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Woodward: I was too frightened
- Updated: November 23, 2016
Andy Woodward says fear of failing to fulfil his dream of becoming a pro footballer prevented him speaking out over the sexual abuse he suffered.
In an interview last week with The Guardian, the former Sheffield United player broke his silence on abuse he suffered at the hands of coach Barry Bennell while at Crewe Alexandra between the ages of 11 and 15.
Bennell was jailed for nine years in 1998 after pleading guilty to sexual offences.
Sky News understands that 11 people have now approached Cheshire Police with information regarding alleged football-related abuse and the force are now in the process of contacting them. No arrests have been made.
Former Crewe Alexandra player Steve Walters has also revealed abuse at the hands of convicted paedophile Bennell while a third, former England forward Paul Stewart, has described abuse at the hands of an un-named coach.
Speaking in an exclusive interview to Sky Sports News HQ, Woodward …
