The 43-year-old opened up on his battle against depression during a chat with Vinnie Jones and ex-Arsenal ace Paul Merson. Lots of memories will wash over me and its going to be difficult to watch., Those memories remain raw and searing. "If I was to say I wasted my money gambling or that I just didn't care about my money, that wouldn't be true," Hendrie adds. [13] However, he was dogged by injuries for the first half of the season. Mrs Hendrie yesterday told the court that she dealt with the insurance claim with the Halifax, while the property was insured for only 2,000 as it was in an outbuilding. [40][41] He resumed his playing career in September 2013, joining Corby Town. The RAC revealed that diesel drivers are still charged an extra 20p over the owners of petrol cars. Glenn gave me lots of praise, Hendrie recalls. It felt like everything had been taken away. As a player, he was a midfielder who notably played in the Premier League for Aston Villa where he spent fourteen years. I just felt like I had let everyone down really. After his mother's house was repossessed, the father-of-five ended up on a life-support machine after a suicide attempt. She's seen me on life-support machines', ook at this, Lee, I say as I lower my head towards the screen. Taylor said "I feel really sorry for him. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. "Things can be fantastic one day or one week and then it can turn," he told The Guardian. I was a closed book. ", He added: "It was really selfish of me to do that. On 29 September he joined Stoke City on loan, on the recommendation of his father. For other inquiries, Contact Us. His son, midfielder Lee Hendrie, made a late substitute appearance for England in 1998. He nods. He scored his first league goal for Sheffield United in a 21 win over Queens Park Rangers on 12 January 2008.[17]. But he'd lash out at the cars, kicking in the doors. "Once he kicked in the door of my Range Rover when one of our daughters was in the car. 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. Am I going to a psychiatric ward because Ive done this? But, most of all, I was thinking: Im going to do this again. "With all his the cash and flash cars women flocked around him. The industrial language is meant to make Hendrie laugh and it does. During an interview with the Guardian, he sadly revealed he has attempted suicide on several occasions. To be factual Brad freidal went bankrupt because of 5m debts for his non profit US football acadamy. The son of former England striker Trevor Francis has been unanimously cleared of stealing designer goods from the home of ex-Aston Villa player Lee Hendrie. "When his fame and cash are gone, what will he have left? Lee never had anything to do with insurance, he said. He finds it hard but, slowly, he talks to them about two occasions when he tried to kill himself. Can he admit this to himself? 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. The former England international midfield star, who . "Id been trying to sell property but the housing market crashed. In August 2010 his property portfolio, once worth 10m, had been swamped by huge debt. Glenn Hoddle, Englands manager then, said the 21-year-old had been magnificent on his debut. The team, managed by former Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp and his assistant John Barnes, includes David Seaman, Merson, Matt Le Tissier, Rob Lee, Ray Parlour, Lee Sharpe, Mark Chamberlain, Mark Wright, Razor Ruddock and Hendrie. He held back the tears as he discussed the tough times during the second episode of ITV show Harry's Heroes. As a player, he was a midfielder who notably played in the Premier League for Aston Villa where he spent fourteen years. job, Love Island's Olivia accuses Jessie of 'coming at her' as she's slammed over 'fake' claims, Subscribe to Daily Mirror and Sunday Mirror newspapers. Lee Hendrie started his career at Bradford City where he was a crowd favourite. And not just the model types. At the end of season Hendrie was released from the club which then folded. "That was it then, I got up one day and tried to kill myself. Its been really good and really interesting. English footballer (born 1977) Lee Andrew Hendrie; Statements. My mum says: Youve got to stop all this. [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. We have reached a painful segment as Hendrie, the former Premier League footballer who played once for England, has opened up like never before. The football was almost over and my head was gone. 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. Shes seen me on life-support machines. The problem with Lee is he's unable just to have a couple of drinks and come home. Read more on Wikipedia. Most have never done a proper day's work in their lives and I refuse to subsidise their undeserved lifestyles. Im my own worst enemy. -FLEW into violent rages in which he threw lamps and plant pots around the house. 