Career
Lyons spent the early part of his career at Portuguese Vale and Walsall. In September 1926, he signed for Clapton Orient, and helped the club to narrowly avoid relegation out of the Second Division in 1926-1927. They again escaped the drop in 1927-1928, finishing one place and one point above relegated Fulham.
However they came last in 1928-1929, and finished 12th in the Third Division South in 1929-1930.
Lyons featured in 57 games and scoring three goals during his time at White Hart Lane. Lyons ended his playing career at Colwyn Bay. with Tottenham Hotspur.