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Sheffield Wednesday 0-1 Oxford United: Sam Long used his head to swell U’s hopes

Sam Long’s late headed winner against Sheffield Wednesday boosted Oxford United’s hopes of avoiding the drop to the delight of boss Gary Rowett.
SUPER SAM: Sam Long savours his winner for the U’s PICTURES: PSI/Ian Lyall

By Nick Johnson

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Sam Long’s late headed winner against Sheffield Wednesday boosted Oxford United’s hopes of avoiding the drop to the delight of boss Gary Rowett.
The full-back’s 79th-minute goal was enough to secure a vital three points for the relegation-threatened U’s.
Protests from the Wednesday fans relating to Dejphon Chansiri’s running of the club took place as they watched their side suffer a third league defeat in five games.
However, for the visitors, it was a good day out as Rowett reflected on the performance afterwards.
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