Lee Holmes
Encyclopedia
Lee Daniel Holmes is an English
footballer who plays for Southampton
. He is a left midfielder
. Holmes started his career with Derby County
and became their youngest ever player and goalscorer, as well the youngest footballer to appear in the FA Cup
. He has played for England under 17s
and England under 19s
, scoring in their 3–1 defeat to France
in the 2005 European under 19 championships
. He has also had loan spells with Swindon Town
, Bradford City
and Walsall
. He was released by Derby County in 2008 after six years with the club to join Southampton.
on 2 April 1987, Lee Holmes started his career with Derby County
appearing for the club's under 18 side when he was aged only 14. Even before he made his senior debut, he hit the headlines when he scored after just 38 seconds for England under 16s in a Victory Shield
game against Northern Ireland. England went on to win the 2002 shield with two more victories. Holmes made his debut for Derby on Boxing Day 2002 against Grimsby Town
to break the club record for the youngest player aged just 15 years and 268 days. It was a record he held for almost nine years until Mason Bennett
beat it by 169 days in October 2011. He made another two more appearances during the 2002–03
season, both within two weeks of his debut. The second game was against Brentford
when he became the youngest player to play in the proper rounds of the FA Cup
, a record since broken by Luke Freeman
for Gillingham
. In March 2003, he also helped England under 17s
to qualify for the summer's European under 17 championship
in Portugal with a 2–0 win in the qualifying match against Scotland
.
He became a regular in the Derby side during the first half of the 2003–04
season playing 19 of his 24 games that season between August and January. In September 2003, his manager George Burley
issued a "hands-off" warning to teams trying to sign Holmes as well as fellow teenager Tom Huddlestone
. Still aged 16, Holmes scored his first Derby goal in a 3–1 defeat to Coventry City
on 25 October 2003 to become the club's youngest goalscorer. In November, Holmes was a target of Chelsea
's recruitment drive of young England footballers. He scored again later that month in a 3–1 win against Milton Keynes Dons
.
Holmes played three games for Derby at the start of the 2004–05
season and also appeared for England under 19s
scoring in a 1–1 draw with the Czech Republic
. In December 2004, he made a loan move to Swindon Town
in League One
initially for one month. He made his Swindon debut two years to the day after his Derby debut as they defeated Peterborough United
2–0. Holmes' loan deal was twice extended after he impressed during his first two months at Swindon. He scored his only Swindon goal during his final month in a 1–1 draw with Doncaster Rovers
. Holmes played 15 league games for Swindon, winning the club's young player of the season award, before returning to Derby County. He made one final appearance for Derby in the 2004–05 season before he played in the 2005 European under 19 championships
in Northern Ireland, scoring in England's 3–1 final defeat to France
. It took his tally for the side to six.
Holmes spent the entire 2005–06
season with Derby County playing 21 games but without scoring. In January 2006, he signed a new contract at Derby keeping him with the club until the end of the 2007–08
season. The following month, he was named captain of England under 19s against Slovakia
, which he marked with another goal in a 3–0 victory. Derby struggled in the Championship
and finished 20th just eight points above the relegation
places, avoiding the threat of relegation with a 1–1 draw at Queens Park Rangers
. Holmes again moved on loan at the start of the 2006–07
signing for Bradford City
with full back Nathan Doyle
. Holmes made his debut for Bradford in their opening day 1–0 defeat to Nottingham Forest
, going on to make 16 league appearances for the club and another three in cup competitions, although his final days at Bradford were hampered by an ankle injury. He spent a time on trial at Dutch side NAC Breda
but stayed at Derby and never played a game during 2007.
In January 2008, Holmes signed on loan until the end of the 2007–08 season for League One side Walsall
. He made his debut for Walsall, and his first game in more than 13 months in a 2–2 draw with his former side Swindon Town on 12 January 2008. He scored his first goal in a 2–1 defeat to Carlisle United
on 2 February 2008 and followed it up with a goal in his next game when Walsall defeated Yeovil Town
2–0. Two weeks later he scored in each half to take his run to four goals in four games in a 3–0 victory over Swindon Town. Holmes played a total of 19 games for Walsall during his loan but was unable to add to his four early goals. He returned to Derby at the end of the season, but the club decided not to renew his contract, and he was one of four players to be released. He played 46 league games with Derby and 52 in total, scoring two goals, but had not played since 2006.
