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- ↑ Hayes, Dean (2006). The Who's Who of Cardiff City. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 168. ISBN 1-85983-462-0.
- ↑ "Derek Ryder". Port Online. 9 November 2016. Retrieved 15 December 2018.