Frank Ryder

Frank Ryder (born 7 March 1909 – November 1978) was an English footballer who played as a winger for Prescot Cables, Bury, Torquay United, Rochdale, Ards, Altrincham, and Port Vale in the 1930s.

Career

Ryder played for Summerseat, Prescot Cables, Burnley (on trial), Bury, Torquay United, Rochdale, Ards, and Altrincham. He joined Port Vale in November 1935. He scored two goals in a 2–2 draw with Blackpool at the Old Recreation Ground on 14 December. Also, he bagged goals in heavy defeats to Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United in February. He lost his first-team place after seriously injuring his right shinbone at a 3–0 defeat to Bradford Park Avenue at the Horsfall Stadium on 21 March. He had played 17 Second Division games in the 1935–36 season, as the "Valiants" were relegated. He made six Third Division North appearances in the 1936–37 season, and left on a free transfer in April 1937.

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			FA Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Bury	1931–32	Second Division	5	3	0	0	0	0	5	3
	1932–33	Second Division	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
	Total		6	3	0	0	0	0	6	3
Torquay United	1933–34	Third Division South	21	9	3	0	2	0	26	9
Rochdale	1934–35	Third Division North	6	0	0	0	1	0	7	0
Port Vale	1935–36	Second Division	17	4	0	0	0	0	17	4
	1936–37	Third Division North	6	0	1	0	1	0	8	0
	Total		23	4	1	0	1	0	25	4