Beasant set to play on

Dave Beasant made his Fulham debut last night in a 2-0 defeat at Livingston.

The 44-year-old is poised to be named the club's new goalkeeping coach and will act as back-up to Edwin van der Sar. Playing from the start, Beasant was left exposed twice in the first half as Fernando Pasquinelli stuck twice.

Beasant's arrival looks certain to hasten the departure of Maik Taylor to Birmingham. The Northern Ireland international should complete a season-long loan move by the end of the week.

Beasant's lawyer Tim Bailey is confident an agreement with Fulham will be finalised today. He said: "We're almost there."

If called upon, Beasant will become the oldest player to appear in the Premiership. Fulham will be his 13th club in a 24-year professional career.