Matthew Oakley
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Matthew "Matt" Oakley is an English midfielder playing for League One
side Exeter City
on loan from Npower Championship side Leicester City
where he was captain from 2008 to 2011. He had previously played for Southampton
and Derby County
.
Oakley played for Southampton in the 2003 FA Cup final against Arsenal, finishing as runners-up. However, injury proness nearly cost him two years of football, and he left the club after being offered only a one-year contract. At Derby County, he captained the club to promotion via the Championship play-offs in 2007. After one-and-a-half years at Pride Park, Oakley signed for Leicester City, but could not prevent their relegation to League One
. He enjoyed an injury free season when he captained the team to promotion as league winners at the first attempt.
, Cambridgeshire
, Oakley joined Southampton
's youth training scheme, and made his debut at Everton
at the age of 17 on 6 May 1995, whilst still a trainee. He turned professional soon afterwards. His skillful displays for Southampton were star studded that he would watch video clips of himself in action. He played for Southampton in the 2003 FA Cup final
against Arsenal
, finishing runners-up as they lost 1–0.
He became a regular first team player in the 1996–97 season
, when he scored three goals in 28 games as the Saints avoided relegation in 16th place. He would remain a regular player for most of the next decade.
Oakley's injury woes began in September 2003 when he suffered damaged knee ligaments in a 1–0 defeat to Middlesbrough
, sidelining him for six weeks. However, he had to undergo an operation in November after aggravating his injury during rehabilitation, keeping him out of contention for the rest of the 2003–04 season. Oakley felt he was "very lucky" after he recovered in May 2004. He aggravated his injury again during Southampton's trip to Sweden, missing out on the start of the following season.
His injury proness nearly cost him two years of football in his last seasons at Southampton. Oakley spent majority of the 2004–05 season recuperating on the sidelines, suffering another setback along the way, while Southampton struggled for form. In January 2005, Rotherham United
offered to sign him on loan in an effort to help him regain his fitness. Oakley watched helplessly as an unused substitute as Southampton were relegated from the Premier League on 15 May 2005, after a 2–1 defeat to Manchester United.
In 2005–06
, Oakley was back to full fitness and was once again a first team regular, making 29 league appearances and scoring two goals. He played his last match for Southampton in a 3–0 league win over Sheffield Wednesday on 25 February 2006. Then-manager George Burley
commented on Oakley in May 2006, "I've not seen the best of Matt Oakley yet but I believe he can recapture his best form. If he's fully fit again he will be very valuable." Unconvinced with Oakley's form, he was only offered a one-year extension to his contract.
On 28 June 2006, Oakley rejected Burley's offer, and absented himself from pre-season training. As he was now approaching 29, he had hoped for a contract that would take him towards the end of his career – and take in a talked-of testimonial match
. His departure ended 12 years of service after playing a total of 311 games for the club. Oakley then spent pre-season training with then Premier League team Charlton Athletic
, who offered him a one-year deal, and was also chased by Ipswich Town.
On 4 August 2006, he signed a three-year contract with Derby County
on a free transfer. Oakley was immediately named team captain, with Michael Johnson becoming club captain. He made his debut in a 2–0 defeat to Stoke City on 8 August 2006.
Oakley's first goal for Derby came in the first away win of the season against Hull City
. His lashed half volley sent Derby on their way to a 2–1 win. He also scored the winner in the home match against West Bromwich Albion
. His thunderous 30 yard strike capped off a fine comeback by the Rams. And following his trend in scoring sublime goals, Oakley scored a 16 yard half volley into the top of the net proving to be the winner in a 2–1 win. He went on to captain the side to play-off success confirming their return to the Premier League with a 1–0 win over West Bromwich Albion.
However, Oakley admitted that the Derby squad still lacked Premier League experience and felt the need for additional signings. With Derby bottom of the table by 2008, 10 points from safety, Oakley declared that the team had to beat Bolton Wanderers on 3 January or "the season's over." Derby lost the match 1–0. That same month, Leicester City were granted permission by Derby to open contract talks with Oakley. He played his last match for the club in a 2–2 FA Cup
draw against Sheffield Wednesday on 6 January 2008. In his one-and-a-half years at Derby, Oakley was injured only once, a bruised ankle in a match against Crystal Palace
in December 2006.
