Vincent Ryan
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| Vincent Ryan | ||
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Vincent Ryan | |
| Date of birth | October 25, 1935 | |
| Place of birth | Dublin, Ireland | |
| Playing position | Defender | |
| Youth clubs | ||
| 19xx–1953 | Home Farm | |
| Senior clubs1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 1953–1957 1957–1959 |
Celtic F.C. St. Mirren F.C. Drumcondra F.C. |
22 (3) 24 (5) |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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Vincent Ryan (born Dublin, Ireland October 25, 1935), also known as Vinnie Ryan, was an Irish footballer. Ryan played as defender for Home Farm, Celtic and St Mirren. [1][2]
[edit] Early Years
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As a schoolboy Ryan played football for Home Farm. He was spotted by a Manchester United scout. Matt Busby called at his home to sign the young Ryan but negotations failed and Ryan went on to sign for Celtic F.C. a year later for a fee of one thousand pounds.
