Oxford United held talks with Watford coach Charlie Daniels

Ramsey was announced as the new head coach of Oxford on Tuesday evening and met the press for the first time the following morning after replacing Matt Bloomfield who was sacked at the weekend.

Interest in the former Gunners midfielder was first reported on Monday morning, exclusively by the Oxford Mail, with the appointment following soon after.

The job is Ramsey’s first permanent role as a head coach after a three-game stint at Cardiff City in 2025.

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However, the Watford Observer has revealed that former Bournemouth left back Charlie Daniels also held talks with the U’s over potentially taking charge in OX4.

Daniels is reportedly on the lookout for his first permanent senior role and was hopeful of having a shot at the Oxford top job.

Charlie Daniels (left) gestures on the touchline (Image: Steven Paston/PA Wire)

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The 39-year-old is on the hunt for a manager role in the EFL and has also apparently held talks with League One side Barnsley and League Two outfit Rotherham United.

He previously took charge of Watford Under-18s and Under-21s, before two matches as caretaker head coach of the first team at Hull City and Southampton.

The Hornets recently appointed a new boss in Italian coach Alessio Dionisi, formerly of Serie A side Empoli.

Daniels’ future at Vicarage Road is up in the air following the appointment.

The Englishman spent the majority of his playing career at AFC Bournemouth, playing 265 times for the Cherries and achieving promotion to the Premier League in an eight-year spell.