Ernest Bryan (6 June 1926 - March 2008) was a Welsh footballer. Bryan made one peacetime appearance in The Football League for Chester, when he replaced regular right back Reg Butcher in a 3–3 draw at Darlington in January 1949. A product of the club's youth policy, he had earlier featured in wartime league matches for the club. After leaving Chester, Bryan moved to Colwyn Bay. Bibliography References 1926 births 2008 deaths People from Hawarden Sportspeople from Flintshire English Football League players Association football fullbacks Welsh footballers Chester City F.C. players Colwyn Bay F.C. players