John Coyne (soccer) explained

John Coyne
Fullname:John David Coyne
Birth Date:18 July 1951
Birth Place:Liverpool, England
Position:Striker
Years1:1971–1972
Clubs1:Tranmere Rovers
Caps1:15
Goals1:3
Years2:1972–1974
Clubs2:Hartlepool United
Caps2:55
Goals2:10
Years3:1974
Clubs3:Boston Minutemen
Caps3:16
Goals3:7
Years4:1974
Clubs4:Dallas Tornado
Caps4:4
Goals4:0
Years5:1975
Clubs5:Toronto Metros-Croatia
Caps5:22
Goals5:7
Years6:1975–1976
Clubs6:Wigan Athletic
Caps6:3
Goals6:2
Years7:1976
Clubs7:Stockport County
Caps7:4
Goals7:0
Years8:1976
Clubs8:Hartford Bicentennials
Caps8:24
Goals8:9
Years9:1977–1980
Clubs9:Brisbane City
Caps9:68
Goals9:8
Years10:1980–1981
Clubs10:APIA Leichhardt
Caps10:28
Goals10:3
Clubs11:Forrestfield United
Totalcaps:169+
Totalgoals:36+
Nationalyears1:1979–1980
Nationalteam1:Australia
Nationalcaps1:4
Nationalgoals1:0

John David Coyne (born 18 July 1951) is a former professional footballer who played as a striker. Active as a professional in England, the United States and Australia, Coyne made over 150 career appearances. Born in England, he played international football for Australia.

Early and personal life

Born in Liverpool, England, he is the father of footballers Jamie Coyne and Chris Coyne.

Club career

Coyne played in England for Tranmere Rovers, Hartlepool United, Wigan Athletic (scoring twice in three Northern Premier League games[1]) and Stockport County, making a combined total of 74 appearances in the Football League.[2] Coyne also spent three seasons in the NASL, playing with the Boston Minutemen, the Dallas Tornado, the Toronto Metros-Croatia and the Hartford Bicentennials.[3] Coyne ended his career in Australia, playing with Brisbane City, APIA Leichhardt and Forrestfield United.[4]

International career

Coyne made his full international debut for Australia against Taiwan in Taipei in November 1979. He played the last of his four internationals in August 1980 against Mexico in Sydney. He also played four B-internationals for Australia in 1979 and 1980.[5]

Coaching career

Coyne is currently an assistant coach at Perth SC in the Football West Premier League.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Hayes, Dean. The Latics: The Official History of Wigan Athletic F.C.. 1996. Yore Publications. Harefield. 1-874427-91-7.
  2. Web site: Profile. 22 April 2011. Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database.
  3. Web site: Profile. 22 April 2011. NASL Jerseys.
  4. Web site: Comberford-Cozella. 22 April 2011. Australian Player Database.
  5. Book: The Australian National Men's Football Team: Caps And Captains. Football Federation Australia.
  6. Web site: Board of Management and Sub-Committees. 22 April 2011. Perth Soccer Club.