Willie Lyle

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

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

Willie Lyle

Personal information
Full name	William Lyle
Date of birth	(1984-04-14) 14 April 1984 (age 41)
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 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]