Ryan Amoo
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Ryan Lee Amoo is an English
footballer who currently plays for Thurnby Nirvana.
A utility player by nature, Amoo has demonstrated that playing in the defensive line and in particular anywhere across the middle of the pitch as his strong points, most notably on the right.
, featuring in the FA Youth Cup
winning side of 2002. In March 2004 he moved on to Northampton Town
, agreeing a 15-month contract with the club and making his debut as a last minute substitute in the 2–1 victory over Oxford United
on 3 April 2004. In his first full season with Northampton, Amoo managed 16 starts for the first-team and at the end of March 2005 his contract was terminated.
At this point, Amoo was involved in a 11-month relationship with the reality television star Jade Goody
and, following their separation, dropped out of the professional ranks to join Leicestershire Senior League
side Highfield Rangers
. He moved to their league rivals Barrow Town
for whom he made a goal scoring debut in their 4-0 away victory over Holwell Sports
on 8 November 2005.
In July 2006, Amoo was offered a trial with Lincoln City
whose then Director of Football John Deehan
had worked with Amoo at Northampton and Aston Villa. The trial was successful with Amoo agreeing a one-year contract with the Imps. The 2006–07
season saw Amoo establish himself as a regular in the first-team, starting 40 league games and being rewarded with a new two-year contract at the end of the season. His last appearance for the club came against Bury
on 1 January 2008, and he was released from his contract by mutual consent at the end of the 2007–08
season. He the moved to Midland Alliance league side Barwell
. He scored his first goal for the club in a 4-1 victory over St Andrews in a Westerby Challenge Cup tie on 11 November 2008. He moved on to join Leicestershire Senior League
side Thurnby Rangers
before signing for Stamford in March 2009, making his debut in the home 1-0 defeat to Rushall Olympic on 14 March 2009. His spell with the Daniels however was brief and he ended the season back with Thurnby Rangers
whilst also playing for Premier Sports Travel in the Alliance Football League, Leicester's leading Sunday morning league.
On 12 February 2010, Solihull Moors
announced the double signing of Ryan Amoo and former Leeds United midfielder Simon Johnson
. He left the club at the end of the 2009-2010 season and began the following season with Halesowen Town
debuting in their Southern League Premier Division goalless draw at home to Weymouth
on 14 August 2010 before departing the club without making a further appearance. In October 2010 he rejoined Solihull Moors
and, for the 2011-12 season, Thurnby Nirvana.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
footballer who currently plays for Thurnby Nirvana.
A utility player by nature, Amoo has demonstrated that playing in the defensive line and in particular anywhere across the middle of the pitch as his strong points, most notably on the right.
Career
Amoo began his career with Aston VillaAston Villa F.C.
Aston Villa Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Witton, Birmingham. The club was founded in 1874 and have played at their current home ground, Villa Park, since 1897. Aston Villa were founder members of The Football League in 1888. They were also founder...
, featuring in the FA Youth Cup
FA Youth Cup
The Football Association Youth Challenge Cup is an English football competition run by The Football Association for under–18 sides. Only those players between the age of 15 and 18 on 31 August of the current season are eligible to take part...
winning side of 2002. In March 2004 he moved on to Northampton Town
Northampton Town F.C.
Northampton Town Football Club are an English professional football club based in Northampton, Northamptonshire. They currently play in Football League Two, the lowest league division, after being relegated from League One on the last day of the 2008–09 season...
, agreeing a 15-month contract with the club and making his debut as a last minute substitute in the 2–1 victory over Oxford United
Oxford United F.C.
Oxford United Football Club is an English association football club based in Oxford, Oxfordshire. The club play in League Two, following promotion from the Conference National in May 2010. The club had been a non-League side since their relegation from the Football League in the 2005–06 season. The...
on 3 April 2004. In his first full season with Northampton, Amoo managed 16 starts for the first-team and at the end of March 2005 his contract was terminated.
At this point, Amoo was involved in a 11-month relationship with the reality television star Jade Goody
Jade Goody
Jade Cerisa Lorraine Goody was an English celebrity. She came into the public spotlight while appearing on the third series of the Channel 4 reality TV programme Big Brother in 2002, an appearance which led to her own television programmes and the launch of her own products after her eviction from...
and, following their separation, dropped out of the professional ranks to join Leicestershire Senior League
Leicestershire Senior League
The Leicestershire Senior League is a football competition based in Leicestershire, England.-History:...
side Highfield Rangers
Highfield Rangers F.C.
Highfield Rangers F.C. is an English football club based in the Rushey Mead area of Leicester. They are currently members of the Leicestershire Senior League.-History:...
. He moved to their league rivals Barrow Town
Barrow Town F.C.
Barrow Town F.C. are a football club based in Barrow upon Soar, near Loughborough, Leicestershire, England. They currently play in the East Midlands Counties League, having joined from the Leicestershire Senior League at the end of the 2007–08 season....
for whom he made a goal scoring debut in their 4-0 away victory over Holwell Sports
Holwell Sports F.C.
