John Lee

Background

Lee was born in Walsall Wood, then in Staffordshire.

Career

He played as a forward. He played in the next six games, scoring once more, but then lost his place to Billy Walton, whose form – 16 goals from 20 games – meant he retained the inside-right position for the remainder of the season. Lee dropped back into non-league football in 1895, preferring to remain in his native West Midlands rather than join a league side elsewhere.

Achievements

• Described as "a diminutive sharpshooter", Lee made his debut on the opening day of the 1893-1894 Second Division season, and scored twice in a 3–1 win away at Walsall Town Swifts.