About Charles Ryan
Charles Ryan was an association football player.
Charles William Ryan (1883 – 24 January 1962) was an English professional footballer, who played as a half back for Crystal Palace and Croydon Common.
Career Ryan had a long career in non-league football, initially playing for Nunhead when only thirteen or fourteen, moving to Hitchin and then Ilford before a return to Nunhead. Ryan signed professionally for Crystal Palace in 1906, joining the club in their second season, appearing as a half back. Ryan played for Palace in the club's shock defeat of Newcastle in the first round of the 1906–07 FA Cup. Ryan left Palace for Croydon Common in 1909. After Croydon Common he returned to non-league with stints at Peterborough City and Peterborough GN Loco.
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Who was Charles Ryan?
English footballer (1883–1962)
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Charles Ryan died on 24 January 1962.
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Charles Ryan was an association football player.
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