Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid EmailVictims of paedophile soccer coach Barry Bennell have told the Mirror of his campaign of sexual abuse - and how he wrecked their dreams of stardom. One former recruit at Crewe Alexandra played alongside talented youngsters who he was convinced would go on to play for England. Crewe Alexandra statement in full "Crewe Alexandra would like to express its deepest sympathies to the victims of Barry Bennell. The club would therefore like to reiterate that it was not aware of any sexual abuse by Mr Bennell, nor did it receive any complaint about sexual abuse by him, either before or during his employment with the club. "I would like to express sympathy to his victims not only at Crewe Alexandra, but at other clubs in the north-west," Gradi said.

Source: Daily Mirror February 15, 2018 16:12 UTC