Lee Beevers

Lee Jonathan Beevers (born 4 December 1983) is a Welsh former footballer who played as a Defender, or as a full-back or midfielder. He previously had spells with Ipswich Town, Boston United, Lincoln City, Colchester United, Walsall and Mansfield Town.

Lee Beevers
Beevers playing for Mansfield Town in 2013
Personal information
Full name Lee Jonathan Beevers[1]
Date of birth (1983-12-04) 4 December 1983
Place of birth Doncaster, England
Playing position(s) Defender/Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Alfreton Town (Coach)
Youth career
2000–2001 Ipswich Town
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2001–2003 Ipswich Town 0 (0)
2003 → Boston United (loan) 1 (0)
2003–2005 Boston United 71 (3)
2004–2009 Lincoln City 166 (9)
2009–2011 Colchester United 23 (0)
2011–2012 Walsall 35 (0)
2012–2015 Mansfield Town 97 (3)
2015–2017 Lincoln City 47 (0)
2017– Gainsborough Trinity 1 (0)
National team
2005 Wales U21 7 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 15:01, 6 June 2015 (UTC)

Career

Ipswich Town

Beevers was spotted by Ipswich Town scout Sonny Sweeney while playing in his hometown of Doncaster and began commuting to Ipswich at weekends to represent the club's School of Excellence, joining the club on a full-time basis as a scholar in July 2000 and signing his first professional contract in March 2001.[2] On 22 January 2003, Beevers and fellow young professional Steve Burton were told by Ipswich's manager Joe Royle that their contracts would not be renewed at the end of the season and that they were free to seek new clubs.[3] The following week, Beevers joined Boston United on trial[4] appearing for the club's reserve team in a 3–0 victory over Lincoln City's reserve team on 29 January 2003.[5] In February 2003 he joined Colchester United on trial[6] but he did not earn a contract from the club and returned to Portman Road.[7] On 26 March 2003 Beevers and fellow Ipswich Town youngster Robert Dickinson joined Boston United on loan until the end of the season.[8] Having been an unused substitute for the 2–1 home victory over Macclesfield Town on 26 April 2003, he made his Football League debut as an 82nd-minute substitute for Peter Costello in the 2–1 victory at Cambridge United on 3 May 2003.[9]

Boston United

On 9 June 2003, Beevers agreed a one-year contract to join Boston United on a full-time basis.[10] His performances at Boston earned him numerous awards whilst at the club, and also got the attention of the Welsh national team, where he has represented his country at Under-21 level.

Beevers can play anywhere along the defensive line, however, his most adept position is right-back. Beevers has also demonstrated that he is capable of playing as a right-sided wing-back and in front of the defensive line as both a defensive midfielder and a central midfielder too.

Lincoln City

His solid performances at Lincoln have earned him a lot of respect amongst the fans, as his performances at Boston did for their fans. In the 2005–06 season, he played a very vital role in the team, however, due to the teams tactical system back then, he sometimes got scrutinised for mistakes and was often the scapegoat when things weren't going too well. Thus far in the 2006–07 season, he has adapted very well to the new tactical system employed by new Head Coach Peter Jackson, and his form in various positions on the pitch has meant that he has been an ever-present in the squad.

Colchester United

On 24 June 2009 he agreed to join Football League One outfit Colchester United on a two-year contract.[11]

Despite starting the first few games relatively brightly for Colchester United under then manager Paul Lambert, Beevers sustained an injury to his shoulder during a competitive match against Milton Keynes Dons. This resulted in him missing three months of the season, over which period he was plagued by other smaller injuries postponing his return to action. Due to his long absence and lack of fitness, he failed to make an impact in the 2009–10 season and didn't manage to break back into the starting line-up, only making a handful of substitution appearances.

Beevers started pre season in a new holding midfield role where he impressed enough to earn himself a sub appearance at Exeter. Despite making a handful of appearances, mainly from the bench, in 2010–11, he was released from his contract on 10 May 2011 and the U's continued shaping their squad for the new season.

Walsall

Beevers signed a one-year contract with Walsall on 14 July 2011.[12]

Mansfield Town

After one season with Walsall, Beevers signed for Mansfield Town on a one-year contract.[13] After making over 40 appearances and helping the club to the 2012–13 Conference National title, it was announced that Mansfield would be renewing Beevers' contract.[14] He was released from the Stags on 6 May 2015.