and Nottingham Forest to instead sign for Championship side Southampton
as their first summer signing. He was attracted by the promising youth set up under new coach Jan Poortvliet
, chairman Michael Wilde
and the size of the club. Holmes made his debut for Southampton in the opening game of the 2008–09 season against Cardiff City
. Holmes was substituted in the second half, replaced by Bradley Wright-Phillips
, as Southampton lost 2–1. Holmes scored in his second game with Southampton, as they defeated League Two
side Exeter City
3–1 in the first round of the League Cup
. Holmes started Southampton's opening seven games of the season, and scored a second goal, once again in the League Cup, but was injured in a 4–1 defeat to Queens Park Rangers in September. Holmes left Rangers' ground on crutches after suffering medial ligament damage in his right knee. The injury forced him to spend six weeks in a leg brace, and kept him out of action for three months. Although it did not require surgery, Holmes also suffered some cartilage damage, which had to be treated by a minor operation.
Southampton struggled without Holmes, who returned to action in a 2–0 defeat to another team fighting against relegation Nottingham Forest on 20 December 2008. As a result of the club's form Poortvliet resigned as manager and was replaced by his assistant Mark Wotte
, in whose first game in charge, Holmes again went off injured. The injury was diagnosed as a recurrence of his previous injury and is expected to keep him out for another four weeks.
He was named on the bench for the first game of the 2009–10 Season against Millwall
, but never featured. After being named on the bench for some cup games, he started against Millwall on 16 January.
On 1 October 2011, he came on as a substitute to score Southampton's fourth goal against Watford
. This was his first league goal for the club.
Individual honours
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
footballer who plays for Southampton
Southampton F.C.
Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club...
. He is a left midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
. Holmes started his career with Derby County
Derby County F.C.
Derby County Football Club is an English football based in Derby. the club play in the Football League Championship and is notable as being one of the twelve founder members of the Football League in 1888 and is, therefore, one of only ten clubs to have competed in every season of the English...
and became their youngest ever player and goalscorer, as well the youngest footballer to appear in the FA Cup
FA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
. He has played for England under 17s
England national under-17 football team
-Elite Qualifying Group 3:-Group stage:-Fifth place play-off:-FA International U17 Tournament:-Latest squad:The following players were named in the squad for the 2012 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship qualifying round....
and England under 19s
England national under-19 football team
-Other matches:-Latest squad:The following players were named in the squad for the friendly match against Denmark.- Recent call-ups :The following players have also been called up to the England under-19 squad and remain eligible.-Past squads:...
, scoring in their 3–1 defeat to France
France national football team
The France national football team represents the nation of France in international football. It is fielded by the French Football Federation , the governing body of football in France, and competes as a member of UEFA, which encompasses the countries of Europe...
in the 2005 European under 19 championships
2005 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship
The 2005 European Under-19 Football Championship was held in Northern Ireland between 18 and 29 July 2005.-Venues:-Teams:The eight teams that participated in the final tournament were: -Match officials:...
. He has also had loan spells with Swindon Town
Swindon Town F.C.
Swindon Town Football Club are a team based in Swindon, Wiltshire. Currently in League Two, Swindon have been managed by Paolo Di Canio since 23 May 2011...
, Bradford City
Bradford City A.F.C.
Bradford City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, playing in League Two....
and Walsall
Walsall F.C.
Walsall Football Club are an English association football club based in Walsall, West Midlands. They currently play in League One. The club was founded in 1888 as Walsall Town Swifts, an amalgamation of Walsall Town F.C. and Walsall Swifts F.C. The club was one of the founder members of the Second...
. He was released by Derby County in 2008 after six years with the club to join Southampton.
Derby County
Born in MansfieldMansfield
Mansfield is a town in Nottinghamshire, England. It is the main town in the Mansfield local government district. Mansfield is a part of the Mansfield Urban Area....
on 2 April 1987, Lee Holmes started his career with Derby County
Derby County F.C.
Derby County Football Club is an English football based in Derby. the club play in the Football League Championship and is notable as being one of the twelve founder members of the Football League in 1888 and is, therefore, one of only ten clubs to have competed in every season of the English...
appearing for the club's under 18 side when he was aged only 14. Even before he made his senior debut, he hit the headlines when he scored after just 38 seconds for England under 16s in a Victory Shield
Victory Shield
The Victory Shield is an annual football tournament competed for by the under-16 teams of England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. The competition is broadcast live in the UK by Sky Sports who also sponsor the competition...
game against Northern Ireland. England went on to win the 2002 shield with two more victories. Holmes made his debut for Derby on Boxing Day 2002 against Grimsby Town
Grimsby Town F.C.
