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Heroes & Villains => Heroes Discussion => Topic started by: Legion on February 29, 2012, 07:13:39 PM

Title: Hendrie v Francis
Post by: Legion on February 29, 2012, 07:13:39 PM: Guilty as charged (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-17210911)

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The son of former football star Trevor Francis has denied burgling the home of ex-England and Aston Villa player Lee Hendrie.

James Francis, 24, from Solihull, is charged with burgling the Rowington home of Mr Hendrie between July and August last summer.

Mr Francis appeared at Warwick Crown Court earlier and has been released on bailed.

He has been ordered to appear for trial at the same court on 8 October.

His father Trevor, a sports commentator, has 50 England caps and was a striker for Birmingham City, which he later managed.

He also managed and played for Sheffield Wednesday and played for Manchester City, Nottingham Forest, Rangers and Queens Park Rangers.

Lee Hendrie plays for Kidderminster Harriers in the Conference league. His former clubs include, Sheffield United, Leicester and Blackpool.

(http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/58795000/jpg/_58795010_hendrie.jpg)
Title: Re: Hendrie v Francis
Post by: D.boy on February 29, 2012, 07:21:04 PM: Don't imply he is not guilty Leeg, on court bail until October that's all.
Title: Re: Hendrie v Francis
Post by: Legion on February 29, 2012, 07:25:15 PM: Duly modified.
Title: Re: Hendrie v Francis
Post by: D.boy on February 29, 2012, 08:26:46 PM: I was only pulling your leg :-)
Title: Re: Hendrie v Francis
Post by: Legion on February 29, 2012, 08:29:39 PM: Better?
Title: Re: Hendrie v Francis
Post by: D.boy on February 29, 2012, 08:31:48 PM: Hopefully that will be the heading in October.
Title: Re: Hendrie v Francis
Post by: Louzie0 on February 29, 2012, 08:35:37 PM: Andy Gray's just offloaded a house in Rowington as well. Is/was that an enclave for Villa players from a particular era?
Title: Re: Hendrie v Francis
Post by: D.boy on February 29, 2012, 08:38:45 PM: Rowington isn't that big, I used to work for a farmer who had some land in Rowington and there are some nice houses there.
Title: Re: Hendrie v Francis
Post by: Dave Clark Five on February 29, 2012, 09:41:15 PM: Strange how Hendrie would have his property burgled by a mate shortly before going bankrupt. I wonder how the insurance people view this.
Title: Re: Hendrie v Francis
Post by: garyshawsknee on February 29, 2012, 09:49:18 PM: I blame the parents. If the son is found guilty then the Dad should be publically flogged,or banned from football summerizing.
Title: Re: Hendrie v Francis
Post by: villajk on February 29, 2012, 09:56:39 PM: Quote from: Lou'zie0 on February 29, 2012, 08:35:37 PM
Andy Gray's just offloaded a house in Rowington as well. Is/was that an enclave for Villa players from a particular era?

It was and the areas around still attract footballers, managers and cricketers (James Collins and Ian Bell being the newest recruits).
Title: Re: Hendrie v Francis
Post by: ez on February 29, 2012, 10:46:05 PM: I lived not far from there for a while. There was a nice little pub called the Cockhorse iirc.
Title: Re: Hendrie v Francis
Post by: jimmygreen on February 29, 2012, 11:22:04 PM: Or the Rowhorse at Cockington once I'd had a few.
Title: Re: Hendrie v Francis
Post by: eamonn on March 01, 2012, 01:16:09 AM: Quote from: Legion on February 29, 2012, 07:25:15 PM
Duly modified.

It's still the title of the link.
Title: Re: Hendrie v Francis
Post by: olofmilosevic on March 01, 2012, 04:31:19 AM: Played football with James Francis for a few years he always was a cocky shit! He used to house sit for Hendrie to make some extra money.
Title: Re: Hendrie v Francis
Post by: Californian Villain on March 01, 2012, 05:50:48 AM: Quote from: Legion on February 29, 2012, 07:25:15 PM
Duly modified.

you need to change the link text.
Title: Re: Hendrie v Francis
Post by: Legion on March 01, 2012, 07:14:40 AM: Original: Not Guilty, m'lud
Changed to: In the dock
Current version is in response to Reply#3
Title: Re: Hendrie v Francis
Post by: JUAN PABLO on March 01, 2012, 12:34:07 PM: (http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb411/lemsta007/househendrie.jpg)

Lee Hendries nice house
Title: Re: Hendrie v Francis
Post by: pauliewalnuts on March 01, 2012, 12:35:57 PM: Quote from: JUAN PABLO on March 01, 2012, 12:34:07 PM
(http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb411/lemsta007/househendrie.jpg)

Lee Hendries nice house

Rented house.