Tom Bradshaw knows exactly what it takes to play under Gary Rowett, so getting the chance to reunite with his former manager while pulling on the yellow of Oxford was something too good to turn down.
The Wales international striker is the U’s third signing of the window and has vast experience of scoring in the Championship after seven years with Millwall.
Now, he is ready to get going in the yellow of Oxford, and after signing, he sat down with OUTV to discuss why he made the move, and how much he is looking forward to working with Gary once again.
He said: “The cherry on top is getting to work with Gary, someone I know really well. He was my coach for four years at Millwall and I know what he wants.
“He is very experienced and a great manager in this league. He solidifies teams to make them hard to bear and as a striker I know how he wants me to stretch the pitch and do the defensive side also.
“We defend as a team and attack as a team, and that’s something I can bring and something I know he wants.”
Recently scoring 17 goals in the Championship in the 2022/23 season, Tom certainly knows his way to the back of the net.
But there’s more to his game that the Oxford fans can expect to see once he pulls on the shirt for the first time.
He added: "My main target is to score goals and get wins for the team. I’m a sort of fox in the box player – you won’t see me scoring many 30-yard screamers.
“My bread and butter is six yards out and getting on the end of crosses. For me, it doesn’t matter how they go in, as long as they do.
“I’m a hard-working player who will leave everything out on the pitch. I strive off scoring goals and if a chance doesn’t come in a game, then I will give everything I can to help others score.
“The most important thing for me is to win, and I’m excited to play in front of the fans and help the team deliver results.”
