John Ryan (footballer, born 1962)

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.

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Personal information
Full name	John Bernard Ryan
Date of birth	(1962-02-18) 18 February 1962 (age 63)
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
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Ryan transferred to Sheffield Wednesday in exchange for Pat Heard plus £40,000.^[2]

• John Ryan at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database

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