Rhys Oates

Rhys Derek Oates (born 4 December 1994) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Hartlepool United.

Rhys Oates

Oates playing for Hartlepool United in 2015
Personal information
Full name	Rhys Derek Oates[1]
Date of birth	(1994-12-04) 4 December 1994
Place of birth	Pontefract, England
Height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Playing position(s)	Forward
Club information
Current team	Hartlepool United
Youth career
0000–2013	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)
2018–2020	Morecambe	36	(6)
2020–	Hartlepool United	0	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 15:25, 1 August 2020 (UTC)

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]

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 after making 109 appearances for the club.[29]

Morecambe

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] Oates was released at the end of the 2019-20 season.[31]

Hartlepool United

Oates signed for Hartlepool for a second time on 1 August 2020 following his release from Morecambe.[32]

Statistics

As of match played 30 June 2018[33][34]

Season	Club	Division	League		FA Cup		League Cup		Other[35]		Total
			Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
2013–14[36]	Barnsley	Championship	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2013–14[34]	Gainsborough Trinity (loan)	Conference North	5	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	2
2013–14[34]	Stockport County (loan)	Conference North	12	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	12	1
2014–15[37]	Barnsley	League One	9	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	10	0
2014–15[37]	Grimsby Town (loan)	Conference Premier	6	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	1
2014–15[37]	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[38]	Hartlepool United	League Two	38	2	4	1	2	0	1	0	45	3
2016–17[39]	Hartlepool United	League Two	25	3	0	0	0	0	2	2	27	5
2016–17[39]	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
2018-19[40]	Morecambe	League Two	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Career total			107	12	5	1	2	0	4	2	118	15

References

1. "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.
2. "OH MUMMY! Oates prepares for Pools army camp by training in heat of Egypt". Hartlepool Mail. 12 June 2015. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
3. "Five Youngsters Sign Pro Deals". Barnsley F.C. 16 May 2013. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
4. "Cranie and Perkins Scoop Awards". Barnsley F.C. 27 April 2013. Archived from the original on 13 June 2015. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
5. "Oates Joins Gainsborough Trinity". Barnsley F.C. 31 August 2013. Archived from the original on 11 August 2014. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
6. "Gainsborough Trinity v AFC Telford United: Match preview". Lincolnshire Echo. 30 August 2013. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
7. "Oates Strikes Two for Trinity". Barnsley F.C. 18 September 2013. Archived from the original on 13 June 2015. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
8. "Gainsborough Trinity striker Mark Jones scotches rumours and confirms Spalding move". Lincolnshire Echo. 26 September 2013. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
9. "Gainsborough Trinity skipper Michael Leary at least eight weeks away from return". Lincolnshire Echo. 3 October 2013. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
10. Thompson, Tom. "Rhys Oates Signs on at County". stockportcounty.com. Archived from the original on 19 February 2014. Retrieved 7 September 2014.
11. "Shane Lewis joins on Loan". Stockport County F.C. 28 February 2014. Archived from the original on 13 June 2015. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
12. "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.
13. "Barnsley teenager Rhys Oates signs contract extension". Sky Sports. Retrieved 7 September 2014.
14. "Crewe Alexandra 1 – 2 Barnsley". BBC Sport. 16 August 2013. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
15. "Grimsby Town sign Barnsley striker Rhys Oates on loan". 19 September 2014. Retrieved 19 September 2014.
16. "Kidderminster 0 – 1 Grimsby". BBC Sport. 20 September 2014. Retrieved 20 September 2014.
17. "Parslow Recalled". Grimsby Town F.C. 20 October 2014. Archived from the original on 20 October 2014. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
18. "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.
19. "Double signing for Blues". Chester F.C. 11 November 2014. Archived from the original on 13 November 2014. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
20. "Macclesfield Town 3 – 1 Chester". BBC Sport. 11 November 2014. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
21. "Chester 2 – 2 Bristol Rovers". BBC Sport. 22 November 2014. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
22. "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.
23. "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.
24. "Preston North End 1 – 0 Barnsley". BBC Sport. 26 December 2014. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
25. "Crawley Town 5 – 1 Barnsley". BBC Sport. 14 February 2015. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
26. "Barnsley 5 – 0 Rochdale". BBC Sport. 3 May 2015. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
27. "Barnsley FC Retained List". Barnsley F.C. 7 May 2015. Archived from the original on 22 May 2015. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
28. "Pools Complete Second Summer Signing". Hartlepool United F.C. 28 May 2015. Archived from the original on 28 May 2015. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
29. "Pools Announce Retained List". Hartlepool United F.C. 17 May 2018. Retrieved 17 May 2018.
30. "Morecambe: Rhys Oates and Zak Mills sign on free transfers". BBC Sport. 21 June 2018. Retrieved 21 June 2018.
31. "Kevin Ellison: Morecambe release the second oldest player in the EFL, at the age of 41". BBC Sport. 16 June 2020. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
32. "RHYS OATES SIGNS FOR POOLS". Hartlepool United official site. 1 August 2020. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
33. Rhys Oates at Soccerbase
34. Rhys Oates at Soccerway
35. Includes other competitive competitions, including the Football League Trophy and FA Trophy.
36. "Games played by Rhys Oates in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 September 2013.
37. "Games played by Rhys Oates in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 September 2013.
38. "Games played by Rhys Oates in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 13 August 2015.
39. "Games played by Rhys Oates in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 13 August 2016.
40. Rhys Oates at Soccerbase

External links

• Rhys Oates at Soccerbase