Leicester City mad Lee Jobber weighs in at more than 23 stones. He goes bare chested to games to show his devotion to the Foxes. But his half naked habits have attracted some negative reactions from other fans. Regular visitors to Walkers Stadium and on away games will find him instantly recognisable as the City fan with a large-than-life devotion to the cause. You will find him sitting topless in all weathers watching his team. | "I am me and I am never going to change so if you are offended then I am very sorry." | | Lee Jobber |
An icon to Leicester City fans, Lee has even been recruited by the club to help sell the new home strip. He can be seen in promotional literature alongside Miss Leicester and is fast becoming a Leicester City legend. On a cold trip to Bolton in 2003, Lee decided to start not wearing a top when supporting City and has remained topless at City games ever since. With tattoos covering his torso, Lee is instantly recognisable but does not get a positive reaction from all. Lee draws a spectrum of response from fans whilst sitting in his usual seat and walking around stadiums with no shirt on.
 | | Lee models the new City strip |
Many giggle, some stop and stare and a few find it off-putting. But Lee is unrepentant about his match day dress code. "There have been a few comments on websites saying I make them feel sick and I put them off the pies and do the kids really want to see someone like this. But I am not out to hurt anybody - I am here for a laugh. "It all started off as a bet and I do not see why I should change for anybody. I am me and I am never going to change so if you are offended then I am very sorry," adds Lee. Click in the top right-hand corner of this page to watch a video of Lee's trip to watch City beat Derby County, the fans' views and what Lee thinks of all the attention and the reaction he gets. |