Newcastle United assistant manager Jason Tindall is just one booking away from receiving a touchline suspension under Premier League rules. Despite recently avoiding further action over an FA charge, the 47-year-old has already accumulated two yellow cards this season and must now tread carefully to avoid a one-match ban as the Magpies approach the closing stages of the campaign.

Newcastle United could be forced to contend with another suspension before the Premier League season concludes, this time involving a member of the coaching staff rather than a player.

While the Magpies have already faced several player suspensions this term — with Joelinton, Dan Burn, and Fabian Schär all sidelined at various points due to yellow card accumulation and dismissals — assistant manager Jason Tindall is now under threat of a touchline ban.

According to Premier League regulations, any member of a club’s coaching team who receives three yellow cards over the course of a season must serve a one-match suspension. Further offences would result in escalated punishments: six bookings would incur a two-match ban, nine a three-match ban, and 12 would lead to a misconduct charge.

Tindall has been booked twice so far this campaign. His first caution came during Newcastle’s 2-1 victory away at Wolverhampton Wanderers back in September, after he was seen picking up the match ball from a cone to hand it to Joe Willock for a quick throw-in — an action permitted only for on-field players.

His second booking came more recently at St James’ Park, during Newcastle’s 2-1 win over Brentford. Tindall was cautioned in the final moments of the match after approaching fourth official Thomas Bramall to query the decision to add eight minutes of stoppage time. Under Premier League protocol, only one coach is permitted in the technical area at any one time, and Tindall’s presence alongside head coach Eddie Howe was deemed a breach of that rule.

Now just one booking away from a ban, Tindall addressed the media — in Howe’s absence due to illness — ahead of Newcastle’s upcoming fixture against Manchester United. When asked whether he could avoid further disciplinary trouble, Tindall expressed confidence in his ability to manage his behaviour.

"I can,” he replied. “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."

In addition to his two yellow cards, Tindall was also shown a red card during the Magpies’ 3-0 Boxing Day win over Aston Villa at St James’ Park. The dismissal came following a heated confrontation in the tunnel at half-time.

Both Tindall and Aston Villa analyst Victor Manas were charged by the FA for improper conduct in the incident. While Manas admitted to the charge and was subsequently fined £4,000 and handed a two-match ground ban, Tindall denied any wrongdoing. Upon review, the charge against Tindall was not proven and no further action was taken.

Meanwhile, both Newcastle and Aston Villa were fined for failing to ensure that their players and technical staff conducted themselves appropriately, with Villa receiving a £30,000 fine and Newcastle fined £20,000. Both clubs also received formal warnings regarding their future conduct.

With the Premier League campaign entering its final weeks, Newcastle will be hoping Tindall avoids adding to their growing list of suspensions.