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White reveals sexual abuse
- Updated: November 23, 2016
Former England international David White has become the fourth footballer to speak out about being sexually abused as a child by a coach.
White follows ex-Crewe players Andy Woodward and Steve Walters, and former Tottenham and Liverpool midfielder Paul Stewart in detailing the abuse suffered.
The former Manchester City and Leeds United forward claims to have been abused by former Crewe youth coach, Barry Bennell.
Bennell was jailed for nine years in 1998 after pleading guilty to sexual offences, with Woodward and Walters also claiming they were abused by him.
White told the BBC: “Given recent press stories I wish to confirm I was sexually abused by my former football coach Barry Bennell in the late 70s and early 80s – this abuse took place while I was attached to Whitehill FC Junior team based in Manchester.
“For a number of reasons, and for nearly two decades, I kept my ordeal secret …
