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SWFC News: Wednesday’s South Yorkshire rivals take former Owls defender Lees on trial – thestar.co.uk
A former Sheffield Wednesday defender, Tom Lees, has joined one of the club’s South Yorkshire rivals on trial. The move is significant because it could give the experienced centre-back a route back into football locally after leaving Huddersfield Town.
Lees, 34, spent seven years with Wednesday between 2014 and 2021, making almost 250 league appearances and serving as captain. He then made more than 140 league appearances for Huddersfield before becoming available following the end of his contract.
In short
- Tom Lees is trialling with a South Yorkshire club.
- The former Wednesday captain left Huddersfield this summer.
- He made nearly 250 league appearances for the Owls.
Explained simply
Tom Lees is a 34-year-old defender who spent seven years with Sheffield Wednesday between 2014 and 2021. During that period, he made almost 250 league appearances and served as the club's captain.
After leaving Wednesday, Lees joined Huddersfield Town, where he played over 140 league matches before his contract ended. At 34, he is now available to join a new club and continue his playing career.
The trial with one of Sheffield Wednesday's South Yorkshire rivals gives Lees the opportunity to continue his career in the region. Local derbies in South Yorkshire carry extra significance for supporters, making moves between these neighbouring clubs a matter of particular interest.
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