Gerry Ryan (footballer)
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Gerry Ryan is a former Irish
professional football player who was born in Dublin.
Ryan began his career at Bohemians
on the 9th of February 1975 and after 14 goals in 53 appearances he earned him a move to Derby County
in 1977. He was later moved to Brighton for £100,000 with whom he played in the 1983 FA Cup
final against Manchester United before his career was ended in 1985 after a broken leg sustained in a game versus Crystal Palace.
He played eighteen times for Ireland, his debut in April 1978 when he played in a 4-2 win over Turkey in a friendly at Lansdowne Road http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/archive/1978/0405/Pg003.html#Ar00300:14E1F016920716A1F01732071B93931D43AB1D63931DE3AB1AF44F1D44661151F013D2071E325720C26F1853931AF3AB.
His only goal for Ireland came over a year later at the same venue but it was only a consolation effort as Ireland lost 3-1 to Germany in a friendly. Ryan's last appearance in a green shirt came in 1984 when he played in a scoreless draw against Mexico at Dalymount Park
. Also earned one cap for the Republic of Ireland U21
side.
After his retirement from the professional game, Ryan bought and ran The Witch Inn in Lindfield, West Sussex, with his wife Simeon. He turned out regularly for The Witch in the Lewes Sunday League.
Ryan was admitted to hospital on 18 August 2007 after suffering a stroke. Ryan's recovery from the stroke left him with a weakness in his left side and he decided to sell The Witch.
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
professional football player who was born in Dublin.
Ryan began his career at Bohemians
Bohemian F.C.
Bohemian F.C. , more commonly referred to as Bohemians, is a professional football club from Dublin, Ireland. Bohemians compete in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland and are the third most successful club in League of Ireland football history, having won the League of Ireland title 11...
on the 9th of February 1975 and after 14 goals in 53 appearances he earned him a move to Derby County
Derby County F.C.
Derby County Football Club is an English football based in Derby. the club play in the Football League Championship and is notable as being one of the twelve founder members of the Football League in 1888 and is, therefore, one of only ten clubs to have competed in every season of the English...
in 1977. He was later moved to Brighton for £100,000 with whom he played in the 1983 FA Cup
FA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
final against Manchester United before his career was ended in 1985 after a broken leg sustained in a game versus Crystal Palace.
He played eighteen times for Ireland, his debut in April 1978 when he played in a 4-2 win over Turkey in a friendly at Lansdowne Road http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/archive/1978/0405/Pg003.html#Ar00300:14E1F016920716A1F01732071B93931D43AB1D63931DE3AB1AF44F1D44661151F013D2071E325720C26F1853931AF3AB.
His only goal for Ireland came over a year later at the same venue but it was only a consolation effort as Ireland lost 3-1 to Germany in a friendly. Ryan's last appearance in a green shirt came in 1984 when he played in a scoreless draw against Mexico at Dalymount Park
Dalymount Park
Dalymount Park is an Irish football stadium situated on Dublin's Northside. It is the home of Bohemian F.C., who have played there since the early 20th century. Affectionately known as 'Dalyer' by fans, it was also historically the "home of Irish football" holding Irish internationals and FAI Cup...
. Also earned one cap for the Republic of Ireland U21
Republic of Ireland national under-21 football team
The Republic of Ireland national under-21 football team, is the national under-21 football team of the Republic of Ireland and is controlled by the Football Association of Ireland and competes in the biennial European Under-21 Football Championship and has competed since 1978.-Competition...
side.
After his retirement from the professional game, Ryan bought and ran The Witch Inn in Lindfield, West Sussex, with his wife Simeon. He turned out regularly for The Witch in the Lewes Sunday League.
Ryan was admitted to hospital on 18 August 2007 after suffering a stroke. Ryan's recovery from the stroke left him with a weakness in his left side and he decided to sell The Witch.
Honours
- League of IrelandLeague of IrelandThe League of Ireland is the national association football league of the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1921, as a league of eight clubs, it has expanded over time into a two-tiered league of 22 clubs. It is currently split into the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland...
: 1- Bohemians F.C. 1974/75
- FAI CupFAI CupThe Football Association of Ireland Challenge Cup, known as the FAI Ford Cup for sponsorship reasons, is a knock-out association football competition contested annually by teams from the Republic of Ireland...
: 1- Bohemians F.C. 1976
- Leinster Senior CupLeinster Senior CupThis is a disambiguation page. Leinster Senior Cup may refer to:* Leinster Club Senior Cup: rugby union* Leinster Schools Senior Cup: rugby union* Leinster Senior Cup...
: 2- Bohemians F.C. 1974/75, 1975/76