Stefan Oakes

Walsall Following his release by Leicester, Oakes opted to join Walsall.

Notts County He then moved to Notts County but, despite being a regular starter and fans' favourite at the club, he rejected the offer of a new contract in the summer of 2005 and moved to their League Two rivals, Wycombe Wanderers.

Wycombe Wanderers Oakes spent three seasons with Wycombe, making a total of 96 appearances in League Two and scoring five goals.

Lincoln City On 9 June 2008, Oakes agreed to join Lincoln City on a two-year contract, after declining a new contract offer at Wycombe Wanderers.

On 29 May 2009, following the signing of Richard Butcher, Oakes was told that he was free to leave Lincoln City by Imps' boss Peter Jackson. He departed Sincil Bank on 30 March 2010 after agreeing to cancel his contract with the club.

Tamworth Following his release from Lincoln City, Oakes undertook pre-season trials with both Mansfield Town and Halesowen Town before signing for Conference National side Tamworth on 11 August 2010.

Move to F.C. New York On 20 December 2010, it was announced that Oakes was leaving Tamworth to pursue a playing and coaching career in the United States at F.C. New York.

Return to England On 5 January 2013, it was announced that Oakes had signed for United Counties League side Oadby Town .

He left Oadby in April 2013, to resume his coaching career in the United States.

Personal life Oakes' brother Scott was also a professional footballer. Their father Trevor Oakes was a guitarist in the band Showaddywaddy.

Career statistics

Honours Leicester City Football League Cup: 1999–2000