Gerry Ryan (born 4 October 1955) is a former Irish professional football player who was born in Dublin. Ryan began his career at Bohemians on 9 February 1975 and after 14 goals in 53 appearances he earned him a move to Derby County in 1977. He was later moved to Brighton for £100,000 with whom he played in the 1983 FA Cup Final against Manchester United before his career was ended in 1985 after a broken leg sustained in a tackle from Crystal Palace's Henry Hughton.