Peter Beardsley fighting for Newcastle future after hearing racism and bullying allegations
Toon Under-23s boss met with the club’s managing director Lee Charnley and head of safeguarding Steve Swinyard at St James’ Park on Monday afternoon
PETER BEARDSLEY’S Newcastle future is shrouded in doubt following a hearing over allegations of racism and bullying.
The Toon Under-23s boss met with the club’s managing director Lee Charnley and head of safeguarding Steve Swinyard at St James’ Park on Monday afternoon, leaving around 3.30pm.
But Newcastle have put off making a decision on whether or not to suspend or sack Beardsley until they have spoken to academy players.
The pressure for the club to act quickly was eased when last night’s Under-23s home match with Middlesbrough – which Beardsley was due to take charge of – was cancelled because of a frozen pitch.
Beardsley, 56, is being investigated following multiple complaints over his conduct from his own players.
Winger Yasin Ben El-Mhanni, 22, claims he has been bullied by the England and Toon legend.
Several of Ben El-Mhanni’s team-mates have supported his allegation, while some have also accused their coach of racist abuse.
Newcastle will speak to Ben El-Mhanni and other players later this week before ruling on Beardsley’s future.
SunSport understands Newcastle were drawn attention to Beardsley’s behaviour several weeks ago and a safeguarding representative has travelled with the Under-23s team to matches this season.
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Beardsley is in his second spell as a coach at St James’ Park, having returned to the club in 2009 after leaving three years earlier.
He was accused of bullying during his first spell at Newcastle in 2003 but was cleared of the claims.