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. On 12 March 2011, he provided another assist for Somah in a 10 win against Minangkabau. Hendrie is still on antidepressants and his mental health is being tested again in a precarious working environment. During his peak playing days at Villa Park, he was believed to be raking in around 30,000-per-week. I am hopeful they will respect his courage and honesty. 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. She found he had been seeing lover Emma Cheal, 19.". "I've offered to pay maintenance. I have to use this to build up my fitness and get back to my peak. "I even had to forge a cheque in Lee's name for #5,000 to pay household bills. It doesnt always work because our minds think in mysterious ways. [58], Six appearances two goals in UEFA Intertoto Cup; one appearance in UEFA Cup, One appearance in FA Vase; two appearances one goal in Midland League Les James Challenge Cup; two appearances in Worcestershire Junior Cup, Appearance(s) in Smedley Crooke Memorial Charity Cup, "Lee Hendrie on why he chose Stoke over QPR", "Football: FA fires O'Leary anger; You can't punish Lee Hendrie for being Lee Hendrie . Lee Hendrie. The former pros were talking. Get the FREE Mirror Football newsletter with the day's key headlines and transfer news straight into your inbox. [46], Hendrie scored on his dbut for Basford against Armthorpe Welfare. Hendrie knew his home and the house he had bought for his mum would both be repossessed. Former Aston Villa star Lee Hendrie twice tried to commit suicide But it has not always been the case. I would have found that a little difficult because its an emotional rollercoaster and Im bringing up lots of past things. I still use that to this day when I feel very low. He was linked with a move to Wrexham but any hopes of that materialising broke down with manager Dean Saunders' departure to Doncaster Rovers. But if Id had that confidence to reach out to someone, Im pretty sure Id be telling you a different story.. "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. I've even had some of his conquests turn up at the house. [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. programme, Hendrie told how financial mismanagement and the breakdown of his marriage led to his economic downfall. [5] He played 28 times for Stoke scoring three goals which came against Leeds United, Sunderland and Norwich City. Mr Hubbard told the court that Lee Hendrie had admitted a charge of common assault at Solihull Magistrates Court on February 28, 2006 and received a 12-month community order. On 9 November 2011 Hendrie was unveiled by Kidderminster Harriers as having signed on non-contract terms. I got to the stage where I just wanted to end it all. [9][10], Hendrie signed a three-year contract with Sheffield United after arriving on a free transfer in July 2007,[11][12] making his debut on the opening day of the season, a 22 home draw with Colchester United. I didnt like the fact I was still alive. 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. Lee was always too busy going on his latest bender or s****ing his latest conquest. Hendrie's nephew, John Hendrie, is also a Scottish former professional footballer. Call us on 0207 510 3504. "I can sit in bed for three days and not want to get up. I got to the stage where I just wanted to end it all. Francis, 26, of Chancel Court, Solihull, allegedly stole items including golf clubs, boots and shoes and football shirts, including Hendries own England top and other kit worn by David Beckham and Wayne Rooney. The school backed him. I just thought of it selfishly as you do when youre in them dire straits. But at the age of 35, his days of luxury cars and million-pound houses are well and truly behind him. "I ended up going bankrupt, my house got repossessed, they repossessed my mum's house and that just destroyed me. Hid Headlight On A Moped? The Black Sabbath star has spoken out on SiriusXMs Ozzys Boneyard. The trial was told that Hendrie's wife submitted an insurance claim form following the burglary which Francis's counsel described as containing "bare-faced" lies. The actress reportedly rumbled Buchan and Farzard after they allegedly became close during the filming of the BBC thriller. He built up a property portfolio worth 10million - but was declared bankrupt by HM Revenue in 2012. The winger announced his official retirement in 2013. "All his friends knew about Emma apart from me. Not getting paids one of the big issues a lot of people are going through. In a statement issued after the verdict, the 26-year-old and his family said he had been through two years of hell because the Crown Prosecution Service had withheld vital information on the case. Well make it a lovely day.. Lee Hendrie peers back at me. Hendrie's