Jimmy Oates

Jimmy Oates
Personal information
Date of birth (1991-03-19) 19 March 1991 (age 33)
Place of birth North Sydney, Australia
Height 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)[1]
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 Lambton Jaffas
Number 12
Youth career
Manly United
2010–2011 Central Coast Mariners
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011–2013 Central Coast Mariners 0 (0)
2011 → Manly United (loan)
2013–2014 Manly United 15 (1)
2015–2018 Hereford
2018–2019 Exeter City 0 (0)
2019 → Hereford (loan) 7 (1)
2020–2023 Manly United 65 (5)
2023– Lambton Jaffas
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 6 October 2023

James Oates (born 19 March 1991) is an Australian semi-professional soccer player who plays as a defender for NPL NNSW club Lambton Jaffas.

Career

Early career

Oates began his career with Manly United, before signing for the Central Coast Mariners youth team in 2010.[2] 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.[3] Oates impressed during his first season, and was handed a trial with League One side Sheffield United,[4] but returned to Central Coast Mariners 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,[5] earning himself a one-year professional contract with the senior Central Coast Mariners side for their 2012–13 campaign.[6]

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.[7] After his release from Central Coast Mariners, Oates returned to Manly United.[8][9] A teammate of his persuaded him to apply to Hartpury College, England, to study, play football, and see a world outside of Australia.[10]

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,[11] Oates signed on with Hereford for the 2016–17 season.[12] Oates was named captain for the 2017–18 season.[13] He signed a new deal with Hereford ahead of the 2018–19 season.[14] During his 3 seasons with Hereford, Oates made 136 appearances in all competitions.[15]

Exeter City

On 24 July 2018, following a trial period,[16] Oates was formally announced as an Exeter City player.[17] Oates had previously worked alongside his new manager, Matt Taylor, while studying at Hartpury College.[18] He made his debut for the club in a 0–2 defeat away to Fulham in the EFL Cup.[19]

On 24 January 2019, Oates rejoined Hereford on loan until the end of the 2018–19 season.[15] On 12 March 2019, Oates was re-called from Hereford with immediate effect, due to a number of injuries in Exeter City's squad.[20]

He was released by Exeter at the end of the 2018–19 season.[21]

Return to Manly

Oates returned to Manly United in the 2020 National Premier Leagues season.[22]

Lambton Jaffas

In August 2023, Oates signed for Newcastle-based NPL NNSW club Lambton Jaffas.[23]

References

  1. ^ Jimmy Oates at Soccerway. Retrieved 4 February 2019.
  2. ^ "Mariners Youth chase back-to-back Premierships". Football NSW. 24 August 2010. Retrieved 24 July 2018.
  3. ^ "Mariners Youth kick-start preparations on a high". ccmariners.com.au. 2 September 2010. Retrieved 24 July 2018.
  4. ^ Shield, James (5 August 2011). "Blades reserve judgement on Aussie youngster". The Star. Retrieved 24 July 2018.
  5. ^ "Countdown :: 22 days to go!". ccmariners.com.au. 14 September 2012. Retrieved 24 July 2018.
  6. ^ "Mariners re-sign young defender Sainsbury". ABC News. 24 January 2012. Retrieved 24 July 2018.
  7. ^ "Mariners & Oates agree release". ccmariners.com.au. Retrieved 24 July 2018.
  8. ^ "James Oates - Player Statistics". SportsTG.
  9. ^ "James Oates - Player Statistics". SportsTG.
  10. ^ 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. Archived from the original on 25 July 2018. Retrieved 24 July 2018.
  11. ^ "The Aussie you didn't know was playing at Wembley". www.sportingnews.com.
  12. ^ Griffiths, Jamie (14 June 2016). "BREAKING NEWS: Jimmy Oates Signs For Next Season". herefordfc.co.uk. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
  13. ^ Rodgers, Paul (7 August 2017). "Jimmy Oates is new Hereford FC captain". Stourbridge News. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
  14. ^ Goddard, Ben (6 June 2018). "Green and Oates sign Hereford deals". Borehamwood & Elstree Times. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
  15. ^ a b "Welcome back Jimmy Oates". Hereford F.C. 1 February 2019. Retrieved 1 February 2019.
  16. ^ Goddard, Ben (10 July 2018). "Jimmy Oates goes on trial at Exeter City". Hereford Times. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
  17. ^ "Lee Martin and Jimmy Oates: Exeter City sign midfielder and defender". BBC Sport. 24 July 2018. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
  18. ^ "Jimmy Oates: "I'm over the moon. It's been a big three weeks"". exetercityfc.co.uk. 24 July 2018. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
  19. ^ "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.
  20. ^ "Jimmy Oates recalled from loan at Hereford". Exeter City F.C. 12 March 2019. Retrieved 19 March 2019.
  21. ^ "Christy Pym: Exeter City boss Matt Taylor expects goalkeeper to leave Grecians". BBC Sport. 10 May 2019. Retrieved 10 May 2019.
  22. ^ "James Oates". Retrieved 28 February 2021.
  23. ^ Kerry, Craig. "NPL: Lambton Jaffas recruit Jimmy Oates on the attack for titles". Newcastle Herald. Retrieved 24 October 2024.