Jason Ryan

Gaelic Football Analyst

'While football has become very system and structure based, we were treated to moments of individual brilliance this summer'

2022 in review: Football continuing to evolve

The first year of the 'split season' and all that, but Gaelic football is in a healthy place, as we look back on 2022.

Football • 07 Aug 22

'Kerry's improved decision-making, pace and execution in the second half made all the difference'

Good decision-making made title Kerry's for the taking

Last Sunday we were treated to an epic All Ireland final. For long periods Galway looked like they were going to cause a surprise. Jason Ryan looks at what Kerry did over the course of the game to earn the win.

Football • 30 Jul 22

"Kerry are best placed to become All Ireland champions"

Experienced Kerry better equipped for clutch moments

Galway will have their moments in the game but Kerry's experience and game management will see them secure a 38th title, writes Jason Ryan .

Football • 23 Jul 22

'I have been at the receiving end of his storming runs at club and inter-county level'

Evergreen James McCarthy primed to dispel age myths

James McCarthy can continue to have a central part to play in the Dublin team over the coming seasons, writes Jason Ryan.

Football • 16 Jul 22

'While six goals, as happened in 2013, is unlikely, contests between Dublin and Kerry tend to be high scoring'

Dublin and Kerry set to fill box-office slot again

We're in for another high-tempo game in this rivalry between Dublin and Kerry, where substitutes will be key, is in store in the second of the All-Ireland SFC semi-finals.

Football • 10 Jul 22

Issues to be sorted out in Gaelic football

Jason Ryan pin-points parts of the game that could be improved with a few small tweaks

Football • 02 Jul 22

'Cork and Clare have challenges to face, but they have to play to their strengths and believe in themselves'

Clare and Cork hoping gameplan is built for purpose

The first ten minutes of Derry v Clare and Dublin v Cork will tell a lot, Clare and Cork's confidence will grow or be shattered, writes Jason Ryan, ahead of today's All-Ireland quarter-finals

Football • 25 Jun 22

Jason Ryan was denied the privilege of featuring at HQ as a player

Croke Park the perfect stage for Tailteann Cup

The Tailteann Cup takes centre stage on Sunday at headquarters. It's a crucial moment - for the status of this competition, year one has to be a success.

Football • 19 Jun 22

'Once knocked out of the provincial championships you often don't know who you are playing next. In some ways you are training blind'

Mindset for qualifiers is key as championship hots up

The four qualifier games this weekend should help to liven up a championship that has been slow to get going, writes Jason Ryan.

Football • 04 Jun 22

Ryan: 'From day one Rory Gallagher has looked for tall, athletic, hard working players. Players that will play as part of a system'

Intriguing clash of settled Monaghan and evolving Derry

Jason Ryan says the match-up of consistent Monaghan and Ulster upstarts Derry is an intriguing one, and makes the Ulster semi-final very difficult to call.

GAA • 14 May 22