Lee Hendrie interview in the Guardian

[dave.woodhall]

Ironic really how Hendrie gave us ten years service and some great moments in that time yet he's disliked so greatly. On the other hand poor old depressed woman beating, waste of oxygen Collymore is a Holte End hero?

Maybe he's cut some slack because he DOES suffer from depression?

[Dave Javu]

A couple of observations:

Do all bankrupts drive around in Audi Q7's? If so, I might consider that route.

Regarding his "investments", if he was so badly advised, why doesn't he sue his advisors? I think this is just a smokescreen. He probably put 5-10% down to buy the properties, borrowed the rest then couldn't make the mortgage repayments as his income dried up. I'd be surprised if he made much of an effort to repay any of the capital outstanding.

I wish the man no ill-will - I wasn't a huge fan (IMO his England cap marked the pinnacle of his career) - but I'd be amazed if he hasn't just pissed the vast majority of his wealth away.

[Rip Van We Go Again]

No sympathy for the little shit, he could have been a superb player if he'd have applied himself instead of dropping himself in it every 5 minutes.

A total waster and a repugnant person to boot.

[eastie]

Judging by the interview, he seemed more concerned that he'd let his family down more than himself. I liked him as a player, i can't speak for what he's like as a person because i've never met him. He earned stupid money and he handled it badly. Let's just hope a few of our younger players read the article.

Perfectly worded clampy- totally agree!

[andyaston]

The thing that strikes me about these kind of articles is that we're meant to assume the misery was too high a price to pay for the glory years. The guy played for the club we love, had flash cars, big house, women on tap...and now he's broke he's all contrite about it. I'm sure being bankrupt isn't pleasant but he's had more opportunities to look after himself and his family than most of us will ever get and he fudged it massively.

Pretty good summary.

[The Man With A Stick]

He was a fantastic player for us, whenever his contract was coming to an end.

The rest of the time he was pretty much bobbins.  Funny that.

[eastie]

He was a fantastic player for us, whenever his contract was coming to an end.

The rest of the time he was pretty much bobbins.  Funny that.

Harsh that!

[saunders_heroes]

Ironic really how Hendrie gave us ten years service and some great moments in that time yet he's disliked so greatly. On the other hand poor old depressed woman beating, waste of oxygen Collymore is a Holte End hero?

I've never met any Villa fan who has claimed Collymore as a Holte End hero.

[danlanza]

Same as.

[Dave Clark Five]

Ironic really how Hendrie gave us ten years service and some great moments in that time yet he's disliked so greatly. On the other hand poor old depressed woman beating, waste of oxygen Collymore is a Holte End hero?

I've never met any Villa fan who has claimed Collymore as a Holte End hero.

Apart from Collymore himself.

[QBVILLA]

Ironic really how Hendrie gave us ten years service and some great moments in that time yet he's disliked so greatly. On the other hand poor old depressed woman beating, waste of oxygen Collymore is a Holte End hero?

Maybe he's cut some slack because he DOES suffer from depression?

Would have thought after attempting suicide Hendrie was also depressed? I don't see a great deal of sympathy for him.

[Salsa Party Animal]

Do he still have properties as it come up and down. Maybe he need to find someway to make the property recover bit of money. I would though Doug Ellis have right people advising his players about handling money properly.