father, former Scottish professional footballer Paul Hendrie, encouraged him to invest his earnings wisely and, with the help of financial guidance, he amassed a property portfolio worth over 10m. Sally made the admission on Monday's programme. In January 2012, faced with spiralling debts and repossession. I can still have bad weeks where I do think about doing the same. Video received within 3 days Only five years on from his second suicide attempt, Hendrie thankfully looks to be on the slow road to recovery. Bankruptcy was in the wings. In April 2014 Hendrie stated he was a victim of forgery and that someone had falsified transfer documents claiming he was moving to Tavistock. Well make it a lovely day., His five children range in age from four to 20. Speaking to Jones and Merson, he said: "I fell deep down into depression really. Then I tried to do it again. Paul Hendrie (born 27 March 1954) is a Scottish former football midfielder who made nearly 400 professional appearances. [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]. He then became a journeyman, playing for a number of teams and joining Basford United in 2013. "I sit in our stunning five-bedroomed detached house but can't afford to put food on the table. Video received within 4 days Paul Brilliant video message - covered everything that I asked for. He rubs a hand across his face. If you have managed to blow 30k a WEEK then you're an idiot. Hendrie sits down with Vinnie Jones and Paul Merson. I end up drinking, he says. He appeared twelve times for the England under-21 team, scoring five goals. He was both the first Englishman and the first player with Premier League experience to sign for a Liga Primer Indonesia club. That leads to some of the problems like Lee Hendrie has faced.". John Arne Riise was 100k and to do with his agent so not really bankrupt. I dont want to see anyone else there either. He is now rebuilding his life with a new partner and starting children's soccer schools in the Midlands. Its a treble bash because my wifes got the same birthday as me and weve got Harrys Heroes in the evening. He must have spent thousands of pounds on his tarts.". It's b******s.". Emma Hendrie agreed her husband had real financial problems by the summer of 2011 but insisted the ex-midfielder never had anything to do with their insurance arrangements, Never miss breaking news by signing up to our free email updates. He began his career with Premier League side Manchester United and later transferred to both Derby County and Burnley. All shapes and sizes wanted a bit of Lee and he couldn't say no. It was Bandung's first win in the 2011 Liga Primer Indonesia. My wife was crying when she watched it. The former Aston Villa midfielder curled in a sublime shot past keeper Joe Murphy and in off the post. "I've even heard on the grapevine that she's pregnant but Lee is telling me nothing." [52], He won his only full international cap for England at the age of 21 as a late substitute on 18 November 1998 against the Czech Republic.[53]. Market value details. Drenthe has previously revealed that he had lost 3.2MILLION earned from what looked like a promising football career. He looks resolute as, outside, the light fades and we disappear into another hushed evening lockdown. Later that month, he signed for Daventry Town until the end of the season. "But I have the one thing his millions can never buy - the love of my children. "We booked a beautiful hotel. But the situations very difficult. Warning issued to any driver in UK filling up with petrol or diesel in next 14 days. As a player, he was a midfielder who notably played in the Premier League for Aston Villa where he spent fourteen years. But it means nothing, absolutely nothing. I woke up on a life-support machine, my body had shut down. But he soon got bored. #HarrysHeroes pic.twitter.com/5EJw65bXHb. Its a sore subject and Im not proud of the times I tried to take my life. Yeah. Hendrie and his wife, Emma, had alleged that six souvenir football shirts, a Vertu mobile phone, sunglasses, ladies' footwear, a set of golf clubs, an earring and a designer bag were taken from the cottage between 1 July and 2 August 2011. Former Premier League star Lee Hendrie has revealed he tried to kill himself "five or six times" - and recalled how we woke up on a life support machine after one attempt. The real point, I say, is that Ive done hundreds of interviews over the years and this one has touched me more than most. He has been a superb professional during his time at the football club. have also been declared bankrupt previously but subsequently applied for annulments. Its not easy but I am getting better. Home Hendrie was set to join Scottish-side Aberdeen but the deal fell through at the last minute. "This resulted in two years of hell and worry for James and his family, not to speak of the incredible waste of public and private money and resources. 