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'''Alan Desmond Lee''' (born 21 August 1978) is an [[Republic of Ireland|Irish]] [[association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Forward (association football)|striker]] for [[Football League Championship|Championship]] club [[Huddersfield Town F.C.|Huddersfield Town]]. He has also won ten caps for the [[Republic of Ireland national football team|Republic of Ireland]].
'''Alan Desmond Lee''' (born 21 August 1978) is an [[Republic of Ireland|Irish]] [[association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Forward (association football)|striker]] for [[Football League Championship|Championship]] club [[Huddersfield Town F.C.|Huddersfield Town]]. He has also won ten caps for the [[Republic of Ireland national football team|Republic of Ireland]].

Revision as of 17:00, 8 December 2012

Alan Lee
Lee playing for Ipswich Town
Personal information
Full name Alan Desmond Lee[1]
Date of birth (1978-08-21) 21 August 1978 (age 45)
Place of birth Galway, Republic of Ireland
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)[2]
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Huddersfield Town
Number 19
Youth career
Aston Villa
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1995–1999 Aston Villa 0 (0)
1998–1999 → Torquay United (loan) 4 (2)
1999 → Port Vale (loan) 11 (2)
1999–2000 Burnley 15 (0)
2000–2003 Rotherham United 111 (37)
2003–2006 Cardiff City 86 (10)
2006–2008 Ipswich Town 103 (31)
2008–2010 Crystal Palace 61 (10)
2009 → Norwich City (loan) 7 (2)
2010– Huddersfield Town 69 (8)
International career
Republic of Ireland U21 5 (0)
2003–2006 Republic of Ireland 10 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 8 December 2012

Alan Desmond Lee (born 21 August 1978) is an Irish footballer who plays as a striker for Championship club Huddersfield Town. He has also won ten caps for the Republic of Ireland.

He started his career with Aston Villa, also playing on loan at Torquay United and Port Vale. Following a season with Burnley, he signed with Rotherham United in 2000. He is considered something of a cult hero at the club,[3] after helping the "Millers" to win promotion out of the Second Division in 2000–01. He was then bought by Cardiff City, and made almost 100 appearances for the Welsh side between 2003 and 2006. Then purchased by Ipswich Town, he made over 100 appearances for the club before earning a big money move to Crystal Palace. After returning from a loan spell at Norwich City, he wrote himself into the club's folklore by scoring in the final game of the 2009–10 season against Sheffield Wednesday, saving the Eagles from relegation and ultimately administration. Following these heroics he moved on to Huddersfield Town, and helped the "Terriers" to win promotion out of League One in 2012.

Club career

Born in Galway, Republic of Ireland, Lee began his career as a trainee with Aston Villa after leaving his youth side Bohemians of Waterford City (Rep of Ireland), turning professional in August 1995, although was never quite good enough for the first team at Villa Park. His league debut came after joining Torquay United on loan in November 1998, scoring three times in nine games. In March 1999 he joined Port Vale on a two month loan. He left Villa in July 1999 when Burnley signed him for £200,000. He scored once for Burnley, in a 2–1 Football League Trophy defeat at Wigan Athletic.[4] He played 15 league games as the "Clarets" won promotion out of the Second Division as runners-up in 1999–2000.

Rotherham United

He moved to Rotherham United for £150,000 in November 2000 after a short loan spell. In his first season at the club, 2000–01, he scored 15 goals in 35 games as the "Millers" won promotion out of the Second Division. He scored a total of 36 goals in 114 games for the Millmoor side before moving Cardiff City in August 2003 for a fee of £850,000, just days after impressing Cardiff manager Lennie Lawrence in a goalless draw on the opening day of the season. Rotherham's manager Ronnie Moore prophesied that "Alan Lee can and will do better than Cardiff".[5]

Cardiff City & Ipswich Town

Lee found himself struggling with injuries at Ninian Park and largely out of first team contention.[6] In January 2006 joined Ipswich Town for £100,000.[7] He scored his second career hat-trick in a 5–0 win against Luton Town on 29 October 2006. He penned a new deal with the club in August 2007,[8] but in January 2008 there was speculation of a move back to Burnley for £900,000 but the Ipswich chairman[9] and Lee himself denied these rumours. He completed his season tally of 12 goals with the winner in Ipswich's 1–0 win against Hull City on the final day of the season.

Crystal Palace

In August 2008, Lee moved again, leaving Ipswich for Crystal Palace for a fee of around £640,000.[10] In March 2009, he moved out on loan to Norwich City,[11] his spell lasting for the rest of the season. Norwich went close to signing Lee permanently six years previously, but lost out to Cardiff.[12] His performances at Norwich earned him public praise from skipper Gary Doherty.[13]

After returning to Palace, Lee became a fan's favourite and a cult hero due to the tremendous effort he displayed throughout his second season at Palace, culminating in him scoring a bullet header in Palace's 2–2 draw with Sheffield Wednesday on the last day of the season, saving Palace from relegation.

