous promotion to the Championship under the Wembley arch last May, the midfielder said United should look to aspire to the example of Ipswich Town. With one of the smallest budgets in the division, the U's exceeded expectations of many outsider opinions to actually survive the drop this season. However, with previous head coach Des Buckingham dubbing him 'one of the best players in League One', Brannagan put pen to paper, undoubtedly propelling the club into a better position with the number eight staying. The 29-year-old started 33 times for United this season, assisting four times and scoring three goals including a staggering long-range strike away at Cardiff City in a crucial relegation six-pointer. After suffering a knee injury which saw him sidelined for just over two months during the early stages of the season, Brannagan will hope he can enjoy a less interrupted year with the U's as they look to build on their solid first season back in the second tier for 25 years.
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16-05-2025
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Midfielder's 35-yard rocket snubbed for goal of the month
CAMERON Brannagan has been snubbed for the Sky Bet Championship goal of the month award for April. The Oxford United midfielder was named on a four-man shortlist for his 35-yard rocket which rescued a point at Cardiff City on Easter Monday. United were 1-0 down approaching the final 10 minutes when a central free kick was awarded 35 yards from goal. Tyler Goodrham touched the ball for Brannagan to run onto, and the 29-year-old unleashed a powerful rising effort which flew past Ethan Horvath in the Bluebirds goal. WOW! 🤯 An absolute ROCKET from Oxford United's Cameron Brannagan! 🚀 — Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) April 21, 2025 Brannagan though has missed out to Sunderland forward Eliezer Mayenda, who scored a solo effort in a 2-1 loss at Bristol City. Mayenda opened the scoring just after half an hour had been played when he collected the ball outside his own penalty area, skipped past a couple of challenges and raced up the pitch into the Robins box, where he fizzed in a strike. WOW! This solo effort from Sunderland's Eliezer Mayenda 😮💨 — Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) April 18, 2025 Swansea City right back Josh Key for his 30-yard strike against Plymouth Argyle and Coventry City attacker Jamie Paterson for his stoppage time half-volley in a 1-0 win against Portsmouth were both also nominated for the award. Online votes from fans were combined with the choices from a panel to determine the winner.
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09-05-2025
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Midfielder's 35-yard rocket up for goal of the month
CAMERON Brannagan has been nominated for April's Sky Bet Championship goal of the month award. The Oxford United midfielder is shortlisted for his 35-yard rocket which rescued a point at Cardiff City on Easter Monday. United were 1-0 down approaching the final 10 minutes when a central free kick was awarded 35 yards from goal. Tyler Goodrham touched the ball for Brannagan to run onto, and the midfielder unleashed a powerful rising effort which flew past Ethan Horvath in the Bluebirds goal. READ ALSO: U's boss gives update on future of Chelsea loanee Brannagan previously said on the wonder strike: 'It was a very special moment and a long time coming. 'I'm a bit frustrated with my knee and not being able to properly strike through a ball over the past couple of weeks or months maybe. 'It's frustrating but all the frustration came out in that strike to be honest. I hit it lovely and celebrating in front of the fans was a special feeling.' Brannagan is nominated alongside Swansea City right back Josh Key for his 30-yard strike against Plymouth Argyle, attacker Jamie Paterson's stoppage time half-volley in Coventry City's 1-0 win against Portsmouth, and Sunderland forward Eliezer Mayenda's solo effort at Bristol City. U's fans can vote for Brannagan via the EFL website before 5pm on Monday. Votes will then be combined with the choices from a panel, and all winners will be announced on Friday, May 16.
BBC News
23-04-2025
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'I'm not concerned at all'
Oxford United boss Gary Rowett has said that he is "not concerned at all" regarding his side's precarious position near the bottom of the Championship table. With two games remaining the U's are three points above the league's bottom three and know that if they can better Luton or Derby's result on Saturday then they can confirm Championship safety. They have won two of their last five league games and on Monday snatched a point away at Cardiff City thanks to a thunderbolt of a strike by midfielder Cameron Brannagan. "I'm not concerned at all, the squad is full of character," Rowett told BBC Radio Oxford."We have shown that at home we are more than a match for any team, every game is in isolation and we have to go and take care of business next weekend."There are twists and turns and there will be all kinds of movements, we have a home game next and if we win that then it's all over isn't it."Hopefully we'll perform a bit better. We need to focus on the performance and not get caught up in the moment of the season, we need to have a bit more intensity and quality about our play at the weekend."The U's face Sunderland at the Kassam Stadium on Saturday, while Luton - who are three points below them and occupy 22nd - take on sixth-placed Coventry. With Sunderland being comfortably fourth in the division and a play-off spot confirmed two weeks ago, the Black Cats have lost each of their last three games. Derby - who are also three points below Oxford - face Hull City in another huge game at the bottom of the table.
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31-03-2025
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Brannagan 'hopefully' back for Saturday
Cameron Brannagan has made 26 league appearances for Oxford this season [Rex Features] Oxford United boss Gary Rowett is hopeful midfielder Cameron Brannagan will be available to face Sheffield United on Saturday. The 28-year-old missed Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Middlesbrough because of a knee injury. Advertisement "He's had a problem with a ligament in his knee where it's been a little bit sore and he felt it again on Thursday so we felt we couldn't take the risk with him with seven games to go, two at home in particular," Rowett told BBC Radio Oxford. "He's seen a specialist so hopefully it's not bad news and he should be available for the next game." Oxford have managed just one win from their past 11 Championship matches and are four points above the relegation zone with Rowett bemoaning injuries. "We've found in this last 10 games we've had to patch up late in the week and even during games when we find a formation, someone goes down and that formation is difficult to play so we have to try to grind our way through it," he said.
