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Peter Beardsley is currently being investigated by Newcastle United
Claims of racism and bullying were made against him by youth players
He is studying for his coaching badges while suspended by the club
Beardsley has been studying at St George's Park, and is due to return in March

Published: 08:32 EDT, 23 January 2018 | Updated: 08:35 EDT, 23 January 2018

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Peter Beardsley has been studying for his coaching badges at the Football Association's St George's Park despite being suspended by Newcastle United amid allegations of racism and bullying.

The 57-year-old was allowed to spend three days taking his UEFA A license earlier this month, a week after he was placed on leave by Newcastle.

The club's investigation is ongoing and a decision on Beardsley's future will be made once managing director Lee Charnley has considered all of the evidence, which includes witness statements from at least five academy players.

Peter Beardsley has been accused of racism and bullying by Newcastle youth players

Winger Yasin Ben El-Mhanni has accused the Under-23s coach of bullying, while there are allegations of racist comments made to two African players.

Beardsley is due to return to St George's Park in March, but that could depend on the outcome of Newcastle's probe.

It is understood the FA felt it would be wrong to deny Beardsley his presence on the course as, at the time, nothing had been proven against him.

Beardsley denies the allegations.

He was allowed to use the FA's St George's Park base despite Newcastle's ongoing probe

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 was 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.

Now, 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.