Jackie Oakes

Jackie Oakes

Jackie Oakes (born in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire) was a Scottish footballer who played for Wolverhampton Wanderers, Queen of the South, Blackburn Rovers and Manchester City. His position was left wing.

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Jackie Oakes started his senior football career in England with Wolverhampton Wanderers in 1935 signed by Major Frank Buckley. ["The Queens" by Iain McCartney on Creedon Publications, 2004]

Queen of the South (1st spell)

In 1936, Oakes signed for Dumfries club Queen of the South for the first time signed by George McLachlan. Players at the club during this time included Willie Savage, Willie Culbert, Willie Ferguson, Joe Tulip and Irish international Laurie Cumming.

His Queens career began with a reserve game against Third Lanark on Christmas Day 1936. His first team debut was on April 24, 1937 with a hint of irony by playing Hamilton Academical. Ferguson had recently become manager.

Taking a pass from Phil Watson, Oakes opened the scoring in Queens 1937-38 season ended 3-2 victory against Rangers at Ibrox Park, Queens first ever league win against Rangers.

Oakes was at Queens under Jimmy McKinnell Snr when they finished 6th in the league in 1939. ["The Queens" by Iain McCartney on Creedon Publications, 2004]

Blackburn Rovers

Jackie Oakes joined Blackburn Rovers in February 1947 after turning down Manchester City. The fee was £8000. ["The Queens" by Iain McCartney on Creedon Publications, 2004] In 35 league games, Oakes scored nine goals. [http://www.neilbrown.newcastlefans.com/player3/jackieoakes.htm]

Manchester City

Jackie Oakes two years later joined Manchester City where he lined up alongside Frank Swift and Joe Fagan. ["The Queens" by Iain McCartney on Creedon Publications, 2004] Oakes clocked up 77 league appearances in which he scored nine goals. [http://www.neilbrown.newcastlefans.com/player3/jackieoakes.htm]

Queen of the South (2nd spell)

Jackie Oakes rejoined Queen of the South in the Summer of 1951 signed by Jimmy McKinnell Junior. Oakes played at Queens until aged 40 in 1960 clocking up a total of 453 games and 80 goals for the club. He then became the club trainer for three years. ["The Queens" by Iain McCartney on Creedon Publications, 2004]

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