Robbie Ryan
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Career & Clubs
Ryan played his youth football for Belvedere. Ryan began his senior career at Huddersfield Town in July 1994 but did not make his first team debut until September 1996 when he came on as a sub in a 3–1 win over Ipswich Town. After making just 15 Appearances for The Terriers, Ryan joined Millwall in 2000, costing the club £10,000. He made his debut in a 0–0 draw with Southend United. In the 2000–01 season he only missed four games for Millwall as they won the Football League Second Division title. The following season, Ryan played 32 league games as Millwall made the First Division play-offs, losing to Birmingham City. At the end of his contract, Millwall offered him another one-year deal, which he declined in favour of a three-year deal with Bristol Rovers, despite dropping down two divisions. He had played 226 league games for Millwall. His last appearance in a Millwall shirt happened to be the 2004 FA Cup final against Manchester United where he was marking Cristiano Ronaldo. Computer game Championship Manager played its part in Ryan's transfer. Utilising real-life statistical data, the game revealed to Ryan Molesworth, the son of Bristol Rovers scout Paul Molesworth, that Robbie Ryan's contract was expiring. Rovers then became interested in signing the player, which after negotiations, actually took place. In the 2004–05 season, Ryan made 40 league appearances for Bristol Rovers. In 2005–06 he played only 17 games, none at all since November. On 1 February 2007 Bristol…
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- Millwall F.C. (1998–2004)
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- Fisher Athletic F.C. (2008–2008)
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- Republic of Ireland national under-21 football team
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- Welling United F.C. (2007–2008)
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- Bristol Rovers F.C. (2004–2007)
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- Ashford Town (Middlesex) F.C. (2008–2008)
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- Croydon Athletic F.C. (2008–2008)
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- Huddersfield Town A.F.C. (1993–1994)
Personal
As of 2012, Ryan worked as a cable linesman for the London Underground.
Legacy
Millwall
Football League Second Division: 2000–01 FA Cup runner-up: 2003–04
Clubs
- Republic of Ireland national under-21 football teamcurrent
- Huddersfield Town A.F.C.1993–1994
- Millwall F.C.1998–2004
- Bristol Rovers F.C.2004–2007
- Welling United F.C.2007–2008
- Ashford Town (Middlesex) F.C.2008–2008
- Croydon Athletic F.C.2008–2008
- Fisher Athletic F.C.2008–2008
Played together with
- Aaron ChapmanBristol Rovers F.C. · 2015–2015
- Aaron DownesBristol Rovers F.C. · 2012–2012
Abdelhamid SabiriHuddersfield Town A.F.C. · 2017–2019
Abdulai Bell-BaggieBristol Rovers F.C. · 2015–2015
Adam BarrettBristol Rovers F.C. · 2002–2004Adam BolderMillwall F.C. · 2008–2009
Adam BolderMillwall F.C. · 2009–2010
Adam ClaytonHuddersfield Town A.F.C. · 2012–2014
Adam CunningtonBristol Rovers F.C. · 2014–2014- Adam DruryBristol Rovers F.C. · 2015–2015
- Adam GrossWelling United F.C. · 2008–2008
- Adam HammillHuddersfield Town A.F.C. · 2012–2013
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Identifiers & aliases
Robert Paul "Robbie" Ryan is an Irish retired footballer, who was a left back.
Opinions of fans — not verified facts.
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