Ryan McWilliams
Encyclopedia
Ryan McWilliams is a Scottish footballer, currently playing as a goalkeeper in the Scottish First Division
with Ayr United
.
Growing up in his home-town of Greenock McWilliam's always wanted to play for Greenock Morton at professional level. He worked his way through the youth system to the U 19's and then was called up-to the first team. On the 15th August 2009 he made his professional debut in a game against Dunfermline Athletic
.
He has also played for junior
side Largs Thistle
and Greenock Morton
.
on 15 August 2009, against Dunfermline Athletic
after Bryn Halliwell
was injured in the warm-up.
McWilliams was loaned to his old club, Ayrshire
junior
side, Largs Thistle
towards the end of the 2009-10 season.
After being released by Morton, on 30 July 2010, Ryan signed for Ayr United
on a 1 year deal as back up to David Crawford
.
At the end of the 2010/2011 season McWilliams signed a 1 year extension with Ayr for the 2011/2012 Season.
Scottish Football League First Division
The Irn-Bru Scottish Football League First Division Championship is the highest division of the Scottish Football League and the second highest in the Scottish football league system....
with Ayr United
Ayr United F.C.
Ayr United Football Club are a Scottish association football team based in Ayr, South Ayrshire, that plays in the First Division of the Scottish Football League. Formed in 1910 after the merger of former clubs Ayr Parkhouse F.C. and Ayr F.C...
.
Growing up in his home-town of Greenock McWilliam's always wanted to play for Greenock Morton at professional level. He worked his way through the youth system to the U 19's and then was called up-to the first team. On the 15th August 2009 he made his professional debut in a game against Dunfermline Athletic
Dunfermline Athletic F.C.
Dunfermline Athletic Football Club are a Scottish football team based in Dunfermline, Fife, commonly known as just Dunfermline. They currently compete in the Scottish Premier League....
.
He has also played for junior
Scottish Junior Football Association
The Scottish Junior Football Association is an affiliated national association of the Scottish Football Association and is the governing body for the Junior grade of football in Scotland. The term "Junior" refers to the level of football played...
side Largs Thistle
Largs Thistle F.C.
Largs Thistle Football Club are a Scottish football club, based in the town of Largs, North Ayrshire. Nicknamed Theestle, they were formed in 1889, and they play at Barrfields Park. Currently playing in the SJFA West Premier League of the Scottish Junior Football Association, they wear black and...
and Greenock Morton
Greenock Morton F.C.
Greenock Morton Football Club are a Scottish professional football club, who currently play in the Scottish Football League First Division. The club was founded as Morton Football Club in 1874, making it one of the oldest senior Scottish clubs....
.
Career
McWilliams made his debut for Greenock MortonGreenock Morton F.C.
Greenock Morton Football Club are a Scottish professional football club, who currently play in the Scottish Football League First Division. The club was founded as Morton Football Club in 1874, making it one of the oldest senior Scottish clubs....
on 15 August 2009, against Dunfermline Athletic
Dunfermline Athletic F.C.
Dunfermline Athletic Football Club are a Scottish football team based in Dunfermline, Fife, commonly known as just Dunfermline. They currently compete in the Scottish Premier League....
after Bryn Halliwell
Bryn Halliwell
Bryn Stephen Halliwell is an English goalkeeper, playing for Sauchie.Halliwell started his career in the youth team at London side Wimbledon, before moving in the Scottish Football League with Clyde...
was injured in the warm-up.
McWilliams was loaned to his old club, Ayrshire
Ayrshire
Ayrshire is a registration county, and former administrative county in south-west Scotland, United Kingdom, located on the shores of the Firth of Clyde. Its principal towns include Ayr, Kilmarnock and Irvine. The town of Troon on the coast has hosted the British Open Golf Championship twice in the...
junior
Scottish Junior Football Association
The Scottish Junior Football Association is an affiliated national association of the Scottish Football Association and is the governing body for the Junior grade of football in Scotland. The term "Junior" refers to the level of football played...
side, Largs Thistle
Largs Thistle F.C.
Largs Thistle Football Club are a Scottish football club, based in the town of Largs, North Ayrshire. Nicknamed Theestle, they were formed in 1889, and they play at Barrfields Park. Currently playing in the SJFA West Premier League of the Scottish Junior Football Association, they wear black and...
towards the end of the 2009-10 season.
After being released by Morton, on 30 July 2010, Ryan signed for Ayr United
Ayr United F.C.
Ayr United Football Club are a Scottish association football team based in Ayr, South Ayrshire, that plays in the First Division of the Scottish Football League. Formed in 1910 after the merger of former clubs Ayr Parkhouse F.C. and Ayr F.C...
on a 1 year deal as back up to David Crawford
.
At the end of the 2010/2011 season McWilliams signed a 1 year extension with Ayr for the 2011/2012 Season.