Craig Bellamy says he agreed terms to become Oxford United manager prior to club's takeoverSpeaking on The Debate, Craig Bellamy explains that a change in ownership was the main reason why he decided against taking the manager’s job Speaking on The Debate, Craig Bellamy explains that a change in ownership was the main reason why he decided against taking the manager’s jobCraig Bellamy says he agreed terms to become Oxford United manager before pulling out of the running following a takeover of the club. Thanakarnjanasuth confirmed Bellamy was on a four-man shortlist for the role, but the Welshman subsequently decided to withdraw. Speaking exclusively on The Debate, he said: "I was approached for the job so I went and spoke to them. "We got as far as agreeing terms and then at the eleventh hour they got taken over by a new owner. "Your first role in football is so important because if I get it wrong I might not be able to come back from it.

Source: Sky sports February 28, 2018 23:03 UTC