. The form, in which it was falsely stated that Hendrie had no previous convictions, was not given to defence lawyers until part-way through this week's trial. On 9 November 2011 Hendrie was unveiled by Kidderminster Harriers as having signed on non-contract terms. Other international helplines can be found at www.befrienders.org. Hendrie is still on antidepressants and his mental health is being tested again in a precarious working environment. Dad-of-five Hendrie, who earned 30,000-a-week at the peak of his career with Aston Villa, made several suicide attempts after his financial woes escalated to the point where his mum's house was repossessed. The former Aston Villa midfielder curled in a sublime shot past keeper Joe Murphy and in off the post. For all the bad press, Im still a human being. chouxPolice Searching For Missing Baby After FibonacciWaitrose Extra Large Oranges . Iggle PiggleHid Headlight On A Moped? We have been talking for an hour during a gripping and sometimes distressing interview on Zoom. I end up drinking, he says. Talking about his signing and the short-term deal, Hendrie said: "These next few weeks will be very interesting for me, and I will knuckle down. As you can guess, I left my sympathy to the lady I see on a weekly basis working as a cleaner in Cheltenham who lives off 20 a week because her self employed husband has had a heart attack and can't work for 4 months. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Mum-of-three Becky, 26, said: "He's a drunken womaniser with no respect for his family. After his mother's house was repossessed, the father-of-five ended up on a life-support machine after a suicide attempt. But I can go away from this conversation and know I dont ever want to be in that very dark place again. That leads to some of the problems like Lee Hendrie has faced.". [50] He then signed for Nuneaton Griff, before returning to Highgate United. He has also played in Football League for Stoke City, Sheffield United, Leicester City, Derby County, Brighton & Hove Albion and Bradford City. Ive always been brought up as a provider. So, in this article, we discussed all information about Lee Hendrie's net worth, wiki, bio, career, height, weight, family, pics, affairs, car, salary, age, and other details in 2022. "The defence team had specifically requested these documents from the Crown Prosecution Service, but they had declined to produce them by asserting that they were not relevant. When The People confronted Hendrie about the accusations, he said: "Becky is talking s**t. She hasn't let me see the kids, so what am I supposed to do? On 27 January 2012, Hendrie was declared bankrupt by Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs at the High Court. Dont get me wrong. Hendrie has more recently been working for Sky Sports as a pundit, and said he was grateful for the opportunity to put his dark days behind him. Midfielder who spent the first 12 seasons of his career with Aston Villa. My job relies on the football industry, and its hanging in the balance. BBC comedian and actress Dawn shared her dramatic hair transformation after undergoing a colour change. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Its been really good and really interesting. Unless im mistaken. Any who does clearly havnt been watching comic relief, those people REALLY dont have anything. In July he joined Corby Town on a month's trial, however after just three weeks he left on his own accord. people dont really focus on what these footballers earn, until they conduct themselves in a negative way. [47][48], Hendrie left Basford United in October 2015. He also played for the England U21s and earned one full cap for England in 1998. She said: "Everybody thinks life as a footballer's wife is pure heaven. The wife of former Villa star Lee Hendrie has denied making a false insurance claim after the son of Blues legend Trevor Francis allegedly burgled the couple's cottage. Lee Andrew Hendrie - born 18 May 1977 - is a football commentator and pundit for Sky Sports. "All his friends knew about Emma apart from me. [28] Instead, he started training with Championship side Reading,[29] but was not offered a contract[30] and was instead offered a short-term deal at his cousin John Hendrie's former club Bradford City by manager Peter Taylor. [34] Hendrie's younger brother, Stuart, joined him at Daventry on 21 October 2011, signing on a short-team loan deal from Hinckley United.[35]. But there were lots of positives., Hendrie smiles when I ask him how he plans to spend Monday the big birthday. It's not even an issue. Other high-profile football bankruptcies include former Manchester United player, who played at Manchester United. Lee Hendrie. Is Lee Hendrie still married to his wife Becky? Hendrie returns to his bleakest days. Whilst at Aston Villa he played in the 2000 FA Cup Final. My wife took a photo of me not long after that second time. During the second episode of the new series, aired on Tuesday (May 19), Lee opened up to Vinnie Jones and Paul Merson about his heartbreaking battle with depression. At the end of season Hendrie was released from the club which then folded. Football, fame and money have turned him into an out-of-control monster.". It would not have entered into my head that it would affect our insurance claim. But she deleted it because she didnt want to be reminded of how close it was to me not being around, and not bringing up my children. But theres nothing worse than taking alcohol and getting to the extreme levels where you dont care at all. The ex-midfielder has also had problems with alcohol and twice tried to kill himself, the most recent time in 2018. [26] It was announced on 13 May 2010, that he would leave Derby at the end of his contract after just 10 appearances from his nine months with the club.