Harps went on to get to the Hong Kong FA cup final, losing on penalties after extra time to South China.
Wilkes joined Stockport County for one season but played few games due to a knee injury.
He then played for three Non-League teams (Frickley Athletic, Guiseley and Bridlington Town) before joining Carlisle.
[2] In 1997, then-Carlisle United chairman Michael Knighton refused to look for a new manager after Mervyn Day's departure, so he took over team selection and coaching.
On 9 July 2002, Wilkes joined Mick Wadsworth at Huddersfield Town as first-team coach.