John Ryan (footballer, born 1962)

John B. Ryan (born 18 February 1962 in Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, England), 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.

John Ryan
Personal information
Full name John Bernard Ryan
Date of birth (1962-02-18) 18 February 1962
Place of birth Ashton-under-Lyne, England
Playing 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)
National team
1983 England U21 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Ryan transferred to Sheffield Wednesday in exchange for Pat Heard plus £40,000.[1]

References

  1. Football. The Times 28 September 1984
  • John Ryan at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database


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