What's alleged is nothing short of depraved and perverted, frankly. That sort of behaviour was never effective in encouraging or galvanising young players in a dressing-room.
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Harrowing reading. I really hope (and I'm glad to see there's not been much of it) we can avoid using this as a stick to beat Hearts with. Some things are much bigger than a footballing rivalry.
Beardsley is hero worshipped on Tyneside. I actually chatted away to him at the checkouts in M&S one day and he was extremely likeable, no flushing my head down the pan or calling me a scotch can't or anything. Surprising to hear the accusations although apparently he was accused in the past as well.
I go to a few Newcastle games and have a few mates in the city.
The consensus amongst them is he is gone and that’s for the best. Whilst there is obviously a sadness about that given his history and status with the club they all feel the bad publicity is really not needed and it’s best if he is removed quickly.
I’m not saying they are representative of all Newcastle fans but they just don’t think there is any way back for him.
Rix sounds like a real stand up character :rolleyes:
The worrying thing about all these cases, as always when there is abuse by those in power against the vulnerable, is how did this happen?
It's not good enough to just blame individuals. I appreciate the Rix case was a while ago but all clubs should have had, and have now, checks and mechanisms to stop this kind of thing happening.
Football clubs and the FA need to be really clear about what they have done and are doing to stop this kind of thing, particularly after revelations last year of sexual abuse.
Hard reading that article. What a couple of real charmers, pray they are punished.
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