What did Oxford United manager Matt Bloomfield say about the team's performance against QPR?

Bloomfield was pleased with the defensive structure and player effort but stressed the need to create more clear-cut scoring chances.

Who was a standout player for Oxford United in their recent match?

New signing Jamie McDonnell impressed manager Matt Bloomfield in his debut appearance for Oxford United.

What injury did QPR's Esquerdinha sustain during the game?

QPR's Esquerdinha suffered a knee injury, with hope that X-rays will show the damage is not severe.

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Oxford Held to Another 0-0 Draw: Bloomfield Seeks More Firepower

21 Jan

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Summary

Oxford's manager, Matt Bloomfield, seeks more scoring chances after a goalless draw.
New signing Jamie McDonnell made a positive impact in his debut for Oxford.
QPR's Esquerdinha sustained a knee injury, with hopes for a less severe diagnosis.

Oxford Held to Another 0-0 Draw: Bloomfield Seeks More Firepower

Oxford United manager Matt Bloomfield highlighted the team's strong defensive structure and player commitment in their recent 0-0 draw against QPR. He noted that while the team has limited opponents, they must improve their ability to convert chances into goals. Bloomfield expressed satisfaction with the defensive efforts in both of his home games as head coach.

New signing Jamie McDonnell was introduced in the final 20 minutes and received praise from Bloomfield for his 'warrior' mentality and contribution. The manager also commended Sam Long's performance when shifted to centre-half. Oxford faces a challenging run of fixtures but remains confident in their ongoing work.

QPR manager Julien Stephan reported that full-back Esquerdinha sustained a knee injury during the match, but initial hopes are that scans will reveal less severe damage. Stephan acknowledged the difficult playing conditions and felt his team controlled parts of the game, despite a lack of attacking quality. He expressed satisfaction with QPR's defensive consistency, securing another clean sheet away from home.