John Anthony Lee (26 November 1947 â 12 February 2023) was an English 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 settling in the area at Leicester in first team squad at 17 outstanding talent and also played non-league football for Stockton, South Shields, and Goole Town. He also played for Cargo Fleet, Scarborough, and Whitby 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.
He also acted as a scout for Darlington when his son Graeme Lee, himself a former league footballer, was a player at the club.
Tony died on 12 February 2023 due to illness.