Joe Coyle

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Joe Coyle
Personal information
Full name Joseph Coyle
Date of birth (1957-06-24) 24 June 1957 (age 66)
Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
19??–1977 Shettleston ? (?)
1977–1982 Dumbarton 130 (14)
1982–1983 Airdrieonians 14 (1)
1983–1985 Dumbarton 75 (21)
1985–1986 Greenock Morton 18 (0)
1986–1987 Arbroath 24 (3)
1987–1988 Stranraer 23 (4)
1988–? Vale of Leven [1] ? (?)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Joseph Coyle (born 24 June 1957 in Glasgow) is a Scottish former professional football midfielder. His brothers Tommy and Owen also played professionally.

Coyle began his career with non-league Shettleston before signing for Dumbarton in 1977. He remained at Dumbarton until 1982 before moving to Airdrieonians in 1982. However, he soon returned to Boghead Park and was with the Sons for their only season in the Scottish Premier Division. Subsequently, he played in the Scottish Football League for Greenock Morton, Arbroath and Stranraer before ending his career with non-league Vale of Leven.

In the early 21st century, Coyle was involved in the management of amateur clubs in the Greater Glasgow area, including Orchard Parkmount and Muirend.

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References

  1. Joe Coyle at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database