Today, the FA instructed independent leading counsel Kate Gallafent QC to oversee its internal review, assessing 'what information the FA was aware of at the relevant times, what clubs were aware of, and what action was or should have been taken'. she said. But we don't know for sure if anything happened - Soeed had always said it didn't. Our findings suggested a fundamental failure in football to protect young players from predatory paedophiles, yet the programme went out to a deafening silence from players, clubs and the authorities. But justice has been denied to those who've died. The FA and two professional football clubs were accused last night over the failure to stop a predatory football coach who can now be exposed as one of Britain's worst paedophiles. At least six footballers have come forward with allegations of sexual abuse following Woodward's revelations. It will be his fourth jail term for similar crimes. Gary Speed died, aged 42, on 27 November 2011. The ex-Wales manager, who took his own life in. Well,99.9%, yeah. At the back is Gary Speed, already marked out as a precocious talent. Its not going to result in actually anything which is worthwhile. Kim Harrison, a specialist abuse lawyer from Slater and Gordon, said: 'Serious questions need to be asked about how this dangerous rapist was allowed to carry out years of abuse on so many young boys in plain sight, much as Savile did at the BBC.'. During these trips Cliffe was abused 'hundreds' of times. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. In Wall of Silence, Speed's former boyhood team-mates speak from their own experience of being 'a special one' while being abused and of seeing Gary treated in the same way. When the latest allegations emerged against Bennell, Speed's family issued a statement in which they said he knew Bennell through football connections but he was 'not a victim' and played no part in the investigation. Bennell, now 62, was jailed for nine years at Chester crown court in 1998 after admitting 23 charges of sexual offences against six boys aged nine to 15. You can opt-out at any time by signing in to your account to manage your preferences. Speed sent them to Louise at her parents' home in North Wales, personalising . He said: "On a few occasions, Gary was in the same bed. Meanwhile, Speeds family have rejected the possibility that their late relative was abused. View our online Press Pack. I really do.. 'He was old enough in the head even at that age he knew what he wanted. Four people from teams I have played with, with Bennell, have taken their own lives, he said. Read about our approach to external linking. 'I am so angry at these people in the clubs for letting that go on,' she said. 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He had received the MBE, and was a regular TV pundit. He became aggressive and turned to drink and drugs. Manchester City extended its sympathy to victims as it revealed it had identified another abuser John Broome who was operating at the club in the late 1960s. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 4 of the lads he "coached" have now committed suicide. N Nom Vendeur / Issue Prix [TOP] Vendu Presente-Vendu Presente; 1: N (Face Off 2021) - F21 Starspangledbanner x Face Off: Grove Stud, Ireland AVENUE BLOODSTOCK ', But now the unnamed victim claims he was abused, telling Channel 4 Dispatches: Football's Wall of Silence: 'Barry would abuse one of us then turn over and then abuse the other. One man whom Bennell admitted abusing in 1998 told the court he knew of other boys from the same teams who had been left destitute, suicidal and addicted to drugs or alcohol. The victim told the court he tried to contact the parents of Speed, who hanged himself in 2011 aged 42, to tell them about the abuse. 'On a few occasions Gary was in the same bed. Barnes died in 2010, aged 81, and had a long association with City, including an 11-year stint as a player, appearing in the 1955 and 1956 FA Cup finals. Was it after abuse by Barry Bennell? Bennell invited the boys to stay with him at his home, or at various locations including Florida, North Wales and Spain. Bennell, he said, used to take him to watch Manchester City play at their old Maine Road ground and also bought him gifts as well as regular cinema and theatre trips. "Gary Speed was interviewed on two occasions by the police during their investigations into allegations made about Barry Bennell," said a statement released by the League Managers' Association on behalf of Mr Speed's family. The victim said he wanted to get in touch with Speeds parents because he read in the paper that they had no explanation for his death, and had not been able to get closure. Gary never talked about it but there were some witnessed . Barry would abuse one of us, then turn over and abuse the other. 'I told him I can't work with him. He was the one sat in the front seat, he was the one showered with gifts, he was the one that was the one coming on different holidays and different tours. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Another of Speed's team mates tells the programme how Bennell showered Speed with gifts and took him on football tours and holidays. There might have been other factors involved well never know. Gary Speed in action for Newcastle United in the Tyne-Wear derby against Sunderland at St James' Park on August 25, 1999 Life goes on - it has to - but November 27 never gets any easier for. He. In a statement, the FA said: "The Child Protection in Sport Unit, which has assisted the FA in relation to its safeguarding procedures since 2000, will also be carrying out an independent audit into the FA's current practices to ensure that all practices are at the highest standard. After a four-day trial he was acquitted of . I was there. The man who was the face of the Slimfast TV ads was jailed for four years yesterday for sexually assaulting a child. The victim, against whom Bennell has admitted one count of indecent assault, said he played for a junior Manchester City team and was abused by Bennell more than 100 times over a four-year period. Daily update for January 18, Iran accuses Prince Harry of war crime in row over diplomats execution, More sick cop cases may emerge, home secretary says after officer admits rapes, Its because they dont vote that the young are ignored, Do not sell or share my personal information. Bennell then denies anything happened with Speed, but adds ominously: 'If I did, would I tell you? Gary Speed was one of four players from Barry Bennell's junior football teams who killed themselves later in life after being coached by the man now charged with multiple sex offences against. