Ian Bryson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth
TweetIan Bryson
Scottish footballer
Date of Birth: 26-Nov-1962
Place of Birth: Kilmarnock, Scotland, United Kingdom
Profession: association football player
Nationality: United Kingdom
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius 
About Ian Bryson
- James Ian Cook Bryson (born 26 November 1962, in Kilmarnock) is a Scottish former footballer. Bryson was a junior for Ayr United but was released at 18.
- He then had a short spell at Hurlford United before moving to Kilmarnock, where he spent seven years as a semi-professional whilst still working on his parents farm.
- Bryson made almost 200 appearances for "Killie", mostly as a midfielder. Bryson then got a breakthrough in the pre-season of 1988, when Dave Bassett offered Bryson a trial at Sheffield United.
- Bryson's trial was successful and he played a crucial part in two successive promotions from the old Third Division, through to the old First Division in 1990.
- Bryson remained a regular for United in the top flight, assisting and scoring crucial goals, notably a double in a 3 - 2 victory over Nottingham Forest, which was the first win of the season after 17 games without a win.After 5 successful years at United, Bryson left for a brief spell at Barnsley, before he joined Preston North End in 1993 on his 31st birthday, where he briefly played alongside a young David Beckham. Bryson was appointed captain of the north west club.
- Although Preston lost the Third Division playoff final 4-2 to Wycombe Wanderers, Bryson himself scored with a spectacular overhead kick.
- Two years later he led them to the Third Division title, lifting the trophy at Deepdale in front of a capacity crowd.
- Bryson ended his professional league career at Rochdale, later playing for Bamber Bridge. He is still remembered with great affection at both Sheffield United and Preston.
- After retiring, Bryson spent a spell coaching youngsters at North End's academy.
- Ian still lives in Preston and still plays regularly for AC Sporting in the Preston area Veterans League.
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