7. Robert Lee

 

   


 

Position: Midfielder  
Squad Number: 7  
Date of Birth: 1 February 1966  
Birthplace: Plaistow, London  
Height: 5'10"  
Signed on: September 1992 for a fee of £700,000  
NUFC Debut: 23 September 1992 v Middlesbrough (A)  
Previous Club(s): Charlton
 
 
Long-serving veteran midfielder Robert Lee joined Newcastle in 1992, and has served there since then. He has made over 300 league appearances.

A hardworking central midfielder with a commanding presence, Lee was the captain of the squad, until Alan Shearer took over. Lee has 21 England caps to his name.

Had a well deserved testimonial match in 11 August 2001 against Athletic Bilbao.

 
 

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