Ryan Williams
| Date of birth | 31 August 1978 |
| Place of birth | Sutton in Ashfield |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 72 kg |
| Height | 1.65 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
Although nominally a midfielder, Ryan operated down the wings for Chesterfield in 2000-01, usually favouring the right but able to pop up anywhere to torment opponents.
Difficult to dispossess, he weighed in with many important goals and set up countless more with fine crosses.
Irrepressible, persistent and cheerful, Ryan's obvious enjoyment of his role endeared him greatly to the Spireites' supporters.
Ryan signed for Hull City in the summer of 2001 before moving on to Bristol Rovers in December 2003 (after a loan spell) with a contract up to December 2005.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield Town | 01 Jul 1995 | 08 Aug 1997 | |
| Tranmere Rovers | 08 Aug 1997 | 10 Nov 1999 | |
| Chesterfield | 10 Nov 1999 | 19 Jun 2001 | |
| Hull City | 19 Jun 2001 | 29 Dec 2003 | |
| Bristol Rovers | 27 Oct 2003 | 28 Dec 2003 | L |
| Bristol Rovers | 29 Dec 2003 | 31 Dec 2005 | |
| Forest Green Rovers | 10 Dec 2004 | 20 Jan 2005 | L |
| Aldershot Town | 31 Aug 2005 | 02 Oct 2005 | L |
| Aldershot Town | 01 Jan 2006 | 30 Jun 2008 | |
| Weymouth | 01 Jul 2008 | 27 Feb 2009 | |
| Mansfield Town | 27 Feb 2009 | 02 Feb 2011 | |
| Gainsborough Trinity | 02 Feb 2011 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-01 | Chesterfield | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Chesterfield | LDV Vans Trophy | 2 | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Chesterfield | League Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Chesterfield | League Division 3 | 39 | 6 |
8 |
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| 2001-02 | Hull City | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Hull City | LDV Vans Trophy | 2 | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Hull City | League Division 3 | 26 | 3 |
2 |
4
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1
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| 2002-03 | Hull City | FA Cup | 1 |
1
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| 2002-03 | Hull City | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Hull City | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Hull City | League Division 3 | 14 | 9 |
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| 2003-04 | Bristol Rovers | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Bristol Rovers | League Division 3 | 15 | 4 |
1 |
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| 2003-04 | Hull City | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | 1 |
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| 2004-05 | Bristol Rovers | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | 2 |
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| 2004-05 | Bristol Rovers | League Two | 9 | 8 |
3 |
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| 2005-06 | Bristol Rovers | FA Cup | 2 |
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| 2005-06 | Bristol Rovers | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2005-06 | Bristol Rovers | League Two | 2 | 5 |
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| 2006-07 | Aldershot Town | FA Cup | 4 | 1 |
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| 2009-10 | Mansfield Town | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov 2009 | Forest Green Rovers v Mansfield Town | D | 1-1 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 17 Nov 2009 | Mansfield Town v Forest Green Rovers | L | 1-2 | FA Cup | 1st round replay |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-97 | England | UEFA Under-18 | 1 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct 1996 | England v Finland | W | 1-0 | UEFA U18 | Group 5 |
| 13 Oct 1996 | England v Northern Ireland | W | 4-0 | UEFA U18 | Group 5 |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.