Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? Roger said he 'knew' Bennell from meeting him at Gary's training, which reportedly took place with youth clubs affiliated to Manchester city. Gary Speed (pictured), happily married and former star at Newcastle, Leeds and Everton, was one of four men coached by Bennell who went on to die of either drink, drugs or suicide. The former player, now in his 40s, said he believed Barnes was aware of what Bennell was doing but had not taken any action to stop a man who was later convicted of child-sex offences in England and the US. He said: "Four people from teams I have played with, with Bennell, have taken their own lives. 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. In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is on 13 11 14. 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. 'It was nauseating. Read about our approach to external linking. He was a clever lad". Sign up for exclusive newsletters, comment on stories, enter competitions and attend events. 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. Many of Bennell's victims tell me they hope he dies in jail and for them, that will be justice. Bethell, 66, who was the face of SlimFast in the 1990s, assaulted her at his home in Whitstable, Kent, between 2004 and 2008, when she was under 13. 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 Gary wouldn't have it. 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. Gary Speed was a "favourite" of a paedophile football scout who was later jailed for nine years after pleading guilty to 23 child abuse charges, it has been claimed. One man tells us: 'Because I'd seen a pattern emerging with other young people, if you ask me I would tell you that Gary will have suffered abuse at the hands of Barry.'. A Premiership legend with Everton, Newcastle and Leeds, before managing Wales, he had been married for 15 years and was father to two sons. 'That's all we know. He was then imprisoned nine years in England in 1998 for abusing six young people charges of sexual assault. When people are breaking down on the phone, when people are on the verge of suicide, when you hear of people who have taken their own lives.. The former Newcastle and Leeds United midfielder was the manager of Wales when he hanged himself in 2011, aged 42. 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. ', 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. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Gary Speed 'One Of Four Men Coached By Barry Bennell Who Took Own Life', Court Hears . The couple, who married in 1996, were arguing against a background of 'stresses' connected to his job managing the Welsh national team, Cheshire Coroner Nicholas Rheinberg was told. ", He added: "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.". Updated 23:41, 1 JUL 2012. On February 18, 2006, Mark, 36, who had a brief career as a youth player with Burnley, hanged himself. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. However, at the conclusion of his trial, several whistleblowers came forward to allege bosses at both Manchester City and Crewe Alexandra where Bennell coached and at the Football Association were warned about his behaviour, but hushed it up or failed to act. Bennell moved to League Two outfit Crewe, where for the next seven years he groomed boys on an 'industrial scale'. Robbie Savage on football child sex abuse. Gary Speed was one of four men coached by Barry Bennell who went on to take their own lives, a court has heard. ', Speed's 2012 inquest heard that he was was found hanged after rowing with his wife, Louise (pictured together in May 2011), Bennell (pictured) was convicted of abusing 11 young football hopefuls yesterday and faces a lengthy jail term. A new documentary last right revealed one victim's account, which claims he was in the same bed as Gary Speed while the paedophile coach abused him. Gary Speed stayed over at paedophile football coach Barry Bennell's home but was 'too clever' to be a victim of abuse, his dad has suggested. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Today I understand why. 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. Earlier this week, Roger revealed he dreams of his grandsons playing professional football. It was the gossip. Both Crewe and City are conducting their own investigations and have co-operated with the Cheshire police inquiry. Giving evidence at Liverpool Crown Court on Wednesday, a victim of the former youth . The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Honestly, no way. "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. 'Our abuse is punctuated by the failure of adults to protect innocent children.'. Another victim, who also requested anonymity, said he witnessed Bennell grooming Speed. In an example of Bennells brazen confidence and of the free rein he enjoyed from such clubs, one victim claimed he was sexually assaulted in broad daylight on the Manchester City football pitch. In March 2012, four months after Speed's death, Bennell spoke to a journalist unaware that he was being recorded. 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. Meanwhile, Speeds family have rejected the possibility that their late relative was abused. 