Ryan Garry
English association football player (born 1983)
About Ryan Garry
Born 1983. Ryan Garry is a British association football player and association football coach.
AFC Bournemouth He was released by Arsenal at the end of the 2006–07 season, after which he joined AFC Bournemouth on a contract until January 2008 following a trial. He signed a contract extension in January 2008, which would keep him at the club until the end of the 2007–08 season. He signed a new contract in June.
Garry made his debut for Bournemouth in a 0–0 draw against Nottingham Forest on 11 August 2007. On 15 August 2009, Garry scored his first goal and the only goal in the match against Rotherham United in a 1–0 win. On 25 September 2010, Garry scored his second goal in a 2–0 win over Carlisle United and scored his third in a 1–1 draw against Sheffield Wednesday on 23 October 2010. Garry made his last appearance for Bournemouth against Walsall in a 3–0 victory before Garry suffered an injury.
In July 2011 he was forced to retire from football at the age of 27, after failing to recover from a persistent nerve-related problem in his lower leg and became first-team coach and defensive co-ordinator at Bournemouth. He was released again 10 months later as part of a backroom reshuffle by new manager Paul Groves.
Coaching career On 27 September 2021, Garry was appointed as head coach of the England U18s following coaching spells with Bournemouth, Nike Academy and Arsenal. On 16 August 2022, Garry was appointed as head coach of the England U17s.
On 18 August 2022, Garry moved across to take charge of England U18s once again ahead of the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup.
In January 2024, Garry was appointed as assistant manager at Challenger Pro League side Lommel to work under former Arsenal coach Steve Bould. On 14 January 2025, Garry was appointed caretaker manager of Lommel following Bould's resignation. In March 2025, following the appointment Lee Johnson, Garry returned to his previous role as assistant manager.
In June 2025, Garry joined Championship side Norwich City as first-team coach. He was placed in caretaker charge of the team in November 2025, following the sacking of Liam Manning.
Honours Arsenal FA Youth Cup: 2000–01
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Who is Ryan Garry?
English association football player (born 1983)
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Ryan Garry was born on 29 September 1983 in Hornchurch.
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Ryan Garry is an association football player and association football coach.
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Ryan Garry is British.
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