Wayne Henderson
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Wayne Henderson is an Irish
former footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
played for Shamrock Rovers in the 1960s, and older brothers Dave
and Stephen
played with great success in the League of Ireland
in the 1980s and 1990s. His nephew Stephen
is currently playing for Portsmouth
.
Henderson is currently in a relationship with Liz Locke of The Apprentice.
, before joining Aston Villa in 1999. He did not play for Villa's first team, but he wore the number 1 shirt in their FA Youth Cup
win in 2002. During his time at Villa, Henderson was loaned out several times: to Tamworth
in March 2004; Wycombe Wanderers
(April–May 2004), Notts County
(August to October 2004 and December 2004 to January 2005), and Brighton and Hove Albion (August to December 2005).
Following his loan spell at Brighton, he was purchased by the club in January 2005. On 30 January 2007, Henderson handed in a transfer request at the Seagulls, and on 31 January he joined Preston North End for a fee of £150,000, which could rise to £250,000 depending on first-team and international appearances.
However, after only a handful of appearances for Preston North End, Henderson picked up a serious back injury in August 2007. He was expected to return to training in time for pre season the following season, however complications with the injury kept him out for longer than expected.
On 27 February 2009, Henderson signed an initial one month loan deal with Grimsby Town
. Henderson was signed by Grimsby boss Mike Newell
to fill the boots of their keeper at the time Phil Barnes
whose performances had dipped. Henderson was an integral part of the Grimsby side that managed to stave off relegation from the Football League.
On 15 March 2011, after battling against a serious spine injury for over two years and never fully recovering, Henderson was released from his contract at Preston. He announced his retirement the following week.
, and was the first-choice goalkeeper for the Republic of Ireland Under-21 football team.
On 16 February 2006 Henderson received his first senior call up to the Republic of Ireland
and made his international debut on 1 March 2006, playing in the second half of the 3–0 win over Sweden. He received his second cap in the 1-0 defeat to Chile, although keeping a clean sheet. Henderson was also called up to face the Czech Republic
in a Euro 2008 qualifer in October 2006; the final score was 1–1, and against San Marino
in a Euro 2008 qualifier, finishing 2 – 1 to Ireland. He was capped six times by the Republic of Ireland from 2006 to 2007.
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
former footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Personal life
Born in Dublin, Henderson comes from a family of goalkeepers. His father PaddyPaddy Henderson (footballer)
Paddy Henderson is a former Irish football player who played as a goalkeeper.-Football career:Paddy began his career at Holyhead Town in Wales before signing for League of Ireland side Shamrock Rovers F.C...
played for Shamrock Rovers in the 1960s, and older brothers Dave
Dave Henderson (footballer)
Dave Henderson , is a former Irish professional footballer goalkeeper who played in the League of Ireland from 1978 until his retirement in 1998. He also played two seasons in the North American Soccer League.-Career:...
and Stephen
Stephen Henderson (footballer born 1966)
Stephen Henderson is an Irish football manager and former player who played as a goalkeeper.-Personal life:Henderson comes from a goalkeeping family, his father, Paddy Henderson, was a League of Ireland goalkeeper, as was his brother Dave Henderson, while his younger brother Wayne Henderson is a...
played with great success in the League of Ireland
League of Ireland
The League of Ireland is the national association football league of the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1921, as a league of eight clubs, it has expanded over time into a two-tiered league of 22 clubs. It is currently split into the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland...
in the 1980s and 1990s. His nephew Stephen
Stephen Henderson (footballer)
Stephen Henderson is an Irish footballer who plays for Portsmouth as a goalkeeper.-Club career:Born in Dublin, County Dublin, Henderson began his youth career with Belvedere FC. Henderson agreed to join Bristol City in May 2007 on a one-year contract starting on 1 July, when his contract with...
is currently playing for Portsmouth
Portsmouth F.C.
Portsmouth Football Club is an English football club based in the city of Portsmouth. The club is nicknamed Pompey. Portsmouth's home matches have been played at Fratton Park since the club's formation in 1898. The team currently play in the Football League Championship after being relegated from...
.
Henderson is currently in a relationship with Liz Locke of The Apprentice.
Club career
Henderson played schoolboy football for Dublin side Cherry OrchardCherry Orchard F.C.
Cherry Orchard Football Club is an Irish football club founded in 1957 known locally as "the Orchard." The club is one of the biggest producers of talent in Ireland. They are linked with Manchester City. Their main rival is Crumlin United, for whom Robbie Keane played at schoolboy level. The club...
