Jimmy Ryan (footballer born 1945)

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James "Jimmy" Ryan (born 12 May 1945 in Stirling) is a Scottish former football player. He is currently Director of Youth Football at Manchester United's youth academy, working alongside Brian McClair.

Jimmy started his career with Manchester United in 1963. He made his first team debut in 1966, and helped the club win the 1966–67 league championship and the 1968 European Cup. He left the club in 1970 for Luton Town after scoring four goals for United. He played for Luton Town until 1976, when he left to play 3 seasons in the NASL with the Dallas Tornado

He managed Luton Town for an 18-month spell in 1990 and 1991 and saved the club from relegation on the last day of two successive seasons.

He returned to Manchester United in 1991 as reserve team coach. After a brief spell as first team coach, Jimmy was appointed to his current role.

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