John Coyne (soccer)

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.

John Coyne
Personal information
Full name John David Coyne
Date of birth (1951-07-18) 18 July 1951
Place of birth Liverpool, England
Position(s) Striker
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1971–1972 Tranmere Rovers 15 (3)
1972–1974 Hartlepool United 55 (10)
1974 Boston Minutemen 16 (7)
1974 Dallas Tornado 4 (0)
1975 Toronto Metros-Croatia 22 (7)
1975–1976 Wigan Athletic 3 (2)
1976 Stockport County 4 (0)
1976 Hartford Bicentennials 24 (9)
1977–1980 Brisbane City 68 (8)
1980–1981 APIA Leichhardt 28 (3)
Forrestfield United
Total 169+ (36+)
National team
1979–1980 Australia 4 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

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. "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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