About Vincent Ryan
Born 1935. Vincent Ryan is an Irish association football player.
Vincent Ryan (born 25 October 1935) was an Irish footballer. Son of a founder member of Home Farm (Hamilton Ryan), Ryan played as forward for Home Farm, Celtic and St Mirren. Ryan married Sylvia Cerasi in 1975 and had two sons Conor and Robert Ryan.
Early years
As a schoolboy Ryan played football for Home Farm. He was spotted by Billy Behan. Matt Busby called at his home to sign the young Ryan but negotiations failed and Ryan went on to sign for Celtic a year later for a fee of one thousand pounds. Busby went on to sign Ryan's teammate Liam (Billy) Whelan.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Vincent Ryan?
Irish footballer
When was Vincent Ryan born?
Vincent Ryan was born on 25 October 1935 in Dublin.
What is Vincent Ryan's occupation?
Vincent Ryan is an association football player.
What nationality is Vincent Ryan?
Vincent Ryan is Irish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Vincent Ryan (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Vincent Ryan. https://biography.guide/vincent-ryan-association-football-player/
MLA: "Vincent Ryan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/vincent-ryan-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Vincent Ryan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/vincent-ryan-association-football-player/.
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