Peter Beardsley has been charged by the FA for using racist and abusive language towards players while Newcastle Under-23 boss.
The 58-year-old left Newcastle this month after an investigation was launched into alleged racism and bullying.
Mirror Sport revealed last January that the ex-England forward was being investigated by club chiefs after complaints made by former U23 winger Yasin Ben El-Mhanni in 2017.
An FA statement 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.
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"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."
Several other academy players also made claims against Beardsley, who was accused of of conducting a sustained campaign designed to humiliate El-Mhanni.
Last year, an independent appeal found that Beardsley had made discriminatory comments and that his treatment of the player was "generally unfair".
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Beardsley has consistently denied the charges, and confirmed he was leaving Newcastle to "seek a new challenge".
He said: "I have always honoured my contractual obligations of confidentiality to the club and maintained my silence, which has in itself been very difficult.
"I am incredibly grateful for the tremendous support I have received and I look forward to the future."
The former England forward's career saw him enjoy spells with Newcastle while he also played for Liverpool and Everton and featured at two World Cups.