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. Thank you! Hendrie, a former England international, was signed by Bryan Robson on a free-transfer in the summer of 2007. Wikipedia (16 entries) Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live, Taylor also questioned the role of players' agents in their financial dealings. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. Hendrie's property portfolio, which had once been worth 10million, was swamped by huge debt, according to The Guardian. THE wife of Aston Villa star Lee Hendrie has told how she gained revenge on her cheating husband - by blowing thousands of pounds on his credit card. we claimed Lee Hendrie had a gambling addiction, we acknowledge this is . Well besides lee being declared bankrupt he still has a few quid left..he cannot be that stupid he stll enjoys his rounds of golf and hiring helicopters at will..so for him to be showing off on facebook one minute then sympathy votes the next doesnt work.. My heart bleeds. 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. When that happens Im at my most vulnerable and think it may be time to do something. Football is known for that: nice cars, nice houses, nice holiday, nice clothes. [6][7][8], During Hendrie's time with Villa, he crashed his Porsche as he tried to make a plane for a European game and his manager Graham Taylor had to deal with other disciplinary matters. Now Becky rues the day she met the football ace. He said: "I struggled at times to even get out of bed and face the world at times. 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I don't even earn that in a year and yet I'm not bankrupt. ITV Emmerdales Amy Nuttall rumbled husband Andrew Buchan and BBC Better co-star Leila Farzad's romance by lingerie. It makes me feel like Im achieving something which can help someone else. [38], Hendrie signed for Tamworth in the summer of 2012, taking the number 8 shirt; he made his debut for the club on 6 October 2012 as a 60th-minute substitute for George Baldock in a 21 home defeat to Newport County. He and Merson are the best players on the pitch and Hendrie tells me that, in the final game against Germany, he plays a key role. Peter Kelsey, who advises wealthy people, including footballers and TV presenters, says he often has to tell his clients that their fame and wealth can be temporary. But she had already suffered 10 years of torment at the hands of the #20,000-a-week wild man. 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. [3][4] On 30 January 2007, he extended his loan spell with the Potters until the end of the 200607 season. 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. "My girls used to cry themselves to sleep at night because daddy was never at home. ITV Emmerdale's Amy Nuttall 'crying every day' after husband Andrew Buchan leaves her for co-star, Buchan has reportedly left her for BBC Better co-star Leila Farzad, 40, Clarkson's Farm star emotional after viewers donate 34,000 to her. Lee Hendrie (@leehendrie77) Instagram photos and videos leehendrie77 Verified 137 posts 16.7K followers 1,484 following Lee Hendrie Athlete Media sky sports / ex footballer Aston Villa England media enquires contact Ade Danes.personal greetings cameo/CelebVM/memmo www.celebrityappearance.co.uk Posts Videos Tagged Lee Hendrie (left) and Dion Dublin at Bisham Abbey in November 1998 during England training for the friendly against the Czech Republic. On 26 January 2011, Indonesian club Bandung announced the signing of Hendrie on a free transfer. The son of former England striker Trevor Francis has been unanimously cleared of stealing designer goods from the home of ex-Aston Villa player Lee Hendrie. I'm told he met a girl from TV but he says it's all nonsense.". Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. I'd cower in terror in the corner. 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. But I can go away from this conversation and know I dont ever want to be in that very dark place again. Lee enjoyed many other business ventures over the years, the two most memorable being. 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. Gordon Taylor, chief executive of the Professional Footballers' Association, disputes these figures, saying it is closer to 10% or 20%, but the fact that many multi-millionaire players fall on hard times is not in question. John never asked for this to happen to him, please give generously.". One thing that kept me quite close to Sky has been doing some Zoom calls with managers and players, Hendrie says brightly. It's easily done when you've got the money.". FORMER England star Lee Hendrie revealed he tried to take his own life "five or six" times after going bankrupt. I got my football boots on again and it was brilliant to be amongst the lads. Born in Birmingham, Hendrie