Frank Ryder (born 7 March 1909 â 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.
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 2âÂÂ2 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 3âÂÂ0 defeat to Bradford Park Avenue at the Horsfall Stadium on 21 March. He had played 17 Second Division games in the 1935âÂÂ36 season, as the "Valiants" were relegated. He made six Third Division North appearances in the 1936âÂÂ37 season, and left on a free transfer in April 1937.