Hereford United's Danny Lee remembered as a 'true legend'

Danny Lee, who died in 2007 after a battle with cancer, was the man behind the club's terrace anthem, Hereford United We All Love You, written in 1972 during the club’s historic FA Cup run, and was also a dedicated fundraiser, charity walker and entertainer who raised more than £200,000 for good causes.

Mr Lee was famed for walking long distances while balancing a pint of beer on his head – a feat that earned him a world record in 1983 after completing a mile.

We Grew Up in Hereford members have shared fond memories of Mr Lee as part of the We Grew Up in Hereford Facebook group, where Keith Hartland posted a 2007 news article about a tribute concert held in Mr Lee’s honour amid his cancer battle.

At the time of his death, Robert Broadfoot, owner of Hereford Gold, said Mr Lee had "booked his place in heaven for all the things he's done for the people of Hereford."

The concert, held at the Hereford Welsh Club, raised more than £2,000 for a holiday for Mr Lee, but he was sadly unable to go due to his poor health.

A number of commenters reflected on Mr Lee's lasting legacy in the city.

Derek Symes said: "Used to see him at the shell bar at the Belmont pub.

"Had to look through the window as I was too young. Good bloke."

Reg Saych recalled: "I knew Danny when he used to sing for the Astrals. (Dave Tedston, Johnny Best, Percy Francis, and Ed Jones.)

"Great singer and great band. RIP Danny, I know you would be so proud of Andy."

Chris Oldham said: "What a legend in Hereford."

Steve Thomas commentd: "Was and still [a] true legend, always respected others, will never be forgotten."

In 2022, a housing estate in Burghill was named after him in his memory, with the area known as Danny Lee Walk.