Lee Back, For Now!

Last updated : 25 July 2006 By Gary Calder

Watford has confirmed that goalkeeper, Richard Lee is back at the club after Premiership rivals, Blackburn Rovers decided against buying the player.

Lee, 23, spent the entire 2005/06 season on loan at Ewood Park without making a first team appearance for Mark Hughes' side, but is now tasked with impressing Golden Boys manager, Aidy Boothroyd who said,

“I'd like to focus on the fact that he has been in the twilight zone for the past 12 months.

But the fact he has returned to us in great fitness and with an excellent attitude is a credit to himself and his family.

Going forward I have got some great keepers in Alec Chamberlain and Scott Loach, but Richard's return can only make us stronger.

Richard is a Watford player and that means I am responsible for him, so I will fit him back into the system or help him further his career.”

However, it remains to be seen whether Lee will reclaim his first team place with many seasoned observes feeling Boothroyd may be forced to delve into the transfer market prior to the start of the Premiership campaign should Manchester United goalkeeper, Ben Foster not return to the club on loan as had originally been envisaged.

Richard Lee (Watford) Information
Date of birth
5 October 1982
Height
6.0
Place of birth
Oxford, England
Weight
12.6
Nationality
England
Position
Goal
Comments
Squad No.
16

Recent Career History By Club (1999 onwards)
Team
DebutApps (+ sub)GoalsYellowsReds
04/03/200342 (0)010
Recent Career History By Season (1999 onwards)
Season
First App.Apps (+ sub)GoalsYellowsReds
07/08/200438 (0)010
04/03/20034 (0)000
Appearances 42; Goals 0; Yellow cards 1; Red cards 0