Rhys Oates
![]() Oates playing for Hartlepool United in 2015 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Rhys Derek Oates[1] | ||
Date of birth | 4 December 1994 | ||
Place of birth | Pontefract, England | ||
Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Youth career | |||
–2013 | Barnsley | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2013–2015 | Barnsley | 9 | (0) |
2013 | → Gainsborough Trinity (loan) | 5 | (2) |
2014 | → Stockport County (loan) | 12 | (1) |
2014 | → Grimsby Town (loan) | 6 | (1) |
2014 | → Chester (loan) | 6 | (2) |
2015–2018 | Hartlepool United | 99 | (12) |
2016 | → Gateshead (loan) | 6 | (1) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:30, 28 April 2018 (UTC) |
Rhys Derek Oates (born 4 December 1994) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Morecambe FC in League 2.
Career
Barnsley
Oates began his career at Barnsley since joining them at six[2] and in May 2013, Oates signed his first professional contract during his second-year scholars, for one year.[3] This came after Oates was awarded for the "Academy Scholar of the Year".[4]
After spent pre-season in Spain with Barnsley's first team and to get first football, Oates was loaned out to Conference North side Gainsborough Trinity on a one-month deal.[5] Oates made his Gainsborough Trinity debut against Telford United the next day.[6] he then scored a brace, in a 2–2 draw against Worcester City.[7] After making five appearance and scoring twice, Oates returned to his parent despite the club attempted to extend his loan at Gainsborough Trinity.[8][9]
On 31 January 2014, Oates joined another Conference North side Stockport County in the 2013–14 season.[10] By the end of February, Oates had loan at Stockport County extended for another month.[11] Oates then scored his first Stockport County goal and earned himself "Man of the Match", in a 2–2 draw against Barrow on 5 March 2014.[12] Oates made his return to his parent club after scoring once in twelve appearance. Following this, Oates signed a new one-year contract with Barnsley in May 2014.[13]
After making his Barnsley debut, coming on as a substitute for Sam Winnall in the 89th minutes against Crewe,[14] Oates signed for Conference Premier team Grimsby Town on a one-month loan on 19 September 2014.[15] Oates scored on his debut for Grimsby Town, coming on as a 63rd-minute substitute for Jack Mackreth in a Conference Premier match against Kidderminster Harriers, firing in from 20 yards on 85 minutes.[16] Just only making six appearance and scoring once, Oates returned to his parent club despite Grimsby Town keen to extend for another month.[17][18]
Oates signed for Conference Premier team Chester on loan until 20 December 2014.[19] Oates made his Chester debut the same day, coming on as a substitute for Craig Hobson in the 65th minutes, in a 3–1 loss against Macclesfield Town.[20] Oates then scored two goals in two consecutive games against Bristol Rovers[21] and Dartford.[22] After scoring twice in seven appearances in all competitions, Oates' loan spell with Chester finished and returned to his parent club.[23]
Upon returning to Barnsley, Oates played his first match for Barnsley on 26 December 2014 since returning from a loan spell, coming on as a substitute for Kane Hemmings in the 67th minutes, in a 1–0 loss against Preston North End.[24] Oates then provided two assist in separate matches against Crawley Town in a 5–1 loss on 14 February 2015[25] and another was against Rochdale in a 5–0 win on the last game of the season.[26] After this, Oates was among seven players released by the club.[27] Following his release by Barnsley, Oates find it strange to leave Barnsley for fourteen years, but accepted the knowledge of moving on.[2]
Hartlepool United
After being released by Barnsley, Oates joined League Two side Hartlepool United on 28 May 2015, though the contract details yet known.[28]. Oates was released on 17 May 2018 [29].
In June 2018 it was announced that he would sign for Morecambe on a two-year contract on 1 July 2018, alongside Zak Mills.[30]
Statistics
Season | Club | Division | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other[33] | Total | |||||
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Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
2013–14[34] | Barnsley | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2013–14[32] | Gainsborough Trinity (loan) | Conference North | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
2013–14[32] | Stockport County (loan) | Conference North | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
2014–15[35] | Barnsley | League One | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
2014–15[35] | Grimsby Town (loan) | Conference Premier | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
2014–15[35] | Chester (loan) | Conference Premier | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 |
Barnsley Total | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | ||
2015–16[36] | Hartlepool United | League Two | 38 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
2016–17[37] | Hartlepool United | League Two | 25 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 27 | 5 |
2016–17[37] | Gateshead (loan) | National League | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
Hartlepool United Total | 63 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 72 | 8 | ||
Career total | 107 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 118 | 15 |
References
- ^ "Professional retain list & free transfers 2012/13" (PDF). The Football League. 18 May 2013. p. 3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 August 2014.
