Ryan Kirby (born 6 September 1974) is an English former professional footballer who was last player-manager of Grays Athletic.
Kirby, who played as a right back and centre half, began his career with the youth team of Brimsdown Rovers alongside David Beckham,[1] and later played for Arsenal, Doncaster Rovers, Preston North End, Crewe Alexandra, Wigan Athletic, Northampton Town, Stevenage Borough, Aldershot Town and Harlow Town.[2][3]
He moved from Harlow Town to Thurrock in August 2004.[4] Kirby then returned to Harlow Town, where he was player-manager between November 2006 and December 2008.[5] During 2009 he played for AFC Hornchurch and Boreham Wood.[6] He left Harlow Town in June 2012 to join Grays Athletic.[7]
In his first season at Grays Athletic, they were crowned champions of the Isthmian League Division One North. He later became player-manager, before leaving at the end of the 2013–14 season. Kirby made a total of 74 appearances in all competitions scoring once, over two seasons.[8]