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 . He was widely credited with reigniting Welsh football fortunes and setting them on the road to the 2022 World Cup. I can remember the knock at the door. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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On one occasion he recalled being at Bennells house when a police car pulled up outside. Well, 99.9 percent, yeah. At the back is Gary Speed, already marked out as a precocious talent. Did Barry Bennell abuse them? In 1998, he pleaded guilty to 23 specimen charges for sex offences against young boys, and was later jailed. 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 . Bennell has previously served three jail terms for sex abuse (Image: PA) Han var anfrer for Wales' fodboldlandshold, hvor det i alt blev til 85 kampe p landsholdet fra 1990 til han indstillede sin landsholdskarriere i 2004. They buried their heads.'. The victim told the court he knew of former youth players who had been left "destitute" and with alcohol problems. Police who later interviewed senior management at City for Florida investigators said the club was 'evasive' when quizzed about the reasons for Bennell's 1985 departure. Certainly, back in 1997, no professional players came forward to share what had happened to them as children. Bennell then denies anything happened with Speed, but adds ominously: 'If I did, would I tell you? One victim who Bennell admitted to abusing in. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. Prosecuting Bennell in 1998, Lord Carlile of Berriew accused the club of 'brushing it under the carpet'. Three weeks ago the rumours surfaced again when Speed was named at Liverpool Crown Court as one of four players, coached by Bennell as boys, who had killed themselves. Gary never talked about it but there were some witnessed . I put my job on the line. 4 of the lads he "coached" have now committed suicide. Are you familiar with the dark-money networks corrupting British politics? What happened in the years after that photograph was taken gives it an almost unbearable poignancy. At the time Crewe denied any knowledge of Bennell abusing players and offered its 'deepest sympathies' to all his victims. When asked if he believes it is possible his son was one of Bennell's victims, Roger Speed said: "I don't think so. The second victim added that he assumed there would be a link to the abuse in [Speeds] teenage years to his suicide. Stephen Prince died of a drug overdose in 1991 and Mark Hazeldine killed himself in 2006. Best friend Anthony Etches says: 'I now believe Mark was repeatedly abused and so many years later he's not been able to deal with it.'. His courageous action gave others strength to speak out, including his former Crewe team-mate Steve Walters, and then England caps, David White and Paul Stewart. Jug de centrocampista y su primer equipo fue el Leeds United. ', It can now be revealed that police are investigating up to 86 more victims targeted by the monster (pictured), who has already served jail time for abusing another 16 victims. From 1978 to 1992, Bennell talent-spotted boys aged nine to 14 for junior football teams. [4] Speed's suicide had stunned the footballing world. Commenting on investigations by the Football Association into the sexual abuse of children, Dino Nocivelli, a lawyer for the victims, told Al Jazeera: My concern is that this is just going to be a smokescreen. '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.'. It is still ongoing, but in a statement released yesterday the club offered its 'heartfelt sympathy' to all victims. He was a clever lad". Gary Speed died, aged 42, on 27 November 2011. "From that time, of those who became apprentices and senior players, over 20 players have come forward," said Taylor, who suggested there may be even more victims in the game's amateur ranks. The period of abuse spanned 1978 to 1992. Gary Speed died, aged 42, on 27 November 2011. Lawyers for Gary's widow, Louise, had previously issued a statement in 2012 saying the late footballer was not a 'victim' of Bennell. Our findings, from several sources including a tape broadcast for the first time suggest differently. I have pretty much lived with this every single day at the forefront of my mind,Lean, who was abused at age 12, told Al Jazeera. He had worked for a day. But I think that will have had some part to play. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. . 'Don't touch him with a bargepole there's something not right about him.' The victim told the court he knew of former youth players who had been left destitute and with alcohol problems. Gary Speed was one of four players who went on to kill themselves after being coached by Barry Bennell as a junior footballer, a jury was told. Gary Speed and Mark Hazeldine both had the world at their feet, but both were found hanged years later. Gary wouldn't have it. Barry would abuse one of us, then turn over and abuse the other. Read our, {{#verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}} {{^verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}}. 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. 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. 