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Fullname: Brian Coyne
Born: 13 Dec 1959
Birthplace: Glasgow
Signed: November 1977 (as professional)
Left: July 1979 (to Shrewsbury Town)
Position: Midfield/Centre half
Debut: Clydebank 5-2 home league 17 April 1978 (Only game)
International: None

Biog

Gorbals born Brian Coyne came from a Celtic mad family and achieved a life time's ambition by signing for Celtic in late 1977.

He was a product of Celtic Boys Club and was farmed out to St.Roch's before joining up at Parkhead. Brian made one appearance as a substitute on April 17th 1978 when he replaced Tommy Burns in 5-2 victory over Clydebank at Celtic Park. Sadly, Brian received a bad injury in the 1978/79 season and Billy McNeill released him in 1979.

Brian went on to play for Shrewsbury, Motherwell and Falkirk and had a notable period as manager of Welsh club Newtown in the 1990's. He is still based in Wales.

Playing Career

Honours with Celtic

none

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