Tommy Coyle
This article is about the footballer. For the boxer, see Tommy Coyle (boxer).
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Thomas Coyle | ||
| Date of birth | 9 January 1959 | ||
| Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | retired | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 19??-1978 | Shettleston | ? | (?) |
| 1978-1987 | Dumbarton[1] | 287 | (23) |
| 1987-1989 | St Johnstone | 68 | (15) |
| 1989-1991 | Clydebank[2] | 42 | (11) |
|
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. | |||
Thomas "Tommy" Coyle (born 9 January 1959) is a Scottish former professional football midfielder. His brothers Joe and Owen also played professionally.
Coyle began his career with non-league Shettleston before signing for Dumbarton in 1978. He established himself in the first team at Boghead Park and, along with Albert Craig, scored in a 2-2 draw with Clyde that ensured Dumbarton promotion to the Scottish Premier Division for the first time.[3]
Aside from playing in the club's only season in the revamped top division Coyle appeared in the first team alongside both of his brothers.[4] He left Dumbarton in 1987 and went on to play for St Johnstone and Clydebank.
References
- ↑ McAllister, Jim (2002). The Sons of the Rock - The Official History of Dumbarton Football Club. Dumbarton: J&J Robertson Printers.
- ↑ Tommy Coyle
- ↑ NOW YOU KNOW: Shuggie was not at the races on Oaks glory day, eveningtimes.co.uk; accessed 12 May 2015.
- ↑ Coyle ready for his big adventure, herald.ie; accessed 12 May 2015.
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