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A commanding central defender during his playing days, Lee made over 470 Football League appearances, representing Hartlepool United, Sheffield Wednesday, Doncaster Rovers, Bradford City, Notts County and Darlington. He enjoyed promotions with Hartlepool, Sheffield Wednesday and Notts County, and captained Doncaster to Football League Trophy success.
Following retirement, Lee spent over a decade coaching at Middlesbrough, eventually becoming lead coach of the Under-23s. He moved into senior management with Hartlepool United in 2021, guiding the club to the EFL Trophy semi-finals and the FA Cup fourth round.
After spells with Marske United and Spennymoor Town, Lee, the son of legendary Whitby manager Tony, arrived at the Towbar Express Stadium with a proven managerial record, including leading Spennymoor to the FA Trophy final at Wembley.
Graeme Lee
Biography
Lee brings more than three decades of playing and coaching experience to Whitby Town, having been appointed First Team Manager in October 2026.A commanding central defender during his playing days, Lee made over 470 Football League appearances, representing Hartlepool United, Sheffield Wednesday, Doncaster Rovers, Bradford City, Notts County and Darlington. He enjoyed promotions with Hartlepool, Sheffield Wednesday and Notts County, and captained Doncaster to Football League Trophy success.
Following retirement, Lee spent over a decade coaching at Middlesbrough, eventually becoming lead coach of the Under-23s. He moved into senior management with Hartlepool United in 2021, guiding the club to the EFL Trophy semi-finals and the FA Cup fourth round.
After spells with Marske United and Spennymoor Town, Lee, the son of legendary Whitby manager Tony, arrived at the Towbar Express Stadium with a proven managerial record, including leading Spennymoor to the FA Trophy final at Wembley.
