Manchester United is facing a civil legal action over historic sexual abuse allegations against a former employee who worked at the club's training ground, The Cliff, in the 1980s. The deceased former employee, identified as Billy Watts, who served as a caretaker and groundsman, is accused of sexually and physically abusing a male victim when they were a child. The claimant's lawyers allege that Manchester United failed to protect the victim from abuse while under their supervision and care.
The legal claim was filed by Simpson Millar last week. Lawyers representing the claimant state that the club has declined to engage constructively with the legal process, despite previously participating in the 2021 Sheldon Review. This review documented multiple abuse allegations involving Watts and confirmed that he faced internal disciplinary action in 1989. Following this disciplinary action, Watts was reportedly moved to a role away from youth team players and departed the club months later.
In response to the Sheldon Review, Manche... download the app to read more
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