Grimsby Town Football Club is an English football club based in the seaside town of Cleethorpes, in North East Lincolnshire, England, who compete in the Conference National. They were formed in 1878 as Grimsby Pelham and later became Grimsby Town...
to break the club record for the youngest player aged just 15 years and 268 days. It was a record he held for almost nine years until Mason Bennett
Mason Bennett
Mason Kane Bennett is an English professional footballer, who plays as a forward for Derby County in the Football League Championship. He has also represented England Youth at U-16 and U-17 Level...
beat it by 169 days in October 2011. He made another two more appearances during the 2002–03
2002-03 in English football
The 2002-03 season was the 123rd season of competitive football in England.-Most Memorable rise:*Wigan Athletic marked their 25th season of Football League membership by winning the Division Two championship and reaching the league's second tier for the very first time.-Most Memorable...
season, both within two weeks of his debut. The second game was against Brentford
Brentford F.C.
Brentford Football Club are a professional English football club based in Brentford in the London Borough of Hounslow. They are currently playing in Football League One....
when he became the youngest player to play in the proper rounds of the FA Cup
FA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
, a record since broken by Luke Freeman
Luke Freeman
Luke Anthony Freeman is an English footballer who plays for Stevenage on loan from Arsenal as a striker.-Club career:Born in Dartford, Kent, Freeman first played for local side White Oak Wanderers in Bexley before representing Gravesham and subsequently being signed by Charlton Athletic. He was...
for Gillingham
Gillingham F.C.
Gillingham Football Club is an English professional football club based in the town of Gillingham, Kent. The only Kent-based club in the Football League, they play their home matches at the Priestfield Stadium...
. In March 2003, he also helped England under 17s
England national under-17 football team
-Elite Qualifying Group 3:-Group stage:-Fifth place play-off:-FA International U17 Tournament:-Latest squad:The following players were named in the squad for the 2012 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship qualifying round....
to qualify for the summer's European under 17 championship
2003 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship
-Group B:---------------------Semifinals:-----Third Place Playoff:-Final:-References:**...
in Portugal with a 2–0 win in the qualifying match against Scotland
Scotland national under-17 football team
The Scotland national under-17 football team, controlled by the Scottish Football Association, is Scotland's national under 17 football team and is considered to be a feeder team for the Scotland national football team. The team represents Scotland in international Under 17 competitions such as the...
.
He became a regular in the Derby side during the first half of the 2003–04
2003-04 in English football
The 2003-04 season was the 124th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:Arsenal completed the entire campaign without losing a single league game....
season playing 19 of his 24 games that season between August and January. In September 2003, his manager George Burley
George Burley
George Elder Burley is a Scottish football manager and former player and manager, formerly the manager of Crystal Palace Football Club. Burley had a professional career spanning 21 years as a player making 628 appearances and earning 11 Scotland caps...
issued a "hands-off" warning to teams trying to sign Holmes as well as fellow teenager Tom Huddlestone
Tom Huddlestone
Thomas Andrew Huddlestone is an English footballer who plays for Tottenham Hotspur and the England national team.-Derby County:...
. Still aged 16, Holmes scored his first Derby goal in a 3–1 defeat to Coventry City
Coventry City F.C.
Coventry City Football Club, otherwise known as the Sky Blues owing to the traditional colour of their strip, are a professional English Football league club based in Coventry...
on 25 October 2003 to become the club's youngest goalscorer. In November, Holmes was a target of Chelsea
Chelsea F.C.
Chelsea Football Club are an English football club based in West London. Founded in 1905, they play in the Premier League and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football. Chelsea have been English champions four times, FA Cup winners six times and League Cup winners four...
's recruitment drive of young England footballers. He scored again later that month in a 3–1 win against Milton Keynes Dons
Milton Keynes Dons F.C.
.Milton Keynes Dons Football Club is an English professional football club founded in 2004 and based since 2007 at Stadium mk, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire...
.
