Andy Woodward

The powerful and inspiring story of Andy Woodward, one of the first footballers to come forward with allegations of sexual abuse in the national game. The film explores how a coach like Barry Bennell could groom players and families on the promise of a dream. His success and charisma protected him from scrutiny in an industry that prizes winning over everything else. But by finding the courage to speak out, Andy opened the door for other victims to follow him, driven by his desire for redemption and justice and his need to take back what Bennell had stolen from him. As Andy said, 'we were the best team in the land, and the most damaged team in the land'. At the last count, nearly 1000 separate allegations of abuse have been made against more than 300 alleged abusers in a scandal that continues to send shockwaves through the sport and the country.

Andy Woodward interviewed on BBC2 Victoria Derbyshire show 17th November 2016

Bafta Awards - Victoria Derbyshire 14th May 2017

Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock has praised the bravery of his former player Andy Woodward for speaking out about being sexually abused by a coach as a child. The ex-Bury and Sheffield United player was abused while at Crewe Alexandra from the age of 11 to 15. His abuser, Barry Bennell, was jailed for nine years in 1998 after admitting sexual offences against six boys. Warnock said Mr Woodward gave other alleged victims the courage to speak. 25 November 2016

Andy Woodward speaks to audience Time to Rise Festival 21st August 2023

Offside Trust Launch - Andy Woodward & Steve Walters Midland Hotel Manchester 5th December 2016

25th Nov 2016 FA chairman Greg Clarke says they will do all they can to help the investigation into sexual abuse in football after meeting victim Andy Woodward.