By Craig Hope for the Daily Mail
Published: 20:01 GMT, 22 March 2019 | Updated: 20:01 GMT, 22 March 2019
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The Football Association have charged Peter Beardsley with using racist and abusive language towards academy players and want former Newcastle youngsters who claim to have been bullied by the coach to come forward.
Sportsmail can reveal that the governing body's safeguarding team and head of integrity Jenni Kennedy would welcome any players with fresh allegations against Beardsley to make contact.
We are aware of some ex academy players who now want to add to the investigation with the FA having finally got involved 14 months after Beardsley was suspended by Newcastle.
The Football Association have charged Peter Beardsley with using racist and abusive language
The club terminated the 58-year-old's employment two weeks ago but failed to reveal the findings of their internal probe, frustrating those who brought allegations.
But the FA confirmed on Friday that their subsequent investigation, which began less than a fortnight ago, has led to three charges against the former England international.
A statement read: 'It is alleged Mr Beardsley used abusive and/or insulting words towards Newcastle United Under-23 players whilst employed as their coach.
Beardsley had his contract with Newcastle United's academy terminated two weeks ago
'It is further alleged these words also constituted an 'Aggravated
