The individual stands accused of raping the girl in his home after luring her under the pretense of a job opportunity, although he denies any inappropriate conduct with a minor.
Reports from The Athletic suggest that this figure has continued working within the Premier League without interruption since these incidents allegedly occurred in the 1990s. The woman alleges she was only 15 during the first incident.
While he denies the allegations of rape and inappropriate relations, he admits to having asked the girl, when she was between 16 and 17 years old, if she was interested in “earning some cash for s*x,” an arrangement that reportedly became routine over the years, involving approximately 15 encounters.
His identity remains protected due to a High Court judge granting him an anonymity order to shield him from negative publicity and potential harm to his financial interests. To clarify, he does not currently work for the Premier League.
Additionally, the alleged victim is required to remain unnamed as individuals who claim to be victims of s*xual offenses are typically granted anonymity, unless they choose to waive it in writing.
She is pursuing damages for aggravated s*xual assault and intentional infliction of harm. The woman alleges that during one encounter, he led her around his home, instructed her to sit on his lap, and inquired about her virginity—all while her parents waited outside.
Describing the ordeal as “disgusting and traumatizing,” she claims she was paid £150 for her participation. The reported incidents have resulted in her suffering from depression and PTSD, and she states that fear of repercussions—particularly affecting her career—prevented her from reporting the man at the time.
The Athletic has reportedly reviewed a 17-page defense document from the man, who describes the accusations as “dishonest and malicious.” Anonymously referred to as JZX in court papers, he asserts that they maintained a friendship for 20 years following the alleged rape and that he provided her with financial support during difficult times.
While he confirms making the initial “cash for s*x” proposal, he contends that she initiated contact in subsequent years, offering s*xual favors in exchange for money. His defense states, “In most instances, he declined offers for s*x, although he engaged in s*xual activity with the claimant on approximately 15 occasions over the years, compensating her as expected.”
He also claims there was an occasion when he engaged in s*xual activity with both the claimant and her sister, who were both seeking financial assistance.
According to Mail Online, further details surrounding the case cannot be disclosed due to a judge’s ruling that the anonymity order is necessary to “protect the interests of the defendant” and “ensure the administration of justice.”
