Ritchie Bayly

Ritchie Bayly (born 1 April 1962) is an Irish former soccer player.

He made his debut for Shamrock Rovers on 22 October 1978.

He also played in a UEFA Cup Winners' Cup tie against Banik Ostrava at Milltown 1 November 1978 At sixteen years of age Ritchie became the youngest player ever to play for the Hoops in a European tie.

He controversially transferred to Drogheda United in February 1983

He played with his brother Martin Bayly at Sligo and his nephew Robert Bayly currently plays for Shelbourne.