started his career at Premier League club Aston Villa where he spent fourteen years. It was horrible. I cannot even begin to understand how anyone can blow that sort of money. If it wasnt for the lockdown the whole family was planning to watch it together. He said: The football was almost over and my head was gone. Youve always got that doubt of people coming in and taking your job. He says: "I tell them that their careers aren't likely to last as long as they want them to and stress the importance of financial planning but it's a difficult reality to accept. I dont feel I deserve any plaudits. It did genuinely slip my mind. [51], Despite his Scottish and Irish parentage, Hendrie represented England, the country of his birth, at international level. He said she had answered no to a question which asked whether anyone resident at the address had been convicted of a criminal offence other than a motoring matter. Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip. "They all thank their legal team, their witnesses and the jury.". Hendrie's situation reached rock-bottom when he tried to take his life in two separate incidents: the latter resulting in him being put on a life-support machine. "We rowed and I cancelled the honeymoon. Lee Hendrie is optimistic for the future and is hopeful football will resume soon so he can get back into it. Order a personalised video message now! On 27 January 2012, Hendrie was declared bankrupt by Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs at the High Court. Something went wrong, please try again later. Managed to amass 10,000,000 portfolio and blew it. [31] Taylor had previously managed Hendrie for England under-21s. Born in Birmingham, Hendrie started his career at Premier League club Aston Villa where he spent fourteen years. I've lost count of the times he's disappeared for entire weeks. During this time, Hendrie twice tried to take his own life.[55]. BBC Breakfast star Carol Kirkwood's mystery fiance unveiled as toyboy 13 years her junior. [19] He scored the winning goal for Leicester in a 10 win over Scunthorpe United on 29 March 2008[20] but could not prevent the club's relegation to League One and he subsequently returned to Bramall Lane. Ive always been brought up as a provider. Thats when I thought it was the end., Hendrie mentions only two attempts to kill himself in the ITV documentary. -BLEW thousands of pounds on week-long bird and booze benders. It's on Harry's Heroes: Euro Having A Laugh, Lee Hendrie opened up on his battle against depression in an emotional episode of Harry's Heroes, Hendrie earned around 30,000 a week during the peak of his career with Aston Villa, ITV show Harry's Heroes follows a team of retired England internationals managed by Harry Redknapp. Mum-of-three Becky, 26, said: "He's a drunken womaniser with no respect for his family. Pretty Becky Hendrie's marriage to the #5 million. 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. "For all the bad press, Im still a human being. Loose Women star, who welcomed Belle earlier this month and Rose on her 32nd birthday last October, posted the adorable snap on Instagram. 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Lee Hendrie is the son of Scottish former professional footballer Paul Hendrie. His most recent attempt was only 18 months ago and there are days when its hard for Hendrie to get out of bed. Current club: Retired Joined: May 9, 2013 Contract expires: - Further information . In a blind rage she scratched the words "p***k" and "w*****r" on his new #60,000 Jeep-style Porsche Cayenne with the reg plate X1 HEN. "I just parked up and took all the tablets. Something went wrong, please try again later. As usual, they blame someone else for their own misfortunes/inadequacies. Lee Hendrie is a Soccer Player who was born on May 18, 1977 in United Kingdom. [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. EPL Commentators on NBC: April 16 to April 21. . Jurors at Warwick crown court took little more than an hour to find Francis not guilty of a single count of burglary following a four-day trial. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. "Ive ended up getting myself into a great job working for Sky Sports. Lee's a great lad, he's still a great player. She added: A lot has happened in our lives since this burglary. 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? Youre on a high again and then, aaargh, you realise how much you miss football.. But there were lots of positives., Hendrie smiles when I ask him how he plans to spend Monday the big birthday. He played his first league game in a 20 loss against Uxbridge three days later. Midfielder who spent the first 12 seasons of his career with Aston Villa. Murphy also kept out a header from striker Steve Howard and three efforts from Matty Fryatt.

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