Jimmy Oates

Jimmy Oates
Personal information
Date of birth (1991-03-19) 19 March 1991
Place of birth North Sydney, Australia
Playing position Defender
Club information
Current team
 Exeter City
Youth career
Manly United
2010–2012 Central Coast Mariners Academy
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010–2012 Central Coast Mariners Academy
2011 → Manly United (loan)
2012–2013 Central Coast Mariners 0 (0)
2013 Manly United
2015–2018 Hereford
2018– Exeter City 0 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 22:20, 24 July 2018 (CEST)

James Oates (born 19 March 1991) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays for English club Exeter City, as a defender.

Career

Early career

Oates began his career with Manly United, before signing for the Central Coast Mariners Academy in 2010.[1] He joined up with the side for the 2010–11 pre-season, making his debut against Riverina U23s – coming on as a substitute and scoring a goal.[2] Oates impressed during his first season, and was handed a trial with League One side Sheffield United,[3] but returned to Central Coast Mariners Academy for the start of the 2011–12. In his second season with the Mariners, Oates captained the side to glory in the National Youth League,[4] earning himself a one-year professional contract with the senior Central Coast Mariners side for their 2012–13 campaign.[5]

An ankle injury sustained during pre-season meant he was unable to break into the first team and, following further setbacks, Oates was released from his contract early.[6] After his release from Central Coast Mariners, Oates returned to Manly United – but his stay was not to last long. A teammate of his persuaded him to apply to Hartpury College, England, to study, play football, and see a world outside of Australia.[7]

Hereford

In 2015, Oates signed for the newly-formed Hereford, a phoenix club setup by fans following the demise of Hereford United. Following a successful first season, in which the Australian played 41 times for the club as they won the Midland Football League Premier Division title and reached the final of the FA Vase, Oates signed on with Hereford for the 2016–17 season.[8] Oates was named captain for the 2017–18 season.[9] He signed a new deal with Hereford ahead of the 2018–19 season.[10]

Exeter City

On 24 July 2018, following a trial period,[11] Oates was formally announced as an Exeter City player.[12] Oates had previously worked alongside his new manager, Matt Taylor, while studying at Hartpury College.[13] He made his debut for the club in a 0–2 defeat away to Fulham in the EFL Cup.[14]

References

  1. ↑ "Mariners Youth chase back-to-back Premierships". Football NSW. 24 August 2010. Retrieved 24 July 2018.
  2. ↑ "Mariners Youth kick-start preparations on a high". ccmariners.com.au. 2 September 2010. Retrieved 24 July 2018.
  3. ↑ Shield, James (5 August 2011). "Blades reserve judgement on Aussie youngster". The Star. Retrieved 24 July 2018.
  4. ↑ "Countdown :: 22 days to go!". ccmariners.com.au. 14 September 2012. Retrieved 24 July 2018.
  5. ↑ "Mariners re-sign young defender Sainsbury". ABC News. 24 January 2012. Retrieved 24 July 2018.
  6. ↑ "Mariners & Oates agree release". ccmariners.com.au. Retrieved 24 July 2018.
  7. ↑ Knight, Adam (22 June 2016). "Long road to Wembley: the Aussie whose FA Vase bow has been 17,000 miles in the making". Herefordshire Live. Retrieved 24 July 2018.
  8. ↑ Griffiths, Jamie (14 June 2016). "BREAKING NEWS: Jimmy Oates Signs For Next Season". herefordfc.co.uk. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
  9. ↑ Rodgers, Paul (7 August 2017). "Jimmy Oates is new Hereford FC captain". Stourbridge News. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
  10. ↑ Goddard, Ben (6 June 2018). "Green and Oates sign Hereford deals". Borehamwood & Elstree Times. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
  11. ↑ Goddard, Ben (10 July 2018). "Jimmy Oates goes on trial at Exeter City". Hereford Times. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
  12. ↑ "Lee Martin and Jimmy Oates: Exeter City sign midfielder and defender". BBC Sport. 24 July 2018. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
  13. ↑ "Jimmy Oates: "I'm over the moon. It's been a big three weeks"". exetercityfc.co.uk. 24 July 2018. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
  14. ↑ "TEAM NEWS: City debuts for Jimmy Oates and Dara O'Shea in tonight's @Carabao_Cup tie with @FulhamFC 👇". Twitter.com. Exeter City F.C. 28 August 2018. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
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