Ryan Cooney

Bury

Cooney was born in Manchester. He joined Bury at the age of nine, progressing through the club's youth academy and being made captain of the youth team. Cooney was promoted to the first-team squad in the 2016–17 season while still a scholar because of injuries. He made his debut on 26 August 2017, playing against Rochdale in a League One match which ended 0–0. He signed a two-year professional contract with the club in October 2018. He made a total of 29 appearances in all competitions having been given the opportunity of first team football by manager Ryan Lowe. He got used to spending time around older, more experienced players and he adapted on and off the pitch. Despite gaining promotion from EFL League Two in the 2018–19 season, Bury's future looked bleak amid financial problems and Cooney was hoping for a move.

Burnley

Cooney signed for Premier League club Burnley on 15 July 2019 on a one-year contract with the option of a further year, initially joining the under-23 team. In the first half of the season he was a regular part of Steve Stone's side and contributed towards a 17-match unbeaten run. He became a part of Burnley's first-team bubble until the end of the 2019–20 season, along with a number of youngsters, following the return to football post-lockdown. He was rewarded with a new one-year contract in June 2020.

Morecambe (loan spells)

On 2 January 2020, he was sent out on loan for the first time when he joined League Two side…

As of match played 3 February 2026

Bury

EFL League Two runner-up: 2018–19 Morecambe

EFL League Two play-offs: 2021