Michael Doyle (footballer)

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Michael Doyle
Personal information
Full name	Michael Doyle
Date of birth	July 8, 1981 (1981-07-08) (age 26)
Place of birth	Dublin, Republic of Ireland
Height	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Playing position	Midfielder
Club information
Current club	Coventry City
Number	8
Senior clubs1
Years	Club	App (Gls)*
1998-2003 2001-2002 2003-	Celtic → AGF Aarhus (loan) Coventry City	000 0(0) 022 0(4) 230 (17)
National team2
2007 2006	Republic of Ireland B Republic of Ireland	001 0(0) 001 0(0)
1 Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 15:47, 9 April 2008 (UTC). 2 National team caps and goals correct as of 16:53, 22 February 2008 (UTC). * Appearances (Goals)

Michael Doyle (born July 8, 1981 in Dublin) is an Irish football midfielder. He joined Coventry City in the spring of 2003, following his release by Celtic.

Doyle began his career as a trainee at Celtic turning full professional for them in August 1998. The tenacious central midfielder was then signed for Coventry by Gary McAllister after a successful trial, having been recommended by McAllister's assistant Eric Black who worked with Doyle at Celtic.

Doyle made his debut against Peterborough United in the Football League Cup in August 2003, and scored in his appearance away against Ipswich Town in a 1-1 draw. Doyle played regularly throughout the season either side under the management of both McAllister and his successor Black.

Under Peter Reid, Doyle continued to play whenever fit, forging a useful partnership with captain Stephen Hughes. After Reid's departure Doyle continued to be favoured by new manager Micky Adams, scoring in the crucial away win at Watford, as the side avoided relegation from the Football League Championship.

In 2005/06 Doyle continued to play regularly, captaining the side on a number of occasions since Christmas, notably in the 2-0 home win over Wolverhampton Wanderers. This came in his first match after a suspension for his dismissal in the previous home game against Crewe Alexandra for arguing with the referee.

[edit] External links

• Michael Doyle player profile at ccfc.co.uk
• Michael Doyle career stats at Soccerbase

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