Career
Coyle began his career with non-league Shettleston before signing for Dumbarton in 1978. He established himself in the first team at Boghead Park and, along with Albert Craig, scored in a 2-2 draw with Clyde that ensured Dumbarton promotion to the Scottish Premier Division for the first time. He left Dumbarton in 1987 and went on to play for Street Johnstone and Clydebank.
