Lewie Coyle
{{short description|English footballer}}
{{Use British English|date=April 2015}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2015}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Lewie Jacob Coyle
| image = Lewie Coyle July 2015.jpg
| caption = Coyle in July 2015
| fullname = Lewie Jacob Coyle{{cite web |url=https://www.efl.com/siteassets/efl-documents/efl-professional-retain-list--free-transfers---2017-18.pdf |title=Club list of registered players: As at 19th May 2018: Leeds United |publisher=English Football League |page=21 |accessdate=17 June 2018}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|10|15|df=y}}
| birth_place = Kingston upon Hull, England
| height = {{convert|173|cm|ftin|order=flip}}{{cite web|url=https://www.hullcitytigers.com/teams/first-team/defender/lewie-coyle/|publisher=Hull City A.F.C.|title=Lewie Coyle|accessdate=15 October 2020}}
| position = Right back, Left back, Centre back
| currentclub = Hull City
| clubnumber = 2
| youthclubs1 = Leeds United
| youthyears1 = 2004–2014
| clubs1 = Leeds United
| years1 = 2014–2020
| caps1 = 15
| goals1 = 0
| clubs2 = → Harrogate Town (loan)
| years2 = 2014
| caps2 = 2
| goals2 = 0
| clubs3 = → Fleetwood Town (loan)
| years3 = 2017–2019
| caps3 = 105
| goals3 = 0
| clubs4 = Fleetwood Town
| years4 = 2020
| caps4 = 12
| goals4 = 1
| clubs5 = Hull City
| years5 = 2020–
| caps5 = 176
| goals5 = 3
| club-update = 22:52, 3 May 2025 (UTC)
}}
Lewie Jacob Coyle (born 15 October 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays as a right back for {{English football updater|HullCity}} club Hull City.
Career
=Leeds United=
Coyle started his footballing life at Leeds United and hit the headlines as a 10-year-old when he was involved in an alleged tapping-up scandal with Chelsea. Coyle's father alleged that he was offered £10,000 'in readies' and the promise of a new kitchen if his son were to attend a one-week trial with the Premier League champions. It was also claimed that Spanish giants Barcelona had made an offer for Coyle around the same time.{{cite news|title=Youngster signs for his dream team|url=http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/Youngster-signs-dream-team/story-11976690-detail/story.html|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20141205044716/http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/Youngster-signs-dream-team/story-11976690-detail/story.html|url-status=dead|archivedate=5 December 2014|newspaper=Hull Daily Mail|date=5 June 2008|accessdate=5 June 2008}}
Coyle made his first start on 9 January 2016 against Rotherham United to help Leeds advance to the fourth round of the FA Cup in a 2–0 victory.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35211466|title=Leeds United 2–0 Rotherham United|date=9 January 2016|accessdate=23 March 2020|work=BBC Sport}}
On 26 October 2016, Coyle picked up a knee injury in normal time against Norwich City in the English League Cup. His injury was after Leeds had used all their substitutes and saw Leeds down to 10 men for all of the 30 minutes of extra time; however they managed to secure a penalty shootout victory after a 2–2 draw.{{cite web |url=https://www.leedsunited.com/news/team-news/21284/norwich-match-report-title |title=NORWICH CITY: PENALTIES SEE LEEDS EDGE CLASSIC |work=Leeds United |date=26 October 2016 |accessdate=26 October 2016}} On 3 November, despite being out injured, Coyle signed a two-year extension deal at the club to run until the end of the 2019 season.{{cite web |url=https://www.leedsunited.com/news/team-news/21311/lewie-coyle-signs-2-year-contract-extension |title=LEWIE COYLE SIGNS 2 YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION |work=Leeds United |date=3 November 2016 |accessdate=3 November 2016}}
