Dennis Wise has been installed as Swindon player-manager after agreeing personal terms on Monday.
The 39-year-old will be assisted at the County Ground by former
Chelsea team-mate Gustavo Poyet.
"I have been impressed with Swindon in the meetings we have had and liked what I heard," Wise explained.
"There will not be loads of money to spend. I have targets I would like to bring in and we will have to wheel and deal to a certain extent."
Wise says he and Poyet will register as players and be available to play but hopes they are not needed.
"I want a fit and strong side because once you have that you have a mentally strong side and that will help us no end.
"I am sure the players will do well for us and keep us out of the side but because we will have a relatively small squad the option will be there."
Then they can play Oxford 