, before joining Aston Villa in 1999. He did not play for Villa's first team, but he wore the number 1 shirt in their FA Youth Cup
FA Youth Cup
The Football Association Youth Challenge Cup is an English football competition run by The Football Association for under–18 sides. Only those players between the age of 15 and 18 on 31 August of the current season are eligible to take part...
win in 2002. During his time at Villa, Henderson was loaned out several times: to Tamworth
Tamworth 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....
in March 2004; Wycombe Wanderers
Wycombe Wanderers F.C.
Wycombe Wanderers Football Club is an English professional football team from High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, which has been promoted to Football League One after finishing third in Football League Two in the season 2010–11. The club's nicknames are "The Chairboys" and "The Blues", and they play...
(April–May 2004), Notts County
Notts County F.C.
Notts County Football Club are an English professional football club based in Nottingham. They are the oldest of all the clubs in the world that are now professional, having been formed in 1862. They currently play in League One of The Football League, the third tier of the English football system...
(August to October 2004 and December 2004 to January 2005), and Brighton and Hove Albion (August to December 2005).
Following his loan spell at Brighton, he was purchased by the club in January 2005. On 30 January 2007, Henderson handed in a transfer request at the Seagulls, and on 31 January he joined Preston North End for a fee of £150,000, which could rise to £250,000 depending on first-team and international appearances.
However, after only a handful of appearances for Preston North End, Henderson picked up a serious back injury in August 2007. He was expected to return to training in time for pre season the following season, however complications with the injury kept him out for longer than expected.
On 27 February 2009, Henderson signed an initial one month loan deal with Grimsby Town
Grimsby Town F.C.
Grimsby Town Football Club is an English football club based in the seaside town of Cleethorpes, in North East Lincolnshire, England, who compete in the Conference National. They were formed in 1878 as Grimsby Pelham and later became Grimsby Town...
. Henderson was signed by Grimsby boss Mike Newell
Mike Newell (footballer)
Michael Colin "Mike" Newell is an English football manager and former professional footballer. As a player he notably was a member of the Blackburn Rovers team which won the Premier League in 1995, as well also playing for Crewe Alexandra, Wigan Athletic, Luton Town, Leicester City, Everton,...
to fill the boots of their keeper at the time Phil Barnes
Phil Barnes
Philip Kenneth "Phil" Barnes is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Conference North side Gainsborough Trinity...
whose performances had dipped. Henderson was an integral part of the Grimsby side that managed to stave off relegation from the Football League.
On 15 March 2011, after battling against a serious spine injury for over two years and never fully recovering, Henderson was released from his contract at Preston. He announced his retirement the following week.
International career
Henderson represented Republic of Ireland at every level including the U-20 team at the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship2003 FIFA World Youth Championship
The 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship took place in United Arab Emirates between November 27 and December 19, 2003. The 2003 championship was the 14th contested...
, and was the first-choice goalkeeper for the Republic of Ireland Under-21 football team.
On 16 February 2006 Henderson received his first senior call up to the Republic of Ireland
Republic of Ireland national football team
The Republic of Ireland national football team represents Ireland in association football. It is run by the Football Association of Ireland and currently plays home fixtures at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, which opened in May 2010....
and made his international debut on 1 March 2006, playing in the second half of the 3–0 win over Sweden. He received his second cap in the 1-0 defeat to Chile, although keeping a clean sheet. Henderson was also called up to face the Czech Republic
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....
in a Euro 2008 qualifer in October 2006; the final score was 1–1, and against San Marino
San Marino
San Marino, officially the Republic of San Marino , is a state situated on the Italian Peninsula on the eastern side of the Apennine Mountains. It is an enclave surrounded by Italy. Its size is just over with an estimated population of over 30,000. Its capital is the City of San Marino...
in a Euro 2008 qualifier, finishing 2 – 1 to Ireland. He was capped six times by the Republic of Ireland from 2006 to 2007.
Honours
Aston VillaAston Villa F.C.
Aston Villa Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Witton, Birmingham. The club was founded in 1874 and have played at their current home ground, Villa Park, since 1897. Aston Villa were founder members of The Football League in 1888. They were also founder...
- FA Youth CupFA Youth CupThe Football Association Youth Challenge Cup is an English football competition run by The Football Association for under–18 sides. Only those players between the age of 15 and 18 on 31 August of the current season are eligible to take part...
: 2001–02