Jason Lee played for both Nottingham clubs as well as Mansfield Town \u2026 but, surprisingly to many, netted more goals with Notts County than he did with Nottingham Forest.<\/p>\n
Now he is bidding to become the new Chief Executive of the Professional Footballers Association in succession to Gordon Taylor.<\/p>\n
And Lee took time off from the campaign trail to reflect on his time with the Magpies in the newest episode of the Magpie Circle podcast.<\/p>\n
And also relate a quite incredible story of how World Cup referee Pierluigi Collina insisted on asking for his shirt after a European tie with Forest.<\/p>\n
Lee netted 17 goals in 74 appearances for Notts from 2006-08 – compared to a return of 15 goals from 95 appearances for the Reds.<\/p>\n
And, in another surprising statistic, he is the Notts\u2019 record holder for most number of yellow cards in a season – with his 17 yellows (plus a retrospective red card via video) in the 06-07 campaign.<\/p>\n
Lee said: \u201cThe yellow cards became something of a standing joke among the lads.<\/p>\n
\u201cEvery week the referee seemed to call me over and book me and although I was competitive I did feel like I was being booked on reputation alone.<\/p>\n
\u201cJoining Notts was a big move for me. I had wanted to sign for them for quite a time.<\/p>\n
\u201cI had settled my family in Nottingham after playing for Forest and it always appealed to me.<\/p>\n
\u201cSteve Thompson gave me the opportunity and I was really desperate to prove my worth.<\/p>\n
\u201cI got really fit, was made the captain, and had a good season. Those 16 goals were the highest number I scored in a single season. in my career.\u201d<\/p>\n
Lee has now revealed his candidature for the vacant PFA chief executive role.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s something he feels passionately about.<\/p>\n
\u201cAll my life I have had to fight hard for what I have achieved.<\/p>\n
\u201cI played in all four divisions of the English game and I feel I am well placed to represent the views of players.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have worked with the PFA in equalities for several years now and I feel I have a lot more to offer the PFA.\u201d<\/p>\n
To watch our podcast with The Magpie Circle hit play below and for more interviews with ex-Notts County stars click here<\/a> for our back catalogue.<\/p>\n Thursday 4th March 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n