Oxford United have a new fitness coach after Jordan Milsom left to join arch rivals Swindon Town.
Dave Wates, who had been helping out the club part-time while videoing the matches for analysis, steps up to take over from Milsom.
He took the warm-up at Stevenage on Monday.
Manager Jim Smith said he could understand Milsom's decision to "defect" - even if Oxford fans won't be able to.
"We're disappointed to lose him, obviously, but I can understand his reasons. He's ambitious, they're two leagues higher and they've offered him a lot more money.
"Mind you, I did warn him what the Oxford fans think of Swindon!"
He added: "I'm pleased that we've got an ideal replacement in Dave."
Wates graduated on the same course at the Sir John Moores University, Liverpool, as Milsom.
Lindsay Davis has been appointed full-time masseur after working for the club part-time.
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