 Constable returned to the Conference Premier after signing for Oxford United on a season @-@ long loan for the 2008 – 09 season on 8 July 2008 . He made his debut in a 3 – 0 defeat by Barrow on 8 August 2008 , scoring his first goals in a 6 – 3 victory over Eastbourne Borough a week later , netting twice and providing an assist . He scored both goals in a 2 – 1 victory over Northwich Victoria in September , which was Oxford 's first away victory of the season . He picked up a groin strain during a 1 – 1 draw with Kettering Town , and he was expected to be out of action for two to three weeks . He did not miss any matches through this injury , featuring in a 1 – 0 defeat to former club Kidderminster . He scored the winning goal in a 2 – 1 victory over Burton Albion on 18 October 2008 , which he said " was an absolutely massive result " . Manager Chris Wilder said in January 2009 he wanted to extend Constable 's stay the club , claiming he " epitomises what I am trying to build here at the club " . With regard to extending his stay at Oxford , Constable said he was " open to offers " . He gathered further praise from Wilder later in the month and there were calls from Oxford fans for Constable to be signed permanently . 
