Tommy Coyle (footballer)

Tommy Coyle

Personal information
Date of birth	(1959-01-09) 9 January 1959 (age 66)
Place of birth	Glasgow, Scotland
Position(s)	Midfielder
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
19??–1978	Shettleston	?	(?)
1978–1987	Dumbarton[1]	286	(22)
1987–1989	St Johnstone	68	(15)
1989–1991	Clydebank[2]	42	(11)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Thomas 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

1. McAllister, Jim (2002). The Sons of the Rock - The Official History of Dumbarton Football Club. Dumbarton: J&J Robertson Printers.
2. Tommy Coyle at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database
3. NOW YOU KNOW: Shuggie was not at the races on Oaks glory day, eveningtimes.co.uk; retrieved 12 May 2015.
4. Coyle ready for his big adventure, herald.ie; retrieved 12 May 2015.