John Coyne (footballer)

John Coyne
Personal information
Full nameJohn David Coyne
Date of birth18 July 1951
Place of birthLiverpool, England
Playing positionStriker
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1971–1972Tranmere Rovers15(3)
1972–1974Hartlepool United55(10)
1974Boston Minutemen16(7)
1974Dallas Tornado4(0)
1975Toronto Metros-Croatia22(7)
1975–1976Wigan Athletic3(2)
1976Stockport County4(0)
1976Hartford Bicentennials24(9)
1977–1980Brisbane City
1980–1981APIA Leichhardt29(?)
Forrestfield United
Total169+(36+)
National team
1979–1980Australia4(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

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

Early and personal life

Born in Liverpool, England, he is the father of footballers Jamie Coyne and Chris Coyne.[1]

Playing career

Club career

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

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][6]

Coaching career

Coyne is currently an assistant coach at Perth SC in the Football West Premier League.[7]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Comberford-Cozella". Australian Player Database. Retrieved 22 April 2011.
  2. Hayes, Dean (1996). The Latics: The Official History of Wigan Athletic F.C. Harefield: Yore Publications. ISBN 1-874427-91-7.
  3. "Profile". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Database. Retrieved 22 April 2011.
  4. "Profile". NASL Jerseys. Retrieved 22 April 2011.
  5. The Australian National Men's Football Team: Caps And Captains. Football Federation Australia.
  6. John Coyne at National-Football-Teams.com
  7. "Board of Management and Sub-Committees". Perth Soccer Club. Retrieved 22 April 2011.