Enter your password to log in. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. I saw Gary come and go in Barrys life,he said. I am confident that nothing happened. At least six footballers have come forward with allegations of sexual abuse following Woodward's revelations. But then so did many other men who've since come forward to disclose childhood sexual abuse, unable to talk about it in their younger years. He was asked if he had alleged on that call that Crewe Alexandra and Dario Gradi, their former manager, had known about the abuse. He said: "Four people from teams I have played with, with Bennell, have taken their own lives. Maybe the mix of alcohol and an element of depressive syndrome was a big factor. You can opt-out at any time by signing in to your account to manage your preferences. One of his alleged victimstoldLiverpool Crown Court he tried to contact the Gary's parents to tell them about the abuse. Presented by Chris Heaton-Harris (Conservative) Government Bill - Northern Ireland Office. Steve Walters, who was abused at Crewe, added: 'For years hundreds of us were groomed in plain view. Certainly, back in 1997, no professional players came forward to share what had happened to them as children. He said: "On a few occasions, Gary was in the same bed. He said he 'couldn't believe it' when Bennell was unmasked as a paedophile. Gary Speed was a very popular player with Leeds UTD when I was in my teens and I would go to watch the team play with my family. 'I told him I can't work with him. The scale of the issue has grown by the day since former Crewe player Andy Woodward waived his anonymity to speak about his abuse at the hands of Bennell. Last night Crewe insisted it had no idea Bennell was a child abuser until he was convicted of raping a boy of 13 in 1994. 'Don't touch him with a bargepole there's something not right about him.' Jug de centrocampista y su primer equipo fue el Leeds United. Gary Speed took his own life in 2011 Former Wales manager Gary Speed was one of four men who went on to take their own lives after being coached by Barry Bennell, a court has heard. His former teammates at the Crewe Alexandra youth team, which was trained by Bennell, said the coach accused him of stealing money a tactic against boys who tried to escape his advances. Regarding Speed, a victim who wished to remain anonymous told Al Jazeera that he was 99.9 percentcertain the footballing legend was sexually abused as a child. As well as the 43 charges he was convicted of, Bennell admitted seven more relating to a 12th victim at the start of his Liverpool Crown Court trial. Lawyers for Gary's widow, Louise, had previously issued a statement in 2012 saying the late footballer was not a 'victim' of Bennell. Honestly, no way. Northumbria Police said it was investigating an allegation by an unnamed former Newcastle player that he was abused in the club's youth system. 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There is the aspect of the Barry Burnell situation. Email us attips@the-sun.co.ukor call 0207 782 4368 . We pay for your stories! According to experts, most men who have been abused as children seem unable to talk about their experiences until they reach their forties. He told Sportsmail: 'You'd hear it on the coaching circuit. He has been convicted of more than 40 sex offences, Ex-football coach Barry Bennell guilty of vile child sex crimes, Gary Speed tragically killed himself in 2011, found yesterday found guilty of seven more child sex abuse charges, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Bennell, who worked at Manchester City and. From 1978 to 1992, Bennell talent-spotted boys aged nine to 14 for junior football teams. Why would such a glamorous, successful and respected man kill himself? In the US, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-TALK. In front of him is Mark Hazeldine, who shared Gary's dreams of footballing glory, On November 26, 2011, Gary Speed (pictured), the 42-year-old former captain, and then manager, of Wales, was found hanged in his garage. The man said he did not recall making any call of that nature. Read about our approach to external linking. THE personality and radio DJ Barry Bethell had been . An investigation shown on Channel 4's Dispatches last night featured the shocking claim from Gary's former teammate. The ex-Wales manager, who took his own life in 2011, was coached by Bennell as a youth player and reportedly considered one of the convicted paedophile's 'protgs'. 2023 BBC. It will be his fourth jail term for similar crimes. Wales pay tribute to Gary Speed but suffer 1-0 defeat to Costa Rica. Bennell then denies anything happened with Speed, but adds ominously: 'If I did, would I tell you? I am so angry at them for letting that go on,she told Al Jazeera through tears. He was found guilty of the assault and taking. Gary never talked about it but there were some witnessed . Was it after abuse by Barry Bennell? Friday's $940M Mega Millions jackpot is the 6th largest in US history after regulators changed number of lottery balls and increased odds of winning from 258M to 300M, WhatsApp will allow users to connect to the app via proxy servers - meaning they can still connect in the case of an internet SHUTDOWN. 