Peter Beardsley charged with using racist and abusive language towards Newcastle U23 playersPeter Beardsley left his role as Newcastle U23 coach earlier this monthPeter Beardsley has been charged by the Football Association with using racist and abusive language towards Newcastle U23 players during his time as their coach. Beardsley left the role earlier this month following a 14-month internal investigation after a complaint was made by midfielder Yasin Ben El-Mhanni, who left the club in January of last year. El-Mhanni, of Moroccan descent, accused Beardsley of humiliating him, which was supported by some of his team-mates. Former Newcastle youth player Yasin Ben El-Mhanni accused Beardsley of racism and bullyingThe FA said in a statement: "It is alleged Mr Beardsley used abusive and/or insulting words towards Newcastle United FC Under 23 players, which were contrary to FA Rule E3(1), whilst employed as their coach. "I'm not a bully, and I'm not a racist," Beardsley said at a public speaking event in Gateshead this month.

Source: Sky sports March 22, 2019 12:11 UTC