Sunday, 27 November 2016

Leeds and Blackpool named by Gordon Taylor in child sex abuse in football scandal

• Chief executive of players union says 20 players have come forward
• Leeds and Blackpool yet to comment on claims

The chief executive of the Professional Players’ Association, Gordon Taylor, has revealed the number of players making allegations of child sexual abuse in football is now more than 20, and he has alleged that Leeds United and Blackpool can be added to Crewe Alexandra, Manchester City, Newcastle United and Stoke on the list of clubs connected to the claims.

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from Football | The Guardian http://ift.tt/2fERs0v