Matt Oakley became Ian Holloway's sixth signing of the January 2008 transfer window - with Ben Alnick, Barry Hayles, Gabor Bori, Jsolt Laczko and former Rams team-mate Steve Howard already on board.

The 30-year-old playmaker signed a three-and-a-half year contract with the Foxes, keeping him at the club until the end of the 2011 campaign.

Oakley began his career at Southampton, where he progressed through the youth set up to the first team. He made his debut at the age of just 17 against Everton at Goodison Park in 1995 - and went on to spend an impressive 12 years with the South Coast club.

All in all Oakley made 311 appearances for the Saints before joining Derby in August 2006, where he was promptly handed the captain's armband. The player became an instant fans' favourite with the Rams crowd, and was instrumental in their rise to the Premiership in 2007.

Oakley made 61 starts for the Rams since making the move to Pride Park - scoring on an impressive nine occasions.

The midfielder made his debut for the Foxes on Saturday, January 12 against Coventry City at the Walkers Stadium.