Huddersfield Town

2010–11 season

In August 2010, Lee transferred to Huddersfield Town for an undisclosed fee.[14] He made his debut for the Terriers in a 3–1 win over Charlton Athletic at the Galpharm Stadium on 28 August 2010. He quickly established a reputation cult hero with the Huddersfield supporters.[15] On 30 October he was sent off in a league match against Walsall at the Galpharm, where Town won 1–0. On 30 January 2011, he scored his first goal for Huddersfield in an FA Cup Fourth Round 2–1 defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. He added to his tally with a brace against Carlisle United in the Football League Trophy, though he remained goalless throughout 28 league games. He was a late substitute in the club's play-off final defeat to Peterborough United at Old Trafford.[16]

2011–12 season

Lee scored his first league goals for the "Terriers" during a 3–0 win over Wycombe Wanderers on 27 August 2011. The first goal came from his first touch of the game 40 seconds after making it onto the pitch as a second half substitute, before he finished the game with a brace.[17] He finished the 2011–12 campaign with seven goals in 38 games, and was an extra-time substitute in the play-off Final victory over Sheffield United at Wembley Stadium, though missed his penalty in the shoot-out.[18]

2012–13 season

Lee scored his first goal of the 2012–13 season in a 3–2 home defeat by Watford, after replacing newly signed emergency loanee Jermaine Beckford.[19] After a 1–0 win over Barnsley at Oakwell on 10 November, Lee said that "[the fans] are so supportive of me it just melts my heart."[20]

International career

Lee is an Irish International having represented the Republic of Ireland at various international levels, he earned 5 caps for the Irish under-21 side. However many feel he was overlooked by the national team during his time at Rotherham when he scored 37 league goals over 3 seasons.[21] He was though utilised for his country whilst with Cardiff making 10 appearances for the Republic of Ireland between 2003 and 2006.[22]

Style of play

The Rotherham United website states that Lee was a "strong and very quick striker... with no mean skill."[23]

Statistics

Club career

As of 29 September 2012.
Season Club Division League FA Cup League Cup Other[24] Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
1995–96[25] Aston Villa Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1996–97[26] 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1997–98[27] 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1998–99[28] 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1998–99[28] Torquay United (loan) Third Division 7 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 9 3
1998–99[28] Port Vale (loan) First Division 11 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 2
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1999–2000[29] Burnley Second Division 15 0 2 0 2 0 1 1 20 1
Total 15 0 2 0 2 0 1 1 20 1
2000–01[30] Rotherham United Second Division 31 13 3 1 0 0 1 1 35 15
2001–02[31] First Division 38 9 1 0 2 1 0 0 41 10
2002–03[32] 41 15 1 0 2 1 0 0 44 16
2003–04[33] 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0
Total 111 37 5 1 5 2 1 1 122 41
2003–04[33] Cardiff City First Division 23 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 24 3
2004–05[34] Championship 38 5 2 1 3 1 0 0 43 7
2005–06[35] 25 2 1 0 3 0 0 0 29 2
Total 86 10 4 1 6 1 0 0 96 12
2005–06[35] Ipswich Town Championship 14 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 4
2006–07[36] 41 16 3 1 0 0 0 0 44 17
2007–08[37] 45 11 1 0 1 1 0 0 47 12
2008–09[38] 3 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 4 1
Total 103 31 4 1 2 2 0 0 109 34
2008–09[38] Crystal Palace Championship 16 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 19 3
2008–09[38] Norwich City (loan) 7 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 2
2009–10[39] Crystal Palace 42 6 5 1 1 0 0 0 48 7
2010–11[40] 3 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 4 2
Total 61 10 8 1 2 1 0 0 71 12
2010–11[40] Huddersfield Town League One 28 0 4 1 0 0 6 2 38 3
2011–12[41] 31 7 1 0 2 0 4 0 38 7
2012–13[42] Championship 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 1
Total 61 8 5 1 3 0 10 2 79 11
Career total 462 102 28 5 20 6 14 5 524 118

