Tommy Coyle (footballer)

Tommy Coyle
Personal information
Full name	Thomas Coyle
Date of birth	9 January 1959 (age 65)
Place of birth	Glasgow, Scotland
Position(s)	Midfielder
Senior career*
Years	Team
19??–1978	Shettleston
1978–1987	Dumbarton
1987–1989	St Johnstone
1989–1991	Clydebank
	*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

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

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[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.

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