Footballer reveals shocking abuse at hands of Manchester City scout - and claims he was the victim of a paedophile ring

Andy Woodward retired at the age of 29 because of the mental trauma he suffered

A footballer who was abused by his coach believes he was the victim of a paedophile ring in the game.

Andy Woodward suffered multiple attacks at the hands of scout and coach Barry Bennell while a youngster at Crewe Alexandra .

The pervert worked for the Cheshire-based lower league side and was closely linked to Manchester City and Stoke City.

Evil Bennell was jailed in the 1990s after admitting a string of sickening sex assaults against young footballers.

But Woodward, who played for Crewe, Sheffield United and Scunthorpe United, believes he was part of a wider paedophile ring.  (more...)

Footballer reveals shocking abuse at hands of Manchester City scout - and claims he was the victim of a paedophile ring

The horror of your abusing coach marrying your older sister & being forced to acknowledge him at family events/attending the wedding https://t.co/4HcGF7Ocqb

— Cassandra Cogno (@CassandraCogno) November 18, 2016