While conducting his duties at St James's Park (talking to the supporters and the sponsors) after the 3-0 home defeat by Liverpool, Beardsley's ex-team mate John Beresford said "I could do without this, Pedro".
Sorry Pedro - Keeping A Failing Boss Does NOT Guarantee Success!
It was a performance Shay Given described as "the worst of the worst in ten years", and Perdo openly admits it was not good viewing for Newcastle supporters.
Beardsley: "The supporters were frustrated and disappointed. I understand their feelings. You never want to see your team lose, but Newcastle have gone down 4-1 to Portsmouth and 3-0 to Liverpool in successive home games.
"That just isn't good enough at a club like this.
Beardsley: "The supporters were frustrated and disappointed. I understand their feelings. You never want to see your team lose, but Newcastle have gone down 4-1 to Portsmouth and 3-0 to Liverpool in successive home games.
"That just isn't good enough at a club like this.
"It is perhaps inevitable that Sam Allardyce has shouldered the blame, although the criticism that he has taken has been disproportionate.
"The buck stops with the manager and Sam understands that. But he has come in for some harsh treatment.
"To be discussing Sam's future after just 15 games in charge is ludicrous, but that's football these days. I have no doubts Sam is the right man for the job and I'm sure he'll get it right. But he'll need time in order to succeed. He's said that all along."
We understand the injuries, but every club in the Football League suffers them ... yet we have one of the biggest squads in the Premiership.
It's the ridiculous tactics (playing for a draw against Liverpool, which Allardyce openly admitted to); the excuses ("too many games" when we are out of Europe and League Cup); playing players out of position (50% of the team at times); and the long-ball game when he used Alan Smith (hardly Peter Crouch is he) as the target man.
THAT'S the problem the fans have!
Beardsley: "It's not even December yet six top-flight managers have lost their jobs. I find that quite frightening.
"It isn't always the answer. Changing your manager doesn't guarantee success.
"I hope the trend can be bucked at Newcastle. It has to be. Managers here haven't been given time in recent years - look at Glenn (Roeder), Graeme Souness, Ruud Gullit and (Kenny) Dalglish.
"It can't be a coincidence this club has been at its most successful in recent years when the manager has had a decent crack at it. Sir Bobby (Robson) and Kevin (Keegan) both had decent spells, and both did great jobs.
"When you change your manager on a regular basis, it can cause problems."
So what success did Graeme Souness, Ruud Gullit and Kenny Dalglish have after leaving Newcastle? NONE!
What about Dario Gradi at Crewe? The longest serving manager along with Sir Alex Ferguson.
He must have been at Crewe since before the war (well ... almost) and what success have Crewe had?
The job of the chairman/owner is to spot the problems before we end up in the relegation dog-fight ... and that is not far off judging by our recent disasters.
If Beardsley wants to quote Newcastle history ... look no further than Ossie Ardiles.
If Keegan had NOT been appointed and saved us from relegation to the Third Division when he did ... Sir John Hall admitted "Newcastle would have folded, and make no mistake about that!"