Ryan, Thomas

Birthplace

Holytown, Scotland

Occupation

Half-Back

Biographical Text

Thomas Ryan was a wartime guest player for Exeter City during 1944/45 when, as the situation eased, a number of games were organised to constitute the first football played by the club since 1939. Formerly with Celtic, he had also played for Plymouth Argyle and Swindon Town.

A guest player for Exeter City in 1944-45, whilst on the books at Swindon Town, Ryan made his debut for the Grecians in a 2-2 home draw with his former club, Plymouth Argyle, in January 1945. He had started his career with Glasgow Celtic, moving to Plymouth Argyle in the summer of 1936, where he featured in 7 league matches. He then signed for Swindon Town in 1939, adding a further two league outings.

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