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Clubs could have stopped serial paedophile Barry Bennell, says victim Andy Woodward

Barry Bennell may have abused more than 100 victims as he preyed on aspiring young footballers for more than two decades.

The former coach, who was found guilty of 43 counts of child sex abuse against 11 individuals on Thursday, has already served three jail terms for sex offences against 16 boys.

Bennell could yet face further charges after an additional 86 complainants came forward to allege they were also abused by him.

Andy Woodward says clubs could have done  more to stop serial paedophile Barry Bennell
Andy Woodward says clubs could have done more to stop serial paedophile Barry Bennell

Andy Woodward, one of Bennell’s victims, has claimed that clubs are accountable for the abuse and called on the FA to act.