Full name John David Coyne 1971–1972 Tranmere Rovers Name John Coyne | Playing position Role Footballer Years Team Position Forward | |
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Date of birth (1951-07-18) 18 July 1951 (age 64) | ||
Place of birth Liverpool, England | ||
John coyne tricks trials and tribulations
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.
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- John coyne tricks trials and tribulations
- Early and personal life
- Club career
- International career
- Coaching career
- References
Early and personal life
Born in Liverpool, England, he is the father of footballers Jamie Coyne and Chris Coyne.
Club career
Coyne played in England for Tranmere Rovers, Hartlepool United, Wigan Athletic (scoring twice in three Northern Premier League games) and Stockport County, making a combined total of 74 appearances in the Football League. Coyne also spent three seasons in the NASL, playing with the Boston Minutemen, the Dallas Tornado, the Toronto Metros-Croatia and the Hartford Bicentennials. Coyne ended his career in Australia, playing with Brisbane City, APIA Leichhardt and Forrestfield United.
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.
Coaching career
Coyne is currently an assistant coach at Perth SC in the Football West Premier League.