Oxford to become Warriors

U's chairman Kelvin Thomas has been among those to suggest fitness had been an issue this season. Oxford United manager Chris Wilder has also echoed the same sentiments.

From the armchair as a fan its clear to see that the Oxford squad have been hit by major injury concerns last season. Its fair to say it's been an unprecedented year which is the reason why the loan market was used so much.

On radio Oxford Chris Wilder said 'It's part of the club that we need to study and improve because obviously from my point of view as manager I need players on the training ground and available for selection.'

So with the U's owner Ian Lenegan also being the chairman at Wigan Warriors, an offer to share the fitness knowledge of the rugby club will be taken up.

'We have fantastic connections with Wigan who place a massive importance on fitness,'

'We've been a bit unfortunate this season through the unavailability of players missing training and vital training days through injury.

'Some have been unfortunate and some we have to look at to see if we can improve that department. We are looking to improve everything at the club and we need to look at that area as well.'

Fingers crossed the link will work and we will see a fit yellows side pushing for promotion next season.

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