Geoff Lees (footballer)

Geoffrey Lees (1 October 1933 – 6 June 2019) was an English professional footballer who played as a wing half.

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 6 June 2019(2019-06-06) (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.
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References

  1. "Geoff Lees". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
  2. Frost, p. 400
  3. Frost, p. 384
  4. "Rest in peace, Geoff Lees". www.barnsleyfc.co.uk. Retrieved 13 June 2019.


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