Holwell Sports Football Club is a football club based in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England.-History:Established in 1904. In 1988, Holwell Works F.C. changed their name to their present name of Holwell Sports...
on 8 November 2005.
In July 2006, Amoo was offered a trial with Lincoln City
Lincoln City F.C.
Lincoln City Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. The club are currently members of the Conference National in 2011–12 following relegation from the Football League....
whose then Director of Football John Deehan
John Deehan
John Matthew Deehan is an English former footballer who in recent years has had several spells in coaching and management. He is currently unemployed having previously held the position of Director of football at Grimsby Town....
had worked with Amoo at Northampton and Aston Villa. The trial was successful with Amoo agreeing a one-year contract with the Imps. The 2006–07
2006-07 in English football
The 2006–07 season was the 127th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:* The number of divisions at Level 8 of the English football league system increased from four to five...
season saw Amoo establish himself as a regular in the first-team, starting 40 league games and being rewarded with a new two-year contract at the end of the season. His last appearance for the club came against Bury
Bury F.C.
Bury Football Club is an association football team based in Bury, Greater Manchester. The team currently play in League One. The club's nickname is The Shakers which was bestowed upon them by club chairman JT Ingham, an industrialist and ironmonger of the late 1890s.-Formation of the club and the...
on 1 January 2008, and he was released from his contract by mutual consent at the end of the 2007–08
2007-08 in English football
The 2007–08 season was the 128th season of competitive football in England.-European competitions:In October 2007 Arsenal equalled the UEFA Champions League record victory with a 7–0 win over Slavia Prague at the Emirates Stadium. The record was broken the following month when Liverpool...
season. He the moved to Midland Alliance league side Barwell
Barwell F.C.
Barwell Football Club is an association football club based in Barwell, near Hinckley in Leicestershire, currently playing in the Southern Football League Premier Division.-History:...
. He scored his first goal for the club in a 4-1 victory over St Andrews in a Westerby Challenge Cup tie on 11 November 2008. He moved on to join Leicestershire Senior League
Leicestershire Senior League
The Leicestershire Senior League is a football competition based in Leicestershire, England.-History:...
side Thurnby Rangers
Thurnby Rangers F.C.
Thurnby Nirvana F.C. is an English football club based in Thurnby, Leicestershire. Established in 2008 by a merger of Thurnby Rangers and Leicester Nirvana, the club are currently members of the East Midlands Counties League and play at Dakyn Road....
before signing for Stamford in March 2009, making his debut in the home 1-0 defeat to Rushall Olympic on 14 March 2009. His spell with the Daniels however was brief and he ended the season back with Thurnby Rangers
Thurnby Rangers F.C.
Thurnby Nirvana F.C. is an English football club based in Thurnby, Leicestershire. Established in 2008 by a merger of Thurnby Rangers and Leicester Nirvana, the club are currently members of the East Midlands Counties League and play at Dakyn Road....
whilst also playing for Premier Sports Travel in the Alliance Football League, Leicester's leading Sunday morning league.
On 12 February 2010, Solihull Moors
Solihull Moors F.C.
Solihull Moors F.C. is an English football club, founded in 2007 by the merger of Moor Green and Solihull Borough.The club plays its games at Damson Park, Solihull and competes in the Conference North.-History:...
announced the double signing of Ryan Amoo and former Leeds United midfielder Simon Johnson
Simon Johnson (footballer)
Simon Ainsley Johnson is an English professional footballer currently playing for Maltese Premier League side Hibernians, where he plays as an attacking midfielder.-Playing career:...
. He left the club at the end of the 2009-2010 season and began the following season with Halesowen Town
Halesowen Town F.C.
Halesowen Town is an English association football club formed in 1873, since 2011 playing in the Southern League Division One South & West]]. The team is nicknamed "The Yeltz".-History:...
debuting in their Southern League Premier Division goalless draw at home to Weymouth
Weymouth F.C.
Weymouth F.C. are an English football club based in the town of Weymouth, who currently play in the Southern League Premier Division.-History:Weymouth Football Club were founded in 1890 and played their first game on 24 September of that year...
on 14 August 2010 before departing the club without making a further appearance. In October 2010 he rejoined Solihull Moors
Solihull Moors F.C.
Solihull Moors F.C. is an English football club, founded in 2007 by the merger of Moor Green and Solihull Borough.The club plays its games at Damson Park, Solihull and competes in the Conference North.-History:...
and, for the 2011-12 season, Thurnby Nirvana.
Aston Villa
- FA Youth CupFA Youth CupThe Football Association Youth Challenge Cup is an English football competition run by The Football Association for under–18 sides. Only those players between the age of 15 and 18 on 31 August of the current season are eligible to take part...
- Winner: 2001–022001-02 in English footballThe 2001-02 season was the 122nd season of competitive football in England.-Arsenal cruise to title glory:In what had earlier been one of the most closely fought Premiership title races for years, Arsenal won the championship by seven points. Their crown was won in the penultimate game of the...
- Winner: 2001–02
- Premier Reserve League
- Winner: 2003–04