Oxford 'felt right' for new boss Bloomfield

New Oxford United boss Matt Bloomfield said that he "trusted his gut" when making a decision over his future and joining the club simply "felt right".

The former Colchester, Wycombe and Luton Town manager signed a deal last week to become the new U's head coach, taking over from Gary Rowett who was relieved of his duties in late December.

On Thursday, Bloomfield spoke to media for the first time since his appointment, and discussed just why he decided to make the move after a short period away from the game following his dismissal as Luton Town head coach.

"I think there's been several positions that have been vacant since I've been out where I've had some phone calls and they haven't felt right," Bloomfield told BBC Radio Oxford.

"This one felt right and I'm a big believer in trusting your gut and following your instincts

"I met Ed [Waldron, head of football operations] and I think he's an incredible guy, the way he carries himself and represents his football club is amazing.

"I just came away with a good feeling from that and went through the interview process with nothing changing, I was really keen on getting the job and was absolutely delighted when it came through and was offered."

Oxford are currently second from bottom in the Championship table with 22 points, three adrift of safety and Bloomfield's first assignment is against Bristol City on Saturday (15:00 GMT).

Bloomfield will be tasked with repeating what Rowett was able to achieve last season by keeping the U's in the second tier.

Oxford finished five places and four points above the Luton team that Bloomfield was unable to keep in the division having taken over at Kenilworth Road in January.

"I've come in the building here with a freshness," Bloomfield added. "I've recharged the batteries and I'm really pleased to be here.

"I'll implement a style of football and a system that I believe that we can get the best out of the players, that's the only thing that matters is to get results and to keep us in this league."