Darragh Ryan
Encyclopedia
Darragh Ryan is a footballer who currently plays for Southern Stars.
, for whom he played nine league games, scoring twice. Ryan then moved on to play for another Sussex outfit, Crawley Town. Following this, the player moved to Ireland, signing for UCD
. He made his debut for them at home to Waterford, and after a number of years at the club, he returned to England, where he played non-League football
with Bognor Regis Town
, Worthing
and Haywards Heath Town
. Ryan then returned to UCD, this time for a more brief spell. Following this, he signed for Cork City where he was part of the FAI cup winning side in 2006 against Longford Town and the 2007 Setanta cup winning team against Glentoran. He then moved on to League of Ireland
side St Patrick's Athletic
Who reached the play off stages of the Europa League, After victories over Valetta of Malta, Krylya Sovetov in Russia they were knocked out by Steaua Bucharest.
In January 2010, Ryan signed for Conference National
side Stevenage Borough
on a non-contract basis. He was later released after failing to make a first-team appearance. Shortly after his release, he trialled with one of his former clubs, Crawley Town
. Several months after this appearance, it was announced that Ryan had been signed by Crawley
. This was the second time that the player had signed for Crawley, having spent time at the club several years previously. Ryan left the club by mutual agreement in September 2010.
played eighteen times for Ireland between 1978 and 1984, scoring once, at home in a European Championship defeat to West Germany.
Playing career
He began his career with Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton & Hove Albion F.C.
Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club are an English association football club based in the coastal city of Brighton & Hove, East Sussex. They currently play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system....
, for whom he played nine league games, scoring twice. Ryan then moved on to play for another Sussex outfit, Crawley Town. Following this, the player moved to Ireland, signing for UCD
University College Dublin A.F.C.
University College Dublin Association Football Club known commonly as UCD is the football team of University College Dublin. They play in the League of Ireland. The club, founded in 1895 was elected to the league in 1979 under the management of Dr. Tony O'Neill. Since the 2008 season they have...
. He made his debut for them at home to Waterford, and after a number of years at the club, he returned to England, where he played non-League football
Non-league football
Non-League football is football in England played at a level below that of the Premier League and The Football League. The term non-League was commonly used well before 1992 when the top football clubs in England all belonged to The Football League; all clubs who were not a part of The Football...
with Bognor Regis Town
Bognor Regis Town F.C.
Bognor Regis Town Football Club is an English football club based in Bognor Regis, West Sussex. The club are currently members of Isthmian League Division One South and play at Nyewood Lane.-History:...
, Worthing
Worthing F.C.
Worthing Football Club are an English association football club based in Worthing, West Sussex, currently playing in the Isthmian League Division One South...
and Haywards Heath Town
Haywards Heath Town F.C.
Haywards Heath Town F.C. is a football club based in Haywards Heath, England. They were formed in 1888. In 1989, they changed their name from Haywards Heath F.C. to their present name....
. Ryan then returned to UCD, this time for a more brief spell. Following this, he signed for Cork City where he was part of the FAI cup winning side in 2006 against Longford Town and the 2007 Setanta cup winning team against Glentoran. He then moved on to League of Ireland
League of Ireland
The League of Ireland is the national association football league of the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1921, as a league of eight clubs, it has expanded over time into a two-tiered league of 22 clubs. It is currently split into the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland...
side St Patrick's Athletic
St Patrick's Athletic F.C.
St Patrick's Athletic Football Club is a football club from Dublin, Ireland. They compete in the League of Ireland Premier Division. Founded in 1929, they are based in the Dublin suburb of Inchicore and play their home matches at Richmond Park. They have won the League of Ireland title 7 times and...
Who reached the play off stages of the Europa League, After victories over Valetta of Malta, Krylya Sovetov in Russia they were knocked out by Steaua Bucharest.
In January 2010, Ryan signed for Conference National
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
side Stevenage Borough
Stevenage Borough F.C.
Stevenage Football Club is an English football club based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. The club currently participate in League One, the third tier of English football, having won promotion from League Two in the 2010–11 season...
on a non-contract basis. He was later released after failing to make a first-team appearance. Shortly after his release, he trialled with one of his former clubs, Crawley Town
Crawley Town F.C.
Crawley Town Football Club is an English football club based in Crawley, West Sussex. They won the title of the Football Conference, by a record 15 point margin on second place, and with it promotion to The Football League, in April 2011.-1896–2009:...
. Several months after this appearance, it was announced that Ryan had been signed by Crawley
Crawley Town F.C.
Crawley Town Football Club is an English football club based in Crawley, West Sussex. They won the title of the Football Conference, by a record 15 point margin on second place, and with it promotion to The Football League, in April 2011.-1896–2009:...
. This was the second time that the player had signed for Crawley, having spent time at the club several years previously. Ryan left the club by mutual agreement in September 2010.
Personal life
Ryan's father GerryGerry Ryan (footballer)
Gerry Ryan is a former Irish professional football player who was born in Dublin.Ryan began his career at Bohemians on the 9th of February 1975 and after 14 goals in 53 appearances he earned him a move to Derby County in 1977...
played eighteen times for Ireland between 1978 and 1984, scoring once, at home in a European Championship defeat to West Germany.