MICHAEL Appleton is happy none of his players were nominated for a monthly award as he seeks to keep Oxford United under the radar.

A 2-0 win against Yeovil Town on Saturday ensured the U’s finished August unbeaten, stretching their run without a league defeat to 13 games.

Danny Hylton and Kemar Roofe shared eight goals between them, but neither they nor anyone else in the squad made the four-man shortlist for August’s player of the month award in Sky Bet League Two.

Appleton, who was not included in the contenders for the manager’s prize, was pleased with the news.

He said: “The less people are talking about us the better from my point of view.

“Within the community of fans, players and staff, I think we’re all quietly confident about how we’re doing it.

“As long as that remains throughout the period of the season that’s the most important thing.”

He added: “Outside of Oxfordshire there’s not that many people talking about us and I quite like that.

“We’re just doing our business and trying to win games to stay in the fight.”

United are hoping to finally tie up the loose ends for their move for a back-up goalkeeper today.

Appleton said: “It’s been a little bit frustrating and something to do with registration forms. That’s what I’m being told.”

Meanwhile, Patrick Hoban and Charlie Hawtin were on target for United’s development side as they lost 3-2 against Aston Villa.