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. Then [I'd] be touted as the cause of his death. Later on, it was confirmed that his youth coach Barry Bennerll was in fact a serial child sex offender. News Barry Bennell gary speed. Describing how his own ordeal still haunted him, Bennells victim told Liverpool crown court he was sick to death of it still being in his life; he told the jury he had wanted to get in touch with Speeds parents because he had read in the media that they had not been able to get closure as there was no explanation for their sons death. It was the gossip. He was a clever lad". He was not coached by Bennell for very long. At Manchester City, where Bennell was an unofficial scout from 1982 to 1985, rumours were apparently rife about his behaviour. Mr Speed's family has asked for the "unwarranted speculation to cease". Asked how many times he fell victim to Bennell's abuse, he told The Guardian: 'It would be impossible. 'I think Ken thought football was a man's game where it couldn't happen. Two young lads, with the world at their feet, pose like the professional players they hope to become. That led to people to start wondering again about Gary Speed's death. But after impressing at Crewe, he was scouted for one of Man City's junior teams. The granddad's latest comments come as the Football Association has stepped up its review into historical child abuse after more than 20 former players came forward with allegations and with up to seven clubs now connected. The Metropolitan Police, Hampshire Police and Cheshire Police have all said they are investigating allegations of abuse in the football community. ", 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.. An anonymous victim later revealed to Al Jazeera that he witnessed Speed being abused by Bennell. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Former Wales boss Gary Speed twice denied to police he was a victim of sexual abuse before his death, Bennell is said to have abused Gary Speed when he was a young player, according to one of his victims, Bennell in a US court in 1995. 4 of the lads he "coached" have now committed suicide. Click image or button bellow to READ or DOWNLOAD FREE How to Write a Master's Thesis Book Information : Title : How to Write a Ma. 'Whether they have taken their lives due to Barry solely I don't know, but all I know is how it's had an impact on me and how it could impact on other people.'. Poppy Coburn is a journalist. 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.. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. His father Roger said the same thing, insisting at the time: 'I don't think so. If you ask me, I would tell you that Gary will have suffered abuse at the hands of Barry.. A victim of paedophile football coach Barry Bennell has revealed he is '99.9 per cent certain' former Wales boss Gary Speed suffered the same abuse as he did. 'The only confrontation we ever had was over Barry Bennell,' said Fleet. Speed himself denied it on two occasions to police when Bennell was being investigated in the late Nineties. Both clubs have been carrying out their own investigations and taking statements from accusers. Bennell admitted abusing the man in 1998, when he was jailed for nine years. Well,99.9%, yeah. Behind the scenes, nefarious and unaccountable groups are lobbying politic . Another victim, who also requested anonymity, said he witnessed Bennell grooming Speed. Roper died 11 years ago. Gary Speed's sons Ed and Tommy with his father, Roger Gary Speed's sons have spoken publicly for the first time about the night their father was found dead. In the early 80s, cancer patient Bennell also allegedly teamed up with paedophile coach Bruce McLean, who was jailed in 1997. In 2016, Mark Owens told police Bennell abused him as a child. Hed got all the gear (designer sportswear), everyone was in awe of him and hed got all the connections so all very positive.. Gary Speed the Wales manager shouts from the touchline during the UEFA EURO 2012 group G qualifying match between Wales and Montenegro at the Cardiff City Stadium on September 2, 2011 in Cardiff . By clicking Sign up you confirm that your data has been entered correctly and you have read and agree to our Terms of use, Cookie policy and Privacy notice. Asked about claiming compensation, he told the court: "I know personally, for me, it's about justice. Many plan to sue the clubs. Is it time Harry & Meghan accept Clarkson's apology and move on? He had been sacked after Bennell claimed he'd stolen money from the changing room. He was widely credited with reigniting Welsh football fortunes and setting them on the road to the 2022 World Cup. Bennell denies 48 offences of child sexual abuse against 11 complainants between 1979 and 1990. Bennell, 64, is believed to have preyed on as many as 114 young footballers during a 20-year reign of abuse as Crewe's youth team manager. The court heard he thought Mr Barnes, who played for the club from 1950 to 1961 and died in 2010, and Mike Grimsley, who managed a Manchester City youth team, had known about the abuse carried out by Bennell. 