His mother, Margaret, said she holds not only Bennell, but these people in the clubsresponsible. For other inquiries, Contact Us. 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. 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. The victim, against whom Bennell has admitted one count of indecent assault, said he played for a junior Manchester City team and was abused by Bennell more than 100 times over a four-year period. 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. He is likely to die in prison. 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. Asked specifically about Speed, Bennell says he may have referred to, 'Gary being a bit special'. "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.". Former football coach Barry Bennell, 64, has been found guilty of 43 offences including indecent assault, buggery and attempted buggery following a five week trial at Liverpool Crown Court. But Roger Speed, Garys father, has said publicly that life would be easier if they knew why his son killed himself. Meanwhile, Speeds family have rejected the possibility that their late relative was abused. By Victoria Ward 13 May. Giving evidence at Liverpool Crown Court on Wednesday, a victim of the former youth team football coach said he tried to contact Speed's parents after the Wales manager hanged himself in 2011, aged 42. He had received the MBE, and was a regular TV pundit. The Metropolitan Police, Hampshire Police and Cheshire Police have all said they are investigating allegations of abuse in the football community. Liverpool Crown Court heard evidence from a victim. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Like Gary Speed's family, Mark Hazeldine's family have never known why Mark hanged himself. 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. When asked if he believes it is possible his son was one of Bennell's victims, Roger Speed said: "I don't think so. He had been sacked after Bennell claimed he'd stolen money from the changing room. The statement was given to The Sunday Times Magazine after a link between the pair emerged following Gary's death in November 2011. It is still ongoing, but in a statement released yesterday the club offered its 'heartfelt sympathy' to all victims. THE football clubs who employed Barry Bennell during his reign of terror could face multi-million-pound payouts to victims. Something went wrong, please try again later. His father has said it would be easier if the family understood why. Gary Speed knew Barry Bennell. Each email has a link to unsubscribe. But I think that will have had some part to play. Steven Prince died from a drug overdose in 1991, aged 20. 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. On February 18, 2006, Mark, 36, who had a brief career as a youth player with Burnley, hanged himself. 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. 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Gary Andrew Speed, MBE, fue un futbolista y entrenador de ftbol britnico. Gary Speed's brother-in-law has backed an attack on totally unfounded rumours that swept across the internet in the wake of the Welsh manager's death. 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. Mr Speed's family's statement added: "The prosecution also made clear at the trial of Bennell that "there was no evidence called at any of the inquests suggesting that [his] death was linked" to Bennell". Hed got all the gear (designer sportswear), everyone was in awe of him and hed got all the connections so all very positive.. 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.'. Is it time Harry & Meghan accept Clarkson's apology and move on? Its not going to result in actually anything which is worthwhile. Well,99.9%, yeah. He. 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.. Gary Speed died, aged 42, on 27 November 2011. Gary Speed, 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. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 'Don't touch him with a bargepole there's something not right about him.' . Basically the same process is happening to that other person.' 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. Prosecution junior counsel Owen Edwards told the jury at Liverpool Crown Court: 'In all three cases there were coroner's inquests at which evidence was called. And so did Chris Unsworth, who also was a trainee at the Railwaymen. TV slimming personality and radio DJ Barry Bethell has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a girl he promised to help break into showbusiness. View our online Press Pack. The boy was pretty much living with him, staying virtually every weekend, but was abused on the first occasion he stayed overnight with him. '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.'. 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. Maybe the mix of alcohol and an element of depressive syndrome was a big factor. Alan Davies - a Wales international who played for Manchester United and Swansea City - committed suicide in Horton South Wales, on February 4 1992 by carbon monoxide poisoning. At least six footballers have come forward with allegations of sexual abuse following Woodward's revelations. Roper died 11 years ago. Did Barry Bennell abuse them? Bennell invited the boys to stay with him at his home, or at various locations including Florida, North Wales and Spain. ", 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.". Then [I'd] be touted as the cause of his death. The FA has resolved to make sure its current protocols pass muster. 