Grant Williams

Gw 's coaching CV would be interesting I think he was at Lower Hutt, Stop OUt, Upper Hutt and /or Tararua and Petone. Can anyone give some dates? I believe he was a Rep coach or at least I have read that in old Newspaper Clippings as far back as the old Railway Club.

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petone12009-10-13 10:33:28

Could you give me the book you are refering to please as i would be very interested in having a look

Knowing Greenie it will have a lot of pictures in it.

Canberra's Marist College is accused of harbouring a paedophile ring in the 1970s and '80s involving as many as 12 former teachers. The Marist Brothers order is grappling with a flood of new sexual abuse claims. IF ANYBODY KNEW ABOUT WILLIAMS LIKE FOR LITTLE BOYS THEN THEY COULD BE ACCUSED OF HARBOURING A PEDOPHILE.

Can't really sue in New Zealand Harry.  That's what ACC is for.  Saves clubs from having to insure against such things.

Also this isn't a dumping ground thread for every pedophile story in the papers.  While I feel for the victims of the Canberra Marist Brothers I can't really see the relevance.

Title is "An Association With Soccer". Not a bad book.

And yes, I am here every day My flat isn't the best place to study. Massey is awful too but at least there's internet access.

pull your head in Smithy

I have been advised by the Lower Hutt Court that at the depositions hearing of Williams on August 20th 10am that no evidence will be tabled and Williams appearance will be a short one.

petone12009-10-13 10:34:29

I know how you feel, but until the man with the funny wig bangs the hammer and say's guilty well we have to be a bit careful.

 please correct me if i'm wrong. i was gonna bleat about this before. and now that it has come to light and in response to a P.M. request i do something!!!! this is what i could see coming- EVIDENCE . what sense is there in accusing someone of something without the core substance of proof ie dates; times and details. all of these accusations are open to scrutiny without them, serving only to impact more harshly on the victim, who now has no closure through the judicial system to boot.

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petone12009-10-13 10:35:42

God give me strength.......He appeared again today and due to the Circus of a justice system we go back again in 4 weeks.

It just goes on, I have just been informed that the matter now goes to a post committal conference, then call over, then a trial date next year.

An amazing amount of credit is due to the complainants for sticking at this.  It can't be easy.  I can't even imagine.

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petone12009-10-13 10:36:14

Agreed, however it will be nice to put a "'face to the name"

I'm sure there'll be a photo in the public domain somewhere.  Maybe someone could link us to that.

Don't know how to link it someone else will though, but if you google" ex-soccer official" its at the top of the page click on it and there is a lovely colour photo of the accused. Smithy2009-08-21 14:02:27

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petone12009-10-13 10:37:08

Every other appearance has been on a Thursday, is there any reason for a day change?. What is this appearance number 4, some murmerings have been circulated but I guess we wait and see, patience is wearing thin.

This very long and now infriating saga just continues and Williams has been remanded until October 19th for a call over hearing which is where his Lawyer and the Crown decide the length of the trial 3, 4, or 5 days or whatever and anyother finer points of law then a trial date will be set and we have to wait 6 to 8 months for  that.

.petone12009-10-13 10:37:22

I can understand your frustration and I was one of  "those in control" at the Petone Club at the time, there were  complaints made to to the Police,   perhaps not from the Club that I was aware of,  but certainly from individuals  me included,and anyone who wishes to see proof of that only has to email me, and if you do that you will be made only too  aware, of where the the a lot of the blame should lie, it sickens me, that the Police did not take this seriously, especially knowing that some where very close to the Club, ....... Petone 1 I salute you for your courage, I just wish I could post here what I have been told regarding this piece of sh*t known as Williams, and what a large number of ex  Petone and  Hutt valley players have told me told me,   he will get what is coming to him. trust me

Williams trial date has finally been set,  its in Wellington 17th May, it is believed that there has been further charges laid, the justice system in this country is a joke, it will be 15 months from when he was arrested until he has to stand up  in court and answer the allegations, I am told the trial is set down for 5 days, to all of you guys who have come forward...Kia Kaha....Kia Kaha

Paid? Dream on, I think were talking junior football here.

if you dont know what you are talking about i suggest you dont comment

Williams was a full time employee of the Petone Club for a number of years, he also had stints at Stop Out, Lower Hutt, Tararua and was a Hutt Valley Rep Coach.

Thanks for the info - I was talking probabilities.  Point taken Petone1.

My information is that the complainants have now reached double figures, 12 weeks to go before Trial.  I just can't wait.