Paul Hendrie
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Paul Hendrie is a Scottish
former professional footballer. He is the father of Bradford City
midfielder Lee Hendrie
who made a late substitute for England in 1998. Another son, Stuart, currently plays for Hinckley United. Stuart Hendrie's nephew, John Hendrie
, is also a Scottish former professional footballer.
. Hendrie moved South in March 1972 to join Birmingham City
. He was unable to establish himself as a regular in the first team at St. Andrews and left in 1976 to join NASL
side Portland Timbers
.
Paul's son, Lee Hendrie
was born in Birmingham in May 1977 and in September 1977 Paul Hendrie joined Bristol Rovers
. In two seasons with Rovers he scored one goal in the 30 league appearances that he made.
In July 1979 Paul Hendrie joined Halifax Town
for a fee of £5,000. In January 1980, he notably scored the goal that put top flight team Manchester City out of the FA Cup in the third round. Hendrie made nearly 200 league appearances for Halifax.
Hendrie joined Stockport County
in August 1984 for a fee of £1,500. Again he made over 100 league appearances and he ended his league career with Stockport in the 1988-89 season.
He subsequently played non-league football for Nuneaton Borough, Bath City
and Burton Albion
.
in November 1991, staying just over three years with limited success.
and in his first season he guided the club from near relegation to within a point of promotion. However, the next season the Southern League Midland Division title, and with it promotion, was achieved after a 5-0 win at Stafford Rangers
, with the overall margin of victory at the end of the season, a massive 26 points.
The next season in the Southern League Premier Division, 1997–1998, Tamworth finished 15th enough. The following season Tamworth finished mid-table after a 9th place finish, but also reached the first round of the FA Cup
, losing 4-1 in a replay at Exeter City
after a 2-2 draw at the Lamb.
The next season Tamworth finished 6th and yet again reach the first round of the FA Cup, before an extra time winner by Bury
saw them triumph 2-1 after yet again another 2-2 draw at the Lamb.
In December 2001 Hendrie was sacked due to the club being stuck in the relegation zone, and at the start of the new year Gary Mills was appointed manager.
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
former professional footballer. He is the father of Bradford City
Bradford City A.F.C.
Bradford City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, playing in League Two....
midfielder Lee Hendrie
Lee Hendrie
Lee Andrew Hendrie is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Kidderminster Harriers in the Football Conference. The majority of his career was spent with Premier League club Aston Villa, where he spent fourteen years and became known as a somewhat controversial figure...
who made a late substitute for England in 1998. Another son, Stuart, currently plays for Hinckley United. Stuart Hendrie's nephew, John Hendrie
John Hendrie
John Grattan Hendrie is a Scottish former professional association footballer who played on the right wing or in attack....
, is also a Scottish former professional footballer.
Playing career
Paul Hendrie had been playing in his native Scotland in the junior set up at Kirkintilloch Rob RoyKirkintilloch Rob Roy F.C.
Kirkintilloch Rob Roy Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the town of Kirkintilloch, East Dunbartonshire. Nicknamed The Rabs or The Roy, they were formed in 1878...
. Hendrie moved South in March 1972 to join Birmingham City
Birmingham City F.C.
Birmingham City Football Club is a professional association football club based in the city of Birmingham, England. Formed in 1875 as Small Heath Alliance, they became Small Heath in 1888, then Birmingham in 1905, finally becoming Birmingham City in 1943.They were relegated at the end of the...
. He was unable to establish himself as a regular in the first team at St. Andrews and left in 1976 to join NASL
North American Soccer League
North American Soccer League was a professional soccer league with teams in the United States and Canada that operated from 1968 to 1984.-History:...
side Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers (NASL)
The Portland Timbers were a team in the North American Soccer League from 1975 to 1982. The name has been used by two other soccer franchises: the Timbers of the WSA/APSL, Portland Timbers of the USL and the current team which began play as part of Major League Soccer in 2011.-History:In January...
.
