I must stress that, when it comes to football and Oxford United, I am certainly someone who leans towards being glass-half-full.

I’m optimistic, and I’m someone who tries to focus on the positives, even when the negatives are prominent at different moments.

It is important to begin by expressing my delight at Oxford's 1-0 win against high-flying Stockport County, backing up what now feels like an impressive point against a well-organised, robust Bradford City side at the weekend.

On Tuesday, the match required patience, bravery and a bit of stardust at the top end of the pitch, and we saw all three.

It felt as though, following the last two encounters, we would finally begin to understand exactly where Aaron Ramsey’s side fit in among the rest of League One.

Oxford United players applaud the fans (Image: Darrell Fisher)

We certainly have more answers now.

This is a talented playing squad, managed by a detailed, intelligent and hard-working coaching set-up, and supported by wider staff who want nothing more than to see this football club succeed in challenging and unprecedented circumstances.

However, unfortunately, it seems we are currently being led upstairs by individuals who appear comfortable hiding behind the exceptional work of those on the ground, who are performing wonders to allow our football club to win games.

That won’t cut it. That can’t be accepted.

Louie Sibley (right) celebrates with Leo Snowden (left) (Image: Darrell Fisher)

And it’s not just disrespectful to the fans, who feel communication has been severely lacking, but to everyone who has played their part through one of the trickiest periods in the club’s recent history.

With senior figures departing, regardless of whether supporters believe their influence was an overwhelming success or not, it certainly raises eyebrows as to why they feel now is the right time to leave a football club that has just spent two years in the country's second tier and has begun its return to League One in style.

Of course, it could all be a coincidence. But very few clubs achieve any kind of success without a visible, present and accountable senior leadership team, particularly one willing to keep supporters informed about the important details concerning the club’s future.