Ryan Delaney


Ryan Liam Delaney is an Irish footballer who plays as a defender for League One club Bolton Wanderers. He can play as a centre-back or as a left-back.

Club career

Wexford

Delaney joined Wexford's first team in the preseason of the 2014 season, making his debut on 21 March 2014 against Longford Town. He went on to make 12 league appearances that season. In 2015, Delaney made 16 league appearances and scored one goal against Shelbourne in a 4-1 win, as Wexford won the division. He made 16 league appearances, scoring one goal, in the first half of the 2016 Premier Division.

Burton Albion

Delaney moved to Championship club Burton Albion towards the end of July 2016.

Cork City

On 26 January 2017, Delaney moved on loan to League of Ireland Premier Division club Cork City on an initial six-month deal. He scored his first goal for City in a 4-0 win over Galway United at Turners Cross. After some strong performances, including a brace in a 4-1 home win over Shamrock Rovers, he won the Player of the Month award for May. Delaney extended his loan at City until the end of the season in late June. He continued to play in heart of the City defence as City won the league and FAI Cup. Delaney started in the final, as City beat Dundalk to claim the double for the first time in their history.

Rochdale

Delaney joined Rochdale on a permanent deal on 9 January 2018, signing a contract for two and half years. He made his first team debut against Millwall in the fourth round of the 2017-18 FA Cup on 28 January.
On 4 July 2018, Delaney signed a contract extension keeping him at the club until 2021.

Bolton Wanderers

On 31 January 2020, Delaney signed for Bolton Wanderers on an 18 month contract.

International career

Delaney made his debut for the Republic of Ireland U21 side in a 3-1 win against Azerbaijan in a qualifying match for the U21 European Championship, coming on for Danny Kane in the 90th minute.

Honours

Club

;Wexford F.C.
;Cork City

Club

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