Geoff Broome

Just reading the telegraph story on Geoff Broome, it’s appalling that this guy managed to stay in football for as long as he did! There must be more people out there that’s been subject to vile abuse from this individual, dreadful to think how many there could be.

I hope that the Club is doing everything that it can to help survivors, although I’m a little bit disappointed that they didn’t offer any comment when asked. Whilst neither the old or new guys are responsible for Broome's actions, they could have acknowledged the bravery of those that came forward and offered an open door for support.

I cannot imagine how the survivors must be affected everyday by the actions of one very sick man, my heart goes out to any victim of abuse and more must be done to ensure that those responsible for historical abuse are held accountable for their actions. Broome’s Sentance is not sufficient and it’s frightening to know that he’s going to be free to roam the streets in no time. We must all help survivors of historical abuse to come forward and share their story otherwise people like Broome will simply be allowed to walk around and not suffer for their actions.

To the guys that came forward and gave evidence against Broome, we all salute your bravery and have nothing but the upmost respect and compassion for the journey and suffering you have endured.

Not sure what GTFC have to apologise for but there certainly needs to be questions asked of Scunthorpe United and Humberside Police

Every kid in GY knew he was a nonce and no one listened. Putting wintergreen on kids legs in June was a bit of an indication of what was going on !

How anyone can x the above statements that condemn this paedophile and such disgusting acts of abuse need to take a look at themselves.

What he did is sickening and no way can anyone condone his actions  

Quoted from FishOutOfWater

How anyone can x the above statements that condemn this paedophile and such disgusting acts of abuse need to take a look at themselves.

What he did is sickening and no way can anyone condone his actions  

You are working on a gross misconception here. I’d imagine the red crosses are to do with the post calling for an apology from GTFC when it appears there is no requirement for one.

I would imagine like you and I, the people in question are disgusted by the man and his criminality.

I never stated that the club had anything to apologise for just surprised when as the statement said he worked for the club, that the club made no response. At the end of the day it’s not about admission of any wrong doing, it’s more about sharing in the horror of what Broome did and offering their support for survivors.

As an exile I know nothing about this guy - please enlighten me.

Quoted from Heswall Mariner

As an exile I know nothing about this guy - please enlighten me.

You are better off not knowing.

I would imagine there are a number of posters who have come into contact with him over the years in local football. Embarrassing now that so many local people “knew the rumours” but kept quiet. According to the Sunday Mirror the Lincs FA too should have done something after his first caution but didn’t. In fact almost the opposite just like Humberside Police. I know things are much tighter nowadays but even in the 1990s this was surely out of order and it looks like it gave the green light to any club wanting him to coach.

Quoted from TheRonRaffertyFanClub

You are better off not knowing.

I would imagine there are a number of posters who have come into contact with him over the years in local football. Embarrassing now that so many local people “knew the rumours” but kept quiet. According to the Sunday Mirror the Lincs FA too should have done something after his first caution but didn’t. In fact almost the opposite just like Humberside Police. I know things are much tighter nowadays but even in the 1990s this was surely out of order and it looks like it gave the green light to any club wanting him to coach.

Lincs FA do something? Don’t be daft, Lincs FA are as pointless as the actual FA...

Quoted from TheRonRaffertyFanClub

You are better off not knowing.

I would imagine there are a number of posters who have come into contact with him over the years in local football. According to the Sunday Mirror the Lincs FA should have done something after his first caution but didn’t. In fact almost the opposite just like Humberside Police. I know things are much tighter nowadays but even in the 1990s this was surely out of order and gave the green light to any club wanting him to coach.

I briefly and indirectly played under him at Humbertherm in the late 90's. It was widely known then that he was 'a bit noncey'; I guess this was still an era when such a thing was considered a bit of a quirk of character rather than something that should prevent a bloke from spending the bulk of his spare time with groups of young boys.

Big Scunthorpe fan, I recall.