Michael Doyle (footballer, born 1991)

Michael Doyle

Personal information
Full name	James Michael Doyle
Date of birth	1 August 1991
Place of birth	Scotland
Height	1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Playing position	Defender
Club information
Current team	St. Johnstone
Number	5
Youth career
–	Celtic
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps^†	(Gls)^†
-2011	Kilmarnock	0	(0)
2011	→ Stirling Albion (loan)	19	(0)
2011–2016	Alloa Athletic	132	(2)
2016–	St. Johnstone	0	(0)
* 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 footballer who plays for St Johnstone in the Scottish Premiership as a defender. 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 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] Alloa Athletic fans favourite, now regarded as a club legend after a hugely successful five years at the club.

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]

Career statistics

As of 20 April 2015^[11][12]

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	19	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	19	0
Alloa Athletic	2011–12	36	2	2	0	1	0	1	0	40	2
	2012–13	27	0	5	0	1	0	5	0	38	0
	2013–14	36	0	2	0	2	0	0	0	40	0
	2014–15	33	0	3	0	2	0	5	0	43	0
	Total	132	2	12	0	6	0	11	0	161	2
Career total		151	2	12	0	6	0	11	0	180	2

Honours

• Scottish Third Division: 2011–12

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. "Michael Doyle Stats". Soccerbase. Retrieved 12 December 2011.
12. "Michael Doyle Stats". Soccerway. Retrieved 13 December 2011.