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Alan Oakes

b. 1942

Footballer (born 1942)

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About Alan Oakes

Born 1942. Alan Oakes is a British association football player and association football coach.

Midfielder at Manchester City Oakes signed for Manchester City on amateur terms in 1958 at the age of 15, signing as a professional a year later; he cleaned the boots of legendary goalkeeper Bert Trautmann. His first-team debut came under the stewardship of Les McDowall on 14 November 1959, in a 1–1 draw with Chelsea. He was voted the club's Player of the Year in 1975.

Player-manager at Chester Oakes moved to Third Division side Chester in the summer of 1976, who had to pay Manchester City a Β£15,000 fee for his services. While at Vale Park, Oakes was forced to make one final Football League appearance during an injury crisis – his 776th match in the league. Sacked to save money in December 1983, he was brought back to the club as a coach in August 1984.

Career statistics

Playing statistics Includes FA Cup, League Cup, European Cup, UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, UEFA Cup, Charity Shield, Texaco Cup, Anglo-Italian Cup and Anglo-Scottish Cup.

Managerial statistics + Managerial record by team and tenure TeamFromToRecordGWDLWin %Chester1 September 197628 March 1982

Honours As a player Manchester City Football League First Division: 1967–68 Football League Second Division: 1965–66 FA Cup: 1968–69 Football League Cup: 1969–70, 1975–76 FA Charity Shield: 1968, 1972 European Cup Winners' Cup: 1969–70

Individual Manchester City Player of the Year: 1974–75

As a player-manager Chester Debenhams Cup: 1977

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Alan Arthur Oakes

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Alan Oakes?

Footballer (born 1942)

When was Alan Oakes born?

Alan Oakes was born on 7 September 1942 in Winsford.

What is Alan Oakes's occupation?

Alan Oakes is an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality is Alan Oakes?

Alan Oakes is British.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Alan Oakes

Β· Wikidata: Q2015015

Β· DBpedia: Alan Oakes

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