Stephen Hendrie (born 8 January 1995)[3] is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a left back for Scottish Championship club Hamilton Academical.

Stephen Hendrie
Hendrie with West Ham United in July 2015
Personal information
Full name Stephen Hendrie[1]
Date of birth (1995-01-08) 8 January 1995 (age 29)[2]
Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[2]
Position(s) Left back
Team information
Current team
Hamilton Academical
Number 33
Youth career
–2011 Hamilton Academical
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011–2015 Hamilton Academical 100 (0)
2015–2017 West Ham United 0 (0)
2016Southend United (loan) 5 (1)
2016–2017Blackburn Rovers (loan) 4 (0)
2017–2019 Southend United 31 (0)
2018Motherwell (loan) 6 (0)
2019–2020 Kilmarnock 2 (0)
2020–2021 Morecambe 36 (1)
2021–2022 Partick Thistle 13 (0)
2022–2023 Queen of the South 30 (1)
2023– Hamilton Academical 30 (0)
International career
2011–2012 Scotland U17 6 (1)
2013–2014 Scotland U19 5 (0)
2012 Scotland U20 3 (0)
2014 Scotland U21 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:40, 21 December 2024 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 17:00, 6 May 2023 (UTC)

He began his career with Hamilton Academical, making over 100 appearances for the club before moving to West Ham United in July 2015. He moved on loan to Southend United in January 2016. After a loan spell with Blackburn Rovers during the 2016–17 season, Hendrie returned to the Shrimpers on a permanent basis in June 2017. Hendrie spent time on loan with Motherwell in 2018, and after his release from the Roots Hall club, he signed for Kilmarnock in September 2019. After a season with Morecambe, Hendrie returned to Scotland to play for Partick Thistle and Queen of the South, before re-signing for Hamilton Academical

Hendrie is a former Scotland youth international and has played at under-21 level.

Club career

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Hamilton Academical

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Born in Glasgow where he attended St Andrew's Secondary School,[4] Hendrie began his career at Hamilton Academical. He made his club debut on 23 July 2011 in the Scottish Challenge Cup first round, replacing Derek Lyle after 60 minutes of an eventual 2–0 victory over Queen's Park at Hampden Park,[5] and his Scottish Football League debut two weeks later, starting a 2–1 win at Ayr United on the first day of the new First Division season.[6] At the end of the 2011–12 season, his first with the club's senior team, Hendrie described his year as a "dream."[7] Hendrie described the next season, the 2012–13 season, as "[not] my best season" due to injuries and subsequent lack of playing time.[8]

On 8 February 2014, he was sent off in the 50th minute of a 1–0 defeat at Dundee for a foul on Martin Boyle, with teammate Ziggy Gordon being dismissed later on.[9] He was also given a red card on 12 April, in a 1–1 draw away to Livingston.[10] Hamilton ended the season promoted from the Championship to the Scottish Premiership via the play-offs, and Hendrie made his top-flight debut on 9 August 2014, starting in a 0–2 home defeat to Inverness Caledonian Thistle on the opening day of the season.[11] He played 30 league matches throughout the season, and was sent off on 24 September in the League Cup third round, a goalless draw with Motherwell at New Douglas Park, although his team won the penalty shootout.[12]

West Ham United

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In January 2015 he was linked with a transfer away from the club.[13] Later that month a transfer to English club West Ham United was discussed,[14] although it collapsed a day later.[15] A few days later the deal was announced as back on.[16] On 30 January 2015, Hendrie signed a pre-contract agreement to join West Ham on 1 July 2015.[17]

On 15 January 2016 Hendrie joined League One side Southend United on an initial 31-day loan to cover for injured, regular left-back Ben Coker.[18][19] He made his Southend debut on 16 January in a 0–0 draw away against Peterborough United. Hendrie scored his first goal in professional football when he netted the winner in a 2–1 victory against Shrewsbury Town on 2 February 2016 [20]

Hendrie joined Championship side Blackburn Rovers on loan for the 2016–17 season.[21]

Southend United

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On 29 June 2017 Hendrie returned to Southend United, signing a two-year contract.[22]

On 31 January 2018, Hendrie moved on loan to Motherwell until the end of the 2017–18 season.[23]

He was released by Southend at the end of the 2018–19 season.[24]