- ^ a b "OH MUMMY! Oates prepares for Pools army camp by training in heat of Egypt". Hartlepool Mail. 12 June 2015. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
- ^ "Five Youngsters Sign Pro Deals". Barnsley F.C. 16 May 2013. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
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- ^ "Oates Strikes Two for Trinity". Barnsley F.C. 18 September 2013. Archived from the original on 13 June 2015. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
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- ^ "Gainsborough Trinity skipper Michael Leary at least eight weeks away from return". Lincolnshire Echo. 3 October 2013. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
- ^ Thompson, Tom. "Rhys Oates Signs on at County". stockportcounty.com. Archived from the original on 19 February 2014. Retrieved 7 September 2014.
- ^ "Shane Lewis joins on Loan". Stockport County F.C. 28 February 2014. Archived from the original on 13 June 2015. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
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suggested) (help) - ^ "Man of the Match Oates Nets For Hatters". Barnsley F.C. 5 March 2014. Archived from the original on 9 March 2014. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
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suggested) (help) - ^ "Barnsley teenager Rhys Oates signs contract extension". Sky Sports. Retrieved 7 September 2014.
- ^ "Crewe Alexandra 1 – 2 Barnsley". BBC Sport. 16 August 2013. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
- ^ "Grimsby Town sign Barnsley striker Rhys Oates on loan". 19 September 2014. Retrieved 19 September 2014.
- ^ "Kidderminster 0 – 1 Grimsby". BBC Sport. 20 September 2014. Retrieved 20 September 2014.
- ^ "Parslow Recalled". Grimsby Town F.C. 20 October 2014. Archived from the original on 20 October 2014. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
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suggested) (help) - ^ "Town Look To Extend Loan Deals". Grimsby Town F.C. 16 October 2014. Archived from the original on 20 October 2014. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
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suggested) (help) - ^ "Double signing for Blues". Chester F.C. 11 November 2014. Archived from the original on 13 November 2014. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
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- ^ "Chester 2 – 2 Bristol Rovers". BBC Sport. 22 November 2014. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
- ^ "Loan Round-Up: Oates & Noble-Lazarus on Target". Barnsley F.C. 26 November 2014. Archived from the original on 26 November 2014. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
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suggested) (help) - ^ "Kane Richards joins the Blues as Rhys Oates departs". Chester F.C. 16 December 2014. Archived from the original on 13 June 2015. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
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suggested) (help) - ^ "Preston North End 1 – 0 Barnsley". BBC Sport. 26 December 2014. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
- ^ "Crawley Town 5 – 1 Barnsley". BBC Sport. 14 February 2015. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
- ^ "Barnsley 5 – 0 Rochdale". BBC Sport. 3 May 2015. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
- ^ "Barnsley FC Retained List". Barnsley F.C. 7 May 2015. Archived from the original on 22 May 2015. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
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suggested) (help) - ^ "Pools Complete Second Summer Signing". Hartlepool United F.C. 28 May 2015. Archived from the original on 28 May 2015. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
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suggested) (help) - ^ "Pools Announce Retained List". Hartlepool United F.C. 17 May 2018. Retrieved 17 May 2018.
- ^ "Morecambe: Rhys Oates and Zak Mills sign on free transfers". BBC Sport. 21 June 2018. Retrieved 21 June 2018.
- ^ Rhys Oates at Soccerbase
- ^ a b c Rhys Oates at Soccerway
- ^ Includes other competitive competitions, including the Football League Trophy and FA Trophy.
- ^ "Games played by Rhys Oates in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 September 2013.
- ^ a b c "Games played by Rhys Oates in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 September 2013.
- ^ "Games played by Rhys Oates in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 13 August 2015.
- ^ a b "Games played by Rhys Oates in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 13 August 2016.
External links
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- Rhys Oates at Soccerbase
- 1994 births
- Living people
- Sportspeople from Pontefract
- English footballers
- Association football forwards
- Barnsley F.C. players
- Grimsby Town F.C. players
- Gainsborough Trinity F.C. players
- Stockport County F.C. players
- Chester F.C. players
- Hartlepool United F.C. players
- National League (English football) players
- English Football League players