RYAN TUNNICLIFFE

Birthdate:	30 Dec 1992
Birthplace:	Bury
Position:	Midfielder
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Joined United:	01 Jul 2009
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A powerful midfield all-rounder, Ryan Tunnicliffe likes to tackle, pass and score goals.

He burst onto the Under-18 scene as a schoolboy in the 2008/09 campaign, making 20 appearances for Paul McGuinness’ side – and in a number of different positions, often filling in at right-back when needed.

However, his strongest position is in the heart of midfield. A player of obvious passion, grit, determination, and no shortage of natural footballing ability, Ryan excelled as a key member of McGuinness’ team.

His performances were rewarded with a professional contract on 30 December 2009, the same day he turned 17, and the pinnacle of his fledgling United career came

when he was a key figure in the FA Youth Cup-winning team, driving his team-mates on with some inspirational performances in midfield.

A loan move to Peterborough came early in his career but allowed the tenacious youngster to pick up invaluable experience at a much higher level with Darren Ferguson’s Championship side.

After returning from Posh, he was a regular in the Reserves and helped the team win two trophies at the end of the campaign – notching his first goal for Warren Joyce’s team at Chelsea.

Always combative and sometimes abrasive in the challenge, Tunnicliffe was harshly sent off in the Dallas Cup final for dissent.

A place on the summer tour is a possibility for somebody who is highly regarded at Old Trafford.