Oscar Threlkeld Explained

Oscar Threlkeld
Fullname:Oscar George Threlkeld[1]
Birth Date:15 February 1994[2]
Birth Place:Radcliffe, Greater Manchester, England
Position:Defender, midfielder
Currentclub:Torquay United
Youthyears1:–2014
Youthclubs1:Bolton Wanderers
Years1:2014–2016
Clubs1:Bolton Wanderers
Caps1:9
Goals1:0
Years2:2015–2016
Clubs2:Plymouth Argyle (loan)
Caps2:25
Goals2:1
Years3:2016–2018
Clubs3:Plymouth Argyle
Caps3:60
Goals3:2
Years4:2018–2019
Clubs4:Waasland-Beveren
Caps4:2
Goals4:0
Years5:2019
Clubs5:Plymouth Argyle (loan)
Caps5:12
Goals5:1
Years6:2019–2021
Clubs6:Salford City
Caps6:43
Goals6:0
Years7:2021–2023
Clubs7:Bradford City
Caps7:22
Goals7:0
Years8:2022–2023
Clubs8:Oldham Athletic (loan)
Caps8:7
Goals8:1
Years9:2023–2024
Clubs9:Morecambe
Caps9:2
Goals9:0
Years10:2024–
Clubs10:Torquay United
Caps10:0
Goals10:0
Club-Update:14:26, 4 June 2024 (UTC)

Oscar George Threlkeld (born 15 February 1994) is an English professional footballer who plays for club Torquay United. Originally a centre-half, Threlkeld's versatility has also seen him play as a full-back and a defensive midfielder.

Career

Bolton Wanderers

Threkleld came through Bolton Wanderers' academy and made his debut for the team on 26 April 2014 when he started in a 3–1 away win against Sheffield Wednesday.[3] At the end of the 2015–16 season, the club confirmed that he would be leaving when his contract expired at the end of June.[4]

Plymouth Argyle

On 27 August 2015, Threlkeld signed on loan for Plymouth Argyle until 2 January.[5] He made his debut for the club as an 83rd-minute substitute in a 3–2 win at AFC Wimbledon in the Football League Trophy, replacing Gregg Wylde.[6] He scored his first career goal in a 2–1 defeat in the Devon derby against Exeter City on 21 November 2015.[7] Threlkeld's loan expired in January 2016, but was promptly extended until the end of the regular season. The terms of his loan meant he was unable to play for Argyle in the play-offs that season.[8]

Threlkeld was released by Bolton and on 2 July 2016 he was signed on a permanent deal by Argyle.[9] That season, Argyle won promotion from the EFL League Two as runners-up, with Threlkeld scoring two goals: in a 2–1 defeat away to Morecambe,[10] and in a 2–0 win at home to Crawley Town.[11]

In the 17-18 season Threlkeld made 26 appearances as Argyle missed out on the League One play-offs by three points.

Waasland-Beveren

He was offered a new contract by Plymouth Argyle at the end of the 2017–18 season,[12] but he chose to reject the offer and sign a three-year deal with Belgian First Division A side Waasland-Beveren.[13]

Threlkeld made his debut for Beveren on 3 August 2018 in a 0–0 draw with Standard Liège, where he received a booking in the 90+3rd minute.[14]

Return to Argyle

On 8 January 2019, Threlkeld rejoined Plymouth Argyle on a temporary deal until the end of the season, with him set to return to Beveren once the season had ended.[15]

Salford City

He joined Salford City on 3 June 2019 on a two-year contract.[16] He scored his first goal for Salford when he scored in an EFL Trophy tie against Tranmere Rovers on 12 November 2019.[17] At the end of the 2020–21 season, it was announced that he would be leaving the club..[18]

Bradford City

On 20 June 2021, Threlkeld agreed to join Bradford City upon the expiration of his Salford contract, officially joining the club on 1 July 2021.[19]

He moved on loan to Oldham Athletic in August 2022.[20]

In May 2023 it was announced that he would leave Bradford City when his contract expired on 30 June.[21]

Morecambe

It was announced on 23 November 2023 that Threlkeld agreed to join Morecambe on a short-term deal until January.[22]

