Geoff Lees (footballer)
Geoffrey Lees (1 October 1933 – 6 June 2019) was an English professional footballer who played as a wing half.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Geoffrey Lees | ||
| Date of birth | 1 October 1933 | ||
| Place of birth | Rotherham, England | ||
| Date of death | 6 June 2019 (aged 85) | ||
| Place of death | Rotherham, England | ||
| Playing position(s) | Wing half | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1951–1955 | Barnsley | 0 | (0) |
| 1955–1956 | Bradford City | 3 | (0) |
| Total | 3 | (0) | |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Career
Born in Rotherham, Lees played for Barnsley and Bradford City.[1][2] During his time with Bradford City he made three appearances in the Football League.[3]
After retiring as a player, Lees worked as a youth coach at Barnsley.[4] He died on 5 June 2019.[4]
His father Joe Lees was also a footballer; both played for Barnsley.[4]
Sources
- Frost, Terry (1988). Bradford City A Complete Record 1903-1988. Breedon Books Sport. ISBN 0-907969-38-0.
References
- "Geoff Lees". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
- Frost, p. 400
- Frost, p. 384
- "Rest in peace, Geoff Lees". www.barnsleyfc.co.uk. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
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