About Ronnie Coyle
Lived 1964 – 2011 (aged 46). Ronnie Coyle was a British association football player.
Early life Coyle was born in Glasgow and educated at St. Gerard's Secondary School.
In April 2009 Coyle was diagnosed with a form of leukaemia for which he was admitted to the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre. On 27 March 2011 Raith Rovers hosted a benefit match for him involving their 1994 Coca-Cola Cup winning team and the Celtic runners-up team with Celtic coming out on top 4–2 on penalties after a 3–3 draw. Coyle died just weeks later on 12 April 2011 from the disease he had battled. He was survived by his wife Joan and their three children, Kevin, Briony and Georgia.
Honours Raith Rovers Scottish First Division: 2 1992–93, 1994–95 Scottish League Cup: 1 1994–95
Ayr United Scottish Second Division: 1 1996–97
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Who was Ronnie Coyle?
Scottish footballer (1964-2011)
When was Ronnie Coyle born?
Ronnie Coyle was born on 4 August 1964 in Glasgow.
When did Ronnie Coyle die?
Ronnie Coyle died on 12 April 2011 in Glasgow.
What was Ronnie Coyle's occupation?
Ronnie Coyle was an association football player.
What nationality was Ronnie Coyle?
Ronnie Coyle was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ronnie Coyle. https://biography.guide/ronnie-coyle/
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