Former Irish international Gerry Ryan passes away aged 68

He made most impact at Brighton and Hove Albion, making 199 appearances and scoring 39 goals, in one of the most successful periods in the club’s history.

26 September 1984; Gerry Ryan, Republic of Ireland. Dalymount Park, Dublin. Soccer. Picture credit/Ray McManus/SPORTSFILE.

Liam Brady has led tributes to Gerry Ryan, the former Ireland international who has passed away aged 68.

The Dubliner won the League of Ireland in 1975 and FAI Cup a year later before Tommy Docherty paid £40,000 to bring him to Derby.