On 9 January 2017, Coyle made his return from injury in Leeds' 2–1 FA Cup win against Cambridge United.{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38486840 |title=Cambridge 1 Leeds 2 |work=BBC Sport |date=9 January 2017 |accessdate=9 January 2017 }} On 13 January 2017, Coyle made his first start in the League of the 2016–17 season in a 1–0 win against Derby County to send Leeds third in the EFL Championship table.{{cite web |url=https://www.leedsunited.com/news/team-news/21506/derby-match-report |title=DERBY COUNTY: WIN SENDS UNITED THIRD |work=Leeds United |date=13 January 2017 |accessdate=13 January 2017}} On 29 January 2017, Coyle gave away a costly penalty against Sutton United in the FA Cup. The penalty, converted by Jamie Collins, saw Leeds knocked out in a 1–0 defeat.{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38709037 |title=MATCHDAY: Sutton United Vs Leeds LIVE|work=BBC Sport |date=29 January 2017 |accessdate=29 January 2017 }}
=Fleetwood Town=
On 4 July 2017, Coyle agreed a new three-year deal with Leeds United, running until 2020 and, the same day, went out on a season-long loan to League One club Fleetwood Town, for the 2017–18 season, linking up with one of his former Leeds head coaches, Uwe Rosler.{{cite web|date=4 July 2017|accessdate=4 July 2017|publisher=Leeds United|url=https://www.leedsunited.com/news/team-news/22012/coyle-heads-out-on-loan|title=COYLE HEADS OUT ON LOAN}}
Coyle impressed early on for Fleetwood, receiving several man of the match awards in his first few games.{{cite news|date=10 October 2017|accessdate=6 February 2018|work=Yorkshire Evening Post|url=https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/leeds-united-lewie-coyle-s-developing-from-right-move-1-8795711|title=Leeds United: Lewie Coyle's developing from 'right move'}} On 6 November 2017, Coyle received the first red card of his career after being sent off in Fleetwood's FA Cup 2–1 victory against Chorley.{{cite web|date=6 November 2017|accessdate=6 February 2018|work=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41798841|title=Chorley 1 Fleetwood 2}} On 6 January 2018, Coyle also was part of the side who caused an FA Cup upset, earning a replay after a 0–0 draw against Premier League opponents Leicester City.{{cite web|date=6 January 2018|accessdate=6 February 2018|work=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41798841|title=Fleetwood 0 Leicester City 0}} In January, facing an injury and suspension crisis under then head coach Thomas Christiansen, Leeds considered recalling Coyle from his loan, but decided to not exercise the recall to ensure a guaranteed run of games at Fleetwood.{{cite news|date=12 January 2018|accessdate=6 February 2018|work=Yorkshire Evening Post Sport|url=https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/leeds-united-thomas-christiansen-to-discuss-possible-recall-of-lewie-coyle-1-8955084|title=Thomas Christiansen to discuss possible recall of Lewie Coyle}}
In March 2018, Coyle received special praise from new Fleetwood manager John Sheridan, citing him as a player who always gives 100% in training and during the matches and that Coyle was an example to the whole squad.{{cite news|date=20 March 2018|accessdate=20 March 2018|work=Blackpool Gazette|url=https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/football/fleetwood-town-fc/sheridan-tells-fleetwood-players-to-copy-coyle-to-finish-with-a-flourish-1-9137700|title=Sheridan tells Fleetwood players to copy Coyle to finish with a flourish}} On 24 March 2018, Coyle was nominated for both Player Of The Year and Young Player Of The Year awards at Fleetwood's annual ceremony.{{cite web|date=24 March 2018|accessdate=24 March 2018|publisher=Fleetwood Town|url=https://www.fleetwoodtownfc.com/news/2018/april/cast-your-vote-for-end-of-season-fan-awards-night/|title=Cast your vote for end of season Fan Awards Night}} He won the Players' Player of the Year Award and the fan-voted Junior Cod Army Player of the Year Award.{{cite web|date=5 May 2018|accessdate=8 May 2018|publisher=Fleetwood Town|url=https://www.fleetwoodtownfc.com/news/2018/may/eastham-named-fans-player-of-the-year/|title=Eastham named Fans Player of the Year: Coyle, Hunter, Grant and McAleny also pick up awards}}
