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". By Victoria Ward 13 May. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. Something went wrong, please try again later. 4 of the lads he "coached" have now committed suicide. Are you familiar with the dark-money networks corrupting British politics? A Collection of Interesting, Important, and Controversial Perspectives Largely Excluded from the American Mainstream Media Basically the same process is happening to that other person.' 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. Do not sell or share my personal information. He said there was an ongoing civil case against Manchester City. Former footballer and manager Gary Speed, who took his own life in 2011. Gary wouldn't have it. 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. 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. Pictured: A 14-year-old Gary Speed as a junior footballer in Manchester. 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. Our findings suggested a fundamental failure in football to protect young players from predatory paedophiles, yet the programme went out to a deafening silence from players, clubs and the authorities. Two young lads, with the world at their feet, pose like the professional players they hope to become. 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). In March 2012, four months after Speed's death, Bennell spoke to a journalist unaware that he was being recorded. Liverpool Crown Court heard evidence from a victim. 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. General manager Steve Fleet said it was 'general knowledge' he was abusing players. Bennell has always denied abusing Speed, the father of two sons who had played for clubs including Leeds United and Everton. In November 2011, Gary died after reportedly having an argument with his wife Louise a night before. Why would such a glamorous, successful and respected man kill himself? The ex-Wales manager, who took his own life in 2011, was coached by Bennell as a youth player and reportedly considered one of his 'protgs'. It was reported that Bennell swapped young victims with other paedophiles, including Frank Roper, a football scout who abused England star Paul Stewart. 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. Gary's mum Carol told The Mirror last night: "He was interviewed twice by the police and he said nothing had taken place. 'On a few occasions Gary was in the same bed. He said he wanted to get in touch with Speed's parents after he read in the paper that they had not been able to get closure because they had no explanation for his death. Serial predator Bennell was found yesterday found guilty of seven more child sex abuse charges taking the total number of convictions to 43 counts against 11 victims. 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. The statement was given to The Sunday Times Magazine after a link between the pair emerged following Gary's death in November 2011. There is the aspect of the Barry Burnell situation. 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. Cliffe, now a detective constable after a change of career, is determined there are more victims yet to come forward. she said. Bennell worked with Crewe, Manchester City, Stoke and several junior clubs in the north west. I am so angry at them for letting that go on,she told Al Jazeera through tears. 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 . Tragic football star Gary Speed was spoken to by police investigating Barry Bennell . There truly was a wall of silence protecting him. But I think that will have had some part to play. They also spoke of their own experiences of feeling compelled to accept Bennells invites to stay at his house, because of their ambitions to succeed in football, where they were assaulted and intimidated into remaining silent over the abuse they suffered and witnessed. He was a clever lad". Daily update for January 18, Iran accuses Prince Harry of war crime in row over diplomats execution, More sick cop cases may emerge, home secretary says after officer admits rapes, Its because they dont vote that the young are ignored, Do not sell or share my personal information. ", 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.". The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Almost every victim I spoke to has revealed suicidal thoughts. Another victim, who also requested anonymity, said he witnessed Bennell grooming Speed. Sense of injustice lingers after Seoul Halloween crush, Chess gets a risqu makeover. Speed sent them to Louise at her parents' home in North Wales, personalising . I can remember the knock at the door. Gary Andrew Speed, MBE was a Welsh professional footballer and manager. Before he could give a statement, he died, from problems linked to alcoholic liver disease. He said he 'couldn't believe it' when Bennell was unmasked as a paedophile. At the same time as that announcement, Professional Footballers' Association chief executive Gordon Taylor was appearing on BBC Radio Five Live's Sportsweek programme. He told Sportsmail: 'You'd hear it on the coaching circuit. Northumbria Police said it was investigating an allegation by an unnamed former Newcastle player that he was abused in the club's youth system. Two young lads, with the world at their feet, pose like the professional players they hope to become. An anonymous victim later revealed to Al Jazeera that he witnessed Speed being abused by Bennell. Bennell's trial heard last month that Gary was one of four men who committed suicide after being coached by him. Honestly, no way. 