Youth Team Staff

Profiles

Tim Ryan was appointed City's youth team manager in November 2018.

Originally from Stockport, Ryan, 46, has previously worked as assistant-manager at Buxton, Stalybridge Celtic, and Chester.

Ryan also had a playing career with over 200 appearances for Doncaster Rovers (2000-2006) and over 100 appearances for Southport (1997-2000).

Dan Wilson was appointed Head of Youth Development in summer 2018 after nearly two years working for the club.

Born in Middlesbrough, Dan had originally joined the club as an Under-9s coach but was promoted to Lead Foundation Phase Coach in July 2017.

Masters Degree graduate in Sports Coaching at Leeds Beckett University, Dan - aged 30 - has expertise in skills acquisition and child development.