It was certainly a much better experience of the play-offs for U's boss Chris Wilder, whose Halifax side lost to Hereford in the 2006 final.

BBC: Oxford celebrate

The 30-year-old, who is on World Cup qualifying duty with Australia, has struggled to command a regular first-team place under U's boss Paul Lambert.

BBC: U's deny Coyne termination claim

The Republic of Ireland Under-21 international played under new U's boss Aidy Boothroyd at Vicarage Road.

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Former U's assistant-manager Alan Lewer and Ebbsfleet boss Liam Daish are believed to have been the two other leading contenders for the U's job.

BBC: Cambridge appoint Ling as manager

The U's boss made nine changes from Saturday's 0-0 home draw with Rushden in the Blue Square Premier.

BBC: Brabin defends Shield selection

No, insists Enrico, who says he was shifted from PepsiCo Worldwide Beverages, where he was the boss, to head Frito-Lay's U.S. business in 1990 .

FORBES: A General in Waiting?

Before he became CEO, he faced a similar move when he was shifted from PepsiCo Worldwide Beverages, where he was the boss, to head Frito-Lay's U.S. business in 1990.

FORBES: A general in waiting?

Boss Steve Fallon - a former Cambridge star - knows the U's will be desperate to avoid defeat even at this early stage of the season.

BBC: Cambs rivals ready for derby game

Tierney's contract was due to expire in the summer and U's boss John Ward admitted he was unable to persuade the left-back to sign a new deal.

BBC: Norwich City snap up Colchester defender Marc Tierney