Ryan McBride

1989 - 2017

Ryan McBride

1989 - 2017

BORN

1989

DIED

2017

Ryan McBride Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 20, 2017.
Ryan McBride, the Irish football (soccer) captain of the Derry City team in the League of Ireland, died Sunday, March 19, 2017, according to multiple news sources, including The Guardian. He was 27.

McBride was found dead at his Derry home. No cause of death has been released.

The Derry native died a day after his club defeated Drogheda United for its fourth league win of the current season.

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He was born Dec. 15, 1989. He signed with Derry City in 2010. He became team captain five years later.

Irish soccer organizations and fans of the sport paid tribute to McBride on Twitter and other social media platforms.

PFA Ireland, the official body of the League of Ireland players union, wrote: "We are shocked to hear this evening the passing of our member and @derrycityfc Captain Ryan McBride.

"Our thoughts are with his family."

The captain's teammates posted an emotional tribute on their official Twitter page @derrycityfc. They included a photograph of McBride and titled it "Captain Fantastic." The Official Irish FA, the governing body for football in Northern Ireland, tweeted: "Thoughts tonight with the family of Ryan McBride and everyone involved with @derrycityfc"

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helena McAuley

April 12, 2017

R.I.P Ryan. Hope ur family get some peace of mind and take some solace in ur memory.

M C

March 26, 2017

I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the family for their loss. May you find comfort and help in God during this time of sorrow. (Psalms 86:17)

Carlotta

March 21, 2017

May the God of all peace bring comfort to the McBride family and friends at this difficult time.

M B

March 21, 2017

My prayers are with the McBride family at this difficult time. May you take comfort in knowing that Almighty God really cares about your pain and promises to help you through it.

Cathy Kaitting

March 21, 2017

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. May God Bless! Cathy

Phillips

March 21, 2017

My prayers are with family ,friends and fans of Ryan McBride
May the hearer of our prayers give you the strength needed during this time
May our loving father embrace you from above

March 21, 2017

Wish the family well and may God be with you all

March 21, 2017

My heart breaks to hear this news. May God be our refuge and strength during this most difficult time.

Mat

March 20, 2017

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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