Alleged Racist Abuse Of Apprentices At Chelsea.

[10ClarionSt]

This has been in the news recently with another allegation being made today. One of the names mentioned is a former Arsenal and England International, who also has a conviction for having sex with a minor. Approximately 10 years ago, Channel 4 showed a documentary about the England School of Football Excellence at Lilleshall (It's now at St. Georges, btw.) and one of the main coaches there was the same ex Arsenal and England player. I just couldn't believe the disgusting way he spoke to a group of 15/16 yr old boys. Shouting, swearing, aggression, insults etc. Why any parent would have wanted to send their child there at that time was beyond me. And why would a mainstream channel want to broadcast such stuff anyway? I just think it's so sad that people like this were allowed anywhere near a football club, let alone young apprentices. And he wore the England shirt too. What a malarkey!

[rowanwitch]

We know this behaviour is wrong, should never have happened but sadly it was very much part of the culture of old Chelsea. The Shed used to house some of the nastiest fans around at that time. You weren't welcome if you were female let alone a 'foreigner' should the club of today apologise for the signs of the past? If it helps the victims yes.

[anotheoldgit]

If all the young lads of years ago who started off their working life in a predominately female establishment, were to come forward today to speak of the sexual initiation ceremonies that they were forced to endure at the hands of their female work colleagues, there would be a great number of females now up before the courts.

[Zacs-Master]

Any proof of your allegations 10C?

[Mamyalynne]

Is this the link?


https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-racism-scandal-victim-says-abuse-from-gwyn-williams-left-them-physically-drained-and-a3835576.html

[jackthehat]

That's as may be, AOG.
But quite what does it have to do with the OP apart from give you an opportunity to crowbar one of your own hobby-horses into the issue?

It certainly seems that some (mainly) men are manifestly unsuitable to hold any sort of position whatsoever over youngsters...

[10ClarionSt]

Will this do, Zacs? It will leave you in no doubt.

https://www.theguardian.com/uk/1999/mar/27/vivekchaudhary