Child abuse in Football

[blackie]

Chelsea paid a player not to go public .

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-38179882

 

[delzer]

Ex Youth players from Man City and Southampton supposed to have made complaints to the police now as well

 

[Philby]

Is it just me or has anyone else noticed that when reporting on this story journos etc are heavily usually the wording "coming out" to describe victims who have spoken up?

Feels like a subtle homosexual undertone, which is odd as I've not heard any of them identify as being gay.

Then again, could just be a coincidence.

 

[Ethelred]

Is it just me or has anyone else noticed that when reporting on this story journos etc are heavily usually the wording "coming out" to describe victims who have spoken up?

Feels like a subtle homosexual undertone, which is odd as I've not heard any of them identify as being gay.

Then again, could just be a coincidence.

Should be "spoken out".

 

[Ethelred]

Another club has still to come forward. A club widely known for these crimes within the culture of the club.

 

[Lee Bushwacker]

A very sad business it has to be said.

 

[delzer]

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/u...-alexandra-smoothed-over-claims-a7453151.html

 

[delzer]

Crazy situation

https://www.theguardian.com/footbal...higgins-in-1989?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_WhatsApp

 

[cactus jack]

I see Ger Lane stressing that underage coaches must be Garda vetted and for clubs to make sure as its their responsibility. His quote of "I have reason for saying this" caught the eye. Is there something coming down the tracks or just being proactive given recent developments in Britain

 

[blackie]

I see Ger Lane stressing that underage coaches must be Garda vetted and for clubs to make sure as its their responsibility. His quote of "I have reason for saying this" caught the eye. Is there something coming down the tracks or just being proactive given recent developments in Britain

I noticed that and was told he was very emphatic about it.