'It straddles three decades and he's been involved in football all that time. Lord Carlile, QC, who prosecuted the 1998 case against Bennell accused Crewe of 'brushing abuse under the carpet'. After a four-day trial he was acquitted of . They added: 'The Speed family have been assured that the police investigation at the time was exceptionally thorough and there is no legitimate reason to link Mr Bennell to Mr Speed.'. But justice has been denied to those who've died. 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'. Jax the Staffy is rescued after being stuck in a cave for two days, Rapidly growing cemetery filled with Vladimir Putin's 'prisoner army', Motorists slowly drive down snowy hill in treacherous conditions. Speed was the most attack-minded of the Fab Four midfield, starting as a left-winger and quickly becoming known for a cavalier dash into the penalty area, always on the lookout for the ball, or some space, and normally finding both. He said he 'couldn't believe it' when Bennell was unmasked as a paedophile. It can now be revealed that police are investigating up to 86 more victims targeted by the monster, who has already served jail time for abusing another 16 victims. ', 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. 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. . Gary Speed left his 1.33million fortune to his wife Louise, who found him hanging in their garage after they had a row. In 2016 a former director at Crewe said the club had been warned about Bennell but they let him stay on as coach. He hanged himself at just 42, leaving his family, friends and fans devastated. 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. Bennell moved to League Two outfit Crewe, where for the next seven years he groomed boys on an 'industrial scale'. 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. Former FA youth coach Steve Fleet said it was 'general knowledge' that Bennell was 'dodgy'. When the latest allegations emerged against Bennell, Speed's family issued a statement in which they said he knew Bennell through football connections but he was 'not a victim' and played no part in the investigation. In closing statements at Liverpool crown court in England, the prosecution said Bennell who has been jailed three times before over sexual abuse was a child molester on an industrial scale. 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. Many of Bennell's victims tell me they hope he dies in jail and for them, that will be justice. The former Wales manager committed suicide in 2011. Gary Speed was one of four players from Barry Bennells junior football teams who killed themselves later in life after being coached by the man now charged with multiple sex offences against young footballers, the jury at Bennells trial was told. Speed was a . The coach would call them 'special' when he showered them with gifts, took them on foreign trips and then made them sleep in his bed where some were indecently assaulted and others raped. 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. Northumbria Police said it was investigating an allegation by an unnamed former Newcastle player that he was abused in the club's youth system. At the back is Gary Speed, already marked out as a precocious talent. Do not sell or share my personal information. The victim told the court: Four people from teams I have played with, with Bennell, have taken their own lives. Gary wouldn't have it. An anonymous victim later revealed to Al Jazeera that he witnessed Speed being abused by Bennell. He was a clever lad". Was it after abuse by Barry Bennell? While a youth player, Gary Speed was coached by a serial paedophile called Barry Bennell. Two young lads, with the world at their feet, pose like the professional players they hope to become. As manager of Wales, Speed is often credited as being the catalyst for the change in fortunes of the national team and as setting the pathway to future successes. 'I think Ken thought football was a man's game where it couldn't happen. The court also heard a complainant in the case believed Manchester Citys chief scout Ken Barnes knew about the abuse. Gary Speed knew Barry Bennell. 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 Gary's dad Roger backs his late son in saying that he was not a victim of twisted Bennell. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Speed sent them to Louise at her parents' home in North Wales, personalising . This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Margaret Hazeldine says it goes beyond personal grief. Cross-examined by the defence barrister, Eleanor Laws, the man was asked if he had rung the NSPCC line that was set up after Andy Woodwards interview with the Guardian about being another of Bennells victims. At the back is Gary Speed, already marked out as a precocious talent. There might have been other factors involved well never know. 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. Football lost one of its kindest people. 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. Gary hanged himself in 2011 at the age of 42. 