Born
Glasgow
Tommy Coyle (1959)
Biography
Tommy was part of a trio of Coyle brothers (Joe and Owen) who starred for the Sons in the 80s.
Best described as a robust midfielder and a player who split the support in terms of favouritism.
Left the club in 1988 to join St Johnstone.
Best described as a robust midfielder and a player who split the support in terms of favouritism.
Left the club in 1988 to join St Johnstone.
Statistics
- Apps
- 288 (30)
- Goals
- 25
- -
- -
- Goals/game
- 0.08
- Minutes
- 25,890*
- Seasons
- 10
Club spells
First Spell
Joined: 28 Aug 1978 · Left: 22 Aug 1987
Other clubs played for
Managers played under
| Manager | First appearance | Most recent appearance | Apps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davie Wilson | 23 Sep 1978 | 1 Feb 1986 | 73 (27) |
| Sean Fallon | 12 Apr 1980 | 2 May 1981 | 32 (3) |
| Billy Lamont | 8 Aug 1981 | 25 Feb 1984 | 121 (1) |
| Alex Wright | 4 Feb 1986 | 3 May 1986 | 16 |
| Alex Totten | 26 Apr 1986 | 9 May 1987 | 48 |
| Mark Clougherty | 11 Aug 1987 | 11 Aug 1987 | (1) |
Timeline
Signed
First competitive appearance
Dumbarton 2–0 Hamilton Academical· First Division · Boghead Park
First competitive goal
Ayr United 3–2 Dumbarton· First Division · Somerset Park
100 competitive appearances
Motherwell 1–1 Dumbarton· First Division · Fir Park
200 competitive appearances
Airdrieonians 1–4 Dumbarton· First Division · Broomfield Park
250 competitive appearances
Dumbarton 1–1 Clyde· First Division · Boghead Park
300 competitive appearances
Greenock Morton 4–1 Dumbarton· League · Cappielow
Last goal
Dumbarton 3–0 Queen of the South· League · Boghead Park
Last appearance
Dumbarton 2–3 Livingston· League · Boghead Park
Recorded contract end
Appearances (318)
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug 1987 | Dumbarton | 2–3 | Meadowbank Thistle | League1987-88 | L |
| 9 May 1987 | Dumbarton | 3–0 | QOS | League1986-87 | W |
| 2 May 1987 | East Fife | 2–1 | Dumbarton | League1986-87 | L |
| 18 Apr 1987 | Montrose | 2–0 | Dumbarton | League1986-87 | L |
| 11 Apr 1987 | Dumbarton | 3–2 | Kilmarnock | League1986-87 | W |
| 4 Apr 1987 | Brechin City | 1–2 | Dumbarton | League1986-87 | W |
| 31 Mar 1987 | Dumbarton | 1–1 | Brechin City | League1986-87 | D |
| 28 Mar 1987 | Dumbarton | 2–3 | Morton | League1986-87 | L |
| 21 Mar 1987 | Dumbarton | 2–2 | Airdrieonians | League1986-87 | D |
| 17 Mar 1987 | Forfar Athletic | 0–2 | Dumbarton | League1986-87 | W |
| 7 Mar 1987 | Dunfermline Ath | 1–0 | Dumbarton | League1986-87 | L |
| 28 Feb 1987 | Dumbarton | 1–0 | Partick Thistle | League1986-87 | W |
| 21 Feb 1987 | Dumbarton | 2–1 | Montrose | League1986-87 | W |
| 14 Feb 1987 | QOS | 0–1 | Dumbarton | League1986-87 | W |
| 7 Feb 1987 | Dumbarton | 1–1 | East Fife | League1986-87 | D |
| 4 Feb 1987 | Dumbarton | 2–3 | Brechin City | Scottish Cup1986-87 | L |
| 27 Jan 1987 | Kilmarnock | 1–2 | Dumbarton | League1986-87 | W |
