Kendall began his playing career in English football, with London-based club Crystal Palace where he also represented Wales at U16, U18, & U21 level. He had a loan spell with Barry Town before joining Welsh side Cardiff City in 2000 in a move worth £50,000. His only senior appearance for Cardiff was a Football League Trophy tie against Rushden & Diamonds. Following his time at Cardiff, Kendall then had a spell at League Two club Shrewsbury Town, before moving into semi-professional football with Welsh Premier League side Haverfordwest County in 2003. Kendall who also represented Wales at Under-21 level, signed the longest ever contract in the history of the Welsh Premier League intended to last 10 years in 2005 with then Welsh Premier League side Haverfordwest County, but left two years later to gain Champions League football with Rhyl F.C.. He later joined fellow Welsh Premier League side Port Talbot Town where he featured in the Europa League. Following a season and a half with Port Talbot Town, Kendall left to take up a coaching role with Sheffield United, but later returned to the Welsh Premier League to sign for Neath in June 2011. At the end of the 2011–12 season, Kendall announced his decision to end his playing career but later returned to help Prestatyn out of a goalkeeping crisis in December 2012 making three appearances for the club.
Coaching and Management career
Kendall began his coaching career in 2010 when he was appointed academy goalkeeper coach at then Championship side Sheffield United, where he linked up with fellow Welshman Gary Speed who was manager at Bramall Lane. In 2012, Kendall then made a return to one of his former clubs, Cardiff City, to undertake the role of head academy goalkeeper coach. On 24 May 2013, Kendall was appointed first team goalkeeper coach at Bristol City following recommendation from former Bristol City goalkeeper Tom Heaton who previously worked with Kendall at Cardiff City. On 24 January 2014, Kendall was appointed as England women's national football team goalkeeper coach signing a four-year contract. Allegations surfaced against Kendall in 2017 after player Eniola Aluko claimed he had spoken to her in a fake Caribbean accent. After the Football Association opened an investigation against Kendall in 2017, the FA concluded that no further action was needed to be taken against him. Following the outcome that Kendall had been cleared of any wrong doing, he decided to leave and pursue a career elsewhere. He was first team coach at Barry Town United, before being appointed as manager of Pontypridd Town FC in February 2019. Kendall took over the Dragons with just 12 points on the board and 11 games remaining, he guided them to safety with 2 matches remaining winning 6, drawing 3 and losing 2 matches. Kendall left position he left in May 2019, to return to Barry Town United as First Team Coach. In February 2020 Kendall was accepted on the UEFA Pro Licence. In June 2020 he was appointed by Taff's Well as manager.
Personal life
Lee Kendall is the son of former Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Mark Kendall.