Kilmarnock

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In September 2019 he signed a one-year contract with Kilmarnock.[25] He was released by the club at the end of the 2019–20 season.[26]

Morecambe

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On 1 August 2020, he signed a one-year deal with League Two club Morecambe, with manager Derek Adams calling him a "good fit" for the club.[27] He was released by Morecambe at the end of the season,[28] and was linked with a transfer to Bradford City, to join up with former Morecambe manager Derek Adams's new club.[29]

Partick Thistle

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Hendrie signed for Partick Thistle in September 2021.[30]

Queen of the South

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On 12 August 2022, after a short period without a club, Hendrie signed a one-year contract with Queen of the South.[31]

Return to Hamilton

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In June 2023 he returned to first club Hamilton Academical.[32][33]

International career

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Hendrie on his Scotland under 19s debut in May 2014

Hendrie received his first international call up, to the Scotland under-17 squad on 12 October 2011.[34]

In May 2012, Hendrie was called up to the Scotland under-20 squad for a youth tournament in the Netherlands,[35] where he appeared in three of the tournament's five matches.[36]

He made his international debut for the under-21s in September 2014.[37]

Personal life

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Hendrie is a Celtic supporter.[13]

Career statistics

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As of 21 December 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Hamilton Academical 2011–12[38] Scottish First Division 25 0 2 0 0 0 3[a] 0 30 0
2012–13[39] 23 0 2 0 3 0 0 0 28 0
2013–14[40] Scottish Championship 22 0 1 0 2 0 1[a] 0 26 0
2014–15[41] Scottish Premiership 30 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 33 0
Total 100 0 6 0 7 0 4 0 117 0
West Ham United 2015–16[42] Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2016–17[43] 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southend United (loan) 2015–16[42] EFL League One 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1
Blackburn Rovers (loan) 2016–17[43] EFL Championship 4 0 0 0 3 0 1[b] 0 8 0
Southend United 2017–18[44] League One 13 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 16 0
2018–19[45] League One 18 0 3 0 0 0 4 0 25 0
Total 31 0 3 0 1 0 6 0 41 0
Motherwell (loan) 2017–18[44] Scottish Premiership 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0
Kilmarnock 2019–20[46] Scottish Premiership 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
Morecambe 2020–21[47] EFL League Two 36 1 0 3 0 3 0 3 45 1
Partick Thistle 2021–22[48] Scottish Championship 13 0 3 0 0 0 3 0 19 0
Queen of the South 2022–23[49] Scottish League One 30 1 0 0 1 0 4 0 35 1
Hamilton Academical 2023–24[50] Scottish League One 16 0 0 0 4 0 3[a] 0 23 0
2024–25[51] Scottish Championship 14 0 2 0 4 0 0 0 20 0
Total 30 0 2 0 8 0 3 0 43 0
Career total 257 3 17 0 23 0 24 0 321 3
  1. ^ a b c Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup
  2. ^ Appearance in the EFL Trophy with Blackburn's U23 side

