 After taking charge of a goalless draw at Hayes & Yeading, Ryan became assistant manager to new boss Jim Harvey.After the winding up of Chester City in February 2010 following their expulsion from the Conference, he joined Stalybridge Celtic in March 2010 alongside his former manager at Chester, Jim Harvey In 2013, he rejoined Buxton as the club's Player/Assistant Manager.Ryan had spells as assistant manager at Stalybridge Celtic and Chester City.