David Ryan

David Peter Ryan (born 5 January 1957) is an English former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He played in the English Football League for Port Vale in 1976, on loan from Manchester United. He later played non-League football for Southport, Northwich Victoria, Hyde United and Chorley.

Playing career Ryan started his career with Manchester United, He initially signed schoolboy forms in July 1971 and apprentice forms in July 1973, before turning professional in July 1974. Whilst with the "Red Devils" he was sent on loan to Port Vale in January 1976, as cover for John Connaughton. He later joined Northwich Victoria. He played for Northwich in the 1984 FA Trophy final victory over Bangor City. He made one Northern Premier League Premier Division appearance for Hyde United on 28 March 1990, in a 4–2 victory over Shepshed Charterhouse at Ewen Fields. He later worked for the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA). He was the landlord of The Witch in Lindfield, Lancashire.

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Honours Northwich Victoria FA Trophy: 1984