How much do we know about the man largely credited with the establishment of football in our town? Actually, quite a lot.... Ralph’s parents James Leather (Born 1821) and Margaret Rylance (Born 1813 in Wigan) were married in 1837. They had three Children. Elizabeth Leather was born in 1838. James Leather was born Q1
Ralph Rylance
Real Name: Ralph Leather Rylance
Normal Position: Data Not Complete
Died: 30/01/1915 (Southport)
Born Q3 1842
Player Match Stats
Statistics include the following competitions
FA Cup , FA Trophy , Football League Cup, League, PLAY OFFS , Welsh Cup,
| Season | Apps | Subs | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1882/1883 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1883/1884 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 games where player was named on the team sheet
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/09/1883 | Friendly | A | EVERTON | 0 - 3 |
| 21/01/1882 | Friendly | H | TRANMERE ROVERS | 3 - 0 |
Last 10 games where player started
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/09/1883 | Friendly | A | EVERTON | 0 - 3 |
| 21/01/1882 | Friendly | H | TRANMERE ROVERS | 3 - 0 |
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Ralph Rylance. Football’s forgotten genius
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