Lee Hendrie swaps England for Indonesia as former Aston Villa man joins rebel Asian league
Former Aston Villa and England midfielder Lee Hendrie has signed for Bandung FC in Indonesia’s breakaway football league.Hendrie, who spent a decade at the Villa Park from the mid-1990s, has penned a two-year deal and is expected to make his debut for the Javanese club on Saturday.
‘He will act as a link-man and second striker who will supply our forwards … his presence will give us a lift,’ Bandung chief executive officer Mohamad Kusnaeni said. ‘He will be a role model for other players at Bandung FC given his experience playing in the best league in the world.’
Capped once by England during his Villa days, Hendrie later dropped down divisions. He became a free agent earlier this month when he was released from a short-term deal at League Two side Bradford City.An FA Cup runner-up and Intertoto Cup winner with Villa, 33-year-old Hendrie’s signing to play in the Indonesian Premier League (LPI) marks his first spell outside England and will be a boon to the new Asian league.
‘I am proud to have the opportunity,’ Hendrie said at the LPI’s offices in Jakarta.
Bandung, who have lost their opening two games of the season, aim to use Hendrie’s star appeal to boost the growth of talent at the club.
‘As a (globally known) player, Lee Hendrie will be appointed our football ambassador for coaching grassroot and youth development players in Bandung,’ Kusnaeni said.
The LPI is an independent professional soccer league launched earlier this month, backed by the sports minister but not the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI).
The PSSI’s official top flight competition is the 18-club Indonesia Super League (ISL). The 19-team LPI, including three who switched from the ISL, is the brainchild of oil tycoon Arifin Panigoro.
‘The LPI is a reform league concept that meets with FIFA’s direction ‘For the Good of the Game’ Task Force and AFC’s Pro-League Committee,’ league official Abi Hasantoso said.
‘The LPI was created to improve the achievements of national football.’
Despite being ranked just 126th in the world by FIFA, Indonesian fans remain very passionate about the game. Other notable players to have plied their trade on the archipelago include Argentine World Cup winner Mario Kempes and Cameroonian striker Roger Milla.
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Mantan Aston Villa dan Inggris gelandang Lee Hendrie telah menandatangani untuk Bandung FC di liga sepak bola Indonesia yang memisahkan diri itu.
Hendrie, who spent a decade at the Villa Park from the mid-1990s, has penned a two-year deal and is expected to make his debut for the Javanese club on Saturday. Hendrie, yang menghabiskan satu dekade di Taman Villa dari pertengahan 1990-an, telah menulis kontrak dua tahun dan diharapkan membuat debutnya untuk klub Jawa pada hari Sabtu.
‘He will act as a link-man and second striker who will supply our forwards … “Dia akan bertindak sebagai orang-link dan striker kedua yang akan memasok ke depan kami … his presence will give us a lift,’ Bandung chief executive officer Mohamad Kusnaeni said. kehadirannya akan memberi kita tumpangan, ‘Bandung CEO Mohamad Kusnaeni kata. ‘He will be a role model for other players at Bandung FC given his experience playing in the best league in the world.’ “Dia akan menjadi teladan bagi pemain lain di Bandung FC mengingat pengalamannya bermain di liga terbaik di dunia.”
Capped sekali oleh Inggris selama hari-harinya Villa, Hendrie kemudian turun ke bawah divisi. He became a free agent earlier this month when he was released from a short-term deal at League Two side Bradford City. Ia menjadi pemain bebas awal bulan ini ketika dia dibebaskan dari kesepakatan jangka pendek di Liga Bradford Dua sisi Kota.
An FA Cup runner-up and Intertoto Cup winner with Villa, 33-year-old Hendrie’s signing to play in the Indonesian Premier League (LPI) marks his first spell outside England and will be a boon to the new Asian league. Sebuah FA Cup runner-up dan Piala Intertoto dengan Villa, penandatanganan Hendrie 33 tahun untuk bermain di Liga Premier Indonesia (LPI) menandai mantra pertama di luar Inggris dan akan menjadi keuntungan untuk liga Asia baru.
‘I am proud to have the opportunity,’ Hendrie said at the LPI’s offices in Jakarta. “Saya bangga memiliki kesempatan,” kata Hendrie di kantor LPI di Jakarta.
Bandung, who have lost their opening two games of the season, aim to use Hendrie’s star appeal to boost the growth of talent at the club. Bandung, yang kehilangan dua pertandingan pembukaan mereka musim ini, bertujuan untuk menggunakan daya tarik bintang Hendrie untuk meningkatkan pertumbuhan bakat di klub.
‘As a (globally known) player, Lee Hendrie will be appointed our football ambassador for coaching grassroot and youth development players in Bandung,’ Kusnaeni said. ‘Sebagai pemain (global diketahui), Lee Hendrie akan ditunjuk sebagai duta besar sepak bola kita untuk akar rumput pembinaan dan pengembangan pemain muda di Bandung, “kata Kusnaeni.
The LPI is an independent professional soccer league launched earlier this month, backed by the sports minister but not the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI). LPI adalah sebuah liga sepak bola profesional yang independen diluncurkan awal bulan ini, didukung oleh menteri olahraga tapi tidak Asosiasi Sepakbola Indonesia (PSSI).
The PSSI’s official top flight competition is the 18-club Indonesia Super League (ISL). persaingan penerbangan pejabat tinggi PSSI adalah 18-klub Indonesia Super League (ISL). The 19-team LPI, including three who switched from the ISL, is the brainchild of oil tycoon Arifin Panigoro. 19-tim LPI, termasuk tiga yang beralih dari ISL, adalah gagasan minyak konglomerat Arifin Panigoro.
‘The LPI is a reform league concept that meets with FIFA’s direction ‘For the Good of the Game’ Task Force and AFC’s Pro-League Committee,’ league official Abi Hasantoso said. ‘The LPI adalah liga reformasi konsep yang bertemu dengan arah FIFA’ Untuk Baik dari Game ‘Task Force dan Pro-League AFC Komite, “kata liga resmi Abi Hasantoso.
‘The LPI was created to improve the achievements of national football.’ ‘The LPI diciptakan untuk meningkatkan prestasi sepakbola nasional. ”
Despite being ranked just 126th in the world by FIFA, Indonesian fans remain very passionate about the game. Meskipun hanya peringkat 126 di dunia oleh FIFA, fans Indonesia masih sangat bersemangat tentang permainan. Other notable players to have plied their trade on the archipelago include Argentine World Cup winner Mario Kempes and Cameroonian striker Roger Milla. pemain terkenal lainnya telah menghujani perdagangan mereka di kepulauan termasuk pemenang Piala Dunia Argentina Mario Kempes dan Roger Milla Kamerun striker.
Mari kita bersama ISL dan LPI memajukan persepakbolaan Indonesia tanpa Nurdin Halin dan para koruptor lainya.
Bravo sepak bola Indonesia!!!
No Anarchi!!!
No Racism!!!
Just Football!!!!!
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