LEE HENDRIE EXCLUSIVE | The Untold Secrets of an Aston Villa Hero

Everyone thinks they know the full story when it comes to former Aston Villa star Lee Hendrie. The facts are simple, though. They don't.
Hear the truth from Hendrie as he speaks exclusively & candidly on his Villa career to BirminghamLive's AVFC Podcast Claret and Blue.
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[@darrenmarshall6280]

His legendary status was earned after his playing days, a really honest and strong bloke, as a footballer some may forget just how much he played, his time at villa was unfairly cut short, Lee was a constant feature in the middle for villa for years...picked up after Taylor and co, I remember the goal on his debut... I loved the way he played the game, 110%, aggressive, tenacious while being out sized by most.... proper villain this guy, nothing but love for him... UTV 💜💙🦁

[@jimmypopt.v.3037]

Well said. Really played for the shirt, scored some wonderful goals and was a mainstay in the side for years. I always felt that he`d played for 1 of the more "fashionable"- media favoured teams that he would have got more England caps. Comes across very well does Lil Lee.

[@dalehughes-osullivan9435]

I got goosebumps when Lee was talking about his debut seeing his shirt with his name up!!! You can feel his buzzing still !!! .... such an honest down to earth geezer ....I hope Super Jack watched this interview and gabby's.... He will be a star wherever he goes but a legend forever if he stays at villa .....

[@taffymackem2596]

Just watching Lee on tv with the Harry redknapp programme... what a decent, top bloke he comes over as. Hope he gets a ton of work.

[@user-ls1do9ld2r]

Great interview. He was a top player. Definitely a player who should have been up there with Gerrard and Lamped. Amongst the best of his generation in England. He was that good at one stage.

[@ammac8044]

You know your football, I remember when him and lampard were coming through and I always thought he had the more natural ability but lampard really worked at his game and became one of the best midfielders in the world could you imagine how good lee would have been if he had that same desire? I'm not saying he didn't work hard but he definitely could have been something very special I agree with you.

[@richarddallaway53]

Massively underrated in my opinion. Great player

[@pattolley1064]

Really enjoyed that one. Hutts next ????????

[@ClaretBluePod]

We can only ask the question!

[@danielhughes7228]

Yes hutts next and while your there tell the bloke I love him.

[@chrisisles3614]

Great interview Claret and Blue. I remember witnessing that goal against Palace in 03/04 season! Wonder strike! 👍

[@ClaretBluePod]

Thanks for tuning in Chris - Dan R

[@rickbarley3263]

Brilliant podcast... you only had to remember how Lee celebrated scoring a goal for Villa to realise how much he loves the club. Well done Claret & Blue👏👏👏. UTV

[@stanleymoseley9466]

Who was Frederick to queen Victoria.and I

[@stanleymoseley9466]

Stanley Moseley and pauline Moseley the

[@robwaters6458]

Brilliant interview ,remember meeting Lee at Ben Petty's 21st ,towards end of the night the guitar come out and the Verve songs were sung ,Lee truly is a great guy ,and I agree that night against Madrid at villa park is an atmosphere I've never experienced before probably never will again ❤️ utv❤️

[@alloversport6637]

Really enjoyed hearing from Lee! Mellberg maybe?!?

[@paulcox6566]

Great interview guys thanks. I remember him well when he was at Villa. I always expected him to kick on and be a world beater, sadly never happened.

[@gmansid3576]

I left Washwood Heath school a year before Lee was born. But I remember Mr Mortiboys - also mentioned in a David Harewood documentary, very well. He was also an excellent history teacher, giving me a life long love of the subject. Is he still alive? Great interview, great player who should have achieved more with the talent he had. Pleased about his successful media career though. Thanks for the memories Lee. A true Villa man.

[@pappahexx1979]

Absolutely love Hendrie. So underrated as a footballer outside of the villa circles. Should of seen more England time.

[@stevepinder8596]

Yet again another great interview not that Lee made it that hard, was almost like he wanted to share everything!Keep up the great content in these tough times UTV

[@ClaretBluePod]

He was excellent, so generous with his time too. - Dan R

[@carolhawkley4975]

Lee hendrie was a good player I remember the good old days I love villa park there's a great atmerser I've missed aston villa I hope this virias clears up soon up the villa carol

[@rustyshackleford4918]

As a Villa and Redditch fan, thanks Lee, you're a top class guy. Can't help feel that Byfield and Hendrie would make a fantastic manager/assistant combo for Villa some time in the future

[@Richard-fx6go]

Top lad, one of my favourite as a youngster, first shirt i bought my own lad was an away shirt with Hendrie on the back.

