David John Beasant, (born March 20, 1959 in Willesden, London) was an English football goalkeeper who began his career in the late 1970's. A well-travelled player, Beasant's former clubs include Chelsea, Southampton, Portsmouth, Nottingham Forest, Brighton and Wigan Athletic. His nickname was 'Lurch' after the butler in the TV show 'The Addams Family'. March 20 is the 79th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (80th in Leap years). ... 1959 (MCMLIX) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Willesden is an area in North London which forms part of the London Borough of Brent. ... London is the capital city of the United Kingdom and of England and is the most populous city in the European Union. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location (dark green) within the United Kingdom (light green), with the Republic of Ireland (blue) to its west Languages None official English de facto Capital None official London de facto Largest city London Area – Total Ranked... Look up Football in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... A goalkeeper leaves his feet to parry a shot on goal In many team sports, a goalkeeper (termed goaltender, or goalie in some sports) is a designated player that is charged with directly preventing the opposite team from scoring by defending the goal. ... Chelsea Football Club (also known as The Blues or previously as The Pensioners), are one of the most famous English Premier League football teams and are the reigning FA Premier League champions for the second year in a row (2005 and 2006). ... Southampton Football Club (originally St. ... Founded in 1898, Portsmouth Football Club are an English association football club based in the south coast city port of Portsmouth. ... Nottingham Forest Football Club are a third tier English football club, based at the City Ground, which is just outside the official boundary of Nottingham on the south side of the River Trent. ... Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. are an English football team based in Brighton & Hove. ... Wigan Athletic Football Club is a professional football team based in Wigan, England. ...

He became the first goalkeeper to save a penalty in an FA Cup final when he blocked John Aldridge's spot-kick for Liverpool in 1988, and in doing so helped Wimbledon secure a famous 1-0 win. He was also the first goalkeeper to captain his team in an FA Cup final. The FA Cup - this is the fourth trophy, in use since 1992, and identical in design to the third trophy introduced in 1911. ... See also John Aldridge (Royal Academician) John William Aldridge (born Liverpool, 18th September 1958) was a prolific, record-breaking goalscorer, best known for his hugely productive time with Liverpool in the late 1980s. ... Liverpool Football Club (usually known simply as Liverpool) are an English football club, and are based in Liverpool, Merseyside; current holders of the English FA Cup (2006)and are the most successful English football team of all time. ... 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... It has been suggested that Milton Keynes Dons FC be merged into this article or section. ...

His ability to kick the ball some considerable distance fitted in well with the style of play Wimbledon were known for in the '80s, nor was he unafraid to move out of the area and upfield before kicking the ball, or in order to take free kicks. As a result, opposing defences could never relax when he had the ball.

Beasant won two caps for England, and went to the 1990 World Cup. First international Scotland 0 - 0 England (Partick, Scotland; 30 November 1872) Largest win Ireland 0 - 13 England (Belfast, Northern Ireland; 18 February 1882) Worst defeat Hungary 7 - 1 England (Budapest, Hungary; 23 May 1954) World Cup Appearances 12 (First in 1950) Best result Winners, 1966 European Championship Appearances 7 (First... The 1990 Football World Cup was designated by FIFA in 1984 to be held in Italy, making it the second country to host the event two times. ...

He retired in 2004, at the age of 45. He is currently goalkeeping coach at Fulham and the Northern Ireland national football team. 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Fulham Football Club (FFC) is a football team based in Fulham, London. ... First international Ireland 0 - 13 England (Belfast, Ireland; February 18, 1882) Largest win Ireland (IFA) 7 - 0 Wales (Belfast, Northern Ireland; February 1, 1930) Worst defeat Ireland 0 - 13 England (Belfast, Ireland; February 18, 1882) World Cup Appearances 3 (First in 1958) Best result Quarterfinals, 1958 European Championship Appearances none...