John Coyne (soccer)

John Coyne
Personal information
Full name	John David Coyne
Date of birth	18 July 1951 (age 73)
Place of birth	Liverpool, England
Position(s)	Striker
Senior career*
Years	Team
1971–1972	Tranmere Rovers
1972–1974	Hartlepool United
1974	Boston Minutemen
1974	Dallas Tornado
1975	Toronto Metros-Croatia
1975–1976	Wigan Athletic
1976	Stockport County
1976	Hartford Bicentennials
1977–1980	Brisbane City
1980–1981	APIA Leichhardt
	Forrestfield United
Total
International career
1979–1980	Australia
	*Club domestic league appearances and goals

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.^[1]

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

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

External links

John Coyne at National-Football-Teams.com

[Oz-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 Transfer 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.

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