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

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. 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. After his release in 2012, he joined Junior side Auchinleck Talbot with whom he had played at boys club level, years previously.

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

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

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

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

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Living people
1984 births
Scottish men's footballers
Scottish Football League players
Ayr United F.C. players
Raith Rovers F.C. players
Stranraer F.C. players
Stenhousemuir F.C. players
Auchinleck Talbot F.C. players
Men's association football defenders
Scottish Junior Football Association players