Hugh Johnston Ryden (born 7 April 1943) is a Scottish

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. when playing for Chester in season 1964-65 under manager Peter Hauser, Hughie, as he was known, was part of the forward line that scored over 100 league goals and was a member of the team that narrowly lost to Manchester United (featuring Best, Law and Charlton, plus a future Chester player, Ian Moir) in the FA cup at Old Trafford.

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1943 births Living people Footballers from Dumbarton Men's association football inside forwards Scottish men's footballers Yoker Athletic F.C. players Leeds United F.C. players Bristol Rovers F.C. players Stockport County F.C. players Chester City F.C. players Halifax Town A.F.C. players Great Harwood Town F.C. players English Football League players {{Scotland-footy-forward-1940s-stub