Ryan Amoo

{{Infobox football biography

| name= Ryan Amoo

| image =

| caption =

| fullname = Ryan Lee Amoo

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1983|10|11|df=y}}

| birth_place = Leicester, England

| height =

| position = Midfielder, Right back

| currentclub = Leicester Nirvana

| clubnumber = 8

| youthyears1= 1999–2002

| youthclubs1= Aston Villa

| years1 = 2001–2005

| clubs1 = Aston Villa

| caps1 = 2

| goals1 = 0

| years2 = 2004

| clubs2 = → Northampton Town (loan)

| caps2 = 6

| goals2 = 0

| years3 = 2004–2005

| clubs3 = Northampton Town

| caps3 = 18

| goals3 = 0

| years4 = 2006

| clubs4 = Highfield Rangers

| caps4 = 46

| years5 = 2006

| years6 = 2006–2009

| clubs6 = Lincoln City

| caps6 = 86

| goals6 = 3

| years7 = 2008

| clubs7= Barwell

| caps7 = 39

| years8 = 2008–2009

| clubs8= Thurnby Nirvana

| years9 = 2008–2009

| clubs9= Solihull Moors

| caps9 = 24

| goals9 = 6

| years12 = 2010

| clubs12= Halesowen Town

| caps12 = 10

| goals12 = 0

| years13 = 2010–2012

| clubs13= Solihull Moors

| caps13 = 38

| goals13 = 0

| years14 = 2012–13

| clubs14= Thurnby Nirvana

| caps14 = 6

| goals14 = 1

| years15 = 2016–2018

| clubs15= Montpellier

| caps15 = 78

| goals15 = 23

| years16 = 2018–

| clubs16= Leicester Nirvana

| caps16 = 28

| goals16 = 1

| totalcaps = 381

| totalgoals = 34 {{Cite web|url=https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/thurnbynirvana/teams/46938/player/ryan-amoo-2098364|title=Ryan Amoo - Leicester Nirvana FC First|website=pitchero.com}}

| club-update = 15:15, 8 April 2007 (GMT)

}}

Ryan Lee Amoo (born 11 October 1983) is an English footballer, who plays for Leicester Nirvana F.C.

He played in the Football League for Northampton Town and Lincoln City.

Career

Amoo began his career with Aston Villa, featuring in the FA Youth Cup winning side of 2002. In March 2004 he moved on to Northampton Town,{{Cite web

|url = http://www.ntfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10425~504429,00.html

|title = Cobblers complete Amoo deal

|publisher = Northampton Town F.C. Official Web-site

|date = 23 March 2004

|accessdate = 6 May 2008

|url-status = dead

|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20080924032207/http://www.ntfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10425~504429,00.html

|archivedate = 24 September 2008

}} 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 19 starts for the first-team and at the end of March 2005 his contract was terminated.{{Cite web

|url = http://www.ntfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10425~618890,00.html

|title = Amoo leaves Sixfields

|publisher = Northampton Town F.C. Official Web-site

|date = 31 March 2005

|accessdate = 6 May 2008

|url-status = dead

|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20080924032212/http://www.ntfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10425~618890,00.html

|archivedate = 24 September 2008

}}

At this point, Amoo was involved in an 11-month relationship with the reality television star Jade Goody{{Cite web|url=https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/news/cobblers-ryan-dates-big-brother-star-jade-1-908795|title=Cobblers' Ryan dates Big Brother star Jade|website=northamptonchron.co.uk}} 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.{{Cite web

|url=http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-11599818_ITM

|title=Hopefuls aiming to narrow gap

|work=Leicester Mercury

|date=11 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.{{Cite web

|url = http://www.redimps.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10440~872204,00.html

|title = Amoo agrees deal

|publisher = Lincoln City F.C. Official Web-site

|date = 25 July 2006

|accessdate = 6 May 2009

|url-status = dead

|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20080924032302/http://www.redimps.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10440~872204,00.html

|archivedate = 24 September 2008

}} 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.{{Cite web

|url = http://www.redimps.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10440~1071889,00.html

|title = Amoo deal done

|publisher = Lincoln City F.C. Official Web-site

|date = 13 July 2007

|accessdate = 6 May 2008

|url-status = dead

|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20080924032301/http://www.redimps.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10440~1071889,00.html

|archivedate = 24 September 2008

}} 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.{{Cite web

|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/lincoln_city/7392383.stm

|title= Lincoln release midfielder Amoo

|publisher=BBC

|date=9 May 2008

|accessdate=10 May 2008}} He then 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 Nirvana{{Cite web

|url = http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/news/Senior-League-football-Blaby-close-leaders/article-718906-detail/article.html

|archive-url = https://archive.today/20130505064937/http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/news/Senior-League-football-Blaby-close-leaders/article-718906-detail/article.html

