Senior management at Manchester City were aware of concerns about paedophile coach Barry Bennell in the early 1980s but failed to investigate them, an independent report commissioned by the FA has revealed today.
The club failed to investigate the rumours, including arrangements for young prospects to stay at his house, and 'should have done so'.
Bennell was associated with City's youth set up between 1975 and late 1979 and then again between 1981 and 1979 although he was never an employee.
He was a part-time scout and a coach at 'feeder' teams linked to the Blues. The club wasn't aware of specific allegations of abuse but senior management at City 'were made aware' of rumours including that Bennell was a 'kiddy fiddler', the report
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