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'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.

'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

'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

'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 looks ahead to the big Ulster derby between Armagh and Donegal

Pendulum swinging towards Armagh

Donegal have won both games against Armagh this season, but they could call on home advantage in Letterkenny and Ballybofey.

Football • 12 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

'Wexford will need to be totally grounded and focused to weather the Dublin storm'

Diligent and united Wexford good test for angry Dublin

Dublin return to Wexford Park this evening looking to bounce back from their league relegation, but they will be forewarned about their awkward opponents after last year's championship meeting, writes Jason Ryan.

GAA • 30 Apr 22

Kingdom reaping the rewards of new defensive blueprint

The Kerry players have bought into the systems introduced by Jack O'Connor and Paddy Tally, writes our football columnist.

GAA • 10 Apr 22

Patience and belief leave Limerick in a healthy place

Despite the competition from both hurling and rugby, Limerick football is in a strong place right now and with improvements in underage structures, the future is looking bright, writes Jason Ryan.

GAA • 02 Apr 22

'Galway made a good start to the league and they haven't looked back.'

Galway have the ingredients to sparkle in summer

Both in an attacking and defensive sense, Galway are showing signs that they could be a serious force in the championship, writes Jason Ryan.

GAA • 26 Mar 22

'When on a run of victories managers tend to experiment with more substitutions and team selections. This has a massive knock-on effect'

League is big winner as condensed season focuses minds

While we are in the habit of a saying 'It's only the league, it's all about the championship' there can be no doubt that the Allianz League is playing a more significant role in the calendar for inter-county coaches and managers than ever before, writes Jason Ryan

GAA • 19 Mar 22

Jason Ryan represented both the London footballers and hurlers in the championship

Maher's men making light of familiar London obstacles

The London senior footballers have been one of the success stories of the GAA season so far and a team whose results I have always watched with interest having lived there for nine and a half years.

GAA • 05 Mar 22

'Geggenpressing' has been adopted in Gaelic football when teams are defending inside their own half and when pressing opposition kick-outs

Transition time: Turning 15-man defence into attack

In soccer, coaches regularly reference that the game can be broken down into distinct parts; when we have the ball, when they have the ball, when we lose the ball, when we win the ball back and set pieces. Gaelic football is adapting this mindset, with interesting results, writes Jason Ryan.

GAA • 26 Feb 22

'It is more difficult to develop a team that is struggling for form. We all know patience is not a trait that GAA fans can be credited with'

Dubs haven't gone away you know - despite brain drain

In his first column for RTÉ.ie, former Wexford and Kildare manager Jason Ryan takes a look at what made Jim Gavin's Dublin so good and why the current crop are struggling to reach those heights.

Football • 18 Feb 22

Jason Ryan now brings his expertise to aid the Premier Division newcomers

Former GAA manager Ryan joins Wexford Youths

Former Wexford and Kildare football manager Jason Ryan has joined Wexford Youths as strength & conditioning coach for their 2016 pre-season training programme.

Soccer • 07 Jan 16

Jason Ryan's term as Kildare boss has come to an end

Jason Ryan steps down as Kildare manager

Jason Ryan has stepped down as Kildare manager after two seasons in charge.

GAA • 28 Aug 15

Jason Ryan: 'By the end of it there so little in it, there was literally only a kick of the ball in the game'

Ryan says Kildare lucky to emerge from 'dogfight'

Kildare overcame a six-day turnaround to beat Offaly in the qualifiers but manager Jason Ryan admitted they were lucky to come out of a “dogfight” in Tullamore as winners.

GAA • 07 Jul 15

Jason Ryan feels the pain of Kildare's hefty defeat

Ryan: Kildare needed good start against Dublin

Kildare manager Jason Ryan bemoaned his side's inability to take their first-half chances after a devastating 19-point defeat to Dublin in the Leinster SFC semi-final at Croke Park.

GAA • 29 Jun 15

Jason Ryan must now get Kildare focused on the upcoming Leinster championship

Jason Ryan: Relegation is 'hard to take'

Manager Jason Ryan called relegation for a second successive season very disappointing and disheartening after his side dropped to Division 3 of the Allianz Football League.

Football • 07 Apr 15

Doyle back for more with Lilywhites

Veteran forward Johnny Doyle has given Kildare a boost by announcing he will play for the county again this season.

GAA • 03 Feb 14

Kildare's Eoghan O'Flaherty lifts the O'Byrne Cup

Ryan: Momentum important for Kildare's NFL opener

Kildare manager Jason Ryan was delighted his side continued on their winning run as they retained the O’Byrne Cup against Meath.

Football • 27 Jan 14

Kildare are through to the O'Byrne Cup semi-finals

Ryan looking for positives from injury nightmare

Jason Ryan is attempting to see the positives from the difficult circumstances he has endured at the start of his reign as Kildare manager.

Football • 13 Jan 14

Jason Ryan (l): 'The team have been performing at a consistently high level over the years so it’s a matter now of improving certain areas'

Ryan confident Kildare players behind him

New Kildare manager Jason Ryan is confident he will have the backing of the players despite the acrimony created by the departure of Kieran McGeeney.

Football • 10 Oct 13