Ryan Dickson

Ryan Anthony Dickson (born December 14, 1986) is an England professional football(soccer). He currently plays for Brentford F.C. as a left-back or left midfielder.

Biography

Dickson was born in Saltash, Cornwall and is a product of the Plymouth Argyle youth system, turning professional in May 2004. He made his league debut on October 16, 2004, as a second-half substitute for David Worrell in the 2-1 defeat at home to Wigan Athletic F.C..

He struggled with injury and in August 2006, trained with Scottish Premier League club Motherwell F.C. and played once in a friendly against an American college side with a view to a loan move, but the deal fell through due to his lack of first team experience.

He joined Torquay United on loan in January 2007 until the end of the season, his Plymouth manager Ian Holloway explaining that the loan spell would allow Dickson to increase his fitness before returning to Plymouth's squad for the following season. He made his Torquay debut on January 13, 2007, playing in the 2-2 draw at home to Bury F.C.. Dickson scored once in three games for Torquay before returning to Argyle with an injury.

On March 22, 2007, Dickson returned to Torquay on loan until the end of the season. On November 16, 2007, Dickson joined Brentford on loan initially for one month. Brentford signed Dickson on a permanent deal on January 11 2007, beating off competition from Darlington F.C. and Torquay United F.C.. After his move he was almost ever-present in the Brentford team, playing at left-back.

On 2nd September 2008, Dickson scored the winning penalty in a shoot-out against Yeovil Town, sending Brentford into the second round of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy.