Saturday, November 26, 2016

Coach gained parents' trust with skills before abusing kids (The Associated Press)

A sign for the sports academy of the English soccer team Crewe Alexandra at the Alexandra Stadium, in Crewe northern England Friday Nov. 25, 2016. Former soccer players who were subjected to years of sexual abuse by youth team coaches entrusted with their care are breaking cover to expose the English game's dark secrets. The abuses were first uncovered two decades ago with the conviction in the United States of English coach Barry Bennell, who coached at the academy of northern English professional club Crewe Alexandra, which was renowned as a center for turning raw talent into the complete footballer. (Martin Rickett/PA via AP)

LONDON (AP) -- In an instant, Paul Lake's mind goes back more than three decades to a soccer field in Manchester and Barry Bennell's tricks with the ball.


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