Joe Coyle

Joe Coyle

Personal information
Full name	Joseph Coyle
Date of birth	(1957-06-24) 24 June 1957
Place of birth	Glasgow, Scotland
Position(s)	Midfielder
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
19??–1977	Shettleston	?	(?)
1977–1982	Dumbarton	130	(14)
1982–1983	Airdrieonians	14	(1)
1983–1985	Dumbarton	75	(21)
1985–1986	Greenock Morton	18	(0)
1986–1987	Arbroath	24	(3)
1987–1988	Stranraer	23	(4)
1988–?	Vale of Leven	?	(?)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Joseph Coyle (born 24 June 1957 in Glasgow) is a Scottish former professional football midfielder. His brothers Tommy and Owen also played professionally.

Coyle began his career with non-league Shettleston before signing for Dumbarton in 1977. He remained at Dumbarton until 1982 before moving to Airdrieonians in 1982. However, he soon returned to Boghead Park and was with the Sons for their only season in the Scottish Premier Division. Subsequently, he played in the Scottish Football League for Greenock Morton, Arbroath and Stranraer before ending his career with non-league Vale of Leven.

In the early 21st century, Coyle was involved in the management of amateur clubs in the Greater Glasgow area, including Orchard Parkmount and Muirend.