A product of our academy, Ryan became an integral member of our first team squad under Mauricio and scored four goals in 70 appearances prior to joining Hull City in August, 2016.
With the Tigers, he played a further 20 top-level games, scoring twice, before suffering a fractured skull during their match at Chelsea in January, 2017.
Following specialist medical advice, the 26-year-old confirmed yesterday that he is to hang up his boots and, in the aftermath of that announcement, some of the key figures from his time at Spurs have been reacting to the news…
Mauricio Pochettino (Ryan’s manager, 2014-2016)
“I knew a few days ago, we spoke at the training ground about his decision.