Chelsea have been cleared of breaking any Premier League rules in their handling of historical sex abuse claims made by former player Gary Johnson. The club have apologised “profusely” to Johnson over abuse he suffered as a youth team member in the 1970s. Johnson, 57, revealed the club paid him £50,000 to keep quiet about … Read more
An ex-Southampton youth coach accused of abusing boys in the 1980s was not police checked for a later coaching job, the BBC understands. Bob Higgins, who had been a coach with Fleet Town Football Club, was cleared of sexual abuse charges in 1992. Fleet Town FC said that Mr Higgins was not police checked in … Read more
The Football Association has confirmed it is investigating allegations of sexual abuse in football. Former footballers have come forward to say they were sexually abused as youth players. Four police forces are investigating the allegations and an NSPCC hotline has had more than 100 calls. The FA said it was working closely with police, adding … Read more
Barry Bennell has served three jail sentences for child sex offences Four police forces say they are now investigating allegations of historical child sex abuse within football. Hampshire Police said it was looking into claims of “non-recent child abuse within the football community”. Cheshire Police said allegations had been made against more than one person … Read more
Four ex-footballers have appeared together in an emotional interview to tell of their torment after being abused as children by a coach. Andy Woodward, who was the first to go public last week, wept as Steve Walters, Chris Unsworth and Jason Dunford spoke of being abused by ex-Crewe Alexandra coach Barry Bennell. Mr Unsworth said … Read more
Four ex-footballers have appeared together in an emotional interview to tell of their torment after being abused as children by a coach. Andy Woodward, who was the first to go public last week, wept as Steve Walters, Chris Unsworth and Jason Dunford spoke of being abused by ex-Crewe Alexandra coach Barry Bennell. Mr Unsworth said … Read more