The youngster, on loan from Coventry City, has played twice since joining in August, coming off the bench against Huddersfield Town before starting the 4-0 thrashing of Leicester City last time out.

Andrews recorded two assists on his first start and did not look out of place in a strong midfield trio alongside Cameron Brannagan and Jamie McDonnell.

The 20-year-old arrived from a Coventry side managed by Frank Lampard in the Premier League and joined a U’s side coached by Ramsey; two former elite midfielders.

As a centre midfielder himself, the Sky Blues academy graduate can take a lot from his two managers.

“It is amazing,” Andrews expressed.

“You look at these other players – obviously, I used to watch them when I was younger – and there’s so much you can learn.

“I think that’s one of the biggest things I can do, is just every day try and pick their brains, try and get as much out of it, because I know how much that will help me develop as a player.”

New Oxford United loan signing Kai Andrews (Image: James Holyoak/PA Wire)

The young Wales international has already received plenty of specific pieces of advice from the U’s boss.

“Since I came in, [Ramsey] has, especially with the game plan and stuff like that, and how I can use my qualities to affect the team and obviously help the team out.

“He’s helped me a lot.”

Andrews and his new head coach already had a relationship, with Ramsey spending time with Craig Bellamy and the Welsh national team setup.

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That pre-existing relationship was a big factor in the signing of the midfielder.

“That was a massive factor.

“Obviously, the staff that are working there, I’ve worked with before, obviously with the Welsh connection, and so I felt like it was a real good opportunity for me to come out, to come here and just get minutes, and just progress as much as I can.”

The former Motherwell and Hibernian loanee played as a left-sided no.8 against Leicester but had license to venture forward, but has the ability to play anywhere in the midfield.

Oxford United loan signing Kai Andrews (Image: Nigel French/PA Wire)

Andrews almost grabbed his first goal for the Yellows last time out, finding himself with the ball in the box straight from kick-off in the second half.

“Wherever I’m put out on the pitch, I want to give my best no matter where I’m playing, but I probably see myself more as a no.8 [or] as a no.10.

“I feel like I’ve got the energy to get up and down the pitch, but showing in the Leicester game, I was able to contribute with two assists, and so I think playing higher up the pitch is also something that I look to do.”

The honour comes after Oxford’s resounding 4-0 away win against Leicester City.

Well-known figures in football composed the League Managers Association (LMA) panel.

Some of the panellists who selected Ramsey included LMA Chair Martin O’Neill, Steve Coppell, Jess Creighton, Jo Currie, Les Ferdinand, Sir Alex Ferguson, Barry Fry, Chris Hughton, Mick McCarthy, Stuart Pearce, Clare Tomlinson, Carla Ward, and Rachel Yankey.

The panel reviews outstanding performances from the men’s game each week before voting on the winner.

Everest, known for windows, doors, and home improvements, sponsors the weekly award.

Aaron Ramsey is one of Wales’ most celebrated football figures.

The former Arsenal, Juventus and Wales midfielder was appointed by the U’s in June 2026, taking on his first permanent managerial role after retiring from playing.

Oxford beat Leicester City 4-0 in a statement victory under their new head coach, with 18-year-old academy product Mo Missanga scoring and assisting whilst 20-year-old Coventry City loanee Kai Andrews bagged two assists.

19-year-old Luka Lynch, on loan from Premier League club Aston Villa, came off the bench to assist 22-year-old Jamie McDonnell’s fourth goal, youth providing the answer after a summer of tough questions and a transfer embargo hitting the U’s.

Ramsey’s side return home this weekend for the first time since the opening day of the season, sixth-placed Burton Albion visiting the Kassam Stadium.

“That I had opportunities at a young age,” said the 35-year-old boss.

“That’s an important part of it, especially looking into the academy and what that looks like and giving them boys an opportunity and also a pathway.

“So, when they are coming through them age groups that they can see a path all the way through to the first team.

“I think that’s really important for a club to have. And it is for us then to make those decisions, to give them opportunities.

“And they’ve definitely come in. The academy have done a great job.

“We’re seeing why there’s a lot of excitement around this place with the performances that some of those players have shown so far.”

Ramsey himself was thrown into first-team football at Cardiff City when only 16 years of age and secured a move to Arsenal at 17.

Similarly, Missanga has been thrust into the fold at Oxford this season, making his first appearance in senior football on the opening day against MK Dons with a 12-minute cameo.

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The young winger then started his first game in the 3-1 defeat at Huddersfield Town and performed well before starting again at Leicester and stealing the headlines with his two goal contributions.

“He’s obviously a really exciting talent which he’s showcasing at the moment, all of his qualities.

“There is still a long way for him to go in that aspect.

“But he’s definitely come in and hit the ground running. So, really pleased to have him in with us. He’s a player who can make the difference in games.

Oxford United winger Mo Missanga (Image: Oxford United)

“He certainly showed that in the last game. The assist and the calmness and composure that he had then to take his goal was really pleasing and showed all of his qualities.”

The U’s boss also spoke about Villa loanee Lynch after his first appearance.

“We’d been monitoring him for a few weeks, or months, maybe, and that opportunity came up.

“It was really exciting for us because we know all about his qualities. He can work on the right. He can come into the right pockets as well.

“He’s an exciting player who we’re excited to work with.”