References

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  1. ^ "EFL Released and Retained List 2017–18" (PDF). English Football League. p. 66. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Stephen Hendrie". 11v11.com. AFS Enterprises. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  3. ^ Stephen Hendrie at Soccerbase
  4. ^ PEPASS: together inspiring success, Glasgow City Council, 2017. Retrieved 15 January 2022
  5. ^ "Queen's Park 0–2 Hamilton Accies". BBC Sport. 23 July 2011.
  6. ^ "Ayr Utd 1–2 Hamilton". BBC Sport. 6 August 2011. Retrieved 6 August 2011.
  7. ^ Andrew McGilvray (14 June 2012). "Defender loved last season as he played for Accies and Scotland". Hamilton Advertiser.
  8. ^ Andrew McGilvray (25 July 2013). "Defender Stephen Hendrie hopes to put nightmare season behind him". Hamilton Advertiser.
  9. ^ "Dundee 1–0 Hamilton". BBC Sport. 8 February 2014. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
  10. ^ Crawford, Kenny (12 April 2014). "Livingston 1–1 Hamilton". Retrieved 7 August 2015.
  11. ^ Lamont, Alasdair (9 August 2014). "Hamilton 0–2 Inverness CT". BBC Sport. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
  12. ^ Wilson, Richard (24 September 2014). "Hamilton 0–0 Motherwell". BBC Sport. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
  13. ^ a b Kenny Crawford (6 January 2015). "Stephen Hendrie relaxed about move from Hamilton Accies". BBC Sport. Retrieved 6 January 2015.
  14. ^ Jane Lewis (21 January 2015). "Hamilton Academical wait for Stephen Hendrie bid for West Ham". BBC Sport. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
  15. ^ "Stephen Hendrie's move to West Ham is off — Accies vice-chair". BBC Sport. 22 January 2015. Retrieved 23 January 2015.
  16. ^ Brian McLauchlin (28 January 2015). "Stephen Hendrie: West Ham in talks with Hamilton full-back". BBC Sport. Retrieved 29 January 2015.
  17. ^ "Hendrie to join Hammers". West Ham United F.C. 30 January 2015. Archived from the original on 1 February 2015. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
  18. ^ "Hendrie joins Southend on loan". West Ham United F.C. 15 January 2016. Archived from the original on 2 February 2016. Retrieved 16 January 2016.
  19. ^ "Stephen Hendrie: West Ham left-back joins Southend on loan". BBC Sport. 15 January 2016. Retrieved 16 January 2016.
  20. ^ "Hendrie thrilled with Shrewsbury win". www.southendunited.co.uk.
  21. ^ "Rovers pocket Scottish star". Blackburn Rovers. 21 June 2016. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
  22. ^ "Stephen Hendrie joins Blues". www.southendunited.co.uk.
  23. ^ "Stephen Hendrie signs for Motherwell". Motherwell F.C. 31 January 2018. Retrieved 31 January 2018.
  24. ^ "Southend United Announce Retained List". www.southendunited.co.uk.
  25. ^ "Kilmarnock: Stephen Hendrie signs one-year deal with Premiership club". BBC Sport. 6 September 2019.
  26. ^ "Scottish Premiership: Which players have left top-flight clubs?". BBC Sport. 10 July 2020.
  27. ^ "SIGNING: Stephen Hendrie". 1 August 2020 – via www.morecambefc.com.
  28. ^ "RETAINED LIST". www.morecambefc.com.
  29. ^ "RUMOUR MILL: Could City strike pot of gold by signing Stephen Hendrie?". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 23 June 2021.
  30. ^ Cairney, James (9 September 2021). "Stephen Hendrie wants to get back to his best after signing Thistle deal". Glasgow Times. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
  31. ^ "QosFC: Welcome Stephen Hendrie". Queen of the South FC. 12 August 2022. Retrieved 13 August 2022.
  32. ^ @acciesfc (21 June 2023). "Welcome back!" (Tweet) – via Twitter. [better source needed]
  33. ^ "Welcome back! - Hamilton Accies". 21 June 2023.
  34. ^ "International Recognition". Hamilton Academical F.C. 12 October 2011. Retrieved 12 October 2011. [dead link]
  35. ^ "Accies Players Gain Recognition". Hamilton Academical F.C. Archived from the original on 4 May 2014.
  36. ^ "Hendrie plays for Scotland". Hamilton Academical F.C. Archived from the original on 4 May 2014.
  37. ^ "International Call Ups". Hamilton Academical F.C. 5 September 2014. Archived from the original on 5 July 2015. Retrieved 5 September 2014.
  38. ^ "Games played by Stephen Hendrie in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 24 January 2016.
  39. ^ "Games played by Stephen Hendrie in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 24 January 2016.
  40. ^ "Games played by Stephen Hendrie in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 24 January 2016.
  41. ^ "Games played by Stephen Hendrie in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 24 January 2016.
  42. ^ a b "Games played by Stephen Hendrie in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 24 January 2016.
  43. ^ a b "Games played by Stephen Hendrie in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
  44. ^ a b "Games played by Stephen Hendrie in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 18 September 2017.
  45. ^ "Games played by Stephen Hendrie in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 13 August 2018.
  46. ^ "Games played by Stephen Hendrie in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 2 November 2019.
  47. ^ "Games played by Stephen Hendrie in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 13 August 2022.
  48. ^ "Games played by Stephen Hendrie in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 13 August 2022.
  49. ^ "Games played by Stephen Hendrie in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 13 August 2022.
  50. ^ "Games played by Stephen Hendrie in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
  51. ^ "Games played by Stephen Hendrie in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 July 2024.