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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). Crewe said in a statement yesterday: "The club wishes to make it absolutely clear that had it had any suspicion or belief that Mr Bennell was committing acts of abuse, either before, during or after he left the clubs employment, the club would have informed the police immediately". Email us attips@the-sun.co.ukor call 0207 782 4368 . Another, a former Crewe youth player died from a drug overdose at 20. Grimsley, who coached boys aged 14 and older at Manchester City, was approached by the Guardian in November 2016 and said he did not know about Bennells crimes, saying he was shocked by it all. 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? Soon after, Steve Walters and David White all went public about suffering alleged abuse at the hands of the convicted paedophile. We pay for videos too. At the same time as that announcement, Professional Footballers' Association chief executive Gordon Taylor was appearing on BBC Radio Five Live's Sportsweek programme. There is the aspect of the Barry Burnell situation. Nine years after the Welsh. Bennell denies 48 offences of child sexual abuse against 11 complainants between 1979 and 1990. I put my job on the line. 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. ', 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. She is right. Asked how many times he fell victim to Bennell's abuse, he told The Guardian: 'It would be impossible. Many plan to sue the clubs. This account already exists. Deborah Davies is a reporter with Al Jazeera's Investigative Unit. Gary Speed was one of the most popular and inspiration footballers before his tragic, and untimely death in 2011. He has said previously: "I don't think so. Mr Speed's family has asked for the "unwarranted speculation to cease". Bennell, 64, is believed to have. He said: "On a few occasions, Gary was in the same bed. Gary Speed, David Batty, this team, to this youngster, were not normal. When Mark returned, say friends, he was a changed boy. He played for Crewe's youth team at the same time Bennell was in charge, but told police he hadn't suffered any abuse. VideoChess gets a risqu makeover, The Nigerian influencers paid to manipulate your vote, How a baffling census delay is hurting Indians, How Mafia boss was caught at a clinic after 30 years. Gary Speed was a professional footballer, who also got to manage the Wales football team. In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is on 13 11 14. This led to a QC-led review of whether he did use his position to facilitate the abuse. Both clubs have been carrying out their own investigations and taking statements from accusers. But we don't know for sure if anything happened - Soeed had always said it didn't. View Barry Bethell's record in Imlay City, MI including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. I really do.. Presented by Chris Heaton-Harris (Conservative) Government Bill - Northern Ireland Office. Why would such a glamorous, successful and respected man kill himself? ", 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.. Anthony Hughes also told the Sunday Mirror that Bennell abused him on a sofa while making him watch hardcore porn movies. Three other complainants involved in the latest trial have sought legal advice on potential compensation, the paper said. His family issued a statement at when the latest Bennell allegations emerged denying any connection to his death. An inquest into Speed's death later on found no . View Gary Speed results including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. In November 2011, Gary died after reportedly having an argument with his wife Louise a night before. Bennell has previously served three jail terms for sex abuse (Image: PA) 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. Read about our approach to external linking. 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 . But his mother Margaret told me that it was while watching TV reports of Bennell's arrest in late 2016 that she made the link. Speed, a lifelong Evertonian and club captain at the time, handed in a transfer request in February 1998 and was signed by Newcastle. In 1982 Bennell took 12-year-old Mark on a football trip to Spain. In March 2012, four months after Speed's death, Bennell spoke to a journalist unaware that he was being recorded. He and his wife, Louise, had been going through 'ups and downs' but were 'working through' their problems, she told the hearing at Warrington Coroner's Court. A man who Bennell previously admitted abusing told. Other players confirmed they'd seen Bennell do that to punish those who tried to escape his advances. A convicted paedophile in 2018, he also coached Gary Speed during the player's years. 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 . 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. N Nom Vendeur / Issue Prix [TOP] Vendu Presente-Vendu Presente; 1: Mylaporyours - F12 Jeremy x Kuwinda: Harry Dutfield LEE POWER BLOODSTOCK: 3000.00: 1: 1: 2: Berry Baby - F05 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. Gary Speed was a top man in UK soccer. Gary Andrew Speed ( 8. september 1969 - 27. november 2011 [5]) var en walisisk fodboldspiller og trner. The FA urged anyone affected to contact their inquiry team. Gary Speed 'One Of Four Men Coached By Barry Bennell Who Took Own Life', Court Hears . 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. 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. ", Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. At 36 years old, Mark Hazeldine took his own life after suffering from drug and alcohol abuse, more than 20 years after he was trained by Bennell. He was not coached by Bennell for very long. 