Football 'Sex Abuse' : NSPCC hotline received more than 50 calls in just two hours of its launch.

A dedicated NSPCC hotline for victims of abuse within football has received more than 50 calls in just two hours of its launch. It comes after former Manchester City star David White became the fourth ex-footballer to speak publicly about being the victim of child sex abuse.

White, along with former Crewe players Andy Woodward and Steve Walters say they were abused by former Crewe and Manchester City scout and convicted paedophile Barry Bennell. Meanwhile, ex-Tottenham and Liverpool star Paul Stewart has also come forward with sexual abuse claims against another coach. The NSPCC hotline is available 24 hours a day on 0800 023 2642.