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Notorious paedophile Barry Bennell 'quite clearly' had a role at Manchester City, where 'everyone knew him', a man suing the club told a High Court trial.
During what was an at-times heated cross-examination, the complainant - one of eight men who have taken legal action against the club - also accused City of 'dictating' to him over a compensation scheme they set up which he did not take part in.
The group, now in their 40s and 50s, say Bennell abused them when they were playing youth football more than 30 years ago.
All are claiming damages for the effects of the abuse, and six are seeking compensation for loss of earnings, saying that Bennell's behaviour towards them robbed them of a chance to make a career in the game.
Notorious paedophile Barry Bennell 'quite clearly' had a role at Manchester City, a man suing the club told the High Court trial
Eight men, all in the 40s and 50s say Bennell abused them and are suing the top-flight club
City deny that their relationship with Bennell for the period in question was akin to employment. The witness, who cannot be named for legal reasons, said Bennell had initially approached his father and carried a blue