Colin Hendry, a former Scottish football player and coach, has established himself as a highly sought-after after-dinner speaker. With a successful career as a defender, he represented clubs such as Dundee United, Blackburn Rovers, Manchester City, Rangers, Coventry City, Bolton Wanderers, and Blackpool. Notably, Hendry was a part of the Blackburn squad that won the English Premiership in 1995 and the Rangers squad that achieved the Scottish domestic treble in 1998/99. In addition to his playing career, Hendry has also had management stints at Blackpool and Clyde. He began his professional journey with Dundee in 1983 and later transferred to Blackburn Rovers in 1987, where he successfully transitioned from a striker to a defender. He played over 100 games for Blackburn before joining Manchester City in 1989, where he was named Player of the Year in the 1989/90 season. Hendry returned to Blackburn in 1991 and played a key role in the club's success. He also played for Rangers, Coventry City, Bolton Wanderers, Preston North End, and Blackpool before retiring from playing. Hendry's illustrious playing career spanned twenty years, during which he played over 500 league games and scored more than 40 goals. After retiring, he ventured into management and coaching, serving as the assistant manager at Boston United and manager at Blackpool and Clyde. With his extensive experience in leadership and mentoring, Hendry is an ideal choice as a speaker for various audiences, including sports, schools, and corporate organizations. To hire Colin Hendry for an event, you can contact PepTalk and speak to an official booking agent. They can provide you with more information and assist you with the booking process. Colin covers a wide range of topics, including football management, after-dinner speaking, the Premier League, EFL Championship, Charlton Athletic, Blackburn Rovers, leadership, and teamwork.