|url-status = dead

|archive-date = 5 May 2013

|title = Senior League football: Blaby close on leaders

|date = 23 February 2009

|work = Leicester Mercury

|accessdate = 24 September 2009

}} before signing for Stamford in March 2009,{{Cite web

|url=http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/sport/FOOTBALL-Daniels-sign-Ryan-Amoo.5062913.jp

|title=Daniels sign Ryan Amoo

|date=11 March 2009

|publisher=Rutland & Stamford Mercury

|accessdate=24 September 2009}} making his debut in the home 1–0 defeat to Rushall Olympic on 14 March 2009.{{Cite web

|url=http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/sport/FOOTBALL-Promotion-hopes-hang-in.5086006.jp

|title=Promotion hopes hang in balance

|date=20 March 2009

|publisher=Rutland & Stamford Mercury

|accessdate=24 September 2009}} His spell with the Daniels however was brief and he ended the season back with Thurnby Nirvana{{Cite web

|url = http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/localfootball/nonleague/everards/Nomads-target-treble/article-920514-detail/article.html

|archive-url = https://archive.today/20130505074510/http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/localfootball/nonleague/everards/Nomads-target-treble/article-920514-detail/article.html

|url-status = dead

|archive-date = 5 May 2013

|title = Now Nomads target a treble

|date = 22 April 2009

|work = Leicester Mercury

|accessdate = 24 September 2009

}} whilst also playing for Premier Sports Travel in the Alliance Football League, Leicester's leading Sunday morning league.{{Cite web

|url = http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/localfootball/sundayleagues/allianceleague/Impressive-Anstey-hit-Garage/article-883154-detail/article.html

|archive-url = https://archive.today/20130505080354/http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/localfootball/sundayleagues/allianceleague/Impressive-Anstey-hit-Garage/article-883154-detail/article.html

|url-status = dead

|archive-date = 5 May 2013

|title = Impressive Anstey hit Garage for six

|date = 8 April 2009

|work = Leicester Mercury

|accessdate = 24 September 2009

}}

On 12 February 2010, Solihull Moors announced the double signing of Ryan Amoo and former Leeds United midfielder Simon Johnson.{{Cite web|url=http://www.solihullmoorsfc.co.uk/|title=StackPath|website=solihullmoorsfc.co.uk}} 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{{Cite web

|url=http://www.halesowennews.co.uk/archive/2010/08/14/Halesowen+FC+%28stourb_sport_halesfc%29/8332823.Halesowen_Town_0_Weymouth_0/

|title=Halesowen Town 0 Weymouth 0

|date=14 August 2010

|publisher=Halesowen News

|accessdate=20 August 2010}} before departing the club without making a further appearance.{{Cite web

|url=http://www.halesowennews.co.uk/sport/football/htfc/zamaretto_premier/reports/8340615.Elmes__Best_yet_to_come/

|title=Elmes: Best is yet to come

|date=19 August 2010

|publisher=Halesowen News

|accessdate=20 August 2010}} In October 2010 he rejoined Solihull Moors{{cite web

|url = http://www.nonleaguedaily.com/news/index.php?newsmode=FULL&nid=71024

|title = Amoo back with Moors

|date = 29 October 2010

|publisher = NonLeagueDaily.com

|accessdate = 17 August 2011

|url-status = usurped

|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20121004023838/http://www.nonleaguedaily.com/news/index.php?newsmode=FULL&nid=71024

|archivedate = 4 October 2012

}} and, for the 2011–12 season, Thurnby Nirvana.{{cite web

|url = http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/thurnbynirvana/s/players-coaches-46938.html?player_id=417779

|title = Ryan Amoo Player Profile

|publisher = Thurnby Nirvana F.C. Official Website

|accessdate = 17 August 2011

|url-status = dead

|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20121021215730/http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/thurnbynirvana/s/players-coaches-46938.html?player_id=417779

|archivedate = 21 October 2012

}} In Summer 2016 signed for newly promoted Montpellier F.C.{{Cite web|url=http://www.alcestertown.co.uk/teams/162115/news/division-three-constitution-announced-1638694.html|title=StackPath|website=alcestertown.co.uk}} and after two years, in August 2018 for Leicester Nirvana.

Honours

= Aston Villa =

FA Youth Cup
Winner: 2001–02
Premier Reserve League
Winner: 2003–04

=Lincoln City=

Lincolnshire Senior Cup
Winner 2007

External links

{{Soccerbase}}
{{soccerway|ryan-amoo/163238}}
[https://web.archive.org/web/20081007163840/http://www.redimps.com/archive3/index.mv?cat=players&drop=playerdetsdrop&play=amoo01 Lincoln City F.C. Official Archive Profile]