Peter Beardsley charged by FA with using 'abusive/and or insulting language' towards under-23 players

Former Newcastle United coach Peter Beardsley has been hit with an FA charge following an investigation.

Beardsley left the club earlier this month with United failing to reveal the findings of their internal probe.

But after Peter Beardsley allegations being formally investigated by FA after coach's Newcastle United exit of ex-United players, he has been charged with three breaches of FA rules.

Newcastle's Football Development Manager Peter Beardsley during the Premier League 2 match between Newcastle United and Reading at Whitley Park (Newcastle Utd via Getty Images)

A statement from the game’s governing body, released on Friday afternoon, read: “Peter Beardsley has been charged with three breaches of FA Rule E3.

“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.

“It is further alleged these words also constituted an ‘Aggravated Breach’, which is defined in FA Rule E3(2), as they included reference to ethnic origin and/or colour and/or race and/or nationality.

“He has until Friday 12 April 2019 to provide a response.”

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