Oscar George Threlkeld (born 15 February 1994) is an English professional

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who plays for Morecambe. Originally a

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, Threlkeld's versatility has also seen him play as a full-back and a

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Career

Bolton Wanderers

Threkleld came through Bolton Wanderers'

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and made his debut for the team on 26 April 2014 when he started in a 3–1 away win against

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. 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.

Plymouth Argyle

On 27 August 2015, Threlkeld signed on loan for Plymouth Argyle until 2 January. He made his debut for the club as an 83rd-minute substitute in a 3–2 win at AFC Wimbledon in the

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, replacing

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. He scored his first career goal in a 2–1 defeat in the Devon derby against

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on 21 November 2015. 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

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that season. Threlkeld was released by Bolton and on 2 July 2016 he was signed on a permanent deal by Argyle. 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, and in a 2–0 win at home to

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. In the 17-18 season Threlkeld made 26 appearances as Argyle missed out on the League One play-offs by three points.

Waasland-Beveren

He was offered a new contract by Plymouth Argyle at the end of the 2017–18 season, but he chose to reject the offer and sign a three-year deal with Belgian First Division A side

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. Threlkeld made his debut for Beveren on 3 August 2018 in a 0–0 draw with

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, where he received a booking in the 90+3rd minute.

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.

Salford City

He joined Salford City on 3 June 2019 on a two-year contract. He scored his first goal for Salford when he scored in an EFL Trophy tie against

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on 12 November 2019. At the end of the 2020–21 season, it was announced that he would be leaving the club..

Bradford City

On 20 June 2021, Threlkeld agreed to join

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upon the expiration of his Salford contract, officially joining the club on 1 July 2021. He moved on loan to

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in August 2022. In May 2023 it was announced that he would leave Bradford City when his contract expired on 30 June.

Morecambe

It was announced on 23 November 2023 that Threlkeld agreed to join Morecambe on a short-term deal until January.

Career statistics

Honours

Plymouth Argyle * EFL League Two runner-up: 2016–17 Salford City * EFL Trophy: 2019–20

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Threlkeld, Oscar 1994 births Living people English men's footballers English expatriate men's footballers Footballers from Bolton Bolton Wanderers F.C. players Plymouth Argyle F.C. players S.K. Beveren players English Football League players Belgian Pro League players Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium Men's association football defenders Men's association football midfielders English expatriates in Belgium Salford City F.C. players Bradford City A.F.C. players Oldham Athletic A.F.C. players Morecambe F.C. players