Former Newcastle Coach Banned for Racist Remarks Against Young Players

The Newcastle officials did not wait for the opening of an investigation by the English Football Federation before dismissing the accused.

And yet, after being relieved by the Magpies, Beardsley, 58, was prosecuted in March last year by the English Football Federation. The latter finally suspended him for a period of 32 weeks from any competition, according to the British media.

The same sources report that the former English international striker (59 caps, 9 goals) faced three charges, including that of having called an African-origin player a "monkey". He is also being prosecuted by the English Football Federation for harassment and/or racist insults against certain young players of the Newcastle reserve team, including Yasin Ben El-Mhanni. The club dismissed him from his position as coach of the reserve team on March 6. Beardsley has until April 12 to defend himself against these charges.