25 Facts About Colin Hendry

Edward Colin James Hendry was born on 7 December 1965 and is a Scottish football coach and former professional footballer.

Colin Hendry played top flight football in both England and Scotland for Dundee, Manchester City, Rangers, Coventry City and Bolton Wanderers, as well as stints in the Football League with Preston North End and Blackpool.

Colin Hendry earned 51 caps for Scotland, scoring three times, and was part of the Tartan Army's Euro 96 and World Cup 98 squads.

Colin Hendry later returned to Blackburn as part of their coaching staff, having previously had a spell as assistant manager of Boston United.

Colin Hendry first played for his local semi-professional club, Highland League outfit Keith, and Islavale, a North Scottish Junior club.

Colin Hendry began his full-time professional career in 1983 with Dundee.

However, despite winning the domestic treble in his first season, his time there was relatively unhappy with Advocaat claiming that Colin Hendry was "not his type of player".

Colin Hendry had a difficult spell for the Sky Blues with his appearances being limited, he was loaned to then First Division side Bolton Wanderers.

Colin Hendry later moved to Preston North End on loan and finally Blackpool, initially a loan before being made permanent, before retiring from playing football.

In November 2018, Colin Hendry played a league game for Blackburn Sunday League side Moorgate FC.

Colin Hendry managed to win 51 caps for Scotland despite the fact that he was a latecomer to the international scene, not making his debut until he was 27.

Colin Hendry landed his first managerial job in June 2004 when he was appointed manager of his former club Blackpool replacing Steve McMahon.

Colin Hendry was dismissed by the club on 29 November 2005 following a poor run of results.

On 9 September 2006 Colin Hendry joined Boston United as assistant manager to Steve Evans.

Colin Hendry picked up his first victory in a Scottish Challenge Cup tie against fellow First Division side Queen of the South in August 2007.

Colin Hendry's best run was a six-game undefeated streak from November 2007 to December 2007.

Colin Hendry resigned as manager of Clyde on 18 January 2008.

In June 2012, Colin Hendry re-joined Blackburn Rovers, initially as first-team coach, working under manager and fellow Scot Steve Kean.

Colin Hendry later became assistant manager of the club's under-21 team.

Colin Hendry's death was caused by complications during an operation that was needed following cosmetic surgery performed in April 2002.

Colin Hendry has four children by his wife: Rheagan, Kyle, Callum and Niamh.

On 23 June 2010, Colin Hendry was formally declared bankrupt at Blackpool County Court.

On 22 April 2015, Colin Hendry was banned from driving for 17 months after being tested and found to be almost twice over the legal limit of 35mg alcohol per 100ml of breath.

Colin Hendry was charged with harassing and assaulting an ex-girlfriend in May 2015.

Colin Hendry subsequently pleaded guilty to a charge of harassment, while the assault charge was dropped.