The right back has played in some huge matches recently, from big clashes in the Championship relegation battle to a World Cup play-off semi final against Italy with Northern Ireland.

Spencer grabbed his first goal for the club last time out against Portsmouth, scoring the U’s first in a 2-2 draw at Fratton Park.

“I think this has been probably one of the most important moments for me personally in professional football so far,” the Northern Ireland international declared.

Brodie Spencer first half (Image: Mike Allen)

“I’ve learnt, I’d say, more in this month than I have in my entire career so far, so it’s been really good to be fair for me. I’ve just been trying to take it all in and really just dial in and stay focused and not let the occasion get ahead of me.”

Oxford have gone from winning three on the bounce to drawing three of their last four games, experiencing highs and disappointing lows.

“It’s about keeping that level head, not getting too high on the highs and too low on the lows,” the 21-year-old continued.

“It’s about keeping level headed and I think we have a lot of experience in the group.

Northern Ireland’s Brodie Spencer (left) and Italy’s Matteo Politano battle for the b (Image: Mike Egerton/PA Wire)

“This sort of helps me and the rest of the younger lads keep that level head. There’s a lot of players in the team who have been in this situation before last season and they were able to fight out of it, so there’s no reason why we can’t go on and do it again.”

The Yellows face Watford this weekend, looking to win after going four without.

The Hornets triumphed 2-1 at Vicarage Road in the reverse fixture, Spencer starting the game under now-departed coach Gary Rowett.

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“[I am] very confident. I think every home game we’re confident, no matter who we play against. I feel like we’re sort of like a different kettle of fish when we play at home.

“The fans get behind us, they make it very loud. You want to do that every game, but I think that at the home game, it’s just about that bit extra special.

“When you’re in our position in the league, it’s the bare minimum: give 100 per cent. No matter how talented you are as a player, I think you can always go out and give 100 per cent and show a bit of fight, which is needed in this league.

“It’s important for us to keep stepping up and showing that fight in each game.”

The Friends of Stratfield Brake campaign group this week initiated the legal challenge through a judicial review at the High Court against Cherwell District Council‘s planning permission for the 16,000-seater stadium.

A spokesman at the U’s said the club is ready to support Cherwell District Council in its defence while the authority said it is “confident” in its decision.

Fans of the Yellows, too, are confident that they can keep the new stadium at The Triangle in Kidlington despite the legal threat.

Oxford United’s new stadium (Image: Oxford United)

U’s fan James Valero said: “All the relevant planning procedures in this country have been followed and it’s all been approved by the relevant authorities.

“Just go ahead and get building the stadium that the club and city deserves.”

Fellow fan Robert Ian Green said: “Absolutely we need the new stadium.”

Another supporter Levi Grant added: “This is getting ridiculous. Just get them diggers fired up.”

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Oxford man Paul Harris said: “The clock is ticking now, get it sorted as soon as possible. Luton Town have got ‘spades in the ground’ and started work on the new 20,000 capacity stadium.”

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Meanwhile, Kidlington resident Bill Laver said: “I have no problem with the stadium being built as long as its use does not impact on the local population.

“Originally the plans proposed a bridge to allow supporters to access the stadium from the more than adequate parking facilities but now they want a major road closed on match days because the bridge is not an option.”

And supporter Bridget Elaine Hubbard said: “I don’t really see the issue. The stadium will be on a piece of land sandwiched between two major roads.

“But the plus side is surely that it is accessible from the Oxford Parkway reducing the traffic on the A34 and the ring road to the Kassam.

“There is already a sports ground next to the Stratfield Brake, but this is across the road.”

Oxford United midfielder Cameron Brannagan with councillor Liam Walker (Image: Liam Walker)

Liam Walker, Conservative leader and U’s fan, described the legal challenge as “nothing more than a delay tactic” with issues that have been scrutinised for years potentially being “dragged” through court.

Mr Walker added: “The reality is simple. Oxford United needs a new home.

“Without it, the long-term future of the club is at risk along with the jobs, investment and opportunities this once-in-a-generation project will bring to our area.”

Indeed, Oxford United has previously warned about the club’s future being potentially in doubt should the stadium not be built.