Pat’s boss McDonnell angry over Rebel Army taunting of Ryan

ST Patrick’s Athletic manager Johnny McDonnell has hit out at the abuse which goalkeeper Barry Ryan endured from a section of the crowd during Cork City’s 1-0 victory at Turner’s Cross on Thursday night.

In 2003, while playing for Shamrock Rovers, Ryan tested positive for cocaine and received a 15-month ban which was subsequently reduced to nine months.

He has since rebuilt his career to become one of the most highly-rated ‘keepers in the country.