Michael Doyle (footballer, born 1991)

Michael Doyle
Personal information
Full name James Michael Doyle
Date of birth (1991-08-01) 1 August 1991
Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Playing position Defender
Club information
Current team
 Greenock Morton
Number 6
Youth career
Celtic
0000–2011 Kilmarnock
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011 → Stirling Albion (loan) 19 (0)
2011–2016 Alloa Athletic 132 (2)
2016 St Johnstone 2 (0)
2016– Greenock Morton 12 (0)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 19:17, 19 November 2016 (UTC).


James Michael Doyle (born 1 August 1991) is a Scottish footballer who plays for as a defender for Greenock Morton. After beginning his senior career with Kilmarnock and spending time on loan to Stirling Albion, Doyle made over 100 appearances for Alloa Athletic before joining St Johnstone for a short period in 2016.

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]

St. Johnstone

Michael Doyle signed for St Johnstone on 4 February 2016 to cover for club captain, Dave Mackay, who has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a hip injury.[10]

Morton

In May 2016, Doyle left Saints after 2 appearances to join Championship side Morton.[11]

Career statistics

As of 19 November 2016[12][13]
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
Greenock Morton 2016–17 120007010200
Career total 16321201301202002

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. ↑ "St Johnstone sign Michael Doyle after Dave Mackay injury". BBC Sport. BBC. 4 February 2016. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
  11. ↑ Mitchell, Jonathan (24 May 2016). "Duffy set to secure Saints defender". Greenock Telegraph. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
  12. ↑ "Michael Doyle Stats". Soccerbase. Retrieved 12 December 2011.
  13. ↑ "Michael Doyle Stats". Soccerway. Retrieved 13 December 2011.
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