Derek Ryder
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Derek Francis Ryder[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 18 February 1947 | ||
| Place of birth | Leeds, England | ||
| Position(s) | Full back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1964–1966 | Leeds United | 0 | (0) |
| 1966–1968 | Cardiff City | 4 | (0) |
| 1968–1972 | Rochdale | 167 | (1) |
| 1972–1974 | Southport | 82 | (2) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Derek Francis Ryder (born 18 February 1947) is an English former professional footballer who played as a full back.
Career[]
Ryder began his career with his hometown club Leeds United but was released in 1966 after failing to break into the first team. He joined Cardiff City and, although he again struggled to establish himself, he made his professional debut in the Football League. He signed for Rochdale and went on to make over 150 appearances for the club, helping win promotion to the Third Division.[2] He finished his professional career with Southport.[3]
References[]
- ^ "Derek Ryder". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 15 December 2018.
- ^ Hayes, Dean (2006). The Who's Who of Cardiff City. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 168. ISBN 1-85983-462-0.
- ^ "Derek Ryder". Port Online. Retrieved 15 December 2018.
Categories:
- 1947 births
- Living people
- English footballers
- Footballers from Leeds
- Leeds United F.C. players
- Cardiff City F.C. players
- Rochdale A.F.C. players
- Southport F.C. players
- English Football League players
- Association football fullbacks