Oxford manager Karl Robinson admitted he would have been happy for his side’s game with Ipswich Town to be abandoned before the U’s grabbed a late winner. 

Cameron Brannagan ultimately won the game for the hosts, firing home from range to decide a contest played in thick fog throughout. 

Conditions were such that referee Bobby Madden called the managers and captains together on two occasions during the second half to discuss whether or not the game should be called off, before deciding to see it through to completion. 

McKenna, speaking after the game, insisted he would have been happy to abandon the game and restage in the future, with Robinson in agreement. 

“I think they were quite keen for it to be called and if I’m being totally honest, it probably should’ve been called,” Robinson said. 

“A fan behind me said ‘take the point and go home’ and we probably would’ve at certain stages. 

“From my point of view, it was almost the wrong decision but it ended up being the right decision because we won.” 

Robinson switched his system to a 3-5-2 for this game, with McKenna admitting after the game “they played completely different to any Oxford team I've seen before in the league.” 

The Oxford boss said: “Tactically we had to give a little bit up of what we perceive what our normal football is, with some unique changes and subtle differences. 

“The players’ attention to detail out of possession was one of the best I’ve seen all season. 

“They’re a very good team and you can never underestimate how good Ipswich are. 

“I don’t get too carried away with results and I won’t get carried away with this, we’re still disappointed with where we are in the league. 

“I felt that large parts of the game, we looked a very good side.”