On 27 June 2018, Coyle rejoined Fleetwood Town on a 6-month loan under new manager Joey Barton.{{cite web|date=27 June 2018|accessdate=29 June 2018|publisher=Fleetwood Town|url=https://www.leedsunited.com/news/team-news/23467/lewie-coyle-rejoins-fleetwood-town|title=LEWIE COYLE REJOINS FLEETWOOD TOWN}} He made his second debut for the club on 4 August, starting in the 1–0 loss against AFC Wimbledon.{{cite web|date=4 August 2018|accessdate=4 August 2018|work=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44989241|title=FLEETWOOD TOWN 0 WIMBLEDON 1}} In December, with Leeds facing an injury crisis, Barton was asked if Coyle might return to his parent club in January. He said: "for us he has been first class; he trains properly, he is willing to learn, open all ears and is keen on developing as a player. For me he is a pleasure to work with, someone who you would love at your football club".{{cite news|date=14 December 2018|accessdate=24 December 2018|work=Yorkshire Evening Post|url=https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/fleetwood-town-boss-joey-barton-discusses-leeds-united-loanee-lewie-coyle-s-future-1-9494418|title=Fleetwood Town boss Joey Barton discusses Leeds United loanee Lewie Coyle's future}}
Barton converted Coyle into a central midfielder and left-back over the second half of the season, with forward Wes Burns occupying Coyle's usual right-back slot. Barton praised Coyle for his versatility and his performances in his new positions.{{cite news|title=Joey Barton keen to see attacker Wes Burns lock down the right-back role in Fleetwood Town's final 11 games|url=https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/football/fleetwood-town-fc/joey-barton-keen-to-see-attacker-wes-burns-lock-down-the-right-back-role-in-fleetwood-town-s-final-11-games-1-9638908|website=Blackpool Gazette|date=8 March 2019 |accessdate=2 June 2019}} Coyle made 45 appearances for Fleetwood in all competitions in his second spell at the club.{{cite web|title=Lewie Coyle|url=https://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=89570|website=Soccerbase|date=2 June 2019 |accessdate=2 June 2019}}
Coyle made it three consecutive loan spells with Fleetwood Town when he joined ahead of the 2019–20 season.{{cite news |title=Lewie Coyle rejoins Cod Army on loan for third spell |url=https://www.fleetwoodtownfc.com/news/2019/july/lewie-coyle-joins-town-on-six-month-loan/ |accessdate=23 July 2019 |work=Fleetwood Town |date=5 July 2019}} The deal was made permanent in January 2020 when he signed a three-and-a-half-year contract.{{cite news |title=Cod Army sign Lewie Coyle on permanent deal |url=https://www.fleetwoodtownfc.com/news/2020/january/cod-army-sign-lewie-coyle-on-permanent-deal/ |accessdate=10 January 2020 |work=Fleetwood Town |date=10 January 2020}}
=Hull City=
On 7 August 2020, Coyle signed for Hull City on a three-year deal with an optional 12-month extension for an undisclosed fee.{{cite news |title=LEWIE COYLE JOINS HULL CITY |url=https://www.hullcitytigers.com/lewie-coyle-joins-hull-city/ |accessdate=7 August 2020 |publisher=Hull City A.F.C.|date=7 August 2020}} Coyle made his debut on 20 October 2020 in the 1–0 home win against AFC Wimbledon.{{cite news
| url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54519064
| title = Hull City 1–0 AFC Wimbledon
| date = 20 October 2020
| work = BBC Sport
| publisher = BBC
| accessdate = 20 October 2020}} He faced his former team in the EFL Trophy on 12 January 2021, and deep in extra-time scored his first goal for Hull City to give them a 3–2 victory over Fleetwood Town and allow Hull to progress to the fourth round of the competition.{{cite news
| url = https://www.skysports.com/football/hull-city-vs-fleetwood/440427
| title = Hull City 3–2 Fleetwood Town
| date = 12 January 2021
| work = Sky Sports
| accessdate = 12 January 2021}}
On 28 July 2022, Coyle was appointed club captain for the 2022–23 season.{{cite news
| url = https://www.wearehullcity.co.uk/news/2022/july/coyle-appointed-club-captain/
| title = Coyle appointed club captain
| date = 28 July 2022
| publisher = Hull City A.F.C.
