NUFC make shock Peter Beardsley move after 'bullying & racism' allegations - Fans not happy

Despite being suspended since January following several accusations of racism and bullying, an exclusive from The Mirror claims Newcastle United look set to stand by Peter Beardsley and bring him back to the club's academy this season.

It's time this case came to a conclusion, with it having dragged on for months now, however it's a shock to hear that he could be back at the club - especially after Beardsley was found guilty of making discriminatory comments towards former youngster Ben El-Mhanni

Darren Lewis' 'exclusive' also states that Beardsley has continued to deny the charges, despite 'written statements' having been made by several academy player earlier in the year.

Here's what The Mirror have had to say on it all, suggesting the club could 'stand by' Beardsley and welcome him back to the club:

'Peter Beardsley could be back at Newcastle’s academy this season with the club set to stand by him over bullying and racism allegations.

'The 57-year-old Toon legend has been suspended by the club since January, but the Magpies have yet to take a decision on his future.

'Instead, the player who made his complaints official last autumn – winger Yasin Ben El-Mhanni – has since been released by the club.

'There is growing frustration within the club and among parents of players in the academy that the investigation – initially expected to last weeks – has gone on for months.

'Mirror Sport revealed exclusively in January that the former England forward was being investigated by club chiefs after Ben El-Mhanni’s official complaint.

'In January it emerged that an appeal – contrary to the club’s initial findings – ruled Beardsley did make discriminatory comments and that his treatment of Ben El-Mhanni was “generally unfair”.

'A hearing into racism allegations also took place in May. Beardsley has consistently denied the charges, despite written statements made by several academy players in January.'

https://twitter.com/MirrorFootball/status/1024048394526851072

Is this the right decision?

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