Crewe Alexandra Chairman John Bowler has stepped down “with immediate effect” following the Sheldon report and BBC documentary into historic sex abuse of young players at the club.
Bowler, who became Crewe chairman in 1987, said in a statement released today that it was always his intention to stand down following the conclusion of the Sheldon Review.
An MP today called for action from Crewe Alexandra in light of the sexual abuse scandal which has rocked the game.
The BBC’s documentary “Football’s Darkest Secret” has been centred on Crewe where prolific paedophile Barry Bennell abused young players unchecked by the club’s management for years in the 1980s and 90s.
A football abuse victim from Nantwich has urged people to view a hard-hitting documentary about the biggest scandal to rock English football.
Gary Cliffe (pictured) was one of hundreds of young footballers across the UK who were victims of sexual abuse by paedophile coaches in the 1970s, 80s and 90s.
Crewe Alexandra have now issued an apology after the damning Clive Sheldon report into the scale of sexual abuse suffered by young footballers.
Eight clubs were named in the 700-page report, with the other seven including Barry Bennell’s first club Manchester City all issuing apologies while Crewe stayed silent.
By Sam McGarrigle
Nantwich Town boss Dave Cooke has already made a bold statement for next season – by signing Argentinian rising star Carlos “Thommy” Montefiori.
Cooke is keen begin strengthening his existing squad in readiness for 2021-22 campaign after it was confirmed the current season was to be null and voided.
Nantwich Town’s 2020-21 season has been curtailed with immediate effect due to the impact of the Covid lockdown, the FA has agreed.
It means, subject to ratification by the FA Council, that all Nantwich’s Northern Premier League games at Step 3 in National league system will not take place this season.
Nantwich Town could be in line for a £27,000 support package from the Government to help it through the current pandemic lockdown.
The Government’s £10 million Sports Winter Survival Package has been announced to help non-league clubs in Steps 3-6 who have not been able to resume their season since Christmas.
Nantwich Town striker Connor Heath has signed for Colwyn Bay on a short-term basis, the club has confirmed.
Colwyn Bay director of football Neil Coverley and Dabbers manager Dave Cooke agreed the transfer.
Nantwich Town chairman Jon Gold has called the decision to null and void the current season as “frustrating and disappointing”.
The Northern Premier League’s proposal to scrap the season still has to be ratified by the FA Council, however it’s felt this will be a formality.
Nantwich Town and other Northern Premier League clubs are to be asked their views on whether the 202-21 season should be terminated.
It comes amid the latest national lockdown which has put a stop to matches being played in Steps 3 and 4 of the national football league system.
By Jack Beresford
Nantwich Town is supporting former player Dave Newton in his battle with blood cancer.
The search is on to find ex right winger Dave a suitable match for a bone marrow transplant after he was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia.
A new six-a-side football competition launching in Crewe and Nantwich has been backed by former Premier League, FA Cup Final and Champions League Final referee Mark Clattenburg.
Leisure Leagues organisers hope the Sunday league at Cumberland Arena is set to become a staple of sporting life in the town.
Nantwich Town say it has been forced to postpone its festive period fixtures with Stafford Rangers and Witton Albion due to the impact of the pandemic.
Dabbers chairman Jon Gold said the games were “not viable” with many teams in tier 3 areas not allowing supporters in.
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