Defender Tom Newey has put pen to paper on a brand new one-year deal at Oxford United.

The 31 year-old left-back made 47 appearances for the Yellows last season having arrived from Scunthorpe United, scoring once in United’s 2-1 home win over AFC Wimbledon back in February.

Newey said: “I’m really pleased to have signed” he said. It is a good club with ambitions to keep moving forward and I have really enjoyed my time here.

“The first two thirds of last season showed what we can do, and I think there is a real feeling about the club that we want to put things right after the way it ended.

“Personally, I want to play in a successful side and signing for Oxford gives me that opportunity next season.”

Meanwhile Us manager Gary Waddock added: “Tom is a good player and an excellent pro. He knows the game, knows his position and is a great competitor.

“With Tom and Jake Wright signing we now have a solid look to the left side of defence where Jon Meades can also play.”

Ahead of his first season in charge at Kassam Stadium, Waddock was also confident of securing some summer signings.

“We would like to add new faces to the squad as well and are working hard on that. We know the areas we would like to strengthen and have talked to a number of players who we believe would fit the bill.”