Holmes played three games for Derby at the start of the 2004–05
2004-05 in English football
The 2004–05 season was the 125th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:*2004–05 was the first season to feature the rebranded Football League. The First Division, Second Division and Third Division were renamed the Football League Championship, Football League One and Football League...
season and also appeared for England under 19s
England national under-19 football team
-Other matches:-Latest squad:The following players were named in the squad for the friendly match against Denmark.- Recent call-ups :The following players have also been called up to the England under-19 squad and remain eligible.-Past squads:...
scoring in a 1–1 draw with the Czech Republic
Czech Republic national football team
The Czech Republic national football team represents the Czech Republic in association football and is controlled by the Football Association of the Czech Republic, the governing body for football in the Czech Republic. Their current head coach is Michal Bílek...
. In December 2004, he made a loan move to Swindon Town
Swindon Town F.C.
Swindon Town Football Club are a team based in Swindon, Wiltshire. Currently in League Two, Swindon have been managed by Paolo Di Canio since 23 May 2011...
in League One
Football League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
initially for one month. He made his Swindon debut two years to the day after his Derby debut as they defeated Peterborough United
Peterborough United F.C.
Peterborough United Football Club are a professional English football club based in Peterborough. Peterborough United formed in 1934 and played in the old Midland League, which they won six times; eventually being admitted to the Football League in 1960, replacing Gateshead. Their home ground is...
2–0. Holmes' loan deal was twice extended after he impressed during his first two months at Swindon. He scored his only Swindon goal during his final month in a 1–1 draw with Doncaster Rovers
Doncaster Rovers F.C.
Doncaster Rovers Football Club is an English football club, based at the Keepmoat Stadium in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. The team currently competes in the Football League Championship, after being promoted via the League One play-offs in 2008, and have remained there since.The club was founded in...
. Holmes played 15 league games for Swindon, winning the club's young player of the season award, before returning to Derby County. He made one final appearance for Derby in the 2004–05 season before he played in the 2005 European under 19 championships
2005 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship
The 2005 European Under-19 Football Championship was held in Northern Ireland between 18 and 29 July 2005.-Venues:-Teams:The eight teams that participated in the final tournament were: -Match officials:...
in Northern Ireland, scoring in England's 3–1 final defeat to France
France national football team
The France national football team represents the nation of France in international football. It is fielded by the French Football Federation , the governing body of football in France, and competes as a member of UEFA, which encompasses the countries of Europe...
. It took his tally for the side to six.
Holmes spent the entire 2005–06
2005-06 in English football
The 2005–06 season was the 126th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:*The rebuilt Wembley Stadium was due to open in time for the FA Cup final in May. However, in August 2005, The Football Association reserved the Millennium Stadium as a backup, as there was some doubt whether...
season with Derby County playing 21 games but without scoring. In January 2006, he signed a new contract at Derby keeping him with the club until the end of the 2007–08
2007-08 in English football
The 2007–08 season was the 128th season of competitive football in England.-European competitions:In October 2007 Arsenal equalled the UEFA Champions League record victory with a 7–0 win over Slavia Prague at the Emirates Stadium. The record was broken the following month when Liverpool...
season. The following month, he was named captain of England under 19s against Slovakia
Slovakia national football team
The Slovakia national football team represents Slovakia in association football and is controlled by the Slovak Football Association , the governing body for football in Slovakia. Slovakia's home stadium is Štadión Pasienky and their head coach is Vladimír Weiss...
, which he marked with another goal in a 3–0 victory. Derby struggled in the Championship
Football League Championship
The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League...
and finished 20th just eight points above the relegation
Promotion and relegation
In many sports leagues around the world, promotion and relegation is a process that takes place at the end of each season. Through it, teams are transferred between divisions based on their performance that season...
places, avoiding the threat of relegation with a 1–1 draw at Queens Park Rangers
Queens Park Rangers F.C.
Queens Park Rangers Football Club is an English professional football club, based in White City, Hammersmith and Fulham, west London. As the 2010-11 Football League Championship champions, they now play in the top tier of English football the Premier League, for the first time in 15 years...
. Holmes again moved on loan at the start of the 2006–07
2006-07 in English football
The 2006–07 season was the 127th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:* The number of divisions at Level 8 of the English football league system increased from four to five...
signing for Bradford City
Bradford City A.F.C.
Bradford City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, playing in League Two....
with full back Nathan Doyle
Nathan Doyle
Nathan Luke Robert Doyle is an English footballer who plays for Barnsley.Doyle, who developed as a player through Derby County's academy, has played for the England U16 side, England U17 side and England U20 side...
