Fair play to him for playing, could understand if he decided not to though. Maybe her been his biggest fan spurred him on to play as its what should would probably have wanted.

I am proud to consider Ryan as a friend and would like to offer my condolences to him and his family on their loss, I heard about it earlier in the week but didnt offer my condolences then in case it disrupted in any way shape or form his playing form.
In Ryan you have a fine young man who is a credit to you all (but don't tell him I told you that ) he is always willing to help others and in the early days of LC TV He and his partner in 'crime' Riddy were the main stay of our programming something I am again looking forward to this coming summer.

Condolences, Ryan was fantastic today and went about his usual game really well despite the battering Dewsbury seemed determined to give him. Just seen the following picture on twitter, must have been hard for him today. https://twitter.com/kings_pix/status/46 ... 81/photo/1

Condolences, Ryan was fantastic today and went about his usual game really well despite the battering Dewsbury seemed determined to give him. Just seen the following picture on twitter, must have been hard for him today. https://twitter.com/kings_pix/status/46 ... 81/photo/1

Agreed, us fans have no clue what 'situation' any sports player might be going through at any given time. But they cross that 'white line' and just get on with it. Like Ryan, any player who does this, I have nothing but total admiration for them.
Doubt I could have done it....the only difficulty I had was playing for the Boars Head in the 'pub cricket league' with a hangover.
My condolences to the Brierleys for their sad loss.

Ryan's a credit to his lovely family and our great club who are his second family .
So professional today and took his try's well .
Keeping smiling Ryan your nan will be so proud of you always

Brian King (Kings Pix) and Ryan said I could post this pic on here. I think it's fantastic and brought a tear to my eye.

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My dearest thoughts go out to Ryan and all his family, and friends of his Nana. To read how he held it together under heavy attention today shows what a fine role model he has had. She must have been one proud lady every time he took the field.
That picture that Nozzy linked to really brought tears to my eyes. What better way to honour your Nana than doing what she loved best. All the best Ryan, you have my deepest respect mate.

The whole family are lovely and I really feel for them right now .
The picture certainly reduced me to tears , having meet her also , she would be of proud of him today , he had one hell of a tough day and came through it.
This is one o he reasons we will be successful this year, we're all in it together truly .
RIP Ryan's nana god bless

He may not be the biggest lad but he had the heart of a Lion and the picture is absolutely fantastic. I wondered what the gesture was for. Well lad she'll still be your biggest fan from the best seat at anywhere you play.

upmost respect to ryan don't know him personally but everything he does he goes up in my estimation. r.i.p ryans nana

Thank you for the kind words,and your support for Ryan.

Deepest condolences to Ryan and family at this sad time.

The Watcher has noticed, over many years of watching Leigh, that the crowd very rarely make a poor opposition player the target of their abuse. So in a way it is a compliment to Brierley that he finds himself in this position. The one notable exception was of course Nanyn when he played for Widnes.

Our thoughts & prayers are with Ryan's family & close friends .

It must of taken Ryan some strength take to the field under these upsetting circumstances but it's clear to see through his rugby he's got a heart of a lion. My deepest condolences to Ryan & his family.