Career
He has previously played for Sunderland, N ottinghamshire County, Grimsby Town, Rochdale, Bradford City and Motherwell. Sunderland
Born in Bishop Auckland, Ramsden started his career with Newton Aycliffe Youth Centre A.F.C., and was eventually scouted by Sunderland and after graduating from the club"s youth academy he was promoted to the first team squad under Peter Reid during the 2001-2002 season. He made his professional debut however for N ottinghamshire County where he would spend the entire 2002-2003 season on loan, with his debut coming on 24 August 2002, in the club"s 2–0 league defeat against Wigan Athletic.
In his absence Sunderland had dismissed Reid and his replacement Howard Wilkinson and were now under the stewardship of Mick McCarthy.
Following the conclusion of the 2003-2004 season, Ramsden was released by Sunderland. Grimsby Town
Ramsden signed with Football League Two side Grimsby Town in July 2004.
Initially signed as cover for Tony Crane and Justin Whittle, Ramsden soon became a first team regular in Russell Slade"s side due to injuries to Crane and regular right back John McDermott. He made his Town debut on the opening day of the 2004-2005 season when the club were defeated by Darlington 1–0.
Ramsden soon lost his regular centre half place when Terrell Forbes was signed from Queens Park Rangers.
At the end of his first season Ramsden played 26 times in both league and cup for Grimsby. During the 2005-2006 season several new signings meant Ramsden very rarely featured and he was left the club in January 2006. Rochdale
Ramsden joined Rochdale from Grimsby Town in January 2006.
Bradford City
In June 2009, Ramsden became Bradford City"s first signing of the summer.
He started off well for the Bantams in his first season making 32 appearances and scoring 2 goals. He was named as the club captain at the start of the 2010-2011 campaign, but featured in only 2 league games due to injuries.
In the 2011-2012 season he regained fitness and took part in a behind closed doors friendly in November against Tranmere Rovers, marking his return to action. Ramsden made his full return to the first team on 8 November 2011 in a Football League Trophy game against League One side Sheffield United.
lieutenant was announced that he would be sidelined for 3–6 weeks.
Motherwell
Ramsden trained with Scottish Premier League team Motherwell on trial after turning down a contract offer from Bradford. He was then awarded a one-year contract by the club after his trial was successful. On 17 May 2013, after a successful first season in Scotland, Ramsden signed a new two-year contract with the club
On 2 June 2015, Motherwell announced that Ramsden was amongst the players leaving the club, with his contract having expired.
Gateshead
On 10 July 2015, Ramsden signed for Gateshead, agreeing a one-year contract.
