""Gary joined during a challenging period and deserves immense credit for the hard work and leadership that saw us retain our Championship status last season. However, following a disappointing run of results, we have had to take this difficult decision in the best interests of the club. On behalf of the board, I would like to place on record our thanks to Gary and Mark for their contribution to the club and to wish them all the best for the future.""
"Rowett had been in charge of the U's for one year and three days by the time his departure was announced on Tuesday. The 51-year-old kept Oxford in the second tier upon replacing Des Buckingham at the Kassam Stadium last season. However, Oxford are 22nd in the Championship table after losing 12 and winning just four of their 22 matches so far this campaign."
Gary Rowett has left his role as Oxford United's men's first team head coach. Rowett had been in charge for one year and three days and kept the club in the Championship last season. Oxford sit 22nd in the table after 22 matches, with four wins and 12 losses. Rowett's assistant Mark Sale has also departed. Craig Short has been placed in temporary charge alongside Chris Hackett and Lewis Price. Chairman Grant Ferguson thanked Rowett and Sale, cited a disappointing run of results, and described the decision as being made in the best interests of the club. Oxford face Southampton at home on Friday.
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