Oscar Threlkeld
Full nameOscar George Threlkeld[1]
Birth date15 February 1994 (age 32)[2]
Birth placeRadcliffe, Greater Manchester, England
PositionDefender, midfielder
CurrentclubBury
Youthyears 1–2014
Youthclubs 1Bolton Wanderers
Years 12014–2016
Clubs 1Bolton Wanderers
Caps 19
Goals 10
Years 22015–2016
Clubs 2→ Plymouth Argyle (loan)
Caps 225
Goals 21
Years 32016–2018
Clubs 3Plymouth Argyle
Caps 360
Goals 32
Years 42018–2019
Clubs 4Waasland-Beveren
Caps 42
Goals 40
Years 52019
Clubs 5→ Plymouth Argyle (loan)
Caps 512
Goals 51
Years 62019–2021
Clubs 6Salford City
Caps 643
Goals 60
Years 72021–2023
Clubs 7Bradford City
Caps 722
Goals 70
Years 82022–2023
Clubs 8→ Oldham Athletic (loan)
Caps 87
Goals 81
Years 92023–2024
Clubs 9Morecambe
Caps 92
Goals 90
Years 102024–2025
Clubs 10Torquay United
Caps 1047
Goals 100
Years 112025–
Clubs 11Bury
Caps 1126
Goals 112
Club-update11:53, 19 September 2025 (UTC)

Oscar George Threlkeld (born 15 February 1994) is an English professional footballer who plays for Northern Premier League Division One West side Bury. Originally a centre-back, 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 2017–18 season Threlkeld made 26 appearances as Argyle missed out on the League One play-offs by three points.

Waasland-Beveren

Threlkeld 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

Threlkeld joined Salford City on 3 June 2019 on a two-year contract.[16] He scored his first goal for Salford 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] He had captained the club in 2024/25, but on 2 June 2025, Threlkeld left the club by mutual consent.[24]

Bury

In September 2025, Threlkeld joined Northern Premier League Division One West side Bury.[25]

Career statistics

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Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Bolton Wanderers2013–14[27]Championship2000000020
2014–15[28]Championship4000200060
2015–16[29]Championship3000000030
Total90002000110
Plymouth Argyle (loan)2015–16[29]League Two25110002[a]0281
Plymouth Argyle2016–17[30]League Two36240101[a]0422
2017–18[31]League One24000101[a]0260
Total602402020682
Waasland-Beveren2018–19[32]Pro League2000000020
Plymouth Argyle (loan)2018–19[32]League One121000000121
Salford City2019–20[33]League Two18020107[a]1281
2020–21[34]League Two35020201[a]0400
Total530403081681
Bradford City2021–22[35]League Two22020003[a]0270
2022–23[36]League Two0000000000
Total220200030270
Oldham Athletic (loan)2022–23[36]National League8100––81
Morecambe2023–24[37]League Two2010000030
Torquay United2024–25[38]National League South38000001[b]0390
Career total2415120701612666
  1. ^ Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
  2. ^ Appearance in National League South play-off

Honours

Plymouth Argyle

Salford City

References

  1. ^ "The Football League Retained List". The Football League. 12 June 2015. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
  2. ^ "Plymouth Argyle Official Twitter"
  3. ^ "Sheffield Wednesday 1-3 Bolton Wanderers". BBC Sport
  4. ^ "Bolton Wanderers confirm player departures". bwfc.co.uk. 13 May 2016. Archived from the original on 23 June 2016. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
  5. ^ Cowdery, Rick. "Oscar Buzz"
  6. ^ "AFC Wimbledon v Plymouth Argyle". BBC. Retrieved 2 September 2015.
  7. ^ "Plymouth Argyle 1 Exeter City 2". BBC. 21 November 2015. Retrieved 10 December 2018.
  8. ^ "Argyle Act Fast and Keep Oscar". PAFC. 6 January 2016. Retrieved 10 December 2018.
  9. ^ "Oscar Sequel". PAFC. 2 July 2016. Retrieved 10 December 2018.
  10. ^ "MORECAMBE VS. PLYMOUTH ARGYLE 2 - 1". Soccerway. 26 November 2016. Retrieved 10 December 2018.
  11. ^ "PLYMOUTH ARGYLE VS. CRAWLEY TOWN 2 - 0". Soccerway. 31 December 2016. Retrieved 10 December 2018.
  12. ^ "Gary Sawyer: Plymouth Argyle offer new deal to captain as nine are released". BBC Sport. 9 May 2018. Retrieved 9 May 2018.
  13. ^ "OSCAR THRELKELD KOMT DE GEEL-BLAUWE RANGEN VERSTERKEN!" [OSCAR THRELKELD WILL JOIN THE YELLOW-BLUE RANKS!] (in Dutch). Waasland-Beveren. 15 May 2018. Archived from the original on 17 October 2021. Retrieved 12 July 2018.
  14. ^ "O.Threlkeld". Soccerway. Retrieved 10 December 2018.
  15. ^ Cowdery, Rick (8 January 2019). "Oscar Four - Bravo!". Plymouth Argyle F.C.. Retrieved 8 January 2019.
  16. ^ "Oscar Threlkeld signs for Salford City". Salford City FC. 3 June 2019.
  17. ^ "Tranmere 0-2 Salford". tranmererovers.co.uk. 13 November 2019. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
  18. ^ "Salford City Retained and Released List 2020–21". salfordcityfc.co.uk. 15 May 2021. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
  19. ^ "THRELKELD BECOMES THIRD SUMMER SIGNING". www.bradfordcityafc.com. 20 June 2021. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  20. ^ "Out-of-favour City defender Threlkeld makes Oldham loan move". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 25 August 2022.
  21. ^ "Bradford City announce their retained list for next season". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 25 May 2023.
  22. ^ "Oscar Threlkeld pens short-term deal". Morecambe F.C.. 23 November 2023.
  23. ^ "Oscar Threlkeld Signs For United". torquayunited.com. 4 June 2024. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
  24. ^ "Oscar Threlkeld: Torquay United captain leaves club after one season". BBC Sport. 2025-06-02. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
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