Geoff Lees (footballer)

English association football player (1933-2019)

Geoffrey Lees (1 October 1933 – June 2019) was an English professional footballer. He played as a wing half. His father Joe Lees was also a footballer.

Geoff Lees
Personal information
Full name Geoffrey Lees
Date of birth (1933-10-01)1 October 1933
Place of birth Rotherham, England
Date of death June 2019(2019-06-00) (aged 85)
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

Lees was born in Rotherham. He played for Barnsley and Bradford City during the 1950s.[1] During his time with Bradford City, he made three appearances in the Football League. After retiring as a player, Lees worked as a youth coach at Barnsley. He died in June 2019, at the age of 85.[2]

References change

  1. "Geoff Lees". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 14 June 2019.
  2. "Rest in peace, Geoff Lees". Barnsley Football Club. 13 June 2019. Retrieved 14 June 2019.