[27]. But were there others? In football now they talk a lot about assists and Id have been in the top five [in the Premier League] then. It could happen to anyone., Hendrie gazes out of my laptop screen. Lee enjoyed many other business ventures over the years, the two most memorable being. He must have spent thousands of pounds on his tarts.". "I woke up on a life-support machine, my body had shut down. Bankruptcy was in the wings. Hendrie was capped once for England but despite a long career in the Premier League with boyhood club Aston Villa, he was declared bankrupt at the High Court in January 2012. He says: "I was earning spectacular sums of money from when I burst onto the scene from the ages of 21 to around 33 - the point where I left the football league. He replaced Merson when he made his only international appearance for England, against the Czech Republic in November 1998. human. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Hendrie's first win as a Daventry Town player came on 22 October as Kidsgrove Athletic were beaten 43 in the First Qualifying Round of the FA Trophy. "Still now, every single day I struggle, I still take anti-depressants. In January 2012, faced with spiralling debts and repossession. Lee Hendrie bought Finwood Lawn for 1.6m in 2007 Thumb-prints matching ex-football star Trevor Francis's son were found at the scene of a burglary at a footballer's home, a court has. And not just the model types. James Francis, 26, denies burgling a cottage at the 1.6m mansion home of ex-Aston Villa footballer Lee Hendrie in Rowington, Warwickshire, in 2011. instance of. If you have managed to blow 30k a WEEK then you're an idiot. At the peak of his powers the former England international earned 40,000-a-week. The overwhelming majority of 'professional' footballers are uneducated, foul-mouthed yobs who deliberately under-achieved at school when the prospect of receiving (I don't use the term 'earn') a vast fortune for nothing more productive than chasing a ball round a patch of grass beckoned. Lee Hendrie bought Finwood Lawn for 1.6m in 2007 Thumb-prints matching ex-football star Trevor Francis's son were found at the scene of a burglary at a footballer's home, a court has heard. Arrogant and egotistical. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Jurors at Warwick crown court. Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan hit with complaints over their new sofa as fans defend them. But Im mentally strong enough to try and get over that fact now. His most recent attempt was only 18 months ago and there are days when its hard for Hendrie to get out of bed. Stuart Hendrie, a semi-professional footballer, was punched to the ground outside a Solihull nightclub as he celebrated his mother's 58th birthday with his wife and former Aston Villa star Lee. "It seemed like all the people who were advising me didn't have any answers anymore, so I had nowhere to turn.". I have to use this to build up my fitness and get back to my peak. Hendrie is the cousin of another Scottish professional footballer, John Hendrie. I cannot even begin to understand how anyone can blow that sort of money. He was both the first Englishman and the first player with Premier League experience to sign for a Liga Primer Indonesia club. Hendrie has only seen a few clips of the show and I reassure him that he does well off the field too. Sally made the admission on Monday's programme. If not how long did the marriage last. Sorry, we can't find any related questions. Lenny Henry talks to screen (Cold Play in the background) about the plight of the modern footballer "just 250,000 per week will enable us to feed, clothe and pay all of John's legal bills following a string of bad investments and numerous gagging orders. In the US, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255. "It is about saving, about being sensible, about being careful - it's about not expecting to have the same lifestyle. Look at this, Lee, I say as I lower my head towards the screen. Becky met Lee when they were both 16 and he was a #200-a-week trainee at Premiership giants Villa. etc. Taylor said "I feel really sorry for him. I could easily name five, six times where I tried to do that in the bad period., This upsetting news is deepened by the uncertainty of the coronavirus. Lots of memories will wash over me and its going to be difficult to watch., Those memories remain raw and searing. Try using the search bar at the top of the page to search for some keywords, or choose a topic and submit your own question. I'll say it again, you're an idiot. "I remember just pulling up at a chemist, going in once and then I went to a shop and just bought a load of tablets. We have been talking for an hour during a gripping and sometimes distressing interview on Zoom. However, his fortune was short-lived and by 2010 he had lost everything. I dont have too much sympathy I'm afraid. He used to laud the wealth he had at 16 over me, telling me I could do NOTHING to him and he was already earning more than I ever would. imported from Wikimedia project. Awww poor Lee. I've got five children and to think I was going to leave all that behind. The darkest times, and the most horrible, could happen to you. Ive ended up getting myself into a great job working for Sky Sports. In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contacted on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org or jo@samaritans.ie. It is hard to feel sympathy for footballers, especially when they're happy to showcase their flash lifestyle, but Hendrie's story is an interesting one. Theyre quick to jump on the negative things I did. But Im proud Ive become someone different. 