John Beresford (footballer)

Infobox Football biography
playername = John Beresford


fullname = John Beresford
dateofbirth = birth date and age|1966|9|4
cityofbirth = Sheffield
countryofbirth = England
dateofdeath =
cityofdeath =
countryofdeath =
height = 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
nickname = Bez
position = Left Back
years = 1983–1986
1986–1989
1989–1992
1992–1998
1998–2000
2000
clubs = Manchester City
Barnsley
Portsmouth
Newcastle United
Southampton
Birmingham City (loan)
Total
caps(goals) = 000 0(0)
088 0(5)
107 0(8)
179 0(3)
017 0(0)
001 0(0)
392 (16)
nationalyears = 1994
nationalteam = England B
nationalcaps(goals) = 002 0(0)

John Beresford (born September 4 1966 in Sheffield) is a former English football player who played as a defender. He is currently a pundit for ITV Tyne Tees and ESPN. In his footballing career he played for the clubs Manchester City, Barnsley, Portsmouth, Newcastle United, Southampton and Birmingham City. He is most famous for his Newcastle United spell between 1992 and 1998, with his attacking tendencies being crucial to The Entertainers. Beresford is also remembered by some for missing his spot kick in the 1992 FA Cup semi-final penalty shootout while playing for Portsmouth.

Beresford won two England 'B' caps in 1994, against Northern Ireland 'B' and the Republic of Ireland 'B'.

Later in his career, Beresford went on to represent the England Beach Soccer team in an exhibition game in Birmingham.

On Wednesday 26th September 2007, Beresford represented Newcastle United for Sky Ones "Premier League All Stars".

Honours

*FA Premier League: Runner up: 1995-96, 1996-97
*FA Cup Runner up: 1998

External links

* [http://www.officialplayersites.com/players/beresford The official website of John Beresford]
* [http://www.truegreats.com/player.asp?p=64&c=71 True greats profile]