Bloomfield wants Oxford players to stay level-headed
Oxford United boss Matt Bloomfield urges his side to keep emotionally level as they aim to escape relegation to League One.
[Getty Images] Oxford United boss Matt Bloomfield has urged his side to keep emotionally level as they aim to escape the drop to League One. The U's came close to exiting the Championship's bottom three at Fratton Park on Monday but conceded a late goal to draw with relegation rivals Portsmouth. "It's really important that we are level - we can't get too high or too low," Bloomfield told BBC Radio Oxford.
"We have to make sure that in the good moments we are prepared in not getting too carried away. "We've gone behind in a couple of games recently and I never like going behind but I like the way the boys have bounced back. They've kept that level of intensity about them so we have to make sure we keep that.
" Oxford face Watford on Saturday (15:00 BST) and those at the Kassam will be keen to pick up a result against a Hornets side that are now nine points adrift of the play-off places. However, Bloomfield is quick to dispel any thoughts that their visitors won't be motivated to perform to their best. "Everything is analysed, every player is analysed, every club, every game, every manager - everything is recorded," Bloomfield added.
"Everyone has something to play for and we are expecting some really tough opposition on Saturday. " Latest Oxford United news, analysis and fan views Listen to Oxford United content on BBC Sounds