Lee Beevers

Lee Beevers

Beevers playing for Mansfield Town in 2013
Personal information
Full name	Lee Jonathan Beevers[1]
Date of birth	4 December 1983
Place of birth	Doncaster, England
Height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Playing position	Defender/Midfielder
Club information
Current team	Lincoln City
Number	18
Youth career
2000–2001	Ipswich Town
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps^†	(Gls)^†
2001–2003	Ipswich Town	0	(0)
2003	→ Boston United (loan)	1	(0)
2003–2005	Boston United	71	(3)
2004–2009	Lincoln City	166	(9)
2009–2011	Colchester United	23	(0)
2011–2012	Walsall	35	(0)
2012–2015	Mansfield Town	97	(3)
2015–	Lincoln City	17	(0)
National team
2005	Wales U21	7	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 15:01, 6 June 2015 (UTC). † Appearances (goals)

Lee Jonathan Beevers (born 4 December 1983) is a footballer who plays for Lincoln City as a full-back, wing-back, or midfielder. He previously had spells with Walsall, Ipswich Town, Boston United, Lincoln City and Colchester United.

Career

Ipswich Town

Beevers was spotted by Ipswich Town scout Sonny Sweeney while playing in his hometown of Doncaster and began commuting to Ipswich at weekends to represent the club's School of Excellence, joining the club on a full-time basis as a scholar in July 2000 and signing his first professional contract in March 2001.^[2] On 22 January 2003, Beevers and fellow young professional Steve Burton were told by Ipswich's manager Joe Royle that their contracts would not be renewed at the end of the season and that they were free to seek new clubs.^[3] The following week, Beevers joined Boston United on trial^[4] appearing for the club's reserve team in a 3–0 victory over Lincoln City's reserve team on 29 January 2003.^[5] In February 2003 he joined Colchester United on trial^[6] but he did not earn a contract from the club and returned to Portman Road.^[7] On 26 March 2003 Beevers and fellow Ipswich Town youngster Robert Dickinson joined Boston United on loan until the end of the season.^[8] Having been an unused substitute for the 2–1 home victory over Macclesfield Town on 26 April 2003, he made his Football League debut as an 82nd-minute substitute for Peter Costello in the 2–1 victory at Cambridge United on 3 May 2003.^[9]

Boston United

On 9 June 2003, Beevers agreed a one-year contract to join Boston United on a full-time basis.^[10] His performances at Boston earned him numerous awards whilst at the club, and also got the attention of the Welsh national team, where he has represented his country at Under-21 level.

Beevers can play anywhere along the defensive line, however, his most adept position is right-back. Beevers has also demonstrated that he is capable of playing as a right-sided wing-back and in front of the defensive line as both a defensive midfielder and a central midfielder too.

Lincoln City

His solid performances at Lincoln have earned him a lot of respect amongst the fans, as his performances at Boston did for their fans. In the 2005–06 season, he played a very vital role in the team, however, due to the teams tactical system back then, he sometimes got scrutinised for mistakes and was often the scapegoat when things weren't going too well. Thus far in the 2006–07 season, he has adapted very well to the new tactical system employed by new Head Coach Peter Jackson, and his form in various positions on the pitch has meant that he has been an ever present in the squad.

Colchester United

On 24 June 2009 he agreed to join Football League One outfit Colchester United on a two-year contract.^[11]

Despite starting the first few games relatively brightly for Colchester United under then manager Paul Lambert, Beevers sustained an injury to his shoulder during a competitive match against Milton Keynes Dons. This resulted in him missing three months of the season, over which period he was plagued by other smaller injuries postponing his return to action. Due to his long absence and lack of fitness, he failed to make an impact in the 2009–10 season and didn't manage to break back into the starting line-up, only making a handful of substitution appearances.

Beevers started pre season in a new holding midfield role where he impressed enough to earn himself a sub appearance at Exeter. Despite making a handful of appearances, mainly from the bench, in 2010–11, he was released from his contract on 10 May 2011 and the U's continued shaping their squad for the new season.

Walsall F.C.

Beevers signed a one-year contract with Walsall on 14 July 2011.^[12]

Mansfield Town F.C.

After one season with Walsall, Beevers signed for Mansfield Town on a one-year contract.^[13] After making over 40 appearances and helping the club to the 2012–13 Conference National title, it was announced that Mansfield would be renewing Beevers' contract.^[14] He was released from the Stags on the 6th of May 2015.

