 He hit seven goals in 29 appearances in 1959–60, including four in the final day of the campaign in a 6–1 hammering of Swindon Town at Vale Park.He scored five goals in 21 Third Division games in 1960–61, and was handed a free transfer by the "Valiants" boss Norman Low in May 1961.Oscroft was known to often go "missing" during games, but could also provide moments of inspiration for his team.