John Beresford

Playing career Beresford was born in Sheffield, West Riding of Yorkshire.

In a Premier League match against Aston Villa on 14 April 1996, Beresford was substituted after 25 minutes by manager Kevin Keegan after an argument between them that took place during play. The player later apologized for his behaviour, but did not play another game that season. By the following campaign, he had won his place back in the team.

Beresford is also known for missing his spot kick in the 1992 FA Cup semi-final penalty shootout against Liverpool while playing for Portsmouth. Liverpool agreed to sign him after the end of that season, but he failed a medical evaluation and Keegan signed him for Newcastle instead.

Beresford won two England 'B' caps in 1994, against Northern Ireland 'B' and the Republic of Ireland 'B'. He was also called up as cover for the senior England squad in March 1993.

Personal life In 2017, he was awarded an MBE for his educational work and supporting the "Show Racism the Red Card" campaign. 1992–93 First Division