Oakley moved to Leicester City
on 11 January 2008 for a fee of £500,000, signing a three-and-a-half year contract. Surprised at being allowed to leave Pride Park
, he was reunited with Derby teammate Steve Howard
, who had joined Leicester ten days earlier. Chairman Milan Mandarić
described the signing as "very very important." Oakley made his league debut in an M69 derby
on 12 January, beating Coventry City
2–0 at the Walkers Stadium
. He enjoyed a short partnership with Stephen Clemence
in central midfield before he was injured in March 2008. Oakley's arrival could not prevent the club's season from ending in relegation.
Oakley became captain the following season due to club captain Stephen Clemence's long-term injury (which forced him to retire on Easter Monday
2010). He scored his first league goal for the club in a 4–0 win over Cheltenham Town
on 30 August 2008. Despite leading the club to a four-point lead at the top of League One by December 2008, Oakley warned his teammates of complacency.
In January 2009, Oakley played exceptionally well during his temporary partnership with on-loan midfielder Mark Davies. His superb form during that month earned him the Powerade
League One Player of the Month award on 9 February. He played a key role in helping Leicester to a 23-game unbeaten run from September 2008 to March 2009. He led by example with a series of commanding displays, scoring eight goals to help Leicester secure their promotion as League One champions. Oakley was named in the League One PFA Team of the Year
together with teammates Jack Hobbs
and Matty Fryatt
on 26 April 2009. His goal against Cheltenham Town on 7 March 2009 was voted Leicester's goal of the season in April 2009.
Oakley formed a fine midfield partnership with Richie Wellens
as the club made an impressive start to the 2009–10 season, which saw them seventh in the Championship by September 2009. In early December 2009 however, Leicester were heavily beaten by Nottingham Forest and Bristol City. But after following from those losses by beating Sheffield Wednesday 3–0 on 12 December, Oakley believed they were back on track. Compared to last season, he suffered a goal famine and admitted he needed to contribute more as an attacking force. In February 2010, the club adopted the 4–3–3 formation, with a midfield trio comprising Oakley, Wellens and Andy King
. He made his 100th competitive game for Leicester in a 1–1 draw against Bristol City on 16 February, and his 100th league appearance in a 2–1 defeat to Reading
at the Walkers Stadium on 24 March. Oakley played a total of 38 league matches to help Leicester qualify for the Championship play-offs
, but was not selected for the semi-final legs as Cardiff City
won 4–3 on penalties.
In the 2010-11 season
, Oakley played his 500th competitive match in a 2-0 defeat to Millwall
on 28 December 2010. He signed a new contract with the club on 24 March 2011, which would last until June 2012. The following day, Oakley relinquished his position as captain and handed over the role to teammate Andy King. He finally scored his first league goal since April 2009 in a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace on 12 April 2011, followed by another on 22 April in a 3-2 defeat to Nottingham Forest. Oakley played a total of 36 competitive games as Leicester finished the season in 10th position.
side Exeter City
on loan for a month with the option of extending it until the end of the season.
team. He showed tremendous promise as a teenager and Gordon Strachan
tipped him for the England
squad in February 2003. While he was rumoured to be under serious consideration, he was not named in the first squad of 2003 for the friendly against Australia.
Correct as of 28 November 2011
Barry Skarin (who has worked as Head Sommelier for Marco Pierre White
and Michael Caines
) in a pub decided to join their passion for wine together and form the wine (including fine and rare wines) company Nebuchadnezzar Wines.
He is also known to be a collector of South American red-bellied piranha
, stating "I wanted something unusual, and piranhas certainly make feeding time interesting".
Derby County
Leicester City
Individual
Football League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
side Exeter City
Exeter City F.C.
Exeter City Football Club is an English football club, based in Exeter, which is owned by its fans through the Exeter City Supporters Trust.The club was a member of the Football League from 1920 to 2003...
on loan from Npower Championship side Leicester City
Leicester City F.C.
