Peterborough United are in advanced discussions with free agent Tom Lees, as the League One side look to reinforce their defensive options following a major injury setback to club captain Sam Hughes.
The 34-year-old is a proven leader and veteran of over 600 senior matches, having recently left Huddersfield Town after four seasons and 155 appearances for the Terriers.
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Experience at the Back
Lees began his professional career at Leeds United, before establishing himself at Sheffield Wednesday, where he made 254 appearances across seven seasons. A move to Huddersfield in 2021 brought further consistency, with the defender playing a central role in their Championship campaigns until his release this summer.
Peterborough boss Darren Ferguson confirmed that the club would be returning to the market for a centre-half after Hughes’ long-term injury, and Lees has emerged as the top candidate — a shift from Posh’s typical youth-first recruitment policy.
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Admired by Managers
Lees’ professionalism has long been praised by managers. Former boss Michael Duff said:
“He does everything perfectly in training and the gym — never cuts corners.
What people don’t always see is the leadership and positional discipline. He was a big miss when out of the team.”
📊 Key FotMob Stats – 2024/25 Championship (Huddersfield Town):
• Appearances: 35
• Clean sheets in starts: 9
• Tackles per 90: 1.3 (78th percentile among Championship CBs)
• Interceptions per 90: 1.6 (82nd percentile)
• Clearances per 90: 4.5 (76th percentile)
• Duels won %: 65.2% (74th percentile)
• Aerial duels won %: 71.7% (80th percentile)
• Passing accuracy: 78.4% (66th percentile)
Lees’ percentile rankings highlight his value as a reliable, consistent defender — strong in the air, sharp in reading danger, and confident in his distribution.
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