Seems like a lot have people have come forward to say they are fairly sure he was one of many boys who was abused by Barry Bennell. Obviously there are plenty of reasons why people sadly decide to end their lives so it could have been unrelated but I think there's a fair chance that had a lot to do with it.
How did that monster, and all the other famous people in other industries too, get away away with it for so long? When you read that parents would regularly allow their kids to sleep over at his house you do wonder really how naive a nation we were. I know times have changed now (thank heavens) but could you imagine letting one of your kids stay over a coach's house unless they were your best friends and had kids who were their mates for example.
Just like with the Harvey Weinstein thing......I think lots of people in football knew about this or at least had their concerns and yet nothing was done about it for years.
Awful news about the Gary Speed tragedy
posted on 16/2/18
Eric,
I think it’s a very valid op and topic to discuss. I just think that’s the case whether Speed was involved or not and referencing him implies that it’s more newsworthy because he may have been a victim, which I don’t think it is. It’s newsworthy regardless. I’m not suggesting you don’t think that anyway btw.
(Might not have explained that that well, but hope you get my point)
posted on 16/2/18
comment by meltonblue (U10617)
posted 1 minute ago
Eric,
I think it’s a very valid op and topic to discuss. I just think that’s the case whether Speed was involved or not and referencing him implies that it’s more newsworthy because he may have been a victim, which I don’t think it is. It’s newsworthy regardless. I’m not suggesting you don’t think that anyway btw.
(Might not have explained that that well, but hope you get my point)
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I agree and would add, I don't blame anyone for believing Speed was involved - I did myself until I saw the family statement.
But that should be where it ceases to be even slightly about him.
posted on 16/2/18
May I add that its not really me speculating whether he was. Several people have come forward and said he was. They must have some idea to say that about man who can't comment as he's sadly passed.
Its what you choose to believe I suppose and IF Gary Speed choose to forget it rather than spill the beans I'd fully understand his reasons as well if that's what happened. That's not an easy thing to face and make public.
Bennell is an evil predator and I hope he gets his just desserts anyway. Disgusting waste of oxygen.
posted on 16/2/18
"Bennell is an evil predator and I hope he gets his just desserts anyway. Disgusting waste of oxygen."
Something we can all agree on and I'm sure he'll be targeted for a beating in prison!
posted on 16/2/18
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posted on 16/2/18
comment by United we win (U19958)
posted 2 minutes ago
People who commit such crimes should be tortured then killed. They don’t deserve to live or breath, and their last breaths should be painful
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They should be locked in a room with the parents.
posted on 16/2/18
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posted on 16/2/18
It’s a living hell for people abused you can’t escape it it’s always with you.
posted on 16/2/18
comment by Winston (U16525)
posted 56 minutes ago
"Bennell is an evil predator and I hope he gets his just desserts anyway. Disgusting waste of oxygen."
Something we can all agree on and I'm sure he'll be targeted for a beating in prison!
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Isn't he already living under a new name? He's probably changed it a few times over the years.
This might probably be the reason why he's managed to stay under the radar since the last time he was in the news.
Most people wouldn't even recognise him in the street.
posted on 16/2/18
The law will make sure he’s in a nice comfy cell surrounded by his own kind.
Away from gen population prisoners.
Protected monitored comfy.
Whilst we pay for it.