| accessdate = 28 July 2022}} On 19 June 2023, Coyle signed a new three-year deal with the club.{{cite news
| url = https://www.wearehullcity.co.uk/news/2023/june/coyle-signs-new-long-term-contract/
| title = Coyle signs new long-term contract
| date = 19 June 2023
| publisher = Hull City A.F.C.
| accessdate = 19 June 2023}}
Personal life
A sporting family, Coyle's eldest brother Tommy is a professional boxer and former Commonwealth lightweight champion. His younger brother Rocco is at Hull City in the Youth Academy after joining from Leeds United. His elder brother Joe is a professional golfer.{{cite news|title=About Coyle And Sons|url=http://www.coyleandsons.co.uk/coyle-and-sons/|publisher=Coyle And Sons|date=19 January 2017|accessdate=19 January 2017|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202000136/http://www.coyleandsons.co.uk/coyle-and-sons/|archivedate=2 February 2017}}
In May 2025, a video surfaced online of a topless man, believed to be Coyle, involved in a street fight outside the Empress Pub, Hull. In the video, another man, suspected to be Rocco Coyle, is seen intervening and alleviating the situation. On 5 May, Hull City said they were investigating the matter but would not make any further comment at that moment.{{cite news|url=https://www.thetimes.com/sport/football/article/hull-city-investigate-captain-lewie-coyle-street-brawl-t0ldn7dx3|title=Hull City investigate captain Lewie Coyle after bloody street brawl|work=The Times|date=4 May 2025|accessdate=5 May 2025}}{{cite news|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/hull-city-lewie-coyle-statement-35174037|title=Championship club release statement after footage of captain appearing to be in fight|work=The Mirror|date=5 May 2025|accessdate=5 May 2025}}{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c93g0033z18o|title=Hull City to investigate alleged Coyle video|work=BBC Sport|date=6 May 2025|accessdate=6 May 2025}} The next day, it was reported that a 39-year-old man had been charged with a public order offence in relation to the incident and had been released on conditional bail ahead of an upcoming trial at Hull Magistrates' Court.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy9v799zg97o|title=Man charged after 'Lewie Coyle pub altercation'|work=BBC News|date=6 May 2025|accessdate=9 May 2025}}
Honours
Hull City
| url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56869267
| title = Hull City 3–1 Wigan Athletic
| date = 1 May 2021
| work = BBC Sport
| publisher = BBC
| accessdate = 1 May 2021}}
Individual
- PFA Team of the Year: 2020–21 League One{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/57345692 |title=Norwich City dominate with six players in PFA Championship team of the year |website=BBC Sport |date=3 June 2021 |accessdate=15 January 2023}}
- Fleetwood Town Players' Player of the Year Award: 2017–18,
- Fleetwood Town Junior Cod Army Player of the Year: 2017–18
Career statistics
{{updated|3 May 2025.}}
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References
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{{Hull City A.F.C. squad}}
{{2020–21 EFL League One PFA Team of the Year}}
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Category:Footballers from Kingston upon Hull
Category:English men's footballers
Category:Men's association football defenders
Category:Leeds United F.C. players
Category:Harrogate Town A.F.C. players
Category:Fleetwood Town F.C. players
Category:Hull City A.F.C. players
Category:National League (English football) players