Torquay United

On 4 June 2024, Threlkeld joined National League South side Torquay United on a one-year contract.[23]

Career statistics

[24]

ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Bolton Wanderers2013–14Championship2000000020
2014–15Championship4000200060
2015–16Championship3000000030
Total90002000110
Plymouth Argyle (loan)2015–16League Two251100020281
Plymouth Argyle2016–17League Two362401010422
2017–18League One240001010260
Total602402020682
Waasland-Beveren2018–19Pro League2000000020
Plymouth Argyle (loan)2018–19League One121000000121
Salford City2019–20League Two180201071281
2020–21League Two350202010400
Total530403081681
Bradford City2021-22League Two220200030270
2022-23League Two0000000000
Total220200030270
Oldham Athletic (loan)2022-23National League810081
Morecambe2023-24League Two2010000030
Career total1935120701512276

Honours

Plymouth Argyle

Salford City

2019–20[26]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Football League Retained List . The Football League . 12 June 2015 . 16 June 2015.
  2. Web site: Plymouth Argyle Official Twitter.
  3. News: Sheffield Wednesday 1-3 Bolton Wanderers. BBC Sport .
  4. Web site: Bolton Wanderers confirm player departures. bwfc.co.uk. 13 May 2016. 13 May 2016.
  5. Web site: Oscar Buzz. Rick. Cowdery.
  6. News: AFC Wimbledon v Plymouth Argyle. BBC. 2015-09-02.
  7. News: Plymouth Argyle 1 Exeter City 2. BBC. 21 November 2015. 10 December 2018.
  8. News: Argyle Act Fast and Keep Oscar. PAFC. 6 January 2016. 10 December 2018.
  9. News: Oscar Sequel. PAFC. 2 July 2016. 10 December 2018.
  10. Web site: MORECAMBE VS. PLYMOUTH ARGYLE 2 - 1 . Soccerway. 26 November 2016. 10 December 2018.
  11. Web site: PLYMOUTH ARGYLE VS. CRAWLEY TOWN 2 - 0 . Soccerway. 31 December 2016. 10 December 2018.
  12. Web site: Gary Sawyer: Plymouth Argyle offer new deal to captain as nine are released. 9 May 2018. 9 May 2018. BBC Sport.
  13. Web site: OSCAR THRELKELD KOMT DE GEEL-BLAUWE RANGEN VERSTERKEN!. nl. OSCAR THRELKELD WILL JOIN THE YELLOW-BLUE RANKS!. 15 May 2018. 12 July 2018. Waasland-Beveren.
  14. Web site: O.Threlkeld . Soccerway. 10 December 2018.
  15. News: Rick. Cowdery. Oscar Four - Bravo! . Plymouth Argyle F.C.. 8 January 2019. 8 January 2019.
  16. News: Oscar Threlkeld signs for Salford City. Salford City FC. 3 June 2019.
  17. Web site: Tranmere 0-2 Salford . 13 November 2019 . tranmererovers.co.uk . 13 November 2019.
  18. Web site: Salford City Retained and Released List 2020–21. salfordcityfc.co.uk. 15 May 2021. 16 May 2021.
  19. Web site: THRELKELD BECOMES THIRD SUMMER SIGNING. www.bradfordcityafc.com. 20 June 2021. 21 June 2021.
  20. Web site: Out-of-favour City defender Threlkeld makes Oldham loan move. Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  21. Web site: Bradford City announce their retained list for next season. 25 May 2023. Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  22. Web site: Oscar Threlkeld pens short-term deal. 23 November 2023. Morecambe F.C..
  23. Web site: Oscar Threlkeld Signs For United. torquayunited.com. 4 June 2024. 4 June 2024.
  24. https://uk.soccerway.com/players/oscar-threlkeld/322038/
  25. Book: John . Anderson . Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2017–2018 . 2017 . Headline Publishing Group . London . 978-1-4722-3397-4 . 290–291.
  26. News: Portsmouth 0–0 Salford City . Adam . Williams . BBC Sport . 13 March 2021 . 14 March 2021.