FORMER Premier League manager Phil Brown has had an interview to become the next boss at Oxford City.

Brown, who took Hull City to the top flight and famously delivered a half-time team talk on the pitch during a match against Manchester City, is believed to live in the Oxfordshire area.

The 62-year-old has been out of work since getting sacked by Vanarama National League side Southend United in October.

Despite his experience at a higher level, Brown is enticed by the opportunity at City.

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He told BBC Oxford: “I was invited to speak to the guys, I jumped at the opportunity. The project is very positive.

“People say you’re a Premier League manager from the past, it doesn’t matter.

“When you’re out of work, what level your next challenge is, it doesn’t matter to me as long as the project’s got something you can work with and so long as the people you’re going to be working with are decent people.

“I firmly believe that where Oxford City’s concerned.”

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Last week, it was revealed City would be interviewing candidates for the vacant manager’s role, with more than 50 applications received since David Oldfield left for Weymouth last month.

An eight-person shortlist has been drawn up, with caretaker bosses Andy Ballard and Ross Jenkins also interested.

Ballard and Jenkins have kept City in the National League South promotion hunt since Oldfield’s departure on January 18, winning four of their five matches in charge.

The club will create a second shortlist for a final interview once all initial interviews have taken place.