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Earlier this week, Roger revealed he dreams of his grandsons playing professional football. The same complainant also named Mike Grimsley, formerly a youth-team coach at Manchester City, as someone he suspected had known that Bennell was abusing him during a four-year ordeal in the 1980s. The former Crewe coach (pictured), 64, was yesterday found guilty of the final seven of 50 child sex charges he will be sentenced for on Monday. The victim told the court he knew of former youth players who had been left "destitute" and with alcohol problems. "The police have subsequently made clear that they were satisfied that there was no reason to link the Bennell investigation to Gary.". 6 killed including kids after throats were slit by strings at kite festival, BBC1's live FA Cup coverage hit by porn noises from mobile hidden by prankster, Major bar chain to close on Mondays and Tuesdays due to rocketing energy bills, Gran's tribute to girl, 4, & mum killed after being hit by racing Audi', News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Crewe said in a statement yesterday: "The club wishes to make it absolutely clear that had it had any suspicion or belief that Mr Bennell was committing acts of abuse, either before, during or after he left the clubs employment, the club would have informed the police immediately". At 36 years old, Mark Hazeldine took his own life after suffering from drug and alcohol abuse, more than 20 years after he was trained by Bennell. Robbie Savage on football child sex abuse. He told Sportsmail: 'You'd hear it on the coaching circuit. Speaking about contacting other alleged victims of Bennell, the victim said: "When people are breaking down on the phone, on the verge of suicide, when you hear of people who have taken their own lives". Of course, no one can truly know what made Gary Speed take his life. Each email has a link to unsubscribe. Man, 22, questioned over funeral drive-by shooting bailed by police, Some black Met staff 'felt suicidal amid culture of racism and sex abuse', Met Office warns -8C cold snap to last for another week, He said: I want an apology off Manchester City and anyone else, if possible.. "I'm sick to death of this being part of my life and I just want to put it to bed once and for all.". Gary Speed, whose 2011 death sent shockwaves across Britains sports world, was described by Barry Bennell as a special child, a euphemism the now 64-year-old used for the boys he groomed, victims have said. And so did Chris Unsworth, who also was a trainee at the Railwaymen. Gary Speed was a top man in UK soccer. Deborah Davies is a reporter with Al Jazeera's Investigative Unit. TV slimming personality and radio DJ Barry Bethell has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a girl he promised to help break into showbusiness. ', Her husband, Roger, 74, added: 'I was there every time Gary was with Bennell. Speed's suicide had stunned the footballing world. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Farm Heroes Saga, the #4 Game on iTunes. That morning, the Football. ", Another former teammate said: I saw Gary come and go in Barrys life If you ask me, Gary will have suffered abuse at the hands of Barry.. N Nom Vendeur / Issue Prix [TOP] Vendu Presente-Vendu Presente; 1: Mylaporyours - F12 Jeremy x Kuwinda: Harry Dutfield LEE POWER BLOODSTOCK: 3000.00: 1: 1: 2: Berry Baby - F05 General manager Steve Fleet said it was 'general knowledge' he was abusing players. The latest convictions represented the fourth time he has been convicted of serious sexual offending, including child rape, following cases in Florida and Chester in 1994, 1998 and 2015. An inquest into Speed's death later on found no . When asked if he believes it is possible his son was one of Bennell's victims, Roger Speed said: "I don't think so. He has said previously: "I don't think so. 'Don't touch him with a bargepole there's something not right about him.' His family has previously told the Guardian he did not know at the time about Bennell abusing boys. Bennell, who worked at Manchester City and Crewe, was convicted of 43 offences of abusing 11 boys aged eight to 15. Gary Speed and Mark Hazeldine both had the world at their feet, but both were found hanged years later. It wasn't until November 2016 that ex-professional, Andy Woodward (pictured), then 43, gave a newspaper interview in which he revealed the horrific abuse that Bennell by then a convicted paedophile had inflicted on him as a child of 11. Hed got all the gear (designer sportswear), everyone was in awe of him and hed got all the connections so all very positive.. Speed himself denied it on two occasions to police when Bennell was being investigated in the late Nineties. In closing statements at Liverpool crown court in England, the prosecution said Bennell who has been jailed three times before over sexual abuse was a child molester on an industrial scale. Mr Speed's family has asked for the "unwarranted speculation to cease". Gary Andrew Speed, MBE was a Welsh professional footballer and manager. Investigation shown on Channel 4 has testimony from victim of sick predator Bennell who says late Wales boss Speed was in the same bed as him when he was being abused. She is right. Well, 99.9 percent, yeah. If you ask me, I would tell you that Gary will have suffered abuse at the hands of Barry.. His body was found by his wife Louise at their home. The ex-Wales manager, who took his own life in 2011 . His evidence came on the same day another of Bennells victims told the court he believed two key members of staff from Manchester City, including the chief scout Ken Barnes, knew he had been molested but did nothing about it.
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