Barry Bennell
Crewe Alexandra chairman stands down following Sheldon report
The Sheldon report was critical of Crewe for not doing enough to protect boys from serial abuser Barry Bennell.
Mar 25, 10:28
Dario Gradi denies being banned from all football activity
Dario Gradi said in a statement that his suspension only relates to working with under-18s.
Mar 19, 19:06
Crewe Alexandra issue apology for not doing more to stop Barry Bennell
Barry Bennell was handed an additional four-year sentence in October 2020 on top of a 30-year term imposed in February 2018 for abusing boys.
Mar 18, 18:36
A closer look at the key questions and answers from the Sheldon report
The report into historical sexual abuse in football was commissioned in December 2016.
Mar 17, 18:45
Sheldon: 'Dario Gradi should have done more to investigate Barry Bennell'
But Clive Sheldon does not think the former Crewe manager was involved in a cover-up.
Mar 17, 16:41
Football Association accused of failing to keep children safe in "truly shocking" findings
DCMS chief Julian Knight said the governing body had 'grave questions to answer' while survivor Ian Ackley felt the report could have been 'braver'.
Mar 17, 15:21
Abuse survivor: 'Review as dilute as Vimto for two-year-olds'
The review published on Wednesday looked at historical sexual abuse within football between 1970 and 2005.
Mar 17, 13:22
FA to publish findings of review into historic sexual abuse
The Sheldon Review looks at how abuse reports made between 1970 and 2005 were handled.
Mar 17, 08:10
Result: Football abuse survivor warns against "disaster" of complacency
The Sheldon Review into historical sexual abuse in football is due to be published on Wednesday.
Mar 16, 11:04
Former Wrexham player Kieron Durkan found dead in car
Former Wrexham, Swansea City and Crewe Alexandra player Kieron Durkan is found dead in his car.
Mar 2, 12:57
Ex-football coach Barry Bennell jailed for 31 years
Former football coach Barry Bennell is sentenced to 31 years in prison for 50 counts of child sexual abuse.
Feb 19, 15:08
Speed family: 'Gary Speed was never abused by Barry Bennell'
A statement issued by the Speed family says that Barry Bennell "never behaved inappropriately" towards the former Wales manager, who took his own life in 2011.
Feb 15, 21:34
Barry Bennell convicted of further indecent assault offences
Barry Bennell, who coached at Manchester City and Crewe Alexandra among others, is convicted of more indecent assault charges and will be sentenced on Monday.
Feb 15, 16:34
Barry Bennell found guilty of sexual offences
Former football coach Barry Bennell is found guilty of multiple sexual offences against young boys.
Feb 13, 16:33
Ex-football coach Barry Bennell charged with further 21 counts of child abuse
Barry Bennell is charged with a further 21 counts of sexual assault, relating to four male complainants between 1983 and 1992.
May 9, 17:55
Former football coach Barry Bennell denies 20 charges of child sex offences
Former football coach Barry Bennell denies 20 charges of historical child sex offences in Chester Crown Court.
Mar 22, 10:36
Barry Bennell charged with child sex abuse
Former football coach Barry Bennell is charged with four counts of child sex abuse.
Mar 9, 14:26
Ex-football coach Barry Bennell denies sex assault charges
Barry Bennell pleads not guilty to eight charges of sexual assault and is remanded into custody until March 20.
Jan 16, 11:08
Police identify 155 potential suspects in football child sexual abuse probe
The number of potential suspects in the child sexual abuse in football investigation has risen to 155, according to the National Police Chiefs' Council.
Dec 21, 10:26
Crewe Alexandra confirm Dario Gradi under FA interim suspension
Crewe Alexandra confirm that director of football Dario Gradi is under an FA interim suspension.
Dec 12, 10:29
Police: '83 potential child sex abuse victims from 98 football clubs'
Police announce that 83 potential suspects of child sex abuse have been identified in 98 football clubs.
Dec 9, 09:06
Police: '350 victims of sexual abuse in football clubs come forward'
Police announce that around 350 people have come forward to report allegations of sexual abuse in football clubs.
Dec 1, 14:49
Eric Bristow says sorry for calling football's sex abuse victims "wimps"
Former darts player Eric Bristow apologises for calling football's sexual abuse victims "wimps".
Nov 30, 10:05
Barry Bennell charged with indecent assault
Former football coach Barry Bennell is charged with eight offences of indecent assault on a boy under the age of 14.
Nov 29, 17:01
Newcastle United cancel Eric Bristow appearance after social media comments
Newcastle United announce that they have cancelled a scheduled appearance by Eric Bristow in light of comments made regarding football abuse victims.
Nov 29, 14:11
Police to investigate historic sex abuse in youth football in Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester Police announce that an investigation has been launched into historic child sex abuse in the area's youth football system.
Nov 28, 18:47
Paedophile ex-coach Barry Bennell in hospital after being found unconscious
Former football coach Barry Bennell, who is at the centre of a historical child sex abuse scandal, is taken to hospital after being found unconscious.
Nov 28, 16:54
FIFA 'monitoring' child sex abuse allegations in English football
FIFA confirms that it will "monitor" allegations of child sex abuse in English football.
Nov 28, 11:55
Football Association launches sexual abuse investigation
The Football Association confirms that it has initiated an internal inquiry into allegations of sexual abuse in the sport.
Nov 27, 10:36
Crewe Alexandra launch child abuse investigation
Crewe Alexandra launch an independent investigation into child abuse allegations.
Nov 26, 18:13
Jason Dunford: 'Barry Bennell makes Jimmy Savile look like a choirboy'
Former Manchester City youth player Jason Dunford claims that a paedophile ring operated in youth football and was covered up as part of a conspiracy.
Nov 25, 21:07
Premier League: 'No complacency in safeguarding young players'
The Premier League release a statement insisting that there is "no complacency" on their part when it comes to the safeguarding of young players.
Nov 25, 20:02
South coast club 'implicated in abuse claims'
A "leading" south coast club is reportedly named as part of the investigation into historic child sex offences by football coaches.
Nov 25, 19:42
Ex-player 'raped 50 to 100 times' by coach
Former footballer Chris Unsworth alleges that he was raped "between 50 and 100 times" as a child by ex-Crewe Alexandra coach Barry Bennell.
Nov 25, 19:29
Police receive abuse allegations against "more than one individual"
Cheshire Police confirm that they are investigating sexual abuse claims from youth football against "more than one individual".
Nov 25, 15:30
Greg Clarke: 'FA will do its all to help sex abuse victims'
Greg Clarke offers his support to Andy Woodward and the other former players to have come forward alleging sexual abuse, and promises to raise the profile of the issue.
Nov 24, 19:31
Dario Gradi denies knowledge of Barry Bennell abuse at Crewe Alexandra
Crewe Alexandra director of football Dario Gradi denies any knowledge of former youth scout Barry Bennell's abuse of young footballers at the club.
Nov 24, 14:48
Ex-Man City footballer David White alleges he was sexually abused as a child
Former Manchester City footballer David White claims that he was sexually abused as a child.
Nov 23, 18:27
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