Leicester City Football Club , also known as The Foxes, is an English professional football club based at the King Power Stadium in Leicester...
where he was captain from 2008 to 2011. He had previously played for Southampton
Southampton F.C.
Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club...
and Derby County
Derby County F.C.
Derby County Football Club is an English football based in Derby. the club play in the Football League Championship and is notable as being one of the twelve founder members of the Football League in 1888 and is, therefore, one of only ten clubs to have competed in every season of the English...
.
Oakley played for Southampton in the 2003 FA Cup final against Arsenal, finishing as runners-up. However, injury proness nearly cost him two years of football, and he left the club after being offered only a one-year contract. At Derby County, he captained the club to promotion via the Championship play-offs in 2007. After one-and-a-half years at Pride Park, Oakley signed for Leicester City, but could not prevent their relegation to League One
Football League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
. He enjoyed an injury free season when he captained the team to promotion as league winners at the first attempt.
Southampton
Born in PeterboroughPeterborough
Peterborough is a cathedral city and unitary authority area in the East of England, with an estimated population of in June 2007. For ceremonial purposes it is in the county of Cambridgeshire. Situated north of London, the city stands on the River Nene which flows into the North Sea...
, Cambridgeshire
Cambridgeshire
Cambridgeshire is a county in England, bordering Lincolnshire to the north, Norfolk to the northeast, Suffolk to the east, Essex and Hertfordshire to the south, and Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire to the west...
, Oakley joined Southampton
Southampton F.C.
Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club...
's youth training scheme, and made his debut at Everton
Everton F.C.
Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football...
at the age of 17 on 6 May 1995, whilst still a trainee. He turned professional soon afterwards. His skillful displays for Southampton were star studded that he would watch video clips of himself in action. He played for Southampton in the 2003 FA Cup final
FA Cup Final 2003
The 2003 FA Cup Final saw the holders Arsenal, beat Southampton. The match took place on Saturday, 17 May 2003 at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff and ended 1–0 with a 38th minute goal by Robert Pirès separating the sides....
against Arsenal
Arsenal F.C.
Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups...
, finishing runners-up as they lost 1–0.
He became a regular first team player in the 1996–97 season
1996-97 in English football
The 1996–1997 season was the 117th season of competitive football in England.Arrival into the league and exit out of the league returns in the fourth tier for the first time after its 3 season absence with only 1 relegation spot.- Premier League :...
, when he scored three goals in 28 games as the Saints avoided relegation in 16th place. He would remain a regular player for most of the next decade.
Oakley's injury woes began in September 2003 when he suffered damaged knee ligaments in a 1–0 defeat to Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough F.C.
Middlesbrough Football Club , also known as Boro, are an English football club based in Middlesbrough, who play in the Football League Championship. Formed in 1876, they have played at the Riverside Stadium since August 1995, their third ground since turning professional in 1889...
, sidelining him for six weeks. However, he had to undergo an operation in November after aggravating his injury during rehabilitation, keeping him out of contention for the rest of the 2003–04 season. Oakley felt he was "very lucky" after he recovered in May 2004. He aggravated his injury again during Southampton's trip to Sweden, missing out on the start of the following season.
His injury proness nearly cost him two years of football in his last seasons at Southampton. Oakley spent majority of the 2004–05 season recuperating on the sidelines, suffering another setback along the way, while Southampton struggled for form. In January 2005, Rotherham United
Rotherham United F.C.
Rotherham United Football Club are an English professional football club based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, who compete in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club's colours have traditionally been red and white, although these have evolved through history...
offered to sign him on loan in an effort to help him regain his fitness. Oakley watched helplessly as an unused substitute as Southampton were relegated from the Premier League on 15 May 2005, after a 2–1 defeat to Manchester United.
In 2005–06
2005-06 in English football
The 2005–06 season was the 126th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:*The rebuilt Wembley Stadium was due to open in time for the FA Cup final in May. However, in August 2005, The Football Association reserved the Millennium Stadium as a backup, as there was some doubt whether...
