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.^[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 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.^[3] He joