John Anthony Lee (born 26 November 1947) is an English former footballer who played on the right wing in the Football League for Bradford City and Darlington. He played for Stockton as a youngster, was on the books of Leicester City and Hartlepool United without appearing in the league for either, and also played non-league football for Stockton, South Shields, and Goole Town.

After his playing career ended, he went into management at the non-league level, with clubs including Whitby Town, Billingham Synthonia, Gateshead (two spells), South Bank, Bishop Auckland (two spells), Spennymoor United (three spells), Newcastle Blue Star, Celtic Nation, and Billingham Town.

Tony Lee (footballer, born 1947)

He also acted as a scout for Darlington when his son Graeme Lee, himself a former league footballer, was their manager.

Tony Lee (footballer, born 1947)

Tony died on 12th February 2023 due to illness.

Tony Lee (footballer, born 1947)

References

1947 births

Living people

Footballers from Middlesbrough

English men's footballers

Men's association football wingers

Stockton F.C. players

Leicester City F.C. players

Bradford City A.F.C. players

Darlington F.C. players

Gateshead United F.C. players

Hartlepool United F.C. players

Goole Town F.C. players

English Football League players

English football managers

Whitby Town F.C. managers

Billingham Synthonia F.C. managers

Gateshead F.C. managers

Bishop Auckland F.C. managers

Spennymoor United A.F.C. managers

Newcastle Blue Star F.C. managers

Celtic Nation F.C. managers

Billingham Town F.C. managers