Newcastle turn blind eye to Peter Beardsley’s inadequate coaching Louise Taylor
almost 6 years in The guardian
The coach’s downfall is arguably as much about systemic failure as the shortcomings of one painfully insensitive man
Peter 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. Continue reading...