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. Like Gary Speed's family, Mark Hazeldine's family have never known why Mark hanged himself. "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. Hed got all the gear (designer sportswear), everyone was in awe of him and hed got all the connections so all very positive.. It means Bennell, who was said to have an 'insatiable appetite' for young boys, could potentially have abused more than 100 victims. In 2016 a former director at Crewe said the club had been warned about Bennell but they let him stay on as coach. Barry Bennell 'swapped victims with other paedophiles' in How were at least 15 warning signs missed? 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. Han var fra 2010 og indtil sin dd landstrner for Wales A-landshold . 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. Roger said he 'knew' Bennell from meeting him at Gary's training, which reportedly took place with youth clubs affiliated to Manchester city. The lives of at least four men Bennell trained as children, including Speed, have been cut short. 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? [4] 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. However, the court heard that there was no evidence to link their deaths to Bennell. He. The first impressions, he said, were that Bennell was very charismatic, probably the best footballer Id seen in terms of skills. 'I am so angry at these people in the clubs for letting that go on,' she said. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. ', 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. 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. Maybe he was naive.'. Other players confirmed they'd seen Bennell do that to punish those who tried to escape his advances. Maybe the mix of alcohol and an element of depressive syndrome was a big factor. November 27, 2021 12:14 pm (Updated 12:16 pm) On 27 November 2011, Gary Speed's family lost a husband, a father, a brother and a son. 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. 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. 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. Gary Speed 'One Of Four Men Coached By Barry Bennell Who Took Own Life', Court Hears . That led to people to start wondering again about Gary Speed's death. 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. In total, he has pleaded guilty to seven charges involving three boys but denied 48 counts of sexual offences against 11 alleged victims, from 1979 to 1991. Both clubs have been carrying out their own investigations and taking statements from accusers. Email us attips@the-sun.co.ukor call 0207 782 4368 . 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. Football lost one of its kindest people. He was not coached by Bennell for very long. Many plan to sue the clubs. Northern Ireland Budget Bill 2022-23. 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. 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. ", 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.". To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. According to the latest man to give evidence, Bennell had hundreds of boys passing through his home. A convicted paedophile in 2018, he also coached Gary Speed during the player's years. 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. In the US, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-TALK. Speculation surrounded the reasons behind his shock decision. '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 wasn't until November 2016 that ex-professional, Andy Woodward (pictured), then 43, gave a newspaper interview in which he revealed the horrific abuse that Bennell by then a convicted paedophile had inflicted on him as a child of 11. But we don't know for sure if anything happened - Soeed had always said it didn't. From 1978 to 1992, Bennell talent-spotted boys aged nine to 14 for junior football teams. But justice has been denied to those who've died. Our investigation, Wall of Silence a documentary broadcast on Al Jazeera television and Channel 4 last night, drawing on over 20 years of research suggests the answer to both is yes. 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 . His family has previously told the Guardian he did not know at the time about Bennell abusing boys. The victim told the court: Four people from teams I have played with, with Bennell, have taken their own lives. Gary Cliffe, now 47, yesterday waived his right to anonymity to speak out about the horrendous abuse he suffered at the hands of Barry Bennell. Jug de centrocampista y su primer equipo fue el Leeds United. Anthony Haylock - who is married to. 'It was nauseating. . The former Newcastle and Leeds United midfielder was the manager of Wales when he hanged himself in 2011, aged 42. The comments below have been moderated in advance. Updated 23:41, 1 JUL 2012. Four people from teams I have played with, with Bennell, have taken their own lives, he said. He became aggressive and turned to drink and drugs. 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.". ", Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. 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.. He had worked for a day. Giving evidence at Liverpool Crown Court on Wednesday, a victim of the former youth . The ex-footballers claim they were abused as youth players. Speed, the much-loved Wales manager, a midfield great of the Premier League era, had taken his own life. Bennell denies 48 offences of child sexual abuse against 11 complainants between 1979 and 1990. But Roger Speed, Garys father, has said publicly that life would be easier if they knew why his son killed himself. Gary Speed, whose 2011 death sent shockwaves across Britain ' s sports world, was described by Barry Bennell as a "special" child, a euphemism the now 64-year-old used for the boys he. Gary Speed, David Batty, this team, to this youngster, were not normal. 