Michael Doyle (Scottish footballer)

Michael Doyle
Personal information
Full nameJames Michael Doyle
Date of birth1 August 1991
Place of birthScotland
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Playing positionDefender
Club information
Current team
Alloa Athletic
Number17
Youth career
Celtic
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
-2011Kilmarnock0(0)
2011Stirling Albion (loan)19(0)
2011–Alloa Athletic132(2)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 00:29, 20 April 2015 (UTC).
† Appearances (Goals).

James Michael Doyle (born 1 August 1991) is a Scottish football defender, currently playing for Alloa Athletic in the Scottish Championship.

Career

Doyle began his career as a youth player for Celtic[1] before joining Kilmarnock at under 19 level.[2][3]

Stirling

In January 2011 Doyle signed for Scottish First Division side Stirling Albion on loan, making his debut on 2 January 2011 in their 4–2 defeat against Falkirk.[4] In all Doyle made 19 appearances for Stirling.

Alloa

On 12 July 2011 Doyle signed for Scottish Third Division side Alloa Athletic[5] after impressing on trial during pre season.[6] Making his first team debut on 23 July 2011 against Peterhead in the Challenge Cup,[7] with his league debut coming on 6 August against Stranraer in their 3–2 win at Stair Park.[8] He scored his first competitive goal on 17 September 2011 against Queen's Park.[9]

Career statistics

As of 20 April 2015[10][11]
Club statistics
Club Season League Scottish Cup League Cup Other Total
App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals
Stirling Albion 2010–11 190000000190
Alloa Athletic 2011–12 362201010402
2012–13 270501050380
2013–14 360202000400
2014–15 330302050430
Total 1322120601101612
Career total 1512120601101802

Honours

References

  1. "Michael Doyle Profile". Alloa Athletic F.C. Retrieved 13 December 2011.
  2. "Michael Doyle Kilmarnock Profile". Kilmarnock F.C. Retrieved 13 December 2011.
  3. "St.Mirren u19 (4) vKilmarnock u19 (0)". Kilmarnock F.C. 6 March 2010. Retrieved 13 December 2011.
  4. "Falkirk 4 – 2 Stirling Albion". Scottish Football League. 2 January 2011. Retrieved 13 December 2011.
  5. "More new faces arrive". alloaathletic.co.uk. Alloa Athletic F.C. July 13, 2011. Retrieved July 14, 2011.
  6. "Alloa add Doyle". Scottish Football League. 12 July 2011. Retrieved 13 December 2011.
  7. "Peterhead 2–2 Alloa (aet, Peterhead win 5–4 on pens)". BBC Sport. BBC. 23 July 2011. Retrieved 13 December 2011.
  8. "Stranraer 2–3 Alloa Athletic". BBC Sport. BBC. 6 August 2011. Retrieved 13 December 2011.
  9. "Queen's Park 1 – 3 Alloa Athletic". Scottish Football League. 17 September 2011. Retrieved 13 December 2011.
  10. "Michael Doyle Stats". Soccerbase. Retrieved 12 December 2011.
  11. "Michael Doyle Stats". Soccerway. Retrieved 13 December 2011.