Frye began his professional career with Kilmarnock but made no senior appearances and joined Queen of the South in 1975.
Single-season spells played out Frye's career in the late 1980s, with time at Airdrieonians, and returns to Queen of the South and Stranraer.
Frye's grandson, Finlay Rodger is also one of Scotland's hottest prospect footballers who plays for the Morton Reserve Team at the age of 18.
[3] He was appointed manager of Ardrossan Winton Rovers in June 2005,[4] leading the club to the Ayrshire League title in 2010–11.
In December 2011, Frye left Winton to become co-manager with former Ayr teammate Jimmy Lindsay at Kirkintilloch Rob Roy.