Geoff Lees (footballer) explained

Geoff Lees
Fullname:Geoffrey Lees
Birth Date:1 October 1933
Birth Place:Rotherham, England
Death Place:Rotherham, England
Position:Wing half
Years1:1951–1955
Clubs1:Barnsley
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:1955–1956
Clubs2:Bradford City
Caps2:3
Goals2:0
Totalcaps:3
Totalgoals:0

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

Career

Born in Rotherham, Lees played for Barnsley and Bradford City.[1] During his time with Bradford City he made three appearances in the Football League.[2]

After retiring as a player, Lees worked as a youth coach at Barnsley.[3] He died on 5 June 2019.[3]

His father Joe Lees was also a footballer; both played for Barnsley.[3]

Sources

Notes and References

  1. Frost, p. 400
  2. Frost, p. 384
  3. Web site: Rest in peace, Geoff Lees. www.barnsleyfc.co.uk. 13 June 2019.