** Trigger Warning: Child Sexual Abuse **
As I'm sure many of you watched back in March, the Footballs Darkest Secret documentary sought to expose the level to which child sexual abuse existed within football. One story you won't have seen in the BBC three part series was that of David Lean.
David was a victim of the infamous paedophile Barry Bennell, brought to public attention by the testimony of former footballers including Andy Woodward, Steve Walters, and Gary Cliffe.
Today we speak to David about his first encounter with Barry Bennell, his belief that he was groomed by football, and his subsequent abuse. We also hear how David dealt with learning that his truth was not deemed in the public interest by the crown prosecution service.
We cannot thanks David enough for taking the time to speak to Man Marking. His bravery, and the bravery of all other survivors of CSA, and their unwavering desire to help others, will undoubtedly have saved lives, and will continues to save lives for years to come.
** We must warn you that today's episode features in depth descriptions of child sexual abuse, which may be uncomfortable for some listeners. **
The FA have commissioned a dedicated NSPCC helpline for adults who were abused in childhood within the football industry from grassroots to Premier League. If you would like to speak to somebody the free NSPCC helpline for guidance and support is available 24 hours a day on 0800 023 2642
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If you have been affected by any of the themes discussed in today's episode, we have listed some organisations below who are there if you need to talk:
Samaritans
Call 116 132 for free
https://www.samaritans.org/
Papyrus UK
Call 0800 068 41 41
Papyrus Website
CALM ZONE
0800 58 58 58
https://www.thecalmzone.net/help/helpline/
MIND
0300 123 3393
https://www.mind.org.uk/
The Kaleidoscope Plus Group
0800 059 0123
https://www.kaleidoscopeplus.org.uk/
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Man Marking - Episode 25 - Guy Branston
Man Marking - Episode 24 - Mark and Nicola Palios
Under flat caps and bowler hats: Dave Clement
Man Marking - Episode 23 - Thomas Rongen
Not for me Clive: Fans Expectations
Man Marking - Episode 22 - Nigel Adderley
Under flat caps and bowler hats: Justin Fashanu
Man Marking - Episode 21 - Matt Piper
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Man Marking - Episode 19 - David Cox
Man Marking - Episode 18 - Jonny Sharples
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Man Marking - Episode 16 - Chris Iwelumo (Part Two)
Man Marking - Episode 16 - Chris Iwelumo (Part One)
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