Attention now turns to Rowett's long-term successor with Terry emerging as a potential target for the Championship side. The Chelsea legend and former centre-back is keen for a route into management having acted as assistant head coach with Aston Villa under Dean Smith.
Terry was briefly part of the Leicester staff under Smith before he returned to Chelsea as the club's academy coach in 2023. The 45-year-old has most recently been managing in the Baller League with the 26ers, but is looking to take over as head coach of a professional team.
Terry has long been on the Oxford radar, and he was interviewed for the role as head coach before the club turned to Des Buckingham in November 2023. Buckingham proved an immediate hit with supporters having guided the club to the Championship via the playoffs after they beat Bolton at Wembley last year.
The 40-year-old was dismissed last December in a move that disappointed supporters. Even so, Oxford's decision makers have kept tabs on Terry, and may return for the Englishman in their managerial pursuit.
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