LONG JOY AT SIGNING NEW DEAL

SAM Long believes Oxford match his own ambition after he signed a new threeyear deal at the club.

The 26-year-old right-back has been with the U’s since he was eight and was “happy to sign” a fresh long-term contract.

“I love being here and am really happy to sign,” Long said.

“It’s not just the fact I have been here a long time, I am ambitious and know the club has big plans and ambitions too, so I am glad they see me as part of those plans.”

Boss Karl Robinson said: “We are a better team with him here.”