[@hottakehylas]

Second ever shirt i got...first withba name on. The green away kit with 9 Saunders on the back. Was made up. No Internet rumours back then. Went to Galatasaray like a week or so later 😂😂😢

[@mightyvillan2315]

Great insight into life as a professional footballer. He was a brilliant player - always gave 100% and a touch of class. Hope Lee reads these positive comments. He's been through a lot and has battled his demons. His punditry on Sky is very good - let's hope he gets to do lots more matches on Villa in the Premier League! UTV!

[@paulhenman9907]

Watch all of the interview great he was a really good player shame he did not play for big Ron who was the beast Villa manager ever,

[@lukeosullivan6771]

Used to love Lee, got injured a lot but was tons tougher back then

[@jorgenbolin2225]

That was a brilliant one! Thanks Matt and a big shoutout to Lee Hendrie for coming on. Up the Villa!

[@ClaretBluePod]

Thank you very much!! - Dan R

[@ollydearden]

Met Lee at Villa v Everton this season (what a night) He is such a genuine, nice guy. A great story. Sad sometimes but he's tough.

[@stevendeakin]

Best interview of the lockdown!! Fact!

[@ClaretBluePod]

Very kind! - Dan R

[@PigeonPlucker]

Lee Hendrie at 43 looks better than I do at 36.

[@ClaretBluePod]

We need to know what moisturiser he's using! - Dan R

[@chrishubbard4754]

Class interview ! Nice one Mat and Lee. Thanks

[@ClaretBluePod]

Thanks for watching Chris! - Dan R

[@user-ik9yh6rh9e]

Wish we had a modern day Hendrie in our squad today

[@user-ls1do9ld2r]

I think he was easily as good as Grealish. Very underrated

[@dalehughes-osullivan9435]

We have Super Jack

[@stugreenhouse6680]

Top lad. Please do some more about your playing days! Well done Lee

[@bobmills7595]

What a terrific character. Love these interviews.

[@stueyuk]

Stoodi's was phenomenal! What a bar

[@neilnightingale5127]

Lee was my hero. I'll never forget him signing an 18th birthday message on his photo from the claret and blue magazine for me. I was absolutely made up and it is framed and on my wall to this day and I'm 41 now 🤣

[@hottakehylas]

Love to hear that UTV

[@tobe2854]

Our original Jack Grealish. And only giving himself a 7 for his Villa Career? Doing himself and injustice. He was a solid 8 or 9 any day.

[@hottakehylas]

Humble guy. One of the reasons we love him

[@garyc5092]

Him and Gabby have allot in common

[@jimmypopt.v.3037]

Great interview, i`d love to see Carew and Angel in this series.

[@warrenmalpass2941]

Enjoyed that, never a great fan of Hendrie off the field but thought he did himself proud there.

[@SandeepSagoo]

Always enjoy listening to Lee Hendrie!!

[@keithallan4956]

Great interview, Thanks.

[@davidomahony1998]

Great interview

[@willingtonwellington]

Thanks so much for this. Excellent, excellent video... and yes he is a legend.

[@paulclark7664]

Superb player showed great early promise..

[@darrenmills4890]

Great interview, likeable fella. Was at his debut at QPR was gutted for him

[@michae13james10]

“ Grab a granny” 🤣

[@lennylaa1686]

Imagine him with Jack!

[@tonyphillips863]

I used to get great enjoyment watching ratty well underrated

[@TheJamesVilla]

What a great pod cast, surely Blues aren't that bad .

[@thomasking8974]

A hero that never won a Birmingham local derby

[@markjames4610]

big fat rons mrs loves orchids i wonder if shes sent lee them on his table lol regards utv

[@Shadow-zz2ry]

Lee was a decent player I even thought he rivaled Frank lampard in his younger days.

[@taffymackem2596]

I'd agree. Rare to see a player love a club as much as he did.

[@michae13james10]

One dislike ... I bet that’s lee’s nan

[@seanmurray1734]

Or Trevor Francis’ shed

[@adamdrewry5254]

Underrated player, wasted his talent But LOVES THE VILLA.

[@jon4539]

this guy comes across as a top bloke ,seems to have a hard time since playing days ended ,COYI proper claret and blue

[@dalehughes-osullivan9435]

You ever hear the story of how the hammers got the kit from us (villa) it's interesting

[@jon4539]

Hi dale no tell me please ,it's always a quality kit on either villa or West Ham

[@jeanjaspar7112]

Traduction incompréhensible (les sous titres français merdiques)

[@paulitm1]

Decent player, but never a legend or great star, Paul McGrath, Alan McInally, aim higher if you want stars and legends.

[@markhemming318]

Anyone with that kind of passion for the Villa is a legend in my eyes.

[@hottakehylas]

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[@johnnybambi]

suprised MON didnt say to him , you are not a right back so you need to leave .. love Lee Hendrie - respect

[@jimmypopt.v.3037]

LOL- What was is about MON insisting on sticking in players out of position? Reo Coker, Milner, Cuellar at right back, Heskey on the wing!