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. The victim said: "Four people from teams I have played with, with Bennell, have taken their own lives. The ex-footballers claim they were abused as youth players. 'I am so angry at these people in the clubs for letting that go on,' she said. And it emerged a further 86 complaints were now being probed by cops. Thats just then purely about greed and money.. 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'. 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.'. Speculation surrounded the reasons behind his shock decision. Whether they have taken their lives due to Barry solely I dont know but all I know is how its had an impact on me and how it could impact on other people. 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 And one of the reasons that people agreed to speak to us about him was because they hoped however difficult it might be to hear, and however much just one factor in the tangle of misery that leads to suicide it might, at last, give his family some closure. He was found guilty of the assault and taking. Gary Andrew Speed, MBE, foi um treinador e futebolista gals que atuava como volante. And when all of that built into an unbearable weight, it is understandable that suicide even for a brief moment may have seemed the only way out. 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. He was a clever lad. 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 . Honestly, no way. 'But over a four-year period, virtually every weekend, every school holiday and I'd even miss school on some occasions we'd be talking about hundreds of times. Barry Bennell's trial at Liverpool Crown Court heard from three former junior footballers who are planning to sue Manchester City, Crewe Alexandra and the Football Association for failing to expose his crimes. He pleaded guilty to seven child sex offences at the beginning of his trial. He said his 'bucket list' wish was that 17-year-old university student, Tommy, would play for England in a game against 18-year-old Ed, playing for Wales. After the pervert was convicted of 43 sex assaults, Gary's mum Carol said: "He was interviewed twice by. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Two young lads, with the world at their feet, pose like the professional players they hope to become. Dywedodd y dioddefwr wrth reithgor fod Gary Speed a thri dyn arall - un arall o Gymru - oedd wedi cael eu hyfforddi gan Barry Bennell wedi mynd ymlaen i ladd eu hunain. 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. 2023 BBC. The Guardian claimed Manchester City ignored warnings about Bennell in the late 1970s. I am so angry at them for letting that go on,she told Al Jazeera through tears. Asked about claiming compensation, he told the court: "I know personally, for me, it's about justice. The victim told the court he knew of former youth players who had been left destitute and with alcohol problems. 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. He said there was an ongoing civil case against Manchester City. He said: "I want an apology off Manchester City and anyone else, if possible. 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. The second victim added that he assumed there would be a link to the abuse in [Speeds] teenage years to his suicide. Get your need-to-know 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. THE personality and radio DJ Barry Bethell had been . ', Her husband, Roger, 74, added: 'I was there every time Gary was with Bennell. Former Newcastle United man Jason Dunford - who started his career at Crewe - also came forward about being allegedly attacked by Bennell. Her recommendations will be considered but the FA accepts a full, wide-ranging inquiry may yet be necessary. Honestly, no way. That description alone provokes nightmarish memories for some of Bennell's victims. Sign up for exclusive newsletters, comment on stories, enter competitions and attend events. 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So you have to say there will be hundreds of boys affected'. A coroner has ruled that there is not enough evidence to suggest that Gary Speed intended to take his own life. They had 'words' in the hours before the father-of-two was found dead at 7am after returning home from a dinner party at a friend's house. His evidence came on the same day another of Bennells victims told the court he believed two key members of staff from Manchester City, including the chief scout Ken Barnes, knew he had been molested but did nothing about it. They have always dismissed suggestions he was abused by Bennell as a youngster and reiterated that in a statement last night. Gary Speed was one of four men coached by Barry Bennell who went on to take their own lives, a court has heard. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. 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 . 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. 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. Wales pay tribute to Gary Speed but suffer 1-0 defeat to Costa Rica. He was found hanged at his home near Chester in November of the same year, aged 42. From 1978 to 1992, Bennell talent-spotted boys aged nine to 14 for junior football teams. Gary Speed died, aged 42, on 27 November 2011. 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