Newcastle United key man on the verge of Premier League ban after being cleared of FA charge

Newcastle have been dealt numerous player suspensions so far this season with Joelinton, Dan Burn and Fabian Schar suspended for accumulating five yellow cards in the opening 19 games of the Premier League season.

Schar and Anthony Gordon have also served three-match suspensions after being sent off in matches this season. Joelinton and Burn could also face further yellow card bans before the end of the campaign.

But there’s also another individual under threat of suspension, and that’s Newcastle assistant manager Jason Tindall.

Jason Tindall’s disciplinary record for Newcastle United in 2024-25

Tindall has been booked twice for Newcastle in Premier League matches this season. Premier League rules state that a member of a club’s coaching staff booked three times over the course of the season must serve a one-match ban.

In addition, six bookings result in a two-match ban, nine a three-match ban and 12 a misconduct charge.

Tindall was booked during Newcastle’s 2-1 win at Wolverhampton Wanderers back in September for picking up the matchball on a cone to throw to Joe Willock to take a throw-in quickly. Premier League rules state that only on-field players are allowed to pick the ball up off the cones.

Tindall was shown his second booking of the season last time out at St James’ Park in the closing stages of Newcastle’s 2-1 win over Brentford. The Newcastle assistant was booked after fourth official Thomas Bramall signalled for eight minutes of stoppage time at the end of the match.

Tindall approached Bramall for a word on the touchline, resulting in a booking. While it’s not known what Tindall said to the fourth official, Premier League rules state that only one coach from each team is permitted to stand in the technical area at any one time with all other coaches seated in the dugout.

In approaching Bramall, Tindall was at the front of the technical area at the same time as head coach Eddie Howe.

As a result, he is just one more booking away from suspension.

Jason Tindall reacts to potential Premier League ban

In Howe’s absence due to illness, Tindall addressed the media ahead of Sunday’s match against Manchester United.

And the Newcastle assistant was asked whether he could keep his discipline in check and avoid a suspension.

"I can,” he responded. “It's not often that I do pick up any cards. I know this season,obviously, I've picked up two yellow cards.

“I thought they were both probably a little bit harsh, but then I'm going to say that, aren't I? Yeah, of course. I've got a good relationship with the officials and I've got to be on my best behaviour."

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Jason Tindall avoided FA ban earlier this season

In addition to his two yellow cards, Tindall has also been shown a red card this season. The 47-year-old was sent off at half-time in Newcastle’s 3-0 win over Aston Villa at St James’ Park on Boxing Day following a ‘mass confrontation’ in the tunnel.

In addition to Tindall, Aston Villa analyst Victor Manas was also sent off as a result of the incident with both hit with an FA charge for behaving in an improper manner. Manas admitted to the charge while Tindall denied it.

Following further investigation, the charges against Tindall could not be proven and the Newcastle assistant faced no further action while Manas was charged and hit with a £4,000 fine and a two-match ground ban.

Both Newcastle and Aston Villa were also charged with failing to ensure players and technical area occupants acted in a proper manner. Both clubs admitted the charge and were found guilty with Villa fined £30,000 and Newcastle fined £20,000.

The clubs also received a warning from the FA regarding future conduct.

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