John Bernard Ryan (born 18 February 1962) is an English footballer who played as a left back in the Football League. Equally adept at left full back or left wing, is still fondly remembered at Boundary Park where he was a firm fan favourite.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John Bernard Ryan | ||
| Date of birth | 18 February 1962 | ||
| Place of birth | Ashton-under-Lyne, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Left back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1981–1983 | Oldham Athletic | 77 | (8) |
| 1983–1985 | Newcastle United | 28 | (1) |
| 1984–1985 | Sheffield Wednesday | 8 | (1) |
| 1985–1987 | Oldham Athletic | 23 | (0) |
| 1987–1989 | Mansfield Town | 62 | (1) |
| 1989–1991 | Chesterfield | 82 | (6) |
| 1991–1993 | Rochdale | 70 | (2) |
| 1993–1994 | Bury | 0 | (0) |
| Stalybridge Celtic | ? | (?) | |
| Radcliffe Borough | ? | (?) | |
| Total | 350 | (19) | |
| International career | |||
| 1983 | England U21 | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Ryan transferred to Sheffield Wednesday in exchange for Pat Heard plus £40,000.[2]
References
edit- ^ Dunk, Peter, ed. (1987). Rothmans Football Yearbook 1987–88. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 274. ISBN 978-0-356-14354-5.
- ^ Football. The Times 28 September 1984
External links
edit- John Ryan at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database
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