Oxford United confirm that Adam Murray has left the club by mutual consent.

Last summer Adam moved his family down within an hour of the club, but unfortunately they were unable to settle in the area, and have since moved back to Derby. Over the last few years the club has worked hard to change the fact that players travel so much, so it was decided it would be in everyone's best interests that he not commute down.

Chairman Kelvin Thomas said 'It is with a heavy heart that we have had to come to this decision. Adam is a good player and did really well for us at the beginning of last season, and in previous seasons. Unfortunately Adam wasn't involved in the final promotion push due to injury, but we do feel that our decision to have players live close has been justified."

"Adam has made a decision to put his family first, which as a family orientated club we fully understand and appreciate. Our problem is that we have worked very hard to change the mentality here at the club and we now have the players all living within a reasonable distance. We just feel that Derby is too far to be travelling even a few days a week."

The club wishes Adam the best in his career and thank him for all his hard work.