Jim Torbett

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Jim Torbett created Celtic F.C.'s feeder club Celtic Boys Club in 1966.

The millionaire began a two-year prison term in November 1999 after newspapers revealed how he had sexually abused Parkhead football hopefuls at his home in Sighthill, Glasgow.

The allegations only became public in 1996 when former Scotland star Alan Brazil spoke to the press.

The allegations were proven in the court case in which Torbett and fellow Celtic coach, Frank Cairney, were charged with the abuse of juveniles at the High Court in Glasgow.

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• Guardian Unlimited Football Child abusers who shame British football
• BBC Former Celtic manager guilty of abuse
• Media Dossier of Reports of the Abuse at Celtic Football Club