74 Dr Denis Marleau a reu le Grand Prix 2011 de Transplant Qubec pour le programme de transplantation hpatique et pour son leadership dans l'avancement du don d'organes au Qubec. On 29 September he joined Stoke City on loan, on the recommendation of his father. He also played for the England U21s and earned one full cap for England in 1998. He built up a property portfolio worth 10million - but was declared bankrupt by HM Revenue in 2012. Managed to amass 10,000,000 portfolio and blew it. #HarrysHeroes pic.twitter.com/5EJw65bXHb. The 43-year-old opened up on his battle against depression during a chat with. Ive had a few days where I havent really got up. In April 2014 Hendrie stated he was a victim of forgery and that someone had falsified transfer documents claiming he was moving to Tavistock. Youve always got that doubt of people coming in and taking your job. [14][15] Hendrie scored his first goal for the Blades in a 50 win over Morecambe in the League Cup in September 2007,[16] but was unable to hold down a regular first-team place as the club struggled in the bottom half of the table. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. "My intentions were to look after my family and put my money into investments. "My girls used to cry themselves to sleep at night because daddy was never at home. -FLEW into violent rages in which he threw lamps and plant pots around the house. Photograph: David Jones/PA. Following a spell in Indonesia with Bandung he became a journeyman in non-league football, playing for Daventry Town, Kidderminster Harriers, Chasetown, Redditch United, Tamworth, Corby Town, Highgate United and Basford United. 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Ive had a kind gesture off Sky thats been magnificent. Lee married his wife Patricia in 1964 and they resided in California until they moved to Fort Collins. Lee Hendrie talking to Vinnie Jones during the filming of Harrys Heroes, which is on ITV this week. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Hendrie was set to join Scottish-side Aberdeen but the deal fell through at the last minute. But at the age of 35, his days of luxury cars and million-pound houses are well and truly behind him. Only five years on from his second suicide attempt, Hendrie thankfully looks to be on the slow road to recovery. TOWIE favourite Mark routinely posts their progress on their home Instagram account. "After one bender he was nabbed by cops for exposing his penis in the street. I can. Other high-profile football bankruptcies include former Manchester United player Keith Gillespie, former Newcastle defender Celestine Babayaro,external-link and Eric Djemba-Djemba,external-link who played at Manchester United. His Chasetown debut came in a 11 home draw with Matlock Town on 20 March 2012. ", Ex-Aston Villa player alleged souvenir football shirts, sunglasses, ladies' footwear and golf clubs among things stolen, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, James Francis, son of footballer Trevor Francis, who has been cleared of burglary. "I just parked up and took all the tablets. I still use that to this day when I feel very low. On 1 January 2011 it was confirmed by Bradford manager Peter Taylor that Hendrie's deal would not be extended due to finances and that the player had in fact, left the club. He finds it hard but, slowly, he talks to them about two occasions when he tried to kill himself. Lee Hendrie (born May 18, 1977) is famous for being soccer player. He played his first league game in a 20 loss against Uxbridge three days later. I just thought of it selfishly as you do when youre in them dire straits. [36] Immediately upon his release by Kidderminster, Hendrie signed for Northern Premier League Premier Division side Chasetown, returning to the lower levels of English non-league football after a 5-month absence. On 26 January 2011, Indonesian club Bandung announced the signing of Hendrie on a free transfer. His younger brother, Stuart Hendrie, is also a footballer,[54] who played alongside him at Daventry Town. In January 2012, faced with spiralling debts and repossession, after twice trying to take his own life. Former Aston Villa star Lee Hendrie twice tried to commit suicide But it has not always been the case. Hendrie is now seen on our screens as one of Sky Sports main pundits for their coverage of Championship football as well as providing co-commentary on some of their live games. [51], Despite his Scottish and Irish parentage, Hendrie represented England, the country of his birth, at international level. During an interview with the Guardian, he sadly revealed he has attempted suicide on several occasions. Pretty Becky Hendrie's marriage to the #5 million Aston Villa midfielder fell apart immediately after their wedding in June when she learned he had moved in with a teenage lover. "I've got five children and to think I was going to leave all that behind. I am. I just passed it off as last minute nerves. -HUMILIATED her with blatant cheating - even having a fling with a TV personality during his stag week. Addressing the media on the steps of the court, Crocker said: "James Francis, his father Trevor, mother Helen and brother Matthew are obviously delighted and relieved at the jury's unanimous verdict. She said: "He said he was going to move in with friends but I found his car at her place. Last update: Jul 4, 2011. Lee Hendrie's wife Becky and the Villa star walking with new . I'm sorry but I've heard lee hendrie selling his story to lots of different people and I can't feel sorry for a millionaire footballer wasting all his money, its his own fault I'm afraid. . We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. I don't even earn that in a year and yet I'm not bankrupt. In a statement read out by defence solicitor Jim Crocker after the not guilty verdict, the Francis family questioned why the case had been brought before a jury. ", He added: "It was really selfish of me to do that. 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