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 . ', Her husband, Roger, 74, added: 'I was there every time Gary was with Bennell. I was upstairs. The Guardian claimed Manchester City ignored warnings about Bennell in the late 1970s. You can opt-out at any time by signing in to your account to manage your preferences. "He was old enough in the head even at that age he knew what he wanted. Wales pay tribute to Gary Speed but suffer 1-0 defeat to Costa Rica. At the time, the coach was touring the North West and Midlands, talent-spotting boys, aged nine to 14, for junior football teams. Bungling helicopter pilot blows over stadium roof injuring eight, Five hidden-gem destinations for an unforgettable holiday in 2023, BBC Breakfast celebrates forty years of hilarious bloopers, Royal Family will find it 'impossible' to compromise with Sussexes, Ken Bruce will be joining the Greatest Hits Radio family in April, As it happened: UK Government blocks Scotland's new gender law, Russian pro-war fanatic warns Britain could be 'wiped off the map', Locals desperately smash windows of overturned double-decker bus. At the back is Gary Speed, already marked out as a precocious talent. The inquest into the death of the Wales football manager heard how his body was. 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.'. Honestly, no way. On one occasion he recalled being at Bennells house when a police car pulled up outside. Each email has a link to unsubscribe. Gary never talked about it but there were some witnessed . His body was found by his wife Louise at their home. 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. Bennell, 64, is believed to have. Its not going to result in actually anything which is worthwhile. Of course, no one can truly know what made Gary Speed take his life. He has said previously: "I don't think so. 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. It was the gossip. Summary. Well, 99.9 percent, yeah. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. In this article we are going to explore Gary Speed's football career as well as his personal life, so buckle up for a compendious article related to the facts about Gary Speed. At least six footballers have come forward with allegations of sexual abuse following Woodward's revelations. 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. He said: "On a few occasions, Gary was in the same bed. One man whom Bennell admitted abusing in 1998 told the court he knew of other boys from the same teams who had been left destitute, suicidal and addicted to drugs or alcohol. He . 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. The ex-Wales manager, who took his own life in. 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. 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'. 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. 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. His mother. Read our, {{#verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}} {{^verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}}. The father-of-two, who was a youth team player at Manchester City before going on to play for Leeds, Everton, Newcastle and Bolton, took charge of the Wales side in February 2011. Our findings, from several sources including a tape broadcast for the first time suggest differently. There might have been other factors involved well never know. After a four-day trial he was acquitted of . ', 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. Gary Speed died, aged 42, on 27 November 2011. 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. 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. Is it time Harry & Meghan accept Clarkson's apology and move on? Gary Speed and Mark Hazeldine both had the world at their feet, but both were found hanged years later. Bennell invited the boys to stay with him at his home, or at various locations including Florida, North Wales and Spain. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Gary Speed playing for Everton in 1996 (Image: Allsport UK) A decade on, Gary Speed's death still confounds the football community. It will be his fourth jail term for similar crimes. Former British football coach Barry Bennell is facing sentence at a UK court on 50 offences of sexual abuse against 12 victims, aged between 8 -15 in the years 1979 and 1990. 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. 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. But Gary's dad Roger backs his late son in saying that he was not a victim of twisted Bennell. He said he wanted to get in touch with Speed's parents because he had read in the paper that they had not been able to get closure because they had no explanation for his death. The victim was aged 11 to 15 at the time and alleges there were more than 100 occasions when he was forced to perform sex acts on Bennell, who the prosecution describe as a devious paedophile. The victim, described by his witness as being one of Barrys favourites, told the jury he wanted the club to accept they were culpable. Lord Carlile, QC, who prosecuted the 1998 case against Bennell accused Crewe of 'brushing abuse under the carpet'. Former Wales manager hanged himself years after playing in team coached by Barry Bennell, court hears. 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. The FA has resolved to make sure its current protocols pass muster. 'I told him I can't work with him. Gary Speed was a professional footballer, who also got to manage the Wales football team. Read about our approach to external linking. We pay for your stories! Asked about claiming compensation, he told the court: "I know personally, for me, it's about justice. 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. 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.. He hanged himself at just 42, leaving his family, friends and fans devastated. The victim said: "Four people from teams I have played with, with Bennell, have taken their own lives. Recording a narrative verdict, Mr Rheinberg gave the cause of death as hanging but said 'the evidence does not sufficiently determine whether this was intentional or accidental'.
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