Ryan Tunnicliffe
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Ryan Tunnicliffe is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder
for Peterborough United
on loan from Manchester United
. He has also played internationally for England at under-16
and under-17
levels.
, Tunnicliffe was first scouted by Manchester United
at the age of nine, while playing for local side Roach Dynamos. He progressed through the Manchester United academy
and signed as a scholar in July 2009. He turned professional in December the same year.
He was a "key performer" as the United under-18 side won the FA Youth Cup
in 2011. His performances that season earned him the clubs Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year award.
, alongside teammate Scott Wootton
.
He made his debut in the opening game of the season on 6 August in a 2–1 home win over Crystal Palace
, coming on as a substitute for Lee Frecklington
in the 87th minute. He then made his first start in a League Cup
game against Stevenage and set up the opening goal for team-mate David Ball
.
debut in October 2007 at the age of 14, captaining the side to a 2–2 draw against Northern Ireland in the Victory Shield
. He played for the under-16s a further seven times. In August 2008 he made first appearance for the England under-17
team against Portugal
. He was part of the squad for the 2009 European Championship. He has played a total of ten times for the under-17s, scoring four goals.
Statistics accurate as of match played on 17 September 2011
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
for Peterborough United
Peterborough United F.C.
Peterborough United Football Club are a professional English football club based in Peterborough. Peterborough United formed in 1934 and played in the old Midland League, which they won six times; eventually being admitted to the Football League in 1960, replacing Gateshead. Their home ground is...
on loan from Manchester United
Manchester United F.C.
Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958...
. He has also played internationally for England at under-16
England national under-16 football team
-Latest squad:The following players were named in the squad for the Victory Shield match against Scotland.-Recent call-ups:The following players have also been called up to the England U-16 squad and remain eligible.-External links:*...
and under-17
England national under-17 football team
-Elite Qualifying Group 3:-Group stage:-Fifth place play-off:-FA International U17 Tournament:-Latest squad:The following players were named in the squad for the 2012 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship qualifying round....
levels.
Manchester United
Born in BuryBury
Bury is a town in Greater Manchester, England. It lies on the River Irwell, east of Bolton, west-southwest of Rochdale, and north-northwest of the city of Manchester...
, Tunnicliffe was first scouted by Manchester United
Manchester United F.C.
Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958...
at the age of nine, while playing for local side Roach Dynamos. He progressed through the Manchester United academy
Manchester United F.C. Reserves and Academy
Manchester United Football Club Reserves are the reserve team of Manchester United F.C. They play in the North section of the Premier Reserve League. They have been champions four times since the league's inauguration in 1999; in 2002, 2005, 2006 and 2010...
and signed as a scholar in July 2009. He turned professional in December the same year.
He was a "key performer" as the United under-18 side won the FA Youth Cup
FA Youth Cup
The Football Association Youth Challenge Cup is an English football competition run by The Football Association for under–18 sides. Only those players between the age of 15 and 18 on 31 August of the current season are eligible to take part...
in 2011. His performances that season earned him the clubs Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year award.
Peterborough United loan
On 1 July 2011, Manchester United agreed for Tunnicliffe to spend a six month loan spell at Peterborough UnitedPeterborough United F.C.
Peterborough United Football Club are a professional English football club based in Peterborough. Peterborough United formed in 1934 and played in the old Midland League, which they won six times; eventually being admitted to the Football League in 1960, replacing Gateshead. Their home ground is...
, alongside teammate Scott Wootton
Scott Wootton
Scott James Wootton is an English footballer who plays as a defender for Manchester United.-Career:Having started his career in Tranmere Rovers Centre of Excellence, at the age of 13 he moved to Liverpool...
.
He made his debut in the opening game of the season on 6 August in a 2–1 home win over Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace F.C.
Crystal Palace Football Club are an English Football league club based in South Norwood, London. The team plays its home matches at Selhurst Park, where they have been based since 1924. The club currently competes in the second tier of English Football, The Championship.Crystal Palace was formed in...
, coming on as a substitute for Lee Frecklington
Lee Frecklington
Lee Craig Frecklington is a footballer who plays for Peterborough United as a midfielder.-Lincoln City:Born in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, Frecklington made his way through Lincoln City's Centre of Excellence. He was rewarded with a scholarship place in the summer of 2002, where he was guided by former...
in the 87th minute. He then made his first start in a League Cup
2011–12 Football League Cup
The 2011–12 Football League Cup, known as the Carling Cup due to the competition's sponsorship by lager brand Carling, is the 52nd season of the Football League Cup, a knock-out competition for England's top 92 football clubs...
game against Stevenage and set up the opening goal for team-mate David Ball
David Ball (footballer)
David Michael Ball is an English footballer who plays for Peterborough United as a striker.-Playing career:Ball rose through the youth ranks at Manchester City, battling back from a foot injury at the end of his teenager years...
.
International career
Tunnicliffe made his England under-16England national under-16 football team
-Latest squad:The following players were named in the squad for the Victory Shield match against Scotland.-Recent call-ups:The following players have also been called up to the England U-16 squad and remain eligible.-External links:*...
debut in October 2007 at the age of 14, captaining the side to a 2–2 draw against Northern Ireland in the Victory Shield
Victory Shield
The Victory Shield is an annual football tournament competed for by the under-16 teams of England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. The competition is broadcast live in the UK by Sky Sports who also sponsor the competition...
. He played for the under-16s a further seven times. In August 2008 he made first appearance for the England under-17
England national under-17 football team
-Elite Qualifying Group 3:-Group stage:-Fifth place play-off:-FA International U17 Tournament:-Latest squad:The following players were named in the squad for the 2012 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship qualifying round....
team against Portugal
Portugal national under-17 football team
The Portugal national under-17 football team represents Portugal in international football at this age level and is controlled by Federação Portuguesa de Futebol, the governing body for football in Portugal.-FIFA U-17 World Cup Championship Record:...
. He was part of the squad for the 2009 European Championship. He has played a total of ten times for the under-17s, scoring four goals.
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | Cup | League Cup | Europe | OtherIncludes other competitive competitions, including the FA Community Shield FA Community Shield The Football Association Community Shield is English football's annual match contested between the champions of the previous Premier League season and the holders of the FA Cup at Wembley Stadium. If the Premier League champions also won the FA Cup then the league runners-up provide the opposition... |
Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Manchester United Manchester United F.C. Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958... |
2010–11 2010–11 Manchester United F.C. season The 2010–11 season was Manchester United's 19th season in the Premier League, and their 36th consecutive season in the top-flight of English football... |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011–12 2011–12 Manchester United F.C. season The 2011–12 season is Manchester United's 20th season in the Premier League, and their 37th consecutive season in the top-flight of English football. United are defending Premier League champions, and will be aiming for an unprecedented 20th league title this season. Furthermore, they are competing... |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Peterborough United Peterborough United F.C. Peterborough United Football Club are a professional English football club based in Peterborough. Peterborough United formed in 1934 and played in the old Midland League, which they won six times; eventually being admitted to the Football League in 1960, replacing Gateshead. Their home ground is... (loan) |
2011–12 2011–12 Peterborough United F.C. season The 2011–12 season is Peterborough United's 51st season in the Football League and the second season in the Football League Championship after being promoted from Football League One, beating Huddersfield Town 3–0 in the Play-off final.-Results summary:... |
7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | |
| Career total | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | |
Statistics accurate as of match played on 17 September 2011
External links
- Profile at ManUtd.com