Sheffield Wednesday and early loans Born in
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, Beresford started his career in the
Sheffield Wednesday youth system. He signed a professional contract in September 1987. before joining Burnley for the third time, on an initial one month contract in September. Despite doubts over his proficiency, he played a whole season at Burnley. A return to York for the following season fell through due to insurance problems regarding an old back injury. He then signed for
Bradford City on a
free transfer in September 2003, after which he moved to
Luton Town.
Luton Town, Barnsley and Oldham Athletic Beresford impressed for Luton, becoming a fans favourite, but an FA-imposed transfer embargo which prevented the Hatters from signing him permanently. When his loan ended he moved to
Barnsley but, after Luton came out of administration and had the embargo lifted, he was re-signed for Luton by
Mike Newell in 2004. Beresford played a key role in Luton's League One winning side in
2004–05 – the first time in his career he had picked up a championship winners medal. Due to his experience, he continued making appearances throughout the
2005–06 season and contributed significantly to Luton's respectable finish of 10th place. Beresford also played in the
2006–07 season which saw Luton relegated from the Championship. Beresford spent a month on loan at
Oldham Athletic between 18 October and 18 November 2007. A compromise was then reached with Luton with regard to his contract in
2008 . ==Post-playing career==