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She is right. Former Newcastle United man Jason Dunford - who started his career at Crewe - also came forward about being allegedly attacked by Bennell. I put my job on the line. Mark Owens died from long-term problems with alcohol complications in 2016, after he told police he was abused by Bennell but before he gave a formal statement. Before he could give a statement, he died, from problems linked to alcoholic liver disease. He played for Crewe's youth team at the same time Bennell was in charge, but told police he hadn't suffered any abuse. He says: 'I saw Gary come and go in Barry's life If you ask me, I would tell you that Gary will have suffered abuse at the hands of Barry.'. Gary Speed died, aged 42, on 27 November 2011. He. I was there. Another victim spoke of the four men's deaths during Bennell's trial this week, saying: 'Four people from teams I have played with, with Bennell, have taken their own lives. Bennell, who was yesterday convicted of the last seven of 50 allegations against him, wanted to 'meet and greet' the young players, inviting them to his house two by two. The ex-footballers claim they were abused as youth players. Roger said he 'knew' Bennell from meeting him at Gary's training, which reportedly took place with youth clubs affiliated to Manchester city. And the question that still remains [is] how are they going to sanction themselves potentially for their own failings?, The development comes as an Al Jazeera Investigation into the background of a trial, that a former premiership footballer, who killed himself at the, a child victim of the talent-spotting coac, Al Jazeera Centre for Public Liberties & Human Rights. The former Newcastle and Leeds United midfielder was the manager of Wales when he hanged himself in 2011, aged 42. 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. After the pervert was convicted of 43 sex assaults, Gary's mum Carol said: "He was interviewed twice by. While a youth player, Gary Speed was coached by a serial paedophile called Barry Bennell. An inquest into Speed's death later on found no . The former Wales manager was found dead at his home in November 2011. Gary's mum Carol told The Mirror last night: "He was interviewed twice by the police and he said nothing had taken place. Play it now! Are you familiar with the dark-money networks corrupting British politics? But Roger Speed, Garys father, has said publicly that life would be easier if they knew why his son killed himself. 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. I can remember the knock at the door. A man who Bennell previously admitted abusing told Liverpool Crown Court that he has tried to contact Speeds parents to tell them about the abuse. During the five-week trial, the jury heard that he abused the boys, aged between eight and 15, in his car, at his home and on football tours between 1979 and 1991. Prosecuting Bennell in 1998, Lord Carlile of Berriew accused the club of 'brushing it under the carpet'. Gary Speed, pictured as Wales manager, reportedly stayed over Barry Bennell's home as a teenager, Gary was coached by Bennell, pictured, as a youth player and reportedly considered one of his 'protgs', Roger Speed, pictured, said that he met Bennell when he would go to collect his son from training, When asked if he believes it is possible his son was one of Bennell's victims, Roger said: "I don't think so. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. So you have to say there will be hundreds of boys affected'. The boy was pretty much living with him, staying virtually every weekend, but was abused on the first occasion he stayed overnight with him. In 1997 I made a programme called Soccer's Foul Play, for Channel 4's Dispatches which broke the story of sexual abuse in football, and identified Bennell as one of three paedophile youth coaches at clubs in the UK. One man told police he'd been abused by Bennell as a child. Bennell was jailed in 1994 for four years in the US after being charged with raping a 13-year-old in Florida, where he took young British amateur teams. Gary Speed 'one of four men coached by Barry Bennell who went on to take their own lives' Speed was found dead by his wife at their home address on November 27 2011. Lawyers have estimated such victims could receive up to 250,000 in compensation each if the clubs are found liable. THE father of tragic footballer Gary Speed has said he is "confident" his son was not abused by youth coach Barry Bennell, after unnamed victims claimed they were "99.9 percent" certain . 