Former Oxford United manager Matt Bloomfield has expressed his disappointment over his sacking last month.Bloomfield was dismissed after just five months as Oxford manager, having failed to avoid relegation to League One.Bloomfield has been left dismayed by his sacking at Oxford after just five monthsShutterstockAnd he’s been left frustrated by being forced out, as he’d started planning for the new campaign since the end of last term.talkSPORT understands that he had already been working on recruitment and pre-season preparations this summer. He was planning to work with his squad during the off-season to create a more defined and effective play style and identity.However, that was all done in vain as Bloomfield will not be overseeing things heading into the new season, as Aaron Ramsey was appointed as his replacement three days after his exit.The decision to sack Bloomfield came after he’d won six, drawn seven and lost nine of his 22 games in charge of Oxford. He couldn’t prevent relegation from the Championship, but he did increase the club’s points per game from 0.88 to 1.19. And the U’s were ranked 14th in the second tier for points won following Bloomfield’s appointment as boss in January.On top of that, the 42-year-old tripled the number of clean sheets Oxford kept prior to his arrival, keeping four shut-outs to add to their previous two picked up before the New Year.Almost all metrics improved under Bloomfield too, including Oxford’s xG, with internal feedback understood to have been positive.Despite that, he was still sacked, and that is understood to have left some players and staff surprised due to the supposed backing from the club’s leadership, with them contacting their ex-manager to let him know their thoughts.Some Oxford players and staff were left surprised by Bloomfield’s exitShutterstockBloomfield statementAlmost two weeks after his sacking on Friday, Bloomfield released a statement discussing his departure from Oxford.He said via the League Managers Association: “It has been a privilege to be Head Coach at Oxford United and I want to thank the fans for their support and commitment throughout my time at this fantastic club.“From the families who waited by my car to chat, the gifts I received at the end of the season and the young supporters who waited for photos after games, I’ve been moved by the warmth and kindness you have shown in welcoming me and my family to Oxford.“The way you received the players after our final home game against Sheffield Wednesday was special and is something I will always reflect fondly on.“Despite being unable to make up the points deficit we inherited, I’m proud of the players, coaching staff and tireless work we put in to turn the season around – the players gave everything, and I believe that if we had longer together, the outcome would have been different. “Naturally, I’m disappointed not to be taking things forward. I was excited to continue this work and implement our clear vision to evolve the playing style and move the club forward.Bloomfield wanted to continue his time with Oxford and stay in charge for the new seasonShutterstock“I also want to thank the Owner, Board and Ed Waldron for the opportunity to work at such a great club, and I wish everybody connected with Oxford United the very best for the future and I hope our paths cross again.“I want to end by paying tribute to Amelia Aplin and her family. “How this club and community came together at an incredibly difficult time will always stay with me and Amelia’s memory will live on in our hearts forever.”15-year-old Aplin tragically passed away during a match in March when she was playing for Oxford’s academy.