Part of the documentary explores Barry Bennell's time as a youth coach and youth scout at Crewe between January 1985 and September 1989, and August 1990 to January 1992. The documentary also explores whether the club could have done more to protect young players at the club.

When was Barry Bennell at Crewe?

Bennell was employed by Crewe as a youth coach between January 1985 and September 1989, and from August 1990 to January 1992, during which time boys would regularly stay overnight at his house and rumours circulated about his sexual interest in children.

How did Barry Bennell get caught?

Bennell was finally arrested in 1994 for sexually abusing a 13-year-old British boy on tour in Florida, but the full extent of the historic child abuse scandal did not emerge until Andy Woodward bravely came forward in November 2016.

Where did Crewe Alexandra finish?

Under David Artell, manager since January 2017, Crewe returned to third tier League One in 2020 and finished 12th in the 2020–21 season.

Why is Crewe Alexandra called Alexandra?

1877 - A Football Club is formed in Crewe, as a separate organisation from the successful Crewe Cricket Club. They take the name 'Alexandra' after Princess Alexandra.

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Who owns Crewe FC?

Crewe Alexandra Football Club Company Limited is a wholly owned (100%) subsidiary of Crewe Alexandra Group Limited. Individuals with a beneficial interest of more than 10% are R J Rowlinson (Alexandra Securities) 18.47% and C H Grant 11.74%.

Why do Crewe sing Blue Moon?

In 1963, Crewe gained promotion for the first time in their history with a 1-0 win over Exeter City. ... It is believed that Crewe's fans were the first to ever sing the famous football song 'Blue Moon'. The song was sung to represent the gloomy days at Gresty Road during the mid-1900s.

When did Gillingham get promoted?

Twice in the late 1980s Gillingham came close to winning promotion to the second tier of English football, but a decline then set in and in 1993 the club narrowly avoided relegation to the Football Conference. In 2000, Gillingham reached the second tier of the English league for the first time in the club's history.

Who was abused by Barry Bennell?

Andy Woodward, now 47, is a former professional footballer and an incredibly courageous man. He was one of the first to speak up about the abuse he suffered from the age of 11 by coach Barry Bennell. Andy was a victim of repeated sexual abuse while a trainee at Crewe Alexandra in the 1980s.

Who is Andy Woodwards sister?

In June 2019, shortly before publication of Andy Woodward's biography, The Guardian reported that Barry Bennell's cousin, Ronald Bennell, had been jailed in 1971 for the murder of Woodward's aunt, Lynda Stewart, and that Barry Bennell had married Woodward's older sister, also named Lynda, in 1991.

Is Crewe a good place to live?

Best known for its railway heritage, Crewe has much to offer the home buyer besides great transport links on the railways. ... Indeed, Crewe was ranked the best place to live in the UK outside of London by Property Week as recently as 2016.

Who plays at Gresty Road?

Alexandra Stadium popularly known as Gresty Road is the home ground of lower league team Crewe Alexandra F.C. Dating back to 1906, the home of the Railway Men has a current capacity of 10,153 with a complete rebuild of all four stands occurring in the 1990s.

Where is Port Vale football ground?

Port Vale Football Club play in the English Football League Two. The club are based in Burslem, one of six towns that make up the city of Stoke-on-Trent. Port Vale play at Vale Park which has been Port Vale's home ground since 1950; it is located on Hamil Road, opposite Burslem Park.

Who is the manager of Crewe Alexandra?

Crewe Alexandra announced David Artell on January 8th 2017 as their new manager after Steve Davis was relieved of his duties. Artell took control of the first-team with immediate effect. As a former defender with Crewe Alexandra, Artell made 82 appearances, scoring six goals.

Which country is MK Dons?

Milton Keynes Dons Football Club (/ˌmɪltən ˈkiːnz ˈdɒnz/), usually abbreviated to MK Dons, is a professional association football club based in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England.

What football team does Louis Tomlinson support?

Louis Tomlinson Everybody knows Tomlinson is a massive Doncaster Rovers fan.

What team does Louis Tomlinson play for?

One Direction singer Louis Tomlinson is the new co-owner of English soccer club Doncaster Rovers. The team plays in the so-called League One, the soccer league two levels below the top-flight English Premier League.

Where is Cheshire UK?

About Cheshire

The county of Cheshire is located in North West England. There are four unitary authorities within Cheshire; Cheshire East, Chester West and Chester, Halton, and Warrington. The county town is the city of Chester.

What has happened to Barry Bennell?

On 8 October 2020, Bennell was sentenced to an additional four years in prison after being convicted for a fifth time. The term made his total jail sentence 34 years with a further two years on licence.