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. They were accused of ignoring a string of warnings over the behaviour of Barry Bennell, 64, following his conviction on a total of 43 sex abuse charges, relating to attacks on 11 boys. He said: "Whether they have taken their lives due to Barry solely I don't know but all I know is how it's had an impact on me and how it could impact on other people.". A Bill to authorise the use for the public service of certain resources for the years ending 31 March 2023 and 2024 (including, for the year ending 31 March 2023, income); to authorise the issue out of the . He had received the MBE, and was a regular TV pundit. 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. Samaritans can be contacted on 116 123 or through samaritans.org, Many people were warned, so how could this vile paedophile have got away with his crimes for so long? The lives of at least four men Bennell trained as children, including Speed, have been cut short. Direct testimony comes from another man who describes Bennell's vile habit of making two boys share his bed at the same time. Gary Speed was a top man in UK soccer. Deborah Davies is a reporter with Al Jazeera's Investigative Unit. His mother, Margaret, said she holds not only Bennell, but these people in the clubsresponsible. The former Wales boss tragically took his own life in 2011 but before his death insisted to officers investigating Bennell that he had never been sexually assaulted. The FA and two other footballing bodies were last night accused of ignoring a string of warnings over the behaviour of Barry Bennell (pictured), 64, following his conviction on a total of 43 sex abuse charges, relating to attacks on 11 boys. During his trial, a witness said Mr Speed was one of four men linked to Bennell as young footballers who had gone on to take their own lives. He even stayed at the now- convicted paedophile's Peak District home as a teenager - with other boys - and had an 'alright' time, Speed's father, Roger, told The Telegraph . The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Giving evidence at Liverpool Crown Court on Wednesday, a victim of the former youth . 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. Gary, pictured with Louise weeks before his death, killed himself in November 2011 at the age of 42 Credit: BBC. Speed, the former Wales manager, hanged himself in November 2011, at the age of 42. Speed shares a joke with Tony Dorigo. Gary Speed was a top man in UK soccer. A witness who gave evidence in Bennell's trial, who cannot be named, told Liverpool Crown Court that he knew of four people - including Mr Speed - who had worked with Bennell who then went on to take their own lives. 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. 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. A victim of paedophile football coach Barry Bennell has revealed he is '99.9 per cent certain' former Wales boss Gary Speed suffered the same abuse as he did. But Gary's dad Roger backs his late son in saying that he was not a victim of twisted Bennell. ', 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. In 2015, he was jailed again for abuse, against David Lean. Honestly no way", The granddad said he 'couldn't believe it' when Bennell was unmasked as a paedophile, Gary is pictured during a Liverpool v Everton match in November 1996, In 1998, Bennell, now 62, was jailed for nine years at Chester crown court after admitting 23 charges of sexual offences against six boys aged nine to 15, Former Crewe player Andy Woodward, pictured, waived his anonymity to speak about his abuse at the hands of the coach, Jason Dunford, Steve Walters, Chris Unsworth and Woodward on the Victoria Derbyshire Show, Roger said of his late son Gary: "He was old enough in the head even at that age he knew what he wanted. Football coach Barry Bennell denies 48 offences of child sexual abuse, Denies child abuse: former coach Barry Bennell, Barry Bennell standing trial at Liverpool Crown Court, You must be at least 18 years old to create an account, Must be at least 6 characters, include an upper and lower case character and a number, I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from Evening Standard. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. And so did Chris Unsworth, who also was a trainee at the Railwaymen. Gary Speed playing for Everton in 1996 (Image: Allsport UK) A decade on, Gary Speed's death still confounds the football community. The victim, against whom Bennell has admitted one count of indecent assault, said he played for one of the junior Manchester City teams and was abused by Bennell more than 100 times over a four-year period. 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.'. The first impressions, he said, were that Bennell was very charismatic, probably the best footballer Id seen in terms of skills. His body was found by his wife Louise at their home. 'It was nauseating. He was a clever lad". In 1982 Bennell took 12-year-old Mark on a football trip to Spain. 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. GARY Speed was "almost certainly" a victim of paedo coach Barry Bennell, an abused former youth player has claimed as it is revealed cops spoke to him twice. That go on, it 's about justice led to people to start wondering again about Gary Speed suffer! 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