Billy Bodin reacts after Oxford’s 3-2 loss to Bolton

Oxford United’s Billy Bodin was “gutted” to see his side lose 3-2, after scoring twice to put the U’s ahead.

Despite an impressive performance from the former Preston North End forward, Oxford United suffered a 3-2 defeat to Bolton Wanderers at the Kassam Stadium, with goals from the home side quickly being cancelled out by the Trotters.

Amadou Bakayoko delivered the final blow, scoring for Bolton with just four minutes to go, ensuring that the visitors left Oxfordshire with all three points.

When talking to iFollow Oxford, the Bodin stated that “It’s always nice to get on the scoresheet, but we’re gutted to concede so early after scoring and that late sucker punch.”

“We’ve got to work on game management after you score. We need to shut up shop for a couple of minutes and get back in the game.”

As a result of Bolton’s late winner, the hosts fell from their position in the play-offs and into seventh place, much to the devastation of the U’s players, who worked especially hard in the first half.

This was especially disappointing for goal-scorer Billy Bodin, who put his side in front early on, after finding the top corner from a free-kick. The forward was keen to thank his former Bristol Rovers teammate Matty Taylor for his advice to shoot, despite the distance away from goal.

“Matty [Taylor] came over and said, ‘you should shoot’. It was quite far, but the wind was with me, and I thought if I put it towards the back post, you never know. Thankfully it flew in the top corner.”

After an immediate response from the visitors, Bodin put his side back in front in the 32nd minute, though Marlon Fossey equalised soon after.

Despite only signing a one year deal at Oxford United at the start of the season, the 29-year-old has his