Willie Lyle

William Lyle (born 14 April 1984) is a Scottish footballer who plays for Auchinleck Talbot.

This article is about the footballer. For the Unionist politician in Northern Ireland, see William Lyle.

Willie Lyle
Personal information
Full name William Lyle
Date of birth (1984-04-14) 14 April 1984
Place of birth Irvine, Scotland
Position(s) Full-back
Team information
Current team
 Kilbirnie Ladeside
(assistant manager)
Youth career
–2000 Auchinleck Talbot BC
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2000–2005 Ayr United 98 (1)
2005–2006 Raith Rovers 30 (0)
2006–2007 Stranraer 18 (0)
2007–2012 Stenhousemuir 150 (4)
2012–2022 Auchinleck Talbot ? (?)
2022–2023 Irvine Meadow XI ? (?)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17 May 2023

Playing career

A right sided full-back, Lyle joined Ayr United from school in July 2000 and made his first-team debut against Falkirk in August 2002.[1][2] The player later had a season each at Raith Rovers and Stranraer before signing for Stenhousemuir in July 2007. Lyle remained at Ochilview Park for five seasons, eventually becoming club captain.[3] After his release in 2012, he joined Junior side Auchinleck Talbot with whom he had played at boys club level, years previously.[1]

Lyle signed on with Talbot for another season in June 2013.[4]

After 10 years with Auchinleck, Lyle signed for Irvine Meadow in early 2022.[5]

International

Lyle was called up to the Scotland Junior international squad in October 2012 for their fixture against the Republic of Ireland.[6]

Coaching

After retiring as a player, Lyle was appointed assistant manager of Kilbirnie Ladeside, alongside his former Meadow boss Colin Spence, in May 2023.[7]

References
  1. Jim McAuley. "Auchinleck Talbot – Players & Coaches". Auchinleck Talbot Unofficial. Retrieved 25 November 2012.
  2. "Ayr United v Falkirk, 03 August 2002". 11v11.com. Retrieved 25 November 2012.
  3. "Player Availability – Willie Lyle". Scottish Football League. 19 June 2012. Retrieved 25 November 2012.
  4. "Lyle stays at Talbot". Scottish Football League. 13 June 2013. Retrieved 13 June 2013.
  5. "Irvine Meadow co-boss Colin Spence thrilled to add experience into squad with double signing". Irvine Times. 16 February 2022. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
  6. "Budgie calls strikers for international rescue job".
  7. "Kilbirnie Ladeside name Colin Spence manager and Willie Lyle assistant". Irvine Times. 16 May 2023. Retrieved 17 May 2023.


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