Lincoln City

On 14 May 2015 he returned to Lincoln City signing a two-year contract at the Football Conference side following his release from Mansfield Town 9 days previously. This made Beevers the Imps second signing of the summer after fellow Mansfield Town player Matt Rhead signed on the same day, also on a two-year deal. Beevers made his debut in a 1–1 draw with Cheltenham Town.

Career statistics

Club

Club performance			League		Cup		League Cup		Continental		Total
Season	Club	League	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
England			League		FA Cup		League Cup		Europe		Total
2002–03	Ipswich Town	Division One	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2002–03	Boston United (loan)	Division Three	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
Ipswich Town Total			0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2003–04	Boston United	Division Three	40	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	41	2
2004–05		League Two	31	1	4	0	2	1	0	0	37	2
Boston United Total			71	3	5	0	2	1	0	0	78	4
2004–05	Lincoln City	League Two	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	8	0
2005–06			33	1	2	0	2	1	0	0	37	2
2006–07			44	5	1	0	1	1	0	0	46	6
2007–08			37	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	37	1
2008–09			44	2	2	0	1	0	0	0	47	2
Lincoln City Total			166	9	5	0	4	2	0	0	175	11
2009–10	Colchester United	League One	4	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	5	0
2010–11			19	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	21	0
Colchester United Total			23	0	1	0	2	0	0	0	26	0
2011–12	Walsall	League One	25	0	4	0	0	0	0	0	29	0
Walsall Total			25	0	4	0	0	0	0	0	29	0
2012–13	Mansfield Town	Conference National	36	1	5	0	0	0	0	0	41	1
Mansfield Town Total			36	1	5	0	0	0	0	0	41	1
Career total			336	13	20	0	8	3	0	0	364	16

• Does not include Football League Trophy appearances.

Honours

Individual

• Boston United
  • Supporters Player of the Year: 2003–04
• Lincoln City
  • Supporters Player of the Year: 2006–07

References

1. "English National Football Archive". English National Football Archive. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
2. "Lee Beevers". Ipswich Town F.C. Official Website. 11 February 2003. Archived from the original on 13 March 2012. Retrieved 21 April 2010.
3. "Burton and Beevers free to go". Ipswich Town F.C. Official Website. 22 January 2003. Archived from the original on 13 March 2012. Retrieved 21 April 2010.
4. "Lee joins Boston town party". Ipswich Town F.C. Official Website. 27 January 2003. Archived from the original on 13 March 2012. Retrieved 21 April 2010.
5. Craig Singleton (29 January 2003). "Lincoln City 0–3 Pilgrims". Boston United F.C. – The Original Website. Archived from the original on 28 October 2004. Retrieved 21 April 2010.
6. "U's take Beevers on trial". Colchester United F.C. Official Website. 17 February 2003. Archived from the original on 8 March 2012. Retrieved 21 April 2010.
7. "Johnson returns as U's let triallist Beevers go". Colchester United F.C. Official Website. 17 November 2004. Archived from the original on 8 March 2012. Retrieved 21 April 2010.
8. "Two join Boston on loan". Ipswich Town F.C. Official Website. 26 March 2003. Archived from the original on 13 March 2012. Retrieved 21 April 2010.
9. "Boston future for duo?". Ipswich Town F.C. Official Website. 9 May 2003. Archived from the original on 13 March 2012. Retrieved 21 April 2010.
10. "Beevers for Boston". Ipswich Town F.C. Official Website. 9 June 2003. Archived from the original on 13 March 2012. Retrieved 21 April 2010.
11. "U's flash – Beevers joins the U's". Colchester United F.C. Official Website. 24 June 2009. Archived from the original on 15 July 2011. Retrieved 21 April 2010.
12. "Walsall sign ex-Colchester United defender Lee Beevers". BBC Sport. 14 July 2011. Archived from the original on 15 July 2011. Retrieved 15 July 2011.
13. "Andy Owens and Lee Beevers join Mansfield Town". BBC Sport. 26 June 2012. Archived from the original on 22 March 2014. Retrieved 14 May 2013.
14. "Cox announces retained list". Mansfield Town Official Website. 3 May 2013. Archived from the original on 10 May 2013. Retrieved 14 May 2013.

External links

• Lee Beevers career statistics at Soccerbase
• Unofficial Lee Beevers Profile at The Forgotten Imp