John Ryan
| Date of birth | 18 February 1962 |
| Place of birth | Ashton under Lyne |
| Nationality | English |
| Position | Left back/Midfielder |
A highly-rated defender who had won England Under-21 honours whilst at Oldham Athletic, John was signed by Arthur Cox with the intention of forming a new full-back partnership with Malcolm Brown at Newcastle. For various reason, it was not to be a lasting relationship.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oldham Athletic | 01 Feb 1980 | 01 Aug 1983 | |
| Newcastle United | 01 Aug 1983 | 01 Sep 1984 | |
| Sheffield Wednesday | 01 Sep 1984 | 01 Aug 1985 | |
| Oldham Athletic | 01 Aug 1985 | 01 Oct 1987 | |
| Mansfield Town | 01 Oct 1987 | 01 Jun 1989 | |
| Chesterfield | 01 Jun 1989 | 01 Jun 1991 | |
| Rochdale | 01 Jun 1991 | 01 Dec 1993 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-84 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1983-84 | Newcastle United | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1983-84 | Newcastle United | League Division Two | 22 | 1 |
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| 1984-85 | Newcastle United | League Division One | 6 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-83 | England | UEFA Under-21 | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr 1983 | England v Hungary | W | 1-0 | UEFA Under-21 | Group |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.