Source: TheGuardian
Newcastle turn blind eye to Peter Beardsley’s inadequate coaching | Louise Taylor
The coach’s downfall is arguably as much about systemic failure as the shortcomings of one painfully insensitive manPeter Beardsley’s downfall, and ultimate disgrace, is arguably as much about a systemic failure at Newcastle United as the shortcomings of one painfully inadequate coach.In hindsight, the depressing path towards the former England forward’s 32-week suspension from all football activities after the Football Association found him guilty of racially abusing young black players in his care – charges Beardsley denied – was clearly signposted. Related: Peter Beardsley barred from football for seven months over racist language Continue reading......read full article
