(25 November 1946 – 27 June 2011)
Career
Ashton-born Doyle played for Stockport Boys as a junior, joining Manchester City in May 1962.[1] At youth level Doyle played, at right back, but after breaking into the first team he was used in a number of roles.[2] He made his senior debut against Cardiff City in March 1965, playing wing-half,[2] which was followed by a number of appearances as a forward.[1] 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 club's hardest player in the club's official magazine.[3] 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.[4] He joined Stoke City in 1978 for £50,000,[1] and Bolton Wanderers just over three years later. He finished his career at Rochdale in the 1983–84 season.
After football
Mike continued to attend Manchester City games regularly after his retirement as a player, but also became a heavy drinker after his playing days were over. In 2007, he attended the Sporting Chance Clinic which helped him give up alcohol for a short time. He died on 27 June 2011 of liver failure after several weeks of treatment in Tameside General Hospital.[5][6]Tributes to Doyle were made by his former clubs Manchester City, Stoke City and Bolton Wanderers.[7][8][9]
Honours
Club
Manchester City F.C.- Division 2 winner 1966
- Division 1 winner 1968
- FA Cup winner 1969
- European Cup Winners' Cup 1970
- League Cup 1970 & 1976
- FA Charity Shield 1968 & 1972
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