Return to Lincoln City

On 14 May 2015 he returned to Lincoln City signing a two-year contract at the Football Conference side following his release from Mansfield Town 9 days previously. This made Beevers the Imps second signing of the summer after fellow Mansfield Town player Matt Rhead signed on the same day, also on a two-year deal. Beevers made his debut in a 1–1 draw with Cheltenham Town.

Gainsborough Trinity

After temporarily retiring from the professional game, Beevers signed for Gainsborough Trinity on 5 January 2018, having been training with the club since the summer of 2017.[15] Beevers then retired from professional football to become a coach at Alfreton Town.

Career statistics

Club

Updated 7 July 2017.[16]

Club performance League Cup League Cup Continental Total
SeasonClubLeague AppsGoals AppsGoals AppsGoals AppsGoals AppsGoals
England League FA Cup League Cup Europe Total
2002–03Ipswich TownDivision One0000000000
2002–03Boston United (loan)Division Three1000000010
Ipswich Town Total 0000000000
2003–04Boston UnitedDivision Three402100000412
2004–05League Two311402100372
Boston United Total 713502100784
2004–05Lincoln CityLeague Two8000000080
2005–06331202100372
2006–07445101100466
2007–08371000000371
2008–09442201000472
Lincoln City Total 166950420017511
2009–10Colchester UnitedLeague One4000100050
2010–11190101000210
Colchester United Total 230102000260
2011–12WalsallLeague One250400000290
Walsall Total 250400000290
2012–13Mansfield TownConference National361500000411
2013–14 League Two 260001000270
2014–15 352401000402
Mansfield Town Total 9739020001083
2015–16 Lincoln City League Two 440100000450
2016–17 150000000150
Lincoln total 590100000600
2017–18 Gainsborough Trinity National League North 1000000010
Gainsborough total 1000000010
Career total 443152501030047818
  • Does not include Football League Trophy appearances.

Honours

Individual
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References
  1. Lee Beevers at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
  2. "Lee Beevers". Ipswich Town F.C. Official Website. 17 November 2004. Archived from the original on 21 July 2010. Retrieved 21 April 2010.
  3. "Burton and Beevers free to go". Ipswich Town F.C. Official Website. 22 January 2003. Archived from the original on 21 July 2010. Retrieved 21 April 2010.
  4. "Lee joins Boston town party". Ipswich Town F.C. Official Website. 27 January 2003. Archived from the original on 21 July 2010. Retrieved 21 April 2010.
  5. Craig Singleton (29 January 2003). "Lincoln City 0–3 Pilgrims". Boston United F.C. – The Original Website. Archived from the original on 21 July 2010. Retrieved 21 April 2010.
  6. "U's take Beevers on trial". Colchester United F.C. Official Website. 17 February 2003. Archived from the original on 21 July 2010. Retrieved 21 April 2010.
  7. "Johnson returns as U's let triallist Beevers go". Colchester United F.C. Official Website. 17 November 2004. Archived from the original on 21 July 2010. Retrieved 21 April 2010.
  8. "Two join Boston on loan". Ipswich Town F.C. Official Website. 26 March 2003. Archived from the original on 21 July 2010. Retrieved 21 April 2010.
  9. "Boston future for duo?". Ipswich Town F.C. Official Website. 9 May 2003. Archived from the original on 21 July 2010. Retrieved 21 April 2010.
  10. "Beevers for Boston". Ipswich Town F.C. Official Website. 9 June 2003. Archived from the original on 21 July 2010. Retrieved 21 April 2010.
  11. "U's flash – Beevers joins the U's". Colchester United F.C. Official Website. 24 June 2009. Archived from the original on 21 July 2010. Retrieved 21 April 2010.
  12. "Walsall sign ex-Colchester United defender Lee Beevers". BBC Sport. 14 July 2011. Archived from the original on 21 July 2010. Retrieved 15 July 2011.
  13. "Andy Owens and Lee Beevers join Mansfield Town". BBC Sport. 26 June 2012. Archived from the original on 21 July 2010. Retrieved 14 May 2013.
  14. "Cox announces retained list". Mansfield Town Official Website. 3 May 2013. Archived from the original on 21 July 2010. Retrieved 14 May 2013.
  15. "Lee Beevers & Adam Smith Sign". Gainsborough Trinity F.C. 5 January 2018.
  16. "Games played by Lee Beevers in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 July 2017.
  17. "Lee Beevers Career Stats". Soccerbase. 16 October 2010. Retrieved 16 October 2010.
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