Terry Lees

Lees joined local club Stoke City as an apprentice in 1968, turning professional in July 1969. Coach Harry Gregg converted him from a striker into a more defensive player. He made his debut as a substitute in a 2–1 defeat at Southampton on 30 January 1971 and made his full debut in a 2–0 win over Manchester City on 24 April. He made five starts and four substitute appearances during the 1969–70 season. He played infrequently throughout his six seasons with the "Potters" as manager Tony Waddington was able to rely on a trusted defence of Jackie Marsh, Denis Smith, Alan Bloor and Mike Pejic. He was an unused substitute in every game of Stoke's run to the 1972 League Cup final, but was not named in the squad for the final itself. He also spent time on loan at South African Cape Town City in 1973, helping Roy Bailey's side to win the National Football League, where he played alongside Geoff Hurst. He also spent time on loan at Crewe Alexandra. In 1975, Lees played 16 games and scored one goal for the San Jose Earthquakes in the North American Soccer League. His wages of £150-a-week in America were more than double his £60-a-week wages at Stoke. On his return to England, Port Vale paid local rivals Stoke City £3,000 for his services in August 1975. He accepted the move over Peterborough United as he wanted to remain close by to his father, who was ill. He played 47 games over all competitions for the "Valiants", which made him one of the few players to have played for all three…

Lees managed non-League clubs in the Staffordshire area after retiring as a player. He took charge at Hanley Town and Kidsgrove Athletic and was assistant manager of Meir K.A. before becoming manager of Ball Haye Green.

Terence Lees was born in Stoke-on-Trent on 30 June 1952; his father was a bricklayer, and his mother left the family home when Lees was five. He married Claire. After retiring from football, Lees ran a burger van.

Cape Town City

National Football League: 1973 DS'79

Eerste Divisie: 1982–83