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Thank you for your strength and resilience, I hope this interview gives power to others in similar situations and encourages them to speak their truth in the hopes that in the future children in all environments can be protected. 💙

Wow Ian, this is a really powerful interview - your words about what the brain holds onto and how it shuts down etc, just yes. I’m really glad you are healthier and happier 😊

Amazing fella, I hope anyone suffering any abuse can take strength from your open and positive attitude to speak out.

This interview can't have been easy, Ian. It'll help raise even more awareness of a huge issue. Thank you so so much

@ianackley9516 Hopefully there is robust overview of others in football. Pedos look for loopholes how they can circumvent restrictions. classes need to be given in how to feel comfortable enough to say something straight away. .

Very tough for men to talk about this kind of abuse.

They apparently don't give long sentences to anyone in the uk. I've noticed of the thousands of cases I've read or watched that almost zero get life. Even extremely short sentences for murder.

A?

at least he got a sentence. The police wouldn't even investigate my abuser....

As a man. It's more difficult. It's hard for women, but men tend to not talk about their issues. I hope it gets changed in the future.

well it has nothing to do with our current owners, they probbaly dont even know abbout it!

Therapy is the best answer for this. I had the exact same thoughts, sharing details of what happened is very hard but it CAN be done, I promise. Therapy has helped me incredibly, if you do go this route (I hope you do) you'll find your strength and peace. I wish you the best

​@pilarcastaneda2355 I was also abused as a child and have been in consistent therapy since I was 17. I'm 21 now and can genuinely say that although my time in therapy is short in the grand scheme of things, it has forever changed me in the most positive way, giving me a proper framework to manage my life. It's never too late for things to get better x

@@pilarcastaneda2355 I did get therapy for a while back when I was about 23 after a REALLY good suicide attempt (not bcoz of the abuse but that def played a part in it). I guess I'm at the stage in life now where I'm kinda past it. I mean I know it's def 100% changed who I am is a person (I often wonder how diff I would be if I hadn't been SA) but it's not something that bothers me like it used it. I've accepted that it's a part of me, a part of who I am & my life experience & I've accepted - after many many years - that there's no shame attached to it anymore & that I'm 100% NOT at fault. I still wouldn't go into details tho lol. I have before with professionals but I just don't feel the need to hash it all up anymore, if that makes sense? It's not something I think about really, unless something brings it up like something on tv for example. Therapy isn't my thing, never has been, but it's absolutely the best thing for some people & some situations. I did get intense therapy after finding a friend's 16 yr old niece hanging. That was EXTREMELY traumatic & I couldn't sleep for months. Imo therapy is a MUST in those kinda situations, but it's not for everyone. Thanks for the reply tho you 2, it's appreciated xxx

You should NEVER feel ashamed! Its not your burden to carry. You were completely innocent. I am so sorry this happened to you. Maybe one day a good therapist can help you unpack it all, so it feels a bit lighter. (If you have a bad experience with 1 therapist, thats ok, it may not be the right fit. Try to look for someone specialised in this area of abuse.) Wishing you all the joy and happiness this world can offer- you deserve it!

@@pilarcastaneda2355 I didn't need therapy.... I dealt with it on my own. I don't want some rich uni educated posho pretending to care about me and my life when they're being paid £25 an hour. That's abuse in itself! 😑

Man, that‘s a terrible situation to be in! Maybe you could first open up to someone who isn’t a family member? Maybe a mental health professional could even help you in preparing yourself to tell them (if that is what you want to do)? I hope you‘ll someday find a way to open up and that you will be met with nothing but love and support♥️

I've known it has since I was 12 when I was abused by another player from the tournament my team was in, he was one of the adult teams...

They shouldn't be allowed to live. Death penalty.

Probablemente abusó a muchos más, el problema es que en muchos casos las víctimas no hablan y así la justicia no puede actuar, se le acusó de +50 cargos contra 22 víctimas, si todas las víctimas de verdad (porque son mucho más de 22) testificaran estuviera preso de por vida

Thankfully the statute of limitations doesn’t exist in UK except for areas of law such in contract law which means that he could still go to prison for it.

He got 34 years the 15 months was for just what he did to the bloke in the interview which is still a disgrace he should be hung

He is serving 34 years….

The 15 months was only for his abuse against Ian. Overall he got 34 years.

​@@lazatron2547 even if it's just charges of 1 victim - the punishment should be far worse than 15 months. His case alone should've gotten that predator many years behind bars

@@lazatron2547 should be life sentences per victim depending on the severity

The fact you think it's enough just to tell him to say "no" astounds me... Do you think we were all like "yes please r**e me kind sir!" When it happened to us?! 🤦‍♂😑

Yea it has to have, think Bennel coached him

@capitolmurder1754 yes he did m8 guy was scum

proper horrible the way thats been handled. trying to claim to be a different club from the youth team to deny and deflect. not giving the victims justice. they should be finished imo no club with that history should be alive and running in this day and age

Wow. It's almost unbelievable how low some people will stoop when they're hiding behind a screen.

I honestly don't think so... But having a talk like that should absolutely be in the curriculum

It is part of the curriculum in the US. But, these predators prey on the most vulnerable. It helps but a portion of parents think they’re “giving ideas” to the kids.

TF you talking about?

@@YorkshiremanReacts26 He had cancer so his tongue was removed.

Probably just an attempt to smear city. Although what happened to this man is awful ...

Doing bits those City lawyers. Maybe you should make a banner for them?

And even though he wasn't these men were given compensation by the club Uni Lad scraping bottom of barrel here.

Turn it in lad ye weapon

​@@scott2222trying to bring a bit of levity to an otherwise very dark video

@hmorttt seems a bit untasteful mate if am honest

@scott2222 I'd have to agree with ya mate. Maybe not the best time to be making a joke. I still thought it was funny

@@hyywe240 can you delete your comment, please. It’s a kick in the teeth to those who suffered the abuse of that vile creature. Have a little empathy.

Pretty disgusting isn't it Uni Lad scraped bottom of the barrel here he coached at many clubs why put City in the title?

you mean man

Woman????

​@Ryan E sounds confused bro 😕

@@RyanE01 exactly, this is so random

What 😂😂😂

City fans insecure as per usual

youre feeling is wrong he got convicted. you should think before writing things online..

@@ubpoker6969 I also have a feeling you’re also lying

@@wezlo8733 weirdo

@@wezlo8733 You a city fan by any chance?

@@sib1930 no, Liverpool