Timothy James Ryan (born 10 December 1974) is an English former professional
footballer
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. On 14 November 2018 he was appointed
York City
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Youth Team Manager.
Playing career
Ryan joined Darlington in January 2007 signing from
Boston United
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. He has also played for
Doncaster
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,
Southport
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,
Scunthorpe
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,
Boston United
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and Darlington ahead of his transfer to Chester in July 2009.
In September 2009 Ryan was appointed as caretaker-manager of Chester. After taking charge of a goalless draw at Hayes & Yeading, Ryan became assistant manager to new boss Jim Harvey.
After the winding up of Chester City in February 2010 following their expulsion from the Conference, he joined Stalybridge Celtic in March 2010 alongside his former manager at Chester, Jim Harvey In 2013, he rejoined
Buxton
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Doncaster Rovers
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academy at the Club Doncaster Sports College.
On 14 November 2018, Ryan was appointed
York City
York City Football Club is a professional association football club based in the city of York, North Yorkshire, England. As of the 2022–23 season, the team compete in the National League, at the fifth tier of the English football league sys ...
youth-team manager.
On 17 November 2022, Ryan was appointed
York City
York City Football Club is a professional association football club based in the city of York, North Yorkshire, England. As of the 2022–23 season, the team compete in the National League, at the fifth tier of the English football league sys ...
caretaker manager after
John Askey
John Colin Askey (born 4 November 1964) is an English professional football manager and former player who was most recently the manager of club York City. He is the son of former Port Vale player Colin Askey.
Able to play as a winger or as a ...
was sacked.
International career
Ryan is a former England semi-professional international.
Honours
As a player
Southport
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Southport lies on the Iris ...
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Lancashire Junior Cup
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Liverpool Senior Cup
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: 1999
Doncaster Rovers
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Football League Division Three
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