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| Ex-QPR employee Chris Gieler named in abuse inquiry | Ex-QPR employee Chris Gieler named in abuse inquiry |
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| QPR football club have said they are aware of historical child abuse allegations made against former employee Chris Gieler. | QPR football club have said they are aware of historical child abuse allegations made against former employee Chris Gieler. |
| The Championship club said it "takes these allegations very seriously" and would "co-operate fully in any forthcoming investigation". | The Championship club said it "takes these allegations very seriously" and would "co-operate fully in any forthcoming investigation". |
| Gieler left the club in 2003 and died the following year. | Gieler left the club in 2003 and died the following year. |
| He was employed by the west London side for 30 years, working in youth development and as chief scout. | He was employed by the west London side for 30 years, working in youth development and as chief scout. |
| Child sex abuse claims: The story so far | Child sex abuse claims: The story so far |
| More than 20 former footballers - including ex-youth players, trainees and professionals - have come forward with allegations of historical abuse at various clubs. | More than 20 former footballers - including ex-youth players, trainees and professionals - have come forward with allegations of historical abuse at various clubs. |
| The Football Association has announced an internal review, to be led by Clive Sheldon QC. | The Football Association has announced an internal review, to be led by Clive Sheldon QC. |
| The Police Service of Northern Ireland has become the latest force to confirm it is investigating claims and there are now 21 police forces looking into reports. | |
| A dedicated sexual abuse helpline has been set up by the NSPCC, supported by the FA. | |
| Abuse review | |
| Earlier, former Premier League manager Harry Redknapp told the BBC that "rumours" that ex-Southampton coach Bob Higgins may have abused young players in the 1980s had been "rife" for years. | |
| He said that, because of this, he was "amazed" that Mr Higgins, who is facing fresh allegations of historical sexual abuse, had continued to be involved in football. | |
| Mr Higgins has denied all allegations and was acquitted of sexual abuse charges in 1992. | |
| The BBC has been unable to contact him for comment. | |
| Meanwhile, the FA has published the full terms of reference of its review, which covers what was known and what actions were taken by the FA from the 1970s. | |
| The FA said the precise number of players, alleged abusers and clubs it would investigate was as yet unknown. |