, Oakley was back to full fitness and was once again a first team regular, making 29 league appearances and scoring two goals. He played his last match for Southampton in a 3–0 league win over Sheffield Wednesday on 25 February 2006. Then-manager George Burley
George Burley
George Elder Burley is a Scottish football manager and former player and manager, formerly the manager of Crystal Palace Football Club. Burley had a professional career spanning 21 years as a player making 628 appearances and earning 11 Scotland caps...
commented on Oakley in May 2006, "I've not seen the best of Matt Oakley yet but I believe he can recapture his best form. If he's fully fit again he will be very valuable." Unconvinced with Oakley's form, he was only offered a one-year extension to his contract.
On 28 June 2006, Oakley rejected Burley's offer, and absented himself from pre-season training. As he was now approaching 29, he had hoped for a contract that would take him towards the end of his career – and take in a talked-of testimonial match
Testimonial match
A testimonial match or testimonial game, often referred to simply as a testimonial, is a practice in some sports, notably football and especially in the United Kingdom, where a club puts on a match in honour of a player for service to the club....
. His departure ended 12 years of service after playing a total of 311 games for the club. Oakley then spent pre-season training with then Premier League team Charlton Athletic
Charlton Athletic F.C.
Charlton Athletic Football Club is an English professional football club based in Charlton, in the London Borough of Greenwich. They compete in Football League One, the third tier of English football. The club was founded on 9 June 1905, when a number of youth clubs in the southeast London area,...
, who offered him a one-year deal, and was also chased by Ipswich Town.
Derby County
Derby County F.C.
Derby County Football Club is an English football based in Derby. the club play in the Football League Championship and is notable as being one of the twelve founder members of the Football League in 1888 and is, therefore, one of only ten clubs to have competed in every season of the English...
on a free transfer. Oakley was immediately named team captain, with Michael Johnson becoming club captain. He made his debut in a 2–0 defeat to Stoke City on 8 August 2006.
Oakley's first goal for Derby came in the first away win of the season against Hull City
Hull City A.F.C.
Hull City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, founded in 1904. The club participates in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football...
. His lashed half volley sent Derby on their way to a 2–1 win. He also scored the winner in the home match against West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich Albion F.C.
West Bromwich Albion Football Club, also known as West Brom, The Baggies, The Throstles, Albion or WBA, are an English Premier League association football club based in West Bromwich in the West Midlands...
. His thunderous 30 yard strike capped off a fine comeback by the Rams. And following his trend in scoring sublime goals, Oakley scored a 16 yard half volley into the top of the net proving to be the winner in a 2–1 win. He went on to captain the side to play-off success confirming their return to the Premier League with a 1–0 win over West Bromwich Albion.
However, Oakley admitted that the Derby squad still lacked Premier League experience and felt the need for additional signings. With Derby bottom of the table by 2008, 10 points from safety, Oakley declared that the team had to beat Bolton Wanderers on 3 January or "the season's over." Derby lost the match 1–0. That same month, Leicester City were granted permission by Derby to open contract talks with Oakley. He played his last match for the club in a 2–2 FA Cup
FA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
draw against Sheffield Wednesday on 6 January 2008. In his one-and-a-half years at Derby, Oakley was injured only once, a bruised ankle in a match against Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace F.C.
Crystal Palace Football Club are an English Football league club based in South Norwood, London. The team plays its home matches at Selhurst Park, where they have been based since 1924. The club currently competes in the second tier of English Football, The Championship.Crystal Palace was formed in...
in December 2006.
Leicester City
Leicester City F.C.
Leicester City Football Club , also known as The Foxes, is an English professional football club based at the King Power Stadium in Leicester...
on 11 January 2008 for a fee of £500,000, signing a three-and-a-half year contract. Surprised at being allowed to leave Pride Park
Pride Park Stadium
Pride Park Stadium is an all-seater football stadium located on the Pride Park business park on the outskirts of Derby, England. It is the current home of Football League Championship club Derby County, who moved to the stadium from the Baseball Ground upon its opening in 1997...
, he was reunited with Derby teammate Steve Howard
Steve Howard
Steven John "Steve" Howard is a Scottish-English footballer currently playing for Championship side Leicester City.Howard is renowned for his aerial strength...
