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Book Synopsis''Woodward''s story is one of the most important of recent years...heartbreakingly powerful'' THE TIMES
''Harrowing, brave, hugely important book'' HENRY WINTER
''Haunting'' SUNDAY TIMES
SHORTLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL AWARD AND THE TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARD 2020
A brave and moving account by football''s first whistle blower, breaking the silence on the scandal of sexual abuse in youth clubs and junior teams.
Andy Woodward was a wide eyed, hopeful footballer playing for Stockport Boys, when Barry Bennell first noticed him. Andy was 11 years old, and Bennell a youth coach with a big reputation for spotting and nurturing young footballing talent.
The clubs Bennell worked for and the parents of the boys he coached, trusted and believed in him, inviting him into their lives and their homes. But behind the charismatic mask was a profoundly evil man willing to go to any lengths to satisfy his own dark app
Trade Review
Harrowing, brave, hugely important. * Henry Winter *
Absolutely amazed by the power of Andy Woodward's testimony. * Jeremy Vine Show *
I'm sure this will be one of the defining football books of the era. * Sam Wallace, Chief Football Writer for the Telegraph *
