David Ryan (footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | David Peter Ryan[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 5 January 1957[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Manchester, England[1] | ||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| Manchester United | 0 | (0) | |
| 1976 | → Port Vale (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| Southport | |||
| Northwich Victoria | |||
| Chorley | |||
| Hyde United | |||
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (goals) | |||
David Peter Ryan (born 5 January 1957) is an English former football goalkeeper who played one league game for Port Vale in 1976, on loan from Manchester United. He later played non-league football for Southport, Northwich Victoria, Chorley and Hyde United.
Playing career
Ryan started his career with Manchester United.[1] Whilst with the "Red Devils" he was sent on loan to Port Vale in January 1976, as cover for John Connaughton.[1] He made his debut in a 2–1 defeat by Swindon Town at the County Ground on 17 January, but returned to Old Trafford later that month.[1] Ryan was never handed his debut by Tommy Docherty, and later left United to play for non-league sides Southport, Northwich Victoria, Chorley and Hyde United.[1] He later did charity work on behalf of Manchester United.[2]
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