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Papavasiliou

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After discussions with Peter Beardsley this morning it has been agreed that he will take a period of leave (with full pay), to commence immediately, whilst the club conducts its investigation into allegations made against him (and works out how this wasn't his fault so we can let him keep his job). "

 

 

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TK-421

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Doesnt sound like he's been sacked, more put on gardening leave

 

Guess they can't sack him yet until they have the full statements from the players involved, which is gonna happen this week.

 

After that, he may get the spanish archer.

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Doesnt sound like he's been sacked, more put on gardening leave

 

Guess they can't sack him yet until they have the full statements from the players involved, which is gonna happen this week.

 

After that, he may get the spanish archer.

 

Don't get him started on the Spanish.

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DJ_NUFC

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Shame he's (allegedly) a massive cunt, I loved him as a player.

 

Didn't help himself with the Ashley backing, but then again we all have wrong opinions from time to time.

 

Nice coverup there, buddy. N-O will #NeverForget your "wrong opinions". :razz:

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Statement from Beardsley's solicitors:

 

“Peter Beardsley is aware of inaccurate media reports which result from unauthorised leaks.

 

“Allegations of unfair treatment have been made, which are currently being investigated. Peter Beardsley categorically denies the allegations. It is hoped the investigation will conclude quickly.

 

“Peter Beardsley will not be making any further comment at the present time and until investigations conclude. Peter respectfully request that his privacy and that of his family is respected.”

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TK-421

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Say Beardsley gets off with it and returns to his role, what then? Because he sure as hell ain’t going to want to work with all these people throwing allegations at him.

 

Guessing they'll (the players) leave or ask to move on, much like the others did who lost in allegations against him (and Kenny Wharton) back in 2003.

 

James Beaumont, Ross Gardner both joined Forest, and Neale McDermott joined Fulham.... all in 2003.

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Mister_Glass

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Wow - scathing;

 

 

How Peter Beardsley went from national treasure to 'bully'

 

http://dailym.ai/2qL31uT

 

Here's the article to save you all giving the Daily Mail hits:

 

 

Moved away from Newcastle first team by Rafa Benitez, 'humiliating' academy hopefuls and 'battering people behind their back'... how Peter Beardsley went from national treasure to 'bully'

 

Peter Beardsley suspended by Newcastle during probe into bullying and racism

Beardsley is a Magpies legend and is still worshipped by supporters in the city

But some ex-players and staff have spoken of the toxic environment he's created

One said he made him dread come to training by belittling his achievements

 

Peter Beardsley is a Newcastle United legend still worshipped by supporters in the city.

 

Even beyond his home town, the 56-year-old is considered one of the greatest players England has produced.

 

His image is that of a respected and popular former international who won 59 caps and played at two World Cups, won two league titles with Liverpool and transcended Merseyside rivalries when he joined Everton before returning to Newcastle for a second spell as one of Kevin Keegan’s Entertainers.

 

When his England career came to an end before Euro 96, a room of journalists gave him a standing ovation and he has remained feted in the press.

 

Today, however, Beardsley is fighting for his job as coach of Newcastle’s Under 23s after several of his players made allegations of racism and bullying. News of Tuesday’s suspension pending the outcome of the club’s investigation was met with relief by academy players and even some staff.

 

To those who know Beardsley and the goings-on inside the club, this investigation has been a long time coming.

 

There are, of course, those who speak very well of him and there are scores of players who are honoured to have been coached by one of their idols.

 

However, in light of this week’s allegations, Sportsmail has spoken to and been contacted by several former players and coaches who portray Beardsley in a different light.

 

One former academy hopeful said: ‘His bullying is like a tap — drip, drip, every day. The worst thing you can do is play for the first team or go away with your country.

 

‘When you come back to the academy it’s things like, “You’re big-time now” and “You think you’ve made it”. It’s not said in a nice way, it’s nasty and belittling in front of everyone.

 

‘It’s as if he doesn’t want you to do well. You lose confidence and hate going in to training. He won’t speak to you or you’ll find you’ve been dropped or made to play in games beneath your age level. It humiliates you.’

 

It is understood that this sort of treatment was one of the reasons why highly rated England Under 17 defender Lewis Gibson decided to quit the club last year in a £6million move to Everton.

 

It is said Gibson was even advised by one of Beardsley’s coaching colleagues that he should leave for the good of his career.

 

His parents wrote to the FA expressing concern about the treatment of players at Newcastle, although Beardsley was not named.

 

It is thought they did not want to make a direct allegation because their other son, Liam, is also on the books at the club.

 

And it is that climate of fear which is said to have prevented other players from coming forward sooner.

 

Yasin Ben El-Mhanni, and some of the other players who have brought the allegations against Beardsley, have been applauded by their team-mates and have their full support.

 

Sportsmail can reveal that the FA, PFA and Newcastle have received an email from another former player alleging he was bullied by Beardsley, who was cleared by the Premier League in 2003 following bullying accusations from three academy players.

 

But it is not just among the club’s youth teams where he appears to be unpopular. A former coach said: ‘He just does not see the good in people. It’s such a shame, he’s a club legend. Why does he have to behave like that? He’s not confrontational, he’s slippery. He’s great to your face, but behind your back he’ll be calling you. He’s always battering people.

 

‘With the players it’s never “well done”. Every day it’s just little comments belittling lads. Kids need encouragement, they are fragile enough at that age without someone of his standing making them feel small.’

 

It is said that Beardsley the player was often an outsider in the dressing room. He did not drink and many team-mates suspected that he reported back to manager Keegan during the mid-Nineties.

 

When Rafa Benitez arrived as boss in 2016, one of his first instructions was that Beardsley and the Under 23s be relocated to the academy. The reason given was that he wanted the first-team headquarters to be less crowded and exclusive to his squad.

 

However, Sportsmail has been told that Benitez was advised to distance Beardsley from the senior set-up. 

 

Prior to Benitez, Alan Pardew arranged for Beardsley to have a separate office at the training ground away from the main coaches’ room.

 

But it was Glenn Roeder who confronted Beardsley when he got the manager’s job in 2006, letting it be known he did not want him at the club.

 

Beardsley moved into a marketing and PR role before returning to the academy in 2009. He was later promoted to reserve-team boss.

 

Beardsley was once confronted by Joey Barton in the treatment room at the training ground and the midfielder let it be known in choice language that they did not want him around.

 

That squad, which also included strong characters such as Kevin Nolan and Andy Carroll, were sceptical of his presence and guarded in his company.

 

Beardsley categorically denies all of the allegations made against him by the club’s academy players. But it would appear that the allegations — whether proven or dismissed — have encouraged others to speak out against him.

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Sadly its pretty much in keeping with what many people know of Beardsley. Nice to your face or in public, but not so nice behind closed doors.

 

The club cannot just sack him, however, he's innocent until proving guilty so gardening leave is probably for the best.

 

I cannot see him recovering from this though and even if proven innocent, I can see him getting some kind of golden handshake to leave the club because his role is now pretty much untenable.

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When does gardening leave lead to anything other than a sacking?

 

Bye, Pedro.

 

True.

 

Good riddance I say.

 

You cannot go around slagging off people like Keegan and Sir Bobby while praising the likes of Ashley and ever be considered anythinb other than a cunt and that's what he is in my eyes.

 

Great player again and a very good player for us in both spells, but a Newcastle United legend?

 

Not for me. That status is reserved for the likes of Shearer, Keegan, Supermac, Gallacher, Sir Bobby, Wor Jackie et al.

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