John Beresford (footballer)
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John Beresford | ||
Personal information | ||
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Full name | John Beresford | |
Date of birth | September 4, 1966 (age 40) | |
Place of birth | Sheffield, England | |
Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) | |
Nickname | Bez | |
Playing position | Left Back | |
Senior clubs1 | ||
Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
1983–1986 1986–1989 1989–1992 1992–1998 1998–2000 2000 |
Manchester City Barnsley Portsmouth Newcastle United Southampton Birmingham City (loan) Total |
88 (5) 107 (8) 179 (3) 17 (0) 1 (0) 392 (16) |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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, and for missing his spot kick in the 1992 FA Cup semi-final penalty shootout while playing for Portsmouth.
[edit] Honours
- FA Premier League: Runner up: 1995-96, 1996-97
- FA Cup Runner up: 1998