Oxford United supervisor Des Buckingham required medical consideration from the membership’s physician after feeling “dizzy” throughout his crew’s match towards Derby County.
Buckingham assistant Craig Brief stepped in to deal with post-match media duties after the Oxford boss was suggested to return house.
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“He (Buckingham) stayed till the top of the sport, however two or thrice he felt dizzy and needed to maintain on to the aspect,” Brief mentioned.
“We requested him if he had eaten something unusual, however he mentioned no, he had simply eaten regular meals earlier than the sport.
“He has been seen by the membership physician and remains to be not feeling properly, so we predict it’s best for him to keep away from the stadium and go house.”
Oxford took the lead within the twelfth minute due to Tottenham loanee Dane Scarlett.
The 20-year-old’s objective was his second objective in as many video games in what was additionally his first Championship begin for the U.
Scarlett was readily available to fit house a clear cutback from Idris El Mizouni.
Nonetheless, Scarlett’s objective was disallowed by Nathaniel Méndez-Laing within the fifty fifth minute after a pricey turnover by Will Vaulks.
Neither crew may discover a winner because the 1-1 consequence meant Oxford’s fifth consecutive draw within the Championship.
Brief was happy with Oxford’s first half, however felt the crew wanted to do higher as soon as Derby modified their type within the closing levels of the match.
“I assumed we performed some glorious soccer within the first half, we regarded composed and in management,” Brief mentioned.
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“We appear to have issues when possibly it turns into somewhat extra direct, the final half hour was a recreation of preventing, somewhat extra chaotic and you then lose your construction and your management. However there have been nonetheless some good performances.”
The draw towards Derby, who achieved promotion from League One final season, ensured Oxford went into November with an unbeaten house file.
Oxford, who had been additionally promoted from League One by way of the play-offs, are in tenth place with 14 factors.
As for Derby, additionally they have 14 factors, however are two locations behind on account of a decrease objective distinction.
