Tim Ryan (footballer)

Timothy James Ryan (born 10 December 1974) is an English former professional footballer. On 14 November 2018 he was appointed York City Youth Team Manager.

Playing career
Ryan joined Darlington in January 2007 signing from Boston United. He has also played for Doncaster, Southport, Scunthorpe, Boston United and Darlington ahead of his transfer to Chester in July 2009.

In September 2009 Ryan was appointed as caretaker-manager of Chester. After taking charge of a goalless draw at Hayes & Yeading, Ryan became assistant manager to new boss Jim Harvey.

After the winding up of Chester City in February 2010 following their expulsion from the Conference, he joined Stalybridge Celtic in March 2010 alongside his former manager at Chester, Jim Harvey In 2013, he rejoined Buxton as the club's Player/Assistant Manager.

Coaching and managerial career
Ryan had spells as assistant manager at Stalybridge Celtic and Chester City. He was also the assistant-manager at Northern Premier League Premier Division side Buxton for five years until leaving his post in April 2018. In 2013 Ryan was appointed co-ordinator for the Doncaster Rovers academy at the Club Doncaster Sports College.

On 14 November 2018, Ryan was appointed York City youth-team manager.

On 17 November 2022, Ryan was appointed York City caretaker manager after John Askey was sacked.

International career
Ryan is a former England semi-professional international.

As a player
Southport
 * Lancashire Junior Cup: 1996–97, 1997–98
 * Liverpool Senior Cup: 1999

Doncaster Rovers
 * Conference National play-off winner: 2002–03
 * Football League Division Three: 2003–04