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Aston Villa coach accused of sending 'inappropriate messages' to young female players

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The Football Association are facing questions over the safeguarding of young female players following shocking allegations made against a former Aston Villa coach, revealed by Sportsmail today.

Jack Peel is accused of sending inappropriate messages to academy players at several Women's Super League clubs, including a request for naked photographs, during his time as head coach of the women's academy at the Premier League club.

Peel was suspended by Villa in September 2021 after they received a complaint about his alleged behaviour from a member of the first-team squad and conducted an internal investigation.