. Holmes made his debut for Bradford in their opening day 1–0 defeat to Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest F.C.
Nottingham Forest Football Club is an English Association Football club based in West Bridgford, Nottingham, that plays in the Football League Championship...
, going on to make 16 league appearances for the club and another three in cup competitions, although his final days at Bradford were hampered by an ankle injury. He spent a time on trial at Dutch side NAC Breda
NAC Breda
NAC Breda , simply often known as NAC, is a Dutch professional football club, based in Breda, Netherlands. NAC Breda play in the Rat Verlegh Stadium, named after their most important player, Antoon 'Rat' Verlegh. They play in the Dutch Eredivisie and are known by the fierce and fanatic support of...
but stayed at Derby and never played a game during 2007.
In January 2008, Holmes signed on loan until the end of the 2007–08 season for League One side Walsall
Walsall F.C.
Walsall Football Club are an English association football club based in Walsall, West Midlands. They currently play in League One. The club was founded in 1888 as Walsall Town Swifts, an amalgamation of Walsall Town F.C. and Walsall Swifts F.C. The club was one of the founder members of the Second...
. He made his debut for Walsall, and his first game in more than 13 months in a 2–2 draw with his former side Swindon Town on 12 January 2008. He scored his first goal in a 2–1 defeat to Carlisle United
Carlisle United F.C.
Carlisle United F.C. is an English football club based in Carlisle, Cumbria, where they play at Brunton Park. Formed in 1904, the club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system....
on 2 February 2008 and followed it up with a goal in his next game when Walsall defeated Yeovil Town
Yeovil Town F.C.
Yeovil Town F.C. are an English association football team based in Yeovil, Somerset. The club play in League One after having won the League Two championship in 2004–05...
2–0. Two weeks later he scored in each half to take his run to four goals in four games in a 3–0 victory over Swindon Town. Holmes played a total of 19 games for Walsall during his loan but was unable to add to his four early goals. He returned to Derby at the end of the season, but the club decided not to renew his contract, and he was one of four players to be released. He played 46 league games with Derby and 52 in total, scoring two goals, but had not played since 2006.
Southampton
On 6 June 2008, Holmes turned down Leeds UnitedLeeds United A.F.C.
Leeds United Association Football Club are an English professional association football club based in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, who play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system...
and Nottingham Forest to instead sign for Championship side Southampton
Southampton F.C.
Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club...
as their first summer signing. He was attracted by the promising youth set up under new coach Jan Poortvliet
Jan Poortvliet
Jan Poortvliet is a retired football defender from the Netherlands, who represented his native country at the 1978 FIFA World Cup in Argentina, wearing the number two jersey. His biggest club successes came when he played for PSV Eindhoven in the mid- and late 1970s...
, chairman Michael Wilde
Michael Wilde
Michael Wilde, born on the Wirral, Cheshire in 1952, is a businessman who became Chairman of Southampton Football Club for two periods after the Club's relegation from the Premiership, resigning on 2 April 2009, the day after the Club's holding company, Southampton Leisure Holdings Plc, went into...
and the size of the club. Holmes made his debut for Southampton in the opening game of the 2008–09 season against Cardiff City
Cardiff City F.C.
Cardiff City Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Cardiff, Wales. The club competes in the English football pyramid and is currently playing in the Football League Championship. Cardiff City is the best supported football club in Wales, averaging approximately 22,500 for...
. Holmes was substituted in the second half, replaced by Bradley Wright-Phillips
Bradley Wright-Phillips
Bradley Edward Wright-Phillips is an English footballer who plays for Charlton Athletic as a striker.He is the son of former Arsenal and England player Ian Wright, and younger half-brother to Queens Park Rangers and England international Shaun Wright-Phillips; Ian's adopted son, with whom he used...
, as Southampton lost 2–1. Holmes scored in his second game with Southampton, as they defeated League Two
Football League Two
Football League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system....
side Exeter City
Exeter City F.C.
Exeter City Football Club is an English football club, based in Exeter, which is owned by its fans through the Exeter City Supporters Trust.The club was a member of the Football League from 1920 to 2003...
3–1 in the first round of the League Cup
Football League Cup
The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis...
. Holmes started Southampton's opening seven games of the season, and scored a second goal, once again in the League Cup, but was injured in a 4–1 defeat to Queens Park Rangers in September. Holmes left Rangers' ground on crutches after suffering medial ligament damage in his right knee. The injury forced him to spend six weeks in a leg brace, and kept him out of action for three months. Although it did not require surgery, Holmes also suffered some cartilage damage, which had to be treated by a minor operation.