, who had joined Leicester ten days earlier. Chairman Milan Mandarić
Milan Mandaric
Milan Mandarić is a Serbian-American business tycoon who has owned a string of successful businesses and football clubs including Portsmouth, Leicester City and Sheffield Wednesday. He currently is the chairman of Sheffield Wednesday...
described the signing as "very very important." Oakley made his league debut in an M69 derby
M69 Derby
The M69 Derby is a term used to describe football matches played between Coventry City and Leicester City. It takes its name from the motorway that connects the two cities, which are only 24 miles apart....
on 12 January, beating Coventry City
Coventry City F.C.
Coventry City Football Club, otherwise known as the Sky Blues owing to the traditional colour of their strip, are a professional English Football league club based in Coventry...
2–0 at the Walkers Stadium
Walkers Stadium
The King Power Stadium is a football stadium which hosts home matches of English football club Leicester City. The all-seater stadium, inaugurated in July 2002, holds 32,500 and has the 19th largest stadium capacity in England. The stadium is named after King Power, a company owned by club owner...
. He enjoyed a short partnership with Stephen Clemence
Stephen Clemence
Stephen Neal Clemence is a retired English football midfielder who last played for Leicester City where he was team captain....
in central midfield before he was injured in March 2008. Oakley's arrival could not prevent the club's season from ending in relegation.
Oakley became captain the following season due to club captain Stephen Clemence's long-term injury (which forced him to retire on Easter Monday
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday and is celebrated as a holiday in some largely Christian cultures, especially Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox cultures...
2010). He scored his first league goal for the club in a 4–0 win over Cheltenham Town
Cheltenham Town F.C.
Cheltenham Town Football Club is an English football club playing in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. Founded in 1887, the team has played at four different grounds, namely Agg-Gardner's Recreation Ground, Carter's Field and now the Abbey Business Stadium, although it is more...
on 30 August 2008. Despite leading the club to a four-point lead at the top of League One by December 2008, Oakley warned his teammates of complacency.
In January 2009, Oakley played exceptionally well during his temporary partnership with on-loan midfielder Mark Davies. His superb form during that month earned him the Powerade
Powerade
Powerade is a sports drink manufactured and marketed by The Coca-Cola Company. First introduced in 1988, its primary competitor is PepsiCo's Gatorade...
League One Player of the Month award on 9 February. He played a key role in helping Leicester to a 23-game unbeaten run from September 2008 to March 2009. He led by example with a series of commanding displays, scoring eight goals to help Leicester secure their promotion as League One champions. Oakley was named in the League One PFA Team of the Year
PFA Team of the Year
The Professional Footballers' Association Team of the Year is an annual award given to a set of 44 footballers in the top four tiers of English football; the Premier League, the Championship, League One and League Two, whom are seen to be deserving of being named in a "Team of the Year".The award...
together with teammates Jack Hobbs
Jack Hobbs (footballer)
Jack Hobbs is a professional English football player, currently playing for Hull City.-Lincoln City:From Moulton, a small village near Spalding, Lincolnshire, Hobbs played for Moulton Harrox from the age of 10. The former Spalding Grammar School student left Moulton Harrox a few years later when...
and Matty Fryatt
Matty Fryatt
Matthew Charles Fryatt is an English footballer currently playing as a striker for Hull City. A product of Walsall's youth system, Fryatt is a lifelong supporter of Manchester United....
on 26 April 2009. His goal against Cheltenham Town on 7 March 2009 was voted Leicester's goal of the season in April 2009.
Oakley formed a fine midfield partnership with Richie Wellens
Richie Wellens
Richard Paul "Richie" Wellens is an English footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Leicester City.-Manchester United:...
as the club made an impressive start to the 2009–10 season, which saw them seventh in the Championship by September 2009. In early December 2009 however, Leicester were heavily beaten by Nottingham Forest and Bristol City. But after following from those losses by beating Sheffield Wednesday 3–0 on 12 December, Oakley believed they were back on track. Compared to last season, he suffered a goal famine and admitted he needed to contribute more as an attacking force. In February 2010, the club adopted the 4–3–3 formation, with a midfield trio comprising Oakley, Wellens and Andy King
Andy King (footballer born 1988)
Andrew Philip "Andy" King is a Welsh international footballer who plays for Championship club Leicester City as a midfielder.-Early career:Born in Maidenhead, Berkshire, King joined Chelsea when he was nine years old...