Paul's son, Lee Hendrie
Lee Hendrie
Lee Andrew Hendrie is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Kidderminster Harriers in the Football Conference. The majority of his career was spent with Premier League club Aston Villa, where he spent fourteen years and became known as a somewhat controversial figure...
was born in Birmingham in May 1977 and in September 1977 Paul Hendrie joined Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers F.C.
Bristol Rovers Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Bristol, that competes in Football League Two. The team plays its home matches at the Memorial Stadium, in the Horfield area of the city....
. In two seasons with Rovers he scored one goal in the 30 league appearances that he made.
In July 1979 Paul Hendrie joined Halifax Town
Halifax Town A.F.C.
Halifax Town Association Football Club were an English football team who most recently played in the Conference National, although prior to that they participated in the Football League for over eighty years...
for a fee of £5,000. In January 1980, he notably scored the goal that put top flight team Manchester City out of the FA Cup in the third round. Hendrie made nearly 200 league appearances for Halifax.
Hendrie joined Stockport County
Stockport County F.C.
Stockport County Football Club is an English football club based in Stockport, Greater Manchester. The club formed in 1883 as Heaton Norris Rovers, shortly afterwards merging with Heaton Norris F.C., and adopted the current name on 24 May 1890 on the creation of the County Borough of Stockport...
in August 1984 for a fee of £1,500. Again he made over 100 league appearances and he ended his league career with Stockport in the 1988-89 season.
He subsequently played non-league football for Nuneaton Borough, Bath City
Bath City F.C.
Bath City Football Club are a semi-professional football club based in Bath, Somerset. They play in the Conference National league after gaining promotion from the Conference South via the play-offs in May 2010...
and Burton Albion
Burton Albion F.C.
Burton Albion Football Club are a professional English football club based in the town of Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire. The club's home ground is the Pirelli Stadium, having moved from Eton Park in 2005...
.
Redditch United
Hendrie joined Redditch UnitedRedditch United F.C.
Redditch United F.C. is an English football club based in Redditch, Worcestershire. The club are currently members of the Southern League Premier Division and play at the Valley.-Birmingham Combination:...
in November 1991, staying just over three years with limited success.
Tamworth
In February 1995 he left to manager TamworthTamworth F.C.
Tamworth Football Club are an English semi-professional football club based in the town of Tamworth, Staffordshire. Nicknamed 'The Lambs', they are currently members of the Conference National, the fifth highest tier in the English league system....
and in his first season he guided the club from near relegation to within a point of promotion. However, the next season the Southern League Midland Division title, and with it promotion, was achieved after a 5-0 win at Stafford Rangers
Stafford Rangers F.C.
Stafford Rangers Football Club is a semi-professional English football team from Stafford which plays in the Northern Premier League Premier Division.The team wear black and white stripes with black shorts...
, with the overall margin of victory at the end of the season, a massive 26 points.
The next season in the Southern League Premier Division, 1997–1998, Tamworth finished 15th enough. The following season Tamworth finished mid-table after a 9th place finish, but also reached the first round of the FA Cup
FA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
, losing 4-1 in a replay at Exeter City
Exeter City F.C.
Exeter City Football Club is an English football club, based in Exeter, which is owned by its fans through the Exeter City Supporters Trust.The club was a member of the Football League from 1920 to 2003...
after a 2-2 draw at the Lamb.
The next season Tamworth finished 6th and yet again reach the first round of the FA Cup, before an extra time winner by Bury
Bury F.C.
Bury Football Club is an association football team based in Bury, Greater Manchester. The team currently play in League One. The club's nickname is The Shakers which was bestowed upon them by club chairman JT Ingham, an industrialist and ironmonger of the late 1890s.-Formation of the club and the...
saw them triumph 2-1 after yet again another 2-2 draw at the Lamb.
In December 2001 Hendrie was sacked due to the club being stuck in the relegation zone, and at the start of the new year Gary Mills was appointed manager.
Career honours
- Tamworth (Manager) - Southern League Midland Division, 1996/97 winner