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.
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.