Owen Columba Coyle (born 14 July 1966) is a former professional football player and manager who was most recently the manager of Wigan Athletic.Paisley-born Coyle began his career at Dumbarton. He played for a number of Scottish teams as well as a spell at English club Bolton Wanderers. He was capped once by the Republic of Ireland, having qualified through Irish descent. He also played for the Republic of Ireland national under-21 football team.Upon retiring from playing, he managed Falkirk and St. Johnstone before heading to then Championship side Burnley. In his first full season in charge, Burnley won promotion to the Premier League. He then moved to Bolton halfway through his first season in the Premier League. Coyle was appointed manager of Wigan Athletic in June 2013 only to leave the club on 2 December 2013.
Now playing/coaching at Dundee United FC [July 2003]
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May 13, 2002...Signed for Falkirk Football Club in Scotland. [May 2002]
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Was appointed Player/Manager of St. Johnstone F.C. [April 2005]
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Signed for Airdrie United as player/coach [June 2004]
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Assistant manager of Dundee Utd - Scottish Premier League. [October 2003]
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Returned to Bolton Wanderers as manager [January 2010]
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Was appointed Manager of Burnley Football Club. [November 2007]
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Has been a prolific goalscorer wherever he has played, although mostly in the lower leagues in Scotland. Nevertheless, he also played briefly in England with Bolton and in Scotland's top division. He has 200+ goals to his credit in 500+ appearances.
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Started his career at Dumbarton - one of the clubs Kilnockie play in the Scottish Cup. He has also played for: Clydebank, Airdrie (twice), Bolton, Dundee Utd (twice), Motherwell, Dunfermline, Ross County and Falkirk in a career which started in 1985.
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Although born in Scotland, he played for the Republic of Ireland because of the country's (and FIFA's) loose nationality rules when it comes to picking players. These rules usually mean that a player can play for the country if, for example, his grandfather or some other relation is from the country in question.
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Won 1st Division Player Of The Year whilst playing for Airdrie, season 2001-2002.
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Born in Scotland but won honours with Ireland at football.
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Veteran footballer who has had a successful playing career.