Lee Roche
Encyclopedia
Lee Paul Roche is an English
footballer who plays for Droylsden
. He mainly plays as a right sided full-back but can also play on the right of midfield.
Attended Mytham County Primary School and Little Lever Specialist Language College in his school years, where he was a keen member of the school football squad, lived his early years in Bolton, Greater Manchester.
but made only one substitute appearance in the league against Newcastle United. He also started a League Cup game against Arsenal and a Champions League tie against Deportivo la Coruna. During his time with the 'Red Devils' the young full-back was loaned out to Wrexham for the 2000–01 season, and was a key member of the team for the entire season, playing in 41 of the 46 league games.
were the team to take advantage of this situation with then manager Stan Ternent
using his connections to the Old Trafford
club to sign the promising youngster to a two-year deal.
In his first season, Roche wasn't a first team regular, despite scoring an outstanding 25-yard volley against Crystal Palace
on his debut which although credited to him was a clear own goal. Towards the end of the 2003–04 season though, he began to push the previous right back, Dean West
out of the side. Unfortunately for Roche, Ternent's contract wasn't renewed and Steve Cotterill
was appointed as the new manager at Turf Moor
. Cotterill did not rate Roche as highly as Ternent had done, and brought in Mike Duff
from Cheltenham Town
instead. Roche still featured in the team fairly regularly though, but out of position on the right side of midfield where he looked much less comfortable. Roche scored his only other Burnley goal in a famous 2-1 victory at Elland Road
against Leeds United.
.
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 Droylsden
Droylsden F.C.
Droylsden F.C. is an English football club based in Droylsden, near Manchester. As of the 2011–12 season, they play in the Conference North.-History:...
. He mainly plays as a right sided full-back but can also play on the right of midfield.
Attended Mytham County Primary School and Little Lever Specialist Language College in his school years, where he was a keen member of the school football squad, lived his early years in Bolton, Greater Manchester.
Manchester United
Roche started his career as a trainee at Manchester UnitedManchester United F.C.
Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958...
but made only one substitute appearance in the league against Newcastle United. He also started a League Cup game against Arsenal and a Champions League tie against Deportivo la Coruna. During his time with the 'Red Devils' the young full-back was loaned out to Wrexham for the 2000–01 season, and was a key member of the team for the entire season, playing in 41 of the 46 league games.
Burnley
At the end of 2003 Roche was released on a free transfer from Manchester United. BurnleyBurnley F.C.
Burnley Football Club are a professional English Football League club based in Burnley, Lancashire. Nicknamed the Clarets, due to the dominant colour of their home shirts, they were founder members of the Football League in 1888...
were the team to take advantage of this situation with then manager Stan Ternent
Stan Ternent
Francis Stanley "Stan" Ternent is an English former footballer and manager. He managed Blackpool, Hull City, Bury, Burnley, Gillingham and Huddersfield Town. He is currently a scout for Sunderland.-Career:...
using his connections to the Old Trafford
Old Trafford
Old Trafford commonly refers to two sporting arenas:* Old Trafford, home of Manchester United F.C.* Old Trafford Cricket Ground, home of Lancashire County Cricket ClubOld Trafford can also refer to:...
club to sign the promising youngster to a two-year deal.
In his first season, Roche wasn't a first team regular, despite scoring an outstanding 25-yard volley against Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace F.C.
Crystal Palace Football Club are an English Football league club based in South Norwood, London. The team plays its home matches at Selhurst Park, where they have been based since 1924. The club currently competes in the second tier of English Football, The Championship.Crystal Palace was formed in...
on his debut which although credited to him was a clear own goal. Towards the end of the 2003–04 season though, he began to push the previous right back, Dean West
Dean West
Dean West is an English semi-professional football player, who currently plays for Lincoln Moorlands Railway. He is best known as a right sided full-back, but can also play in midfield if needed...
out of the side. Unfortunately for Roche, Ternent's contract wasn't renewed and Steve Cotterill
Steve Cotterill
Stephen "Steve" Cotterill is an English former footballer who is manager of Nottingham Forest.-Playing career:...
was appointed as the new manager at Turf Moor
Turf Moor
Turf Moor is a football stadium in Burnley, Lancashire. It is the home ground of Burnley Football Club, which has played there since moving from its Calder Vale ground in 1883. The stadium, which is situated on Harry Potts Way, named so after the club's longest serving Manager, has a capacity of...
. Cotterill did not rate Roche as highly as Ternent had done, and brought in Mike Duff
Michael Duff (footballer)
Michael James Duff is a Northern Irish international footballer who plays for Burnley. He plays in the centre of defence or at right-back.-Career:Although born in Belfast Duff was raised in Bedale, North Yorkshire...
from Cheltenham Town
Cheltenham Town F.C.
Cheltenham Town Football Club is an English football club playing in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. Founded in 1887, the team has played at four different grounds, namely Agg-Gardner's Recreation Ground, Carter's Field and now the Abbey Business Stadium, although it is more...
instead. Roche still featured in the team fairly regularly though, but out of position on the right side of midfield where he looked much less comfortable. Roche scored his only other Burnley goal in a famous 2-1 victory at Elland Road
Elland Road
Elland Road is an all-seater football stadium in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It has been the permanent residence of Leeds United A.F.C...
against Leeds United.
Wrexham
After his two year contract with Burnley expired, Roche returned to play for Wrexham in the summer of 2005. He scored on his second debut for the club against Boston United. At the end of the 2006–07 season Roche was released by Wrexham after a disappointing season in which they just avoided relegation to the Football ConferenceFootball Conference
The Football Conference is a football league in England which consists of three divisions called Conference National, Conference North, and Conference South. Some Football Conference clubs are fully professional, such as Luton Town, but most of them are semi-professional...
.