Derry City Football Club has been stunned with the news of the tragic death of team captain, Ryan McBride. The 27-years-old centre-back, who resides in the shadow of Brandywell Stadium, is understood to have been found dead in his bedroom earlier this evening. The cause of death is not known. Crowds of supporters gathered outside his home at Bluebell Hill Gardens last night, in total shock, Ryan having led the Candy Stripes to victory for the fourth time this season against Drogheda United, just 24 hours earlier.
Absolutely shocking news. A fine player and a huge loss to his family, Derry City and the league.
R.I.P
19/03/2017, 9:09 PM
White Horse
Terrible news. My deepest sympathies to his family. May he rest in peace.
19/03/2017, 9:10 PM
thomas72
Devastating news RIP Ryan fantastic footballer want to pass on my condolences to Ryan's family and everyone at derry city football club.
19/03/2017, 9:22 PM
sbgawa
Shocking news. RIP.
19/03/2017, 9:22 PM
shep
Horrible news to hear. Puts things in perspective. Thoughts and prayers with his family and friends. RIP Ryan
19/03/2017, 9:23 PM
patrickccfc
That is terribly sad news. Huge loss to Derry and the league. Thoughts with his family.
19/03/2017, 9:25 PM
ger121
Jesus that has really shook me up. Terrible! RIP
19/03/2017, 9:30 PM
WoodquayBoy
Totally rattled hearing that. Deepest condolences to his family, friends; and to all players, staff, fans, and management at Derry City
19/03/2017, 9:31 PM
TheOneWhoKnocks
That's so young.
R.I.P. and thoughts to all his loved ones.
19/03/2017, 9:43 PM
Yossarian
That's awful news. Thoughts to his family and friends and all at Derry City. RIP.
19/03/2017, 9:47 PM
Ezeikial
Stephen Kenny previously referred to him as a "warrior". That image stuck in my mind.
RIP Warrior
19/03/2017, 9:51 PM
osarusan
Jesus Christ, what news. Horrific stuff.
Derry through and through.
RIP.
19/03/2017, 9:59 PM
sidewayspasser
Shocking. Deepest sympathies to his family, friends, teammates and everyone at Derry City.
19/03/2017, 10:10 PM
TheBoss
What can you say, just speechless. RIP
19/03/2017, 10:19 PM
El-Pietro
27 years old. Incredibly sad.
19/03/2017, 10:27 PM
Market's Field
So sad. So young. RIP
19/03/2017, 10:35 PM
total hoofball
RIP Ryan
Totally shocking. Top defender and leader. Derry City have experienced too many tragedies this past 12 months can't believe this has now happened to them
Condolences to Ryan's family, friends and everyone at Derry City