Michael Doyle (footballer)

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

The tenacious central midfielder was signed 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 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 in the Sky Blues engine room 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 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 Wolves. 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.

Coventry City F.C. - Current Squad
1 Steele | 2 Whing | 3 Hall | 4 Page | 5 Ward | 6 Hughes | 8 Doyle | 9 Adebola | 10 Kyle | 11 Birchall | 13 Lee-Barrett | 14 Fadiga | 15 McKenzie | 16 Osbourne | 17 Mifsud | 18 McNamee | 19 Giddings | 20 Hawkins | 21 Tabb | 22 Hutchison | 23 Cameron | 24 Bunce | 25 Virgo | 29 Thornton | 30 Davis | 31 Lynch | 33 Marshall | 43 Belford | Manager: Dowie