Ryan Amoo

Ryan Amoo
Personal information
Full nameRyan Lee Amoo
Date of birth11 October 1983
Place of birthLeicester, England
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Playing positionMidfielder, Right back
Club information
Current team
Unattached
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
2000–2004Aston Villa2(0)
2004→ Northampton Town (loan)6(0)
2004–2005Northampton Town16(0)
2005–2006Highfield Rangers26(16)
2005–2006Barrow Town20(8)
2006–2008Lincoln City78(3)
2008–2009Barwell35(12)
2008–2009Stamford2(0)
2009–2010Solihull Moors22(0)
2010Halesowen Town1(0)
2010Solihull Moors14(2)
2011-Thurnby Nirvana42(17)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 15:15, 8 April 2007 (GMT).
† Appearances (Goals).

Ryan Lee Amoo (born 11 October 1983 in Leicester), is an English footballer who is currently unattached,

A utility player by nature, Amoo has demonstrated that playing in the defensive line and in particular anywhere across the middle of the pitch as his strong points, most notably on the right.

Career

Amoo began his career with Aston Villa, featuring in the FA Youth Cup winning side of 2002. In March 2004 he moved on to Northampton Town,[1] agreeing a 15-month contract with the club and making his debut as a last minute substitute in the 2–1 victory over Oxford United on 3 April 2004. In his first full season with Northampton, Amoo managed 16 starts for the first-team and at the end of March 2005 his contract was terminated.[2]

At this point, Amoo was involved in an 11-month relationship with the reality television star Jade Goody[3] and, following their separation, dropped out of the professional ranks to join Leicestershire Senior League side Highfield Rangers. He moved to their league rivals Barrow Town for whom he made a goal scoring debut in their 4-0 away victory over Holwell Sports on 8 November 2005.[4]

In July 2006, Amoo was offered a trial with Lincoln City whose then Director of Football John Deehan had worked with Amoo at Northampton and Aston Villa. The trial was successful with Amoo agreeing a one-year contract with the Imps.[5] The 2006–07 season saw Amoo establish himself as a regular in the first-team, starting 40 league games and being rewarded with a new two-year contract at the end of the season.[6] His last appearance for the club came against Bury on 1 January 2008, and he was released from his contract by mutual consent at the end of the 2007–08 season.[7] He then moved to Midland Alliance league side Barwell. He scored his first goal for the club in a 4-1 victory over St Andrews in a Westerby Challenge Cup tie on 11 November 2008. He moved on to join Leicestershire Senior League side Thurnby Rangers[8] before signing for Stamford in March 2009,[9] making his debut in the home 1-0 defeat to Rushall Olympic on 14 March 2009.[10] His spell with the Daniels however was brief and he ended the season back with Thurnby Rangers[11] whilst also playing for Premier Sports Travel in the Alliance Football League, Leicester's leading Sunday morning league.[12]

On 12 February 2010, Solihull Moors announced the double signing of Ryan Amoo and former Leeds United midfielder Simon Johnson.[13] He left the club at the end of the 2009-2010 season and began the following season with Halesowen Town debuting in their Southern League Premier Division goalless draw at home to Weymouth on 14 August 2010[14] before departing the club without making a further appearance.[15] In October 2010 he rejoined Solihull Moors[16] and, for the 2011-12 season, Thurnby Nirvana.[17] Amoo now features in charity games for Aston villa Lions & Legends along with many other house hold names.

Honours

Aston Villa

Northampton Town

Lincoln City

External links

References

  1. ↑ "Cobblers complete Amoo deal". Northampton Town F.C. Official Web-site. 23 March 2004. Retrieved 6 May 2008.
  2. ↑ "Amoo leaves Sixfields". Northampton Town F.C. Official Web-site. 31 March 2005. Retrieved 6 May 2008.
  3. ↑ "Love life is not so Goody". The Sun. 21 July 2005. Retrieved 6 May 2008.
  4. ↑ [http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-11599818_ITM A Amoo also stars in the Aston villa old stars fixtures, "Hopefuls aiming to narrow gap"]. Leicester Mercury. 11 November 2005.
  5. ↑ "Amoo agrees deal". Lincoln City F.C. Official Web-site. 25 July 2006. Retrieved 6 May 2008.
  6. ↑ "Amoo deal done". Lincoln City F.C. Official Web-site. 13 July 2007. Retrieved 6 May 2008.
  7. ↑ "Lincoln release midfielder Amoo". BBC. 9 May 2008. Retrieved 10 May 2008.
  8. ↑ "Senior League football: Blaby close on leaders". Leicester Mercury. 23 February 2009. Retrieved 24 September 2009.
  9. ↑ "Daniels sign Ryan Amoo". Rutland & Stamford Mercury. 11 March 2009. Retrieved 24 September 2009.
  10. ↑ "Promotion hopes hang in balance". Rutland & Stamford Mercury. 20 March 2009. Retrieved 24 September 2009.
  11. ↑ "Now Nomads target a treble". Leicester Mercury. 22 April 2009. Retrieved 24 September 2009.
  12. ↑ "Impressive Anstey hit Garage for six". Leicester Mercury. 8 April 2009. Retrieved 24 September 2009.
  13. ↑ http://www.solihullmoorsfc.co.uk/
  14. ↑ "Halesowen Town 0 Weymouth 0". Halesowen News. 14 August 2010. Retrieved 20 August 2010.
  15. ↑ "Elmes: Best is yet to come". Halesowen News. 19 August 2010. Retrieved 20 August 2010.
  16. ↑ "Amoo back with Moors". NonLeagueDaily.com. 29 October 2010. Retrieved 17 August 2011.
  17. ↑ "Ryan Amoo Player Profile". Thurnby Nirvana F.C. Official Website. Retrieved 17 August 2011.