John Fitzgerald Ryan
Position RHB Middle Order, Right Arm Medium
Age 44
Birthplace Portland
Aliases

JR, Chipper, Long Hop, Poindexter, The Big Cahuna, Captain Birdseye, Evergreen, Johnny, Fitz, Plug

Height 6'3"
Weight 180lbs.
Favourite Food: Kebab - extra greasy; for breakfast cornflakes with a splash of water
Name yer Poison Lager or Guinness
Stewkes' Pen Picture

Long Hop by name, long hop by nature. Will score runs, but not in the Saturday 1st's. Steady bowler, with good line and length. Deceptively athletic fielder.

Other Information

PRT's very own man who knows the right man for any job and their number. Ex-manager of Weymouth Snooker Club, left after a fallout over a cue manufacturer, he prefers a Riley. Close friends with many of Weymouth FC's former first team stars, including such luminaries as Ian "Hutch" Hutchison, David "Lawsy" Laws and Danny "Pots" Potter (now at Chelmsford City). Close personal friend of ex-European 100m Champion and Olympic 200m silver medalist, Darren "Dazzy" Campbell. Capable of surviving for days on Guinness alone ("It's a meal in a glass").

Survivor of the series of driving incidents en route to Marnhull, which nearly claimed the lives of three of PRT's finest. Supporter of Hampshire County CC, though he is considering switching allegiances to Somerset for a better standard of Sunday League cricket. Has been told by his doctor he may have to be surgically removed from his mobile phone. Member of the successful "Formula One" quiz team, recently promoted from Division 2 of Weymouth FC's quiz league.

Portland's first non-subscribing first team captain. Not a fan of Terri Davey's teas. Doesn't like his slip fielders to wear sunglasses, as demonstrated in his performance against Oakdale Con. Club where he dropped 5 catches at first slip, wearing a pair of shades. Reluctantly stepped down after one season in charge of the 1st XI due to the pressures of work, but vows to return. Jumped ship with Browne and Doidge as they swapped allegiances to play for Weymouth in 2007.

Quote:

"You're the greatest player this club has ever had Melv", "I love you Melvyn", "Hold on, I've got the number for that", "Billy, is it alright if I use the wand?"