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Bennell abuse: Andy Woodward's first TV interview
In his first broadcast interview, from November 2016, former professional footballer Andy Woodward tells the Victoria Derbyshire programme about the sexual abuse he suffered at the hands of ex-coach Barry Bennell.
The former Crewe, Bury and Sheffield United player explained how it left him feeling suicidal, dealing with depression and experiencing panic attacks which got so bad he had to fake an injury during one game.
Some viewers may find the content of this interview disturbing.
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