Eddie Howe hoping FA does not ‘throw the book’ at suspended Sandro Tonali

'We need to protect all our players because this is something that’s open to everybody and becoming a bigger problem in society.'

Sandro Tonali joined Newcastle in the summer (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe has urged the Football Association not to “throw the book” at midfielder Sandro Tonali after charging him with further betting offences.

The 23-year-old, who is currently serving a 10-month worldwide ban imposed by the Italian Football Federation in October after he admitted breaking gambling rules, is alleged to have breached FA rule E8 50 times by betting on matches between August 12 and October 12 last year.