Bob Higgins, who worked with hundreds of youth players, was found guilty of 45 charges of indecent assault against teenage boys at Bournemouth crown court. 'The FA didn't stop him': The long road to justice for Bob Higgins' abuse victims Read moreThe jury found him not guilty of five counts of indecent assault and were unable to reach a verdict on the final count. • Higgins had close links with another coach accused of sexual abuse against children, Kit Carson, who worked with Higgins at Peterborough. An independent review into child sexual abuse in football is looking at what the Football Association and clubs knew about Higgins. “Bob Higgins preyed on and abused young boys – some of who adored him – and in doing so tainted and shattered the dreams of many.

Source: The Guardian May 23, 2019 13:51 UTC