| 24 Jan 1987 | Clyde | 1–2 | Dumbarton | League1986-87 | W |
| 1 Jan 1987 | Morton | 4–1 | Dumbarton | League1986-87 | L |
| 27 Dec 1986 | Airdrieonians | 1–0 | Dumbarton | League1986-87 | L |
| 20 Dec 1986 | Dumbarton | 0–1 | Forfar Athletic | League1986-87 | L |
| 13 Dec 1986 | Dumbarton | 1–2 | Dunfermline Ath | League1986-87 | L |
| 6 Dec 1986 | Partick Thistle | 0–2 | Dumbarton | League1986-87 | W |
| 29 Nov 1986 | Dumbarton | 1–1 | QOS | League1986-87 | D |
| 22 Nov 1986 | East Fife | 0–0 | Dumbarton | League1986-87 | D |
| 15 Nov 1986 | Dumbarton | 1–1 | Clyde | League1986-87 | D |
| 8 Nov 1986 | Dumbarton | 2–1 | Morton | League1986-87 | W |
| 1 Nov 1986 | Brechin City | 3–1 | Dumbarton | League1986-87 | L |
| 29 Oct 1986 | Dumbarton | 2–0 | Kilmarnock | League1986-87 | W |
| 25 Oct 1986 | Montrose | 1–0 | Dumbarton | League1986-87 | L |
Goals scored (25)
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Result | Minute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 May 1987 | Dumbarton | 3–0 | QOS | League1986-87 | W | ? |
| 21 Mar 1987 | Dumbarton | 2–2 | Airdrieonians | League1986-87 | D | ? |
| 4 Feb 1987 | Dumbarton | 2–3 | Brechin City | Scottish Cup1986-87 | L | ? |
| 8 Nov 1986 | Dumbarton | 2–1 | Morton | League1986-87 | W | ? |
| 13 Sep 1986 | Dumbarton | 1–0 | Montrose | League1986-87 | W | ? |
| 6 Sep 1986 | Dumbarton | 3–1 | Brechin City | League1986-87 | W | ? |
| 20 Aug 1986 | Dumbarton | 1–0 | Stirling Albion | League Cup1986-87 | W | ? |
| 15 Apr 1986 | Alloa Athletic | 1–3 | Dumbarton | First Division1985-86 | W | ? |
| 15 Apr 1986 | Alloa Athletic | 1–3 | Dumbarton | First Division1985-86 | W | ? |
| 29 Mar 1986 | Dumbarton | 2–1 | Falkirk | First Division1985-86 | W | ? |
| 12 Mar 1986 | Dumbarton | 3–0 | Airdrieonians | First Division1985-86 | W | ? |
| 5 Mar 1986 | Dumbarton | 2–0 | Ayr Utd | First Division1985-86 | W | ? |
| 21 Dec 1985 | Kilmarnock | 1–4 | Dumbarton | First Division1985-86 | W | ? |
| 2 Mar 1985 | Rangers | 3–1 | Dumbarton | Premier Division1984-85 | L | ? |
| 15 Dec 1984 | Morton | 2–4 | Dumbarton | Premier Division1984-85 | W | ? |
| 15 Sep 1984 | Hibernian | 2–3 | Dumbarton | Premier Division1984-85 | W | ? |
| 28 Apr 1984 | Dumbarton | 2–2 | Clyde | First Division1983-84 | D | ? |
| 21 Apr 1984 | Brechin City | 0–3 | Dumbarton | First Division1983-84 | W | ? |
| 7 Apr 1984 | Dumbarton | 2–1 | Clydebank | First Division1983-84 | W | ? |
| 7 Jan 1984 | Dumbarton | 4–3 | Kilmarnock | First Division1983-84 | W | ? |
| 12 Nov 1983 | Brechin City | 2–3 | Dumbarton | First Division1983-84 | W | ? |
| 20 Aug 1983 | Dumbarton | 2–0 | Clydebank | First Division1983-84 | W | ? |
| 20 Aug 1983 | Dumbarton | 2–0 | Clydebank | First Division1983-84 | W | ? |
| 12 Feb 1983 | Dumbarton | 2–1 | Queen's Park | First Division1982-83 | W | ? |
| 30 Sep 1981 | Ayr Utd | 3–2 | Dumbarton | First Division1981-82 | L | ? |