Tim Ryan Profile

Date of Birth: 10th December 1974

Position: Defender

Former Clubs: Scunthorpe, Doncaster, Southport, Peterborough, Boston

Tim Ryan joined Darlington in the January transfer window in 2007 from Boston United. Ryan started his career at Scunthorpe United. The former England semi-professional international defender had two spells at Doncaster with Dave Penney where he won back to back promotions.

Ryan started his second spell with Doncaster after rejoining from on a Bosman free transfer from Southport in June 2000. Following the end of his second spell with Doncaster in March 2006 he joined Peterborough United.

Ryan spent the end of the 2005/06 campaign with the Posh but found himself at Boston United for the start of the 2006/07 campaign. However with the Pilgrims struggling for cash he moved to Darlington.

Since his transfer to the North East he has struggled with injuries but will be hoping for better luck during the 2008/09 campaign.