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. One of my cringe worthy memories is my friend and I as teenagers meeting him when he did a autograph signing with David Batty at a local sport shop and he laughed & joked how we kept queuing up time and time again throughout the day to keep talking to them and asking . Another, a former Crewe youth player died from a drug overdose at 20. He hanged himself at just 42, leaving his family, friends and fans devastated. I was upstairs. The evidence suggests yes says DEBORAH DAVIES, who investigated the paedophile coach 20 years ago. In front of him is Mark Hazeldine, who shared Gary's dreams of footballing glory. 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.'. "I didn't know of any suspicions about him," he told the newspaper. . How can you possibly put the care and welfare of children to one side for bringing a possible star into the game,he said, referring to the alleged complicity of large football clubs. While a youth player, Gary Speed was coached by a serial paedophile called Barry Bennell. It will be his fourth jail term for similar crimes. Farm Heroes Saga, the #4 Game on iTunes. Summary. Speed, a lifelong Evertonian and club captain at the time, handed in a transfer request in February 1998 and was signed by Newcastle. 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 comments below have been moderated in advance. Two young lads, with the world at their feet, pose like the professional players they hope to become. One of his alleged victimstoldLiverpool Crown Court he tried to contact the Gary's parents to tell them about the abuse. But an alleged witness claimedBennell assaulted him while Gary was in the same bed and he is "99.9 per cent certain" he suffered the same sickening mistreatment. Victim Gary Cliffe, who was molested while at Manchester City, said: 'If those in positions of responsibility had challenged Bennell, hundreds of wrecked lives could have been saved. I am so angry at them for letting that go on,she told Al Jazeera through tears. There might have been other factors involved well never know. In the UK and Republic of Ireland, the Samaritans can be contacted on 116 123. she said. Football sex abuse probe: What we know so far as more than 20 ex-players say they were victims. "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.". Gradi, who is currently suspended by the Football Association, has always denied any wrongdoing. Football lost one of its kindest people. The statement was given to The Sunday Times Magazine after a link between the pair emerged following Gary's death in November 2011. The victim said: "Four people from teams I have played with, with Bennell, have taken their own lives. Get your need-to-know 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The family of Gary Speed has issued a statement asking that "privacy be respected and unwarranted speculation should please cease." following the conviction of Barry Bennell . Speed's inquest heard that he was was found hanged after rowing with his wife. The former Wales manager committed suicide in 2011. Mr Speed's family has asked for the "unwarranted speculation to cease". Steven Prince died from a drug overdose in 1991, aged 20. Former footballer and manager Gary Speed, who took his own life in 2011. Almost every victim I spoke to has revealed suicidal thoughts. Former Wales manager hanged himself years after playing in team coached by Barry Bennell, court hears. Bennell, who worked at Manchester City and. That description alone provokes nightmarish memories for some of Bennell's victims. His family has previously told the Guardian he did not know at the time about Bennell abusing boys. Many plan to sue the clubs. View Barry Bethell's record in Imlay City, MI including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. 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. Gary Speed knew Barry Bennell. Speed was born in Mancot, North Wales, and supported Everton as a boy. General manager Steve Fleet said it was 'general knowledge' he was abusing players. We named Gary Speed as one of several stars discovered as youth players by Bennell, although there was no suggestion that Bennell had abused him. He played for Crewe's youth team at the same time Bennell was in charge, but told police he hadn't suffered any abuse. is a beautiful and populous city located in Mancot United Kingdom.. Read Also: Harun Isa Wiki, Biography, Age, Net Worth, Family, Instagram, Twitter, Social Profiles & More Facts Gary Andrew Speed Net Worth A man who Bennell previously admitted abusing told. Gary Speed was a top man in UK soccer. During his interview with The Telegraph, Roger also said he does not believe his family will ever get the answers they want over his son's passing. 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. Han var fra 2010 og indtil sin dd landstrner for Wales A-landshold . He. Earlier on Wednesday, the court heard a complainant in the case believed Manchester City's chief scout Ken Barnes had known about the abuse. View our online Press Pack. 'For me killing somebody's what you've done to them because their life's never the same.'. ", 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.. The implication was that Speed had indeed been one of Bennell's victims, although the prosecution made clear that 'there was no evidence suggesting that [his] death was linked to Bennell'. He has said previously: "I don't think so. 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