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Thomas Coyle (born 9 January 1959) is a Scottish former professional football midfielder. His brothers Joe and Owen also played professionally.

Tommy Coyle

Personal information
Full name	Thomas Coyle
Date of birth	(1959-01-09) 9 January 1959 (age 63)
Place of birth	Glasgow, Scotland
Position(s)	Midfielder
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
19??–1978	Shettleston	?	(?)
1978–1987	Dumbarton[1]	287	(23)
1987–1989	St Johnstone	68	(15)
1989–1991	Clydebank[2]	42	(11)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

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.[3]

Aside from playing in the club's only season in the revamped top division Coyle appeared in the first team alongside both of his brothers.[4] He left Dumbarton in 1987 and went on to play for St Johnstone and Clydebank.

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