An Interview from TFI Friday they hoped would be forgotten. For years, Peter Beardsley was portrayed as one of football's nicest men. In this fascinating interview, he's introduced as a model professional – humble, respected by teammates and managers alike, and seemingly liked by everyone in the game. But watching it back today is a very different experience. In 2019, Beardsley was found guilty by the FA of using abusive and insulting language relating to race while working at Newcastle United's academy, resulting in an eight-month football ban. That controversy inevitably casts a shadow over this interview and the reputation he once enjoyed. It's a reminder of how public perception can change, and how figures once celebrated as role models can later face serious scrutiny. Whatever your view of Beardsley, this is a fascinating snapshot of how he was seen at the height of his popularity. In this interview, from 10 October 1997, Peter talks about his career with Newcastle, Liverpoo...