Barry Bennell cl (Picture: PA)Serial paedophile Barry Bennell has been convicted of abusing more young footballers after grooming them with claims that he could fulfill their dreams of a career in the sport. The 64-year-old, who has previously received three jail sentences for similar offences, was found guilty at Liverpool Crown Court of sex offences against more victims. Victims who had been coached by Bennell as boys told how he had a ‘power hold’ over them as they dreamed of becoming professional footballers. She said: ‘The defendant is a known target and he coached these boys. ‘They know when making allegations, whether truthful or not, that they are making allegations against a convicted paedophile.’

Source: Metro February 13, 2018 18:56 UTC