Ryan, a versatile player and former England under-21 international, has the ability to play as a full-back or across the midfield and has excellent free-kick taking and dead ball skills.
Ryan began his career at Tranmere Rovers in 2002 and made 122 league and cup appearances in three full seasons with the club, besides being voted as Tranmere's Player of the Year.
He has previously played for clubs like Wigan Athletic and later joined Newcastle United. Ryan had helped Newcastle United to win as champions of the Championship in 200910 and helped the team graduate from relegation.
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