Graham Oakey

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Graham Oakey
Personal information
Date of birth 1954
Place of birth Droitwich, Worcestershire
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
Coventry City
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1974–1977 Coventry City 88
Total88
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Graham Oakey (born 5 October 1954) is an English former footballer who made 88 Football League appearances for Coventry City. [1] [2]

Oakey was a product of Coventry's youth development system. He made his league debut in a home 2-2 draw against Manchester City in September 1974. His career was cut short by a knee injury sustained at Villa Park in December 1977. [3]

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References

  1. "COVENTRY CITY : 1946/47 - 2013/14". www.neilbrown.newcastlefans.com. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
  2. "Graham Oakey". Barry Hugman's Footballers.
  3. "Graham Oakey".

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