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.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Geoffrey Lees | ||
Date of birth | 1 October 1933 | ||
Place of birth | Rotherham, England | ||
Date of death | June 2019 | (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- ↑ "Geoff Lees". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 14 June 2019.
- ↑ "Rest in peace, Geoff Lees". Barnsley Football Club. 13 June 2019. Retrieved 14 June 2019.