. He made his 100th competitive game for Leicester in a 1–1 draw against Bristol City on 16 February, and his 100th league appearance in a 2–1 defeat to Reading
Reading F.C.
Reading Football Club is an English association football club based in the town of Reading, Berkshire who currently play in the Championship...
at the Walkers Stadium on 24 March. Oakley played a total of 38 league matches to help Leicester qualify for the Championship play-offs
Football League Championship play-offs
The Football League Championship play-offs are a series of playoff matches contested by the teams finishing from 3rd to 6th in the Football League Championship table. The semi-finals are played over two legs, with 6th playing 3rd and 5th playing 4th, with the return fixtures following...
, but was not selected for the semi-final legs as Cardiff City
Cardiff city
Cardiff City may refer to:* Cardiff city centre* Cardiff City Council* Cardiff City F.C.* Cardiff City L.F.C.* Cardiff City Stadium...
won 4–3 on penalties.
In the 2010-11 season
2010–11 in English football
The 2010–11 season was the 131st season of competitive football in England.The season began on 6 August 2010 for the Football Leagues, with the Premier League and Football Conference both starting eight days later on 14 August 2010. The Championship, League One, and League Two ended on 7 May...
, Oakley played his 500th competitive match in a 2-0 defeat to Millwall
Millwall F.C.
Millwall Football Club is an English professional football club based in South Bermondsey, south east London, that plays in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football. Founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, the club has retained its name despite having last played in the...
on 28 December 2010. He signed a new contract with the club on 24 March 2011, which would last until June 2012. The following day, Oakley relinquished his position as captain and handed over the role to teammate Andy King. He finally scored his first league goal since April 2009 in a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace on 12 April 2011, followed by another on 22 April in a 3-2 defeat to Nottingham Forest. Oakley played a total of 36 competitive games as Leicester finished the season in 10th position.
Exeter City
Despite playing only twice in the League Cup for the 2011-12 season, Leicester denied that Oakley was to rejoin Derby County on loan. On 30 September 2011, Oakley joined League OneFootball League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
side Exeter City
Exeter City F.C.
Exeter City Football Club is an English football club, based in Exeter, which is owned by its fans through the Exeter City Supporters Trust.The club was a member of the Football League from 1920 to 2003...
on loan for a month with the option of extending it until the end of the season.
International career
Oakley has four caps for the England U21England national under-21 football team
England's national Under-21 football team, also known as England Under-21s or England U21, is considered to be the feeder team for the England national football team....
team. He showed tremendous promise as a teenager and Gordon Strachan
Gordon Strachan
Gordon David Strachan OBE is a Scottish football manager and former player. He is currently without a club, having last managed Middlesbrough. Strachan played for Dundee, Aberdeen, Manchester United, Leeds United and Coventry City, as well as the Scotland national team. Prior to Middlesbrough,...
tipped him for the England
England national football team
The England national football team represents England in association football and is controlled by the Football Association, the governing body for football in England. England is the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside Scotland, whom they played in the world's first...
squad in February 2003. While he was rumoured to be under serious consideration, he was not named in the first squad of 2003 for the friendly against Australia.
