Oxford Cheetahs, with only one win from nine Sky Sports Elite League meetings, received another blow on Wednesday as skipper Jesper B Jensen quit the captaincy.

Bubbly Aussie Steve Johnston, captain when Cheetahs last lifted the Elite League title in 2001, will take over with immediate effect.

Team manager Mick Horton broke the news following talks with the Danish international.

"Jesper and I had a very long chat, and I would stress that there is absolutely nothing untoward behind this move," he said.

"We're all very disappointed with the results so far this season, none more so than Jesper himself.

"During the course of our conversation, it became apparent that he really wanted to concentrate on getting things right with his own form and equipment.

"Therefore, we both felt it would be best if we passed on the team captaincy to Johnno for the immediate future.

"To stop any possible rumours beginning to circulate, I would stress in the strongest possible terms that this was a joint decision.

"I know that Johnno will do his very best to keep up the good spirit that still very much exists in the camp despite our current form."