Peter Beardsley: Newcastle United coach 'no longer employed' by club

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Newcastle United coach Peter Beardsley "is no longer employed by the club", the Premier League side say.

Ex-player Beardsley has been on leave since an investigation into bullying allegations was launched last year.

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The 58-year-old, under-23s coach at Newcastle since 2009, had "categorically denied the allegations".

The club added it was "grateful for the contribution Peter has given over the years as a player, coach and ambassador and we wish him well for the future".

Beardsley played more than 300 times for his hometown club during a career that also included spells at Liverpool and Everton.

When the allegations surfaced in January 2018, Beardsley's solicitors issued a denial of what they called "inaccurate media reports which result from unauthorised leaks".

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Newcastle's statement on Wednesday makes no reference to the findings or result of its investigation.

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Source: bbc.com