Ryan, David

David Ryan

Clubs played for: Manchester United, Port Vale (loan), Southport, Northwich Victoria, Chorley, Hyde United (1976-)

Born: 1957

Birthplace: Manchester

Position: Goalkeeper

Biography: The Manchester born goalkeeper joined United as an apprentice in 1974, and made his league debut on loan to Port Vale. After returning to Old Trafford, he failed to make a first team appearance and was released. He spent a season at Southport before dropping out of the league. Spent 11 successful years at Northwich Victoria. Is now the landlord of The Witch in Lindfield, Lancashire.

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Ryan, David I was privileged to Captain Dave Ryan at St Peters Grammar in Prestwich when we were 1st X1 league champions. With Paul Bowles at Centre half . Gary Hulme striker and Dave Ryan in goals we were quite invincible. Dave was a great character and a natural goal keeper. If he ever played out for fun he would go back in goals within 10 minutes.
All three were a great set of lads and it was a pleasure to see their careers develop.
27-02-23 Peter M Adamson