Honours

with Burnley
with Rotherham United
with Huddersfield Town

References

  1. ^ Hugman, Barry J. (2005). The PFA Premier & Football League Players' Records 1946–2005. Queen Anne Press. p. 364. ISBN 1-85291-665-6.
  2. ^ "Profile". cpfc.co.uk. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
  3. ^ "Rotherham's cult heroes". Football Focus. BBC Sport. 16 September 2004. Retrieved 25 May 2009.
  4. ^ "Wigan Athletic 2 Burnley 1 (Wigan win on Golden Goals Rule)". Cockney Latic. 7 December 1999. Retrieved 2 February 2010.
  5. ^ "Lee hawks wares to Bluebirds". BBC Sport. 10 August 2003. Retrieved 25 May 2009.
  6. ^ "Lee urged to take Cardiff chance". BBC Sport. 19 September 2005. Retrieved 25 May 2009.
  7. ^ "Ipswich sign Cardiff striker Lee". BBC Sport. 10 January 2006. Retrieved 25 May 2009.
  8. ^ "Striker Lee pens new Ipswich deal". BBC Sport. 8 August 2007. Retrieved 25 May 2009.
  9. ^ "Ipswich to get Quinn as Lee stays". BBC Sport. 21 January 2008. Retrieved 25 May 2009.
  10. ^ "Palace land Ipswich frontman Lee". BBC Sport. 30 August 2008. Retrieved 25 May 2009.
  11. ^ "Norwich sign Palace's Lee on loan". BBC Sport. 19 March 2009. Retrieved 25 May 2009.
  12. ^ "Norwich keen on Lee". BBC Sport. 5 August 2003. Retrieved 25 May 2009.
  13. ^ "Doherty hails 'hard working' Lee". BBC Sport. 14 April 2009. Archived from the original on 17 April 2009. Retrieved 25 May 2009. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  14. ^ "Terriers tie up Lee deal". Sky Sports. 25 August 2010. Archived from the original on 27 August 2010. Retrieved 25 August 2010. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  15. ^ "Huddersfield Town v Leyton Orient Match Report". htafc.net. 24 September 2011. Retrieved 25 December 2011.
  16. ^ Begley, Emlyn (29 May 2011). "Huddersfield 0 - 3 Peterborough". BBC Sport. Retrieved 28 August 2011.
  17. ^ "Huddersfield 3 - 0 Wycombe". BBC Sport. 27 August 2011. Retrieved 28 August 2011.
  18. ^ Begley, Emlyn (26 May 2012). "Huddersfield have been promoted after Sheffield United keeper Steve Simonsen missed the decisive penalty in an epic League One play-off final shoot-out". BBC Sport. Retrieved 28 May 2012.
  19. ^ "Huddersfield 2 - 3 Watford". BBC Sport. 29 September 2012. Retrieved 29 September 2012.
  20. ^ "Huddersfield Town fans melt my heart: Alan Lee". Huddersfield Daily Examiner. 12 November 2012. Retrieved 15 November 2012.
  21. ^ "Moore backs Lee". BBC Sport. 19 November 2002. Retrieved 25 May 2009.
  22. ^ "Reid and Carsley back for Irish". BBC Sport. 28 August 2003. Retrieved 25 May 2009.
  23. ^ "Past Players". themillers.co.uk. Retrieved 14 October 2012.
  24. ^ Includes other competitive competitions, including the Football League Trophy.
  25. ^ "Games played by Alan Lee in 1995/1996". Soccerbase. Retrieved 11 September 2011.
  26. ^ "Games played by Alan Lee in 1996/1997". Soccerbase. Retrieved 11 September 2011.
  27. ^ "Games played by Alan Lee in 1997/1998". Soccerbase. Retrieved 11 September 2011.
  28. ^ a b c "Games played by Alan Lee in 1998/1999". Soccerbase. Retrieved 11 September 2011.
  29. ^ "Games played by Alan Lee in 1999/2000". Soccerbase. Retrieved 11 September 2011.
  30. ^ "Games played by Alan Lee in 2000/2001". Soccerbase. Retrieved 11 September 2011.
  31. ^ "Games played by Alan Lee in 2001/2002". Soccerbase. Retrieved 11 September 2011.
  32. ^ "Games played by Alan Lee in 2002/2003". Soccerbase. Retrieved 11 September 2011.
  33. ^ a b "Games played by Alan Lee in 2003/2004". Soccerbase. Retrieved 11 September 2011.
  34. ^ "Games played by Alan Lee in 2004/2005". Soccerbase. Retrieved 11 September 2011.
  35. ^ a b "Games played by Alan Lee in 2005/2006". Soccerbase. Retrieved 11 September 2011.
  36. ^ "Games played by Alan Lee in 2006/2007". Soccerbase. Retrieved 11 September 2011.
  37. ^ "Games played by Alan Lee in 2007/2008". Soccerbase. Retrieved 11 September 2011.
  38. ^ a b c "Games played by Alan Lee in 2008/2009". Soccerbase. Retrieved 11 September 2011.
  39. ^ "Games played by Alan Lee in 2009/2010". Soccerbase. Retrieved 11 September 2011.
  40. ^ a b "Games played by Alan Lee in 2010/2011". Soccerbase. Retrieved 11 September 2011.
  41. ^ "Games played by Alan Lee in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Retrieved 11 September 2011.
  42. ^ "Games played by Alan Lee in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Retrieved 11 September 2012.

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