Lee Jenkins (footballer, born 1979) explained

Lee Jenkins
Birth Date:28 June 1979
Birth Place:Pontypool, Wales
Position:Midfielder, right back
Youthyears1:–1995
Youthclubs1:Swansea City
Years1:1995–2003
Caps1:187
Goals1:4
Years2:2003–2005
Clubs2:Kidderminster Harriers
Caps2:58
Goals2:0
Years3:2005
Clubs3:Redditch United
Caps3:22
Goals3:3
Years4:2006
Clubs4:Newport County
Caps4:38
Goals4:2
Years5:2009–2010
Clubs5:Caersws
Caps5:39
Goals5:1
Years6:2010–2011
Clubs6:Carmarthen Town
Caps6:28
Goals6:0
Nationalteam1:Wales U21s
Nationalcaps1:12
Nationalgoals1:1

Lee Jenkins (born 28 June 1979) is a Welsh former professional footballer who most recently played Welsh Premier League side Carmarthen Town.

Playing career

He progressed through the Swansea City set-up and was a first team regular for several seasons at either right back or in midfield. A nasty cheek eye socket facture during a FA cup match vs Bristol city ended hopes of a big money move to Newcastle, as kenny Dalglish was a big friend of Jan molby and Jan highly recommended Lee. however Lee did go on win a championship medal in 2000 and played a vital part in Swansea great escape in 2003, Lee was an unsung hero. He then moved to Kidderminster Harriers and taking his total of league appearances beyond 200.[1] He signed for Newport County in October 2005 after a brief spell at Redditch United. He left Newport in February 2007 after a series of bad knee injuries. After playing for Caersws during the 2009–10 season, Jenkins signed for Carmarthen Town in June 2010.[2] Jenkins earned Welsh representative honours from schoolboy up to under-21 level. He earned 12 under 21s caps playing alongside the likes of Craig Bellamy, Simon Davies, Danny Gabbidon and Rob Earnshaw.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lee Jenkins . Post War English & Scottish Football League A – Z Player's Transfer Database . 16 June 2010.
  2. Web site: Morgan brings in three new defenders . welsh-premier.com . 14 June 2010 . 16 June 2010 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120406115412/http://www.welsh-premier.com/index.php/headline-news/2265-morgan-brings-in-three-new-defenders . 6 April 2012 .