Peter Coyne
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Peter David Coyne is an English
former footballer. His regular position was as a forward. He was born in Hartlepool
. He played for Manchester United
, Ashton United
, Crewe Alexandra
, Hyde United, Swindon Town
and Glossop North End.
His main success in his career came at Swindon Town, when Lou Macari
signed him from Hyde United on 23 August 1984. In season 1984–85 he scored 15 goals (including a run of five consecutive games in March) and finished as the clubs 2nd highest scorer that season, and followed that up in season 1985–86 with another 14 goals (including a hat-trick at home to Northampton), and won a 4th Division championship medal with Swindon. His goal on the final day at home to Crewe which Swindon won 1–0 ensured Swindon finished the season on a record breaking 102 points.
In 1986–87 he scored another 12 goals helping Swindon to back to back promotions, this time to Division 2. He scored both goals in the opening day fixture away to Bolton Wanderers and probably his most important goal was against Gillingham
at the County Ground when he equalised in the play-off final second leg, Swindon eventually won the third match 2–0 to clinch promotion.
Peter only made 6 appearances in the 1987–88 season in Division 2,and his last appearance ever for Swindon was away at West Bromwich Albion on 3 September 1988 (his only appearance in the 1988–89 season). He went out on loan to Aldershot in August 1989 and was eventually released by Swindon in June 1990 when he joined Colne Dynamoes, and later Radcliffe Borough, Glossop North End, and finally Wilmslow Albion.
His brother, Gerald (Ged) was a professional at both Manchester United and Manchester City and later managed several clubs in the Manchester area including East Manchester, Curzon Ashton, Mossley and Hyde United. Ged's daughter, Jenna, a very successful competitive swimmer, is the partner of box Matthew "Magic" Hatton, brother of former world light welterweight champion Ricky Hatton.
After retiring from football, Peter then took his coaching badges with the PFA before starting work with Manchester United Football in the Community scheme where he gained valuable experience working with young people and footballers with a disability.
After leaving Manchester United, Peter now works at Manchester Airport. As UEFA B License holder, Peter still actively coaches in the local area, both at primary schools and local junior club, Didsbury Juniors FC.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
former footballer. His regular position was as a forward. He was born in Hartlepool
Hartlepool
Hartlepool is a town and port in North East England.It was founded in the 7th century AD, around the Northumbrian monastery of Hartlepool Abbey. The village grew during the Middle Ages and developed a harbour which served as the official port of the County Palatine of Durham. A railway link from...
. He played for Manchester United
Manchester United F.C.
Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958...
, Ashton United
Ashton United F.C.
Ashton United Football Club is an English football club, based in Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester.-History:The club was originally founded in 1878 as Hurst F.C. and the earliest known match report dates back to March 1879. By 1880 the club were playing at Hurst Cross, their current ground....
, Crewe Alexandra
Crewe Alexandra F.C.
Crewe Alexandra Football Club is an English professional football club based in Crewe, Cheshire. Nicknamed The Railwaymen due to the town's links with the rail industry, they currently play in Football League Two, the fourth tier of English football, and are based at the Alexandra Stadium.The club...
, Hyde United, Swindon Town
Swindon Town F.C.
Swindon Town Football Club are a team based in Swindon, Wiltshire. Currently in League Two, Swindon have been managed by Paolo Di Canio since 23 May 2011...
and Glossop North End.
His main success in his career came at Swindon Town, when Lou Macari
Lou Macari
Luigi "Lou" Macari is a Scottish former footballer and football manager of Italian descent.-Playing career:...
signed him from Hyde United on 23 August 1984. In season 1984–85 he scored 15 goals (including a run of five consecutive games in March) and finished as the clubs 2nd highest scorer that season, and followed that up in season 1985–86 with another 14 goals (including a hat-trick at home to Northampton), and won a 4th Division championship medal with Swindon. His goal on the final day at home to Crewe which Swindon won 1–0 ensured Swindon finished the season on a record breaking 102 points.
In 1986–87 he scored another 12 goals helping Swindon to back to back promotions, this time to Division 2. He scored both goals in the opening day fixture away to Bolton Wanderers and probably his most important goal was against Gillingham
Gillingham F.C.
Gillingham Football Club is an English professional football club based in the town of Gillingham, Kent. The only Kent-based club in the Football League, they play their home matches at the Priestfield Stadium...
at the County Ground when he equalised in the play-off final second leg, Swindon eventually won the third match 2–0 to clinch promotion.
Peter only made 6 appearances in the 1987–88 season in Division 2,and his last appearance ever for Swindon was away at West Bromwich Albion on 3 September 1988 (his only appearance in the 1988–89 season). He went out on loan to Aldershot in August 1989 and was eventually released by Swindon in June 1990 when he joined Colne Dynamoes, and later Radcliffe Borough, Glossop North End, and finally Wilmslow Albion.
His brother, Gerald (Ged) was a professional at both Manchester United and Manchester City and later managed several clubs in the Manchester area including East Manchester, Curzon Ashton, Mossley and Hyde United. Ged's daughter, Jenna, a very successful competitive swimmer, is the partner of box Matthew "Magic" Hatton, brother of former world light welterweight champion Ricky Hatton.
After retiring from football, Peter then took his coaching badges with the PFA before starting work with Manchester United Football in the Community scheme where he gained valuable experience working with young people and footballers with a disability.
After leaving Manchester United, Peter now works at Manchester Airport. As UEFA B License holder, Peter still actively coaches in the local area, both at primary schools and local junior club, Didsbury Juniors FC.
External links
- MUFCInfo.com profile
- Football England
- Profile at Swindon-Town-FC.co.uk
- North American Soccer League Players profile