Tommy Coyne, born on the 14th of November 1962, is a renowned Centre Forward. Originally from the Republic of Ireland, he stands at 6ft (1.83m) and weighs 10st 7lb (67kg). Most notably, he wore the number 20 jersey during his time on the pitch.
Coyne's professional career took a decisive turn in July 1981, when he joined Clydebank in Scotland. During his debut season (1981-1982), he made a respectable 31 first team appearances, scoring nine goals in league matches. The following season (1982–1983), saw Coyne make an impressive 38 first team appearances and score 18 goals. His stint with Clydebank was revisited later in his career during the 2000 - 2001 season, where he contributed four goals in his 14 appearances
It was in January 1984 that Coyne made a move to Dundee United, also in Scotland. His three seasons at the club shaped him as a crucial Centre Forward, where he played 52 matches and netted 8 goals.
Coyne's career assumed new heights in July 1986 when he joined Dundee. Scoring heavily, with 51 goals in 89 appearances across his time with the club served to cement his position within Scottish football.
The zenith of Coyne's impressive football run was reached when he joined Celtic, in the Premiership, in January 1989. Averaging a goal every two games across four seasons makes these years some of his most productive. With the Bhoys, he made 105 appearances and scored 43 goals, marking an important chapter in both his career and Celtic's history.
The concluding stages of his career saw him move to Tranmere Rovers, back to Dundee and then to Motherwell. Here he continued to demonstrate his knack for goal scoring, with 59 goals across five seasons, proving himself to be a consistent and relevant force on the pitch.
Since his retirement, Tommy Coyne's time at Celtic remains a shining testament to the impact a dedicated Centre Forward can have on a club. His name continues to be celebrated amongst the fans, not only as a consistent performer, but as an emblem of Celtic's rich heritage within Scottish football.
