Ritchie Bayly (born 1 April 1962) is an Irish former soccer player. He made his debut for Shamrock Rovers on 22 October 1978 . He also played in a UEFA Cup Winners' Cup tie against Banik Ostrava at Milltown 1 November 1978 At sixteen years of age Ritchie became the youngest player ever to play for the Hoops in a European tie. He controversially transferred to Drogheda United in February 1983 He played with his brother Martin Bayly at Sligo and his nephew Robert Bayly currently plays for Shelbourne. Sources The Hoops by Paul Doolan and Robert Goggins () Shamrock Rovers F.C. players Republic of Ireland under-21 international footballers Republic of Ireland association footballers League of Ireland players Drogheda United F.C. players Sligo Rovers F.C. players Bohemian F.C. players Kilkenny City A.F.C. players League of Ireland managers Living people 1962 births St James's Gate F.C. players St James's Gate F.C. managers Monaghan United F.C. players Association footballers from County Dublin Association football midfielders Republic of Ireland football managers