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Mike Doyle (born 25 November 1946) was an English footballer, who spent the majority of his career with Manchester City F.C.
Doyle, who was born in Manchester, played for Stockport Boys as a junior, joining Manchester City in May 1962. At youth level Doyle played, at right back, but after breaking into the first team he was used in a number of roles. He made his senior debut against Cardiff City in March 1965, playing wing-half, which was followed by a number of appearances as a forward. However, most of his appearances later in his career were in central defence.
Doyle won 5 caps for the England national football team and 8 England under 23 caps. At club level he played 448 league games for Manchester City, scoring 32 goals and was voted as the clubs hardest player in the clubs official magazine. He scored for City in the 1970 League Cup Final win over West Bromwich Albion, and captained the side in the 1976 League Cup Final. He joined Stoke Cityin 1978 for £50,000, and Bolton Wanderers just over three years later. He finished his career at Rochdale in the 1983-84 season.
Honours won
Manchester City F.C.
§ Division 1 winner 1968
§ FA Cup winner 1969
§ ECWC 1970
§ League Cup 1970 & 1976
Mike Doyle was the son of a Reddish policeman whose first chance in football was as a member of Frank Aspinall's "Premier Junior Football Team. Mike was selected to play for Stockport Boys and playing left half he was signed up with Manchester City.
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Personal information |
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Full name |
Michael Doyle |
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Date of birth |
25 November 1946 |
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Place of birth |
Manchester, England |
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Playing position |
Centre half, Midfield |
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Youth career |
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1962–1964 |
Manchester City |
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Senior career* |
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Years |
Team |
Apps† |
(Gls)† |
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1965–1978 |
Manchester City |
448 |
(32) |
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1978–1981 |
Stoke City |
115 |
(5) |
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1981–1983 |
Bolton Wanderers |
40 |
(2) |
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1983–1984 |
Rochdale |
24 |
(1) |
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Total |
627 |
(40) |
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National team |
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England u-23 |
8 |
(0) |
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1976–1977 |
England |
5 |
(0) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. |
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