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Crewe Alex chairman Bowler steps down after football sex abuse scandal

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.

March 25, 2021 —

Former Crewe Alex coach Bennell sentenced for further sex offences

Former Crewe Alex football coach Barry Bennell has been sentenced for sexually abusing two young boys more than 30 years ago.

The 66-year-old, currently in prison after being convicted of similar offences in 2018, appeared via video link at Chester Crown Court, where he was sentenced to an extra four years in prison – to run consecutively to his current 30-year prison term.

October 9, 2020 —