Off the pitch, it’s been another jam-packed week at the club.

At county hall on Tuesday, the U’s took a step forward in their search for a new stadium when Oxfordshire County Council’s cabinet agreed to allow officers to open talks on ‘The Triangle’.

It has to be noted though that it’s one step in a lengthy journey – something senior club officials have reiterated this week.

There’s also been a loan exit from the club, the hiring of a performance psychologist and a new short-term role for Sam Baldock.

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