Darren Patterson
Manager

Darren enjoyed a distinguished playing career including successful spells at Palace, Luton and here at Oxford, and was a full Northern Irish International. Sadly an achilles injury ended his career too early but Darren joined the coaching staff in the summer of 2002. He has since helped to groom a number of exciting young players who ensure that the future looks bright for The U's.

Alan Hodgkinson MBE, Goalkeeping coach

Alan is arguably the first ever specialist goalkeeping coach and was awarded an MBE for services to football on 29th December 2007. After a splendid career and over 600 games for Sheffield United Alan recognised the need for specialist coaching for goalkeepers and started to advise clubs and custodians. Over the course of a career this has included work with Manchester United, Glasgow Rangers and Scotland,  he is also credited as the man who brought Peter Schmeicel to this country. Alan brings a wealth of experience to the club while maintaining the same enthusiasm he has always maintained.

Bobby first linked up with Jim Smith as his assistant at Colchester back in 1973 before trying his hand at management at Colchester and Wrexham. He renewed his partnership with Jim at Derby, acting as chief scout, and has most recently been scouting for Newcastle until his arrival at United in summer of 2006