Full name David Peter Ryan Playing position 1976 → Port Vale (loan) Role Football player | Place of birth Manchester, England Years Team Name David Ryan Position Goalkeeper | |
Date of birth (1957-01-05) 5 January 1957 (age 58) | ||
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. Whilst with the "Red Devils" he was sent on loan to Port Vale in January 1976, as cover for John Connaughton. 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. 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. He later did charity work on behalf of Manchester United.