Charles William Ryan (1883 – 24 January 1962) was an English professional footballer, who played as a half back for Crystal Palace and Croydon Common.
Career Ryan had a long career in non-league football, initially playing for Nunhead when only thirteen or fourteen, moving to Hitchin and then Ilford before a return to Nunhead. Ryan signed professionally for Crystal Palace in 1906, joining the club in their second season, appearing as a half back. Ryan played for Palace in the club's shock defeat of Newcastle in the first round of the 1906–07 FA Cup. Ryan left Palace for Croydon Common in 1909.* After Croydon Common he returned to non-league with stints at Peterborough City and Peterborough GN Loco.
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