Southampton struggled without Holmes, who returned to action in a 2–0 defeat to another team fighting against relegation Nottingham Forest on 20 December 2008. As a result of the club's form Poortvliet resigned as manager and was replaced by his assistant Mark Wotte
Mark Wotte
Mark Wotte is a football manager from the Netherlands, who has managed teams in the Netherlands, Egypt, Qatar, England and Romania. He is currently the performance director of the Scottish Football Association....
, in whose first game in charge, Holmes again went off injured. The injury was diagnosed as a recurrence of his previous injury and is expected to keep him out for another four weeks.
He was named on the bench for the first game of the 2009–10 Season against Millwall
Millwall F.C.
Millwall Football Club is an English professional football club based in South Bermondsey, south east London, that plays in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football. Founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, the club has retained its name despite having last played in the...
, but never featured. After being named on the bench for some cup games, he started against Millwall on 16 January.
On 1 October 2011, he came on as a substitute to score Southampton's fourth goal against Watford
Watford F.C.
Watford Football Club is an English professional football club based in Watford, Hertfordshire. It is often referred to as Watford F.C., Watford, or by the team's nickname The Hornets . Watford Rovers, Founded in 1881, entered the FA Cup for the first time in 1886, and the Southern League a decade...
. This was his first league goal for the club.
Playing statistics
- Updated to 1 October 2011
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Derby County Derby County F.C.Derby County Football Club is an English football based in Derby. the club play in the Football League Championship and is notable as being one of the twelve founder members of the Football League in 1888 and is, therefore, one of only ten clubs to have competed in every season of the English...2002–03 2002–03 Derby County F.C. seasonDuring the 2002–03 English football season, Derby County F.C. competed in the Football League First Division, following relegation from the FA Premier League the previous season.-Season summary:...2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 2003–04 23 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 24 2 2004–05 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 4 0 2005–06 2005–06 Derby County F.C. seasonDuring the 2005–06 English football season, Derby County F.C. competed in the Football League Championship.-Season summary:Derby County had high hopes going into the season after finishing fourth the previous season, but manager George Burley, who had transformed Derby from relegation candiates...18 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 21 0 2006–07 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2007–08 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total 46 2 4 0 2 0 0 0 52 2 Swindon Town Swindon Town F.C.Swindon Town Football Club are a team based in Swindon, Wiltshire. Currently in League Two, Swindon have been managed by Paolo Di Canio since 23 May 2011...
(loan)2004–05 15 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 16 1 Bradford City Bradford City A.F.C.Bradford City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, playing in League Two....
(loan)2006–07 16 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 19 0 Walsall Walsall F.C.Walsall Football Club are an English association football club based in Walsall, West Midlands. They currently play in League One. The club was founded in 1888 as Walsall Town Swifts, an amalgamation of Walsall Town F.C. and Walsall Swifts F.C. The club was one of the founder members of the Second...
(loan)2007–08 19 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 19 4 Southampton Southampton F.C.Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club...2008–09 2008–09 Southampton F.C. seasonThe 2008–09 season was Southampton's fourth consecutive season in the Football League and their fourth also in the Championship.-Season summary:...11 0 1 0 2 2 0 0 14 2 2009–10 5 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 8 0 2010–11 2010–11 Southampton F.C. seasonThe 2010–11 Southampton F.C. season was the club's 71st and sixth consecutive season in The Football League, and their second in League One. Having narrowly missed out on the chance of promotion the previous season, Southampton were again seeking to reclaim their place in The Championship by being...7 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 10 0 2011–12 2011–12 Southampton F.C. seasonThe 2011–12 season is Southampton F.C.'s 72nd and seventh consecutive season in The Football League, and their first in the Championship since 2009...1 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 4 1 Total 24 1 5 0 6 2 1 0 36 3 Career totals 120 8 10 0 9 2 3 0 142 10
Honours
England under 16s- Victory ShieldVictory ShieldThe Victory Shield is an annual football tournament competed for by the under-16 teams of England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. The competition is broadcast live in the UK by Sky Sports who also sponsor the competition...
: 2002
Individual honours
- Swindon Town young player of the season: 2004–05
External links
- Lee Holmes player profile at saintsfc.co.uk
- Lee Holmes player profile at saddlers.co.uk