Make Graeme Lee Imps Captain Tilly?

Last updated : 31 May 2011 By Neil Hobbs

 

 Notts County star Graeme Lee is back on the radar according to the Echo. The Middlesbrough born 33 year old ex Hartlepool United, Sheffield Wednesday, Doncaster Rovers and Bradford City centre half has been released by Mad Dog and his partner, purveyor of the passing game John Schofield,  as they plan for next season.

 

 

Lee told the Imps fans daily bible "If the opportunity arose then I would be more than happy to discuss it," said the former Sheffield Wednesday defender.  I only live 20 minutes away and that's something that obviously appeals. But it's early days yet, so we'll see what happens."

 

 

It might a little more than 20 minutes with the Imps planning to train elsewhere from next season but we do like the sentiment Graeme and hope you are willing to half your wages at least given our budget.

 

 

That said Lee  is no mercenary. He was a cult hero at the Monkey Hangers (Hartlepool) playing as a centre half and take no prisoners striker.  Graeme then became the talismanic captain of Bradford City before being signed by Munto finance backed County. He played a key role in that Championship season and actually started this season as first choice centre back for County but Mad dog like Ince before him, does not seem to like him and wants to free up some of his budget.

 

 

At 6’ 2” and 13 ½ stone Graeme is a quality centre half whose only Achilles heal is pace. He would be the rock around which to build our side, with Danny Hone for once getting someone to learn from and rely on. Graeme would be a prefect captain and would lead by example at both ends of the field, averaging a goal every 10 games throughout his career.

 

GRAEME LEE

Graeme Lee
  • DOB 31st May 1978
  • Age 33
  • POB Middlesbrough, England
  • Height 6'2
  • Weight 13st 8lbs
  • Team Notts. County
  • Position Defence

 

PLAYER STATS

Competition Starts Goals Subs on Subs off Mins Pld Red Yellow
Football League  13 0 4 1 1212 2 3
League Cup 0 0 1 0 2 0 0
Total 13 0 5 1 1214 2 3


Historic Data

1995–2003  Hartlepool United  219  (20)
2003–2006  Sheffield Wednesday  67  (5)
2006–2008  Doncaster Rovers  59  (5)
2008  → Hartlepool United (loan)  1  (0)
2008  → Shrewsbury Town (loan)  5  (0)
2008–2009  Bradford City  44  (2)
2009–  Notts County  32  (4)