Career statistics
| Season | Club | Division | League | Cup FA Cup The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's... |
League Cup Football League Cup The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis... |
Other | Europe | Total | |||||||||||||||||
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| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||||||||||||||
| 1994–95 | Southampton Southampton F.C. Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club... |
Premier League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||||||
| 1995–96 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | 13 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1996–97 | 28 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | – | 35 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1997–98 | 33 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | – | 38 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1998–99 | 22 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 24 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1999–2000 | 31 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | – | 36 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2000–01 | 35 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | – | 41 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2001–02 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | – | 30 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2002–03 | 31 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | – | 40 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2003–04 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | ||||||||||||||
| 2004–05 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | 12 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2005–06 | Championship Football League Championship The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League... |
29 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 31 | 2 | |||||||||||||||
| 1994–2006 | Total | 261 | 14 | 24 | 4 | 22 | 2 | Derby County Derby County F.C. Derby County Football Club is an English football based in Derby. the club play in the Football League Championship and is notable as being one of the twelve founder members of the Football League in 1888 and is, therefore, one of only ten clubs to have competed in every season of the English... | Championship Football League Championship The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League... |
37 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | – | 42 | 6 | |||||
| 2007–08 Premier League 2007–08 The 2007–08 Premier League season was the sixteenth since its establishment. The first matches of the season were played on 11 August 2007, and the season ended on 11 May 2008... |
Premier League | 19 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 20 | 3 | |||||||||||||||
| 2006–08 | Total | 56 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | Leicester City Leicester City F.C. Leicester City Football Club , also known as The Foxes, is an English professional football club based at the King Power Stadium in Leicester... | Championship Football League Championship The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League... |
20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 20 | 0 | |||||
| 2008–09 Football League One 2008–09 The Football League 2008–09 , was the seventeenth season under its current league division format. It began in August 2008 and concluded in May 2009, with the promotion play-off finals.... |
League One Football League One Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system.... |
45 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 48 | 8 | |||||||||||||
| 2009–10 | Championship Football League Championship The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League... |
38 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | – | 42 | 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2010–11 2010–11 Football League Championship The 2010–11 Football League Championship was the seventh season of the league under its current name and nineteenth season under its current league division format... |
Championship Football League Championship The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League... |
34 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 36 | 2 | |||||||||||||||
| 2011-12 | Championship Football League Championship The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League... |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | – | 2 | 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2008– | Total | 137 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2011–12 | Exeter City Exeter City F.C. Exeter City Football Club is an English football club, based in Exeter, which is owned by its fans through the Exeter City Supporters Trust.The club was a member of the Football League from 1920 to 2003... |
League One Football League One Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system.... |
7 | 0 | – | 7 | 0 | ||||||||
| 2011– | Total | 7 | 0 | Career Total | 461 | 33 | 32 | 4 | 28 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 526 | 39 | |||||||||
Correct as of 28 November 2011
Other Interests
Oakley has always had a passion for wines and in 1999, after meeting sommelierSommelier
A sommelier , or wine steward, is a trained and knowledgeable wine professional, commonly working in fine restaurants, who specializes in all aspects of wine service as well as wine and food matching...
Barry Skarin (who has worked as Head Sommelier for Marco Pierre White
Marco Pierre White
Marco Pierre White is a British celebrity chef, restaurateur and television personality. He is noted for his contributions to contemporary international cuisine, and his exceptional culinary skills....
and Michael Caines
Michael Caines
Michael Andrew Caines, MBE is an English chef, born in Exeter, Devon.He is currently head chef of Gidleigh Park in Devon, the Royal Clarence in Exeter, and developing the Abode hotels concept with Andrew Brownsword.-Biography:...
) in a pub decided to join their passion for wine together and form the wine (including fine and rare wines) company Nebuchadnezzar Wines.
He is also known to be a collector of South American red-bellied piranha
Red-bellied piranha
-Diet:Their diet consists largely of fish, insects, worms, crustaceans, and the occasional larger animal. In contrast to their reputation, they usually feed on dead, dying, and injured vertebrates in the wild, but have been known to attack healthy animals. The fish usually feed in large schools...
, stating "I wanted something unusual, and piranhas certainly make feeding time interesting".
Honours
Southampton- FA CupFA CupThe Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
finalist: 2003
Derby County
- Championship play-offsFootball League Championship play-offsThe Football League Championship play-offs are a series of playoff matches contested by the teams finishing from 3rd to 6th in the Football League Championship table. The semi-finals are played over two legs, with 6th playing 3rd and 5th playing 4th, with the return fixtures following...
: 2006–07
Leicester City
- League OneFootball League OneFootball League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
: 2008–09
Individual
- PFA Team of the YearPFA Team of the YearThe Professional Footballers' Association Team of the Year is an annual award given to a set of 44 footballers in the top four tiers of English football; the Premier League, the Championship, League One and League Two, whom are seen to be deserving of being named in a "Team of the Year".The award...
: 2008–09