Graham Oates
| Date of birth | 14 March 1949 |
| Place of birth | Bradford |
| Position | Defender/Midfielder |
Oates got off on the wrong foot at St James' Park with a spectacular own goal early in his full home debut against Leeds United. He enjoyed happier times at Blackburn Rovers under subsequent United boss Gordon Lee.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford City | 01 Feb 1970 | 01 Jun 1974 | |
| Blackburn Rovers | 01 Jun 1974 | 01 Mar 1976 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-76 | Newcastle United | League Division One | 9 | 1 |
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| 1976-77 | Newcastle United | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1976-77 | Newcastle United | League Division One | 13 | 3 |
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| 1977-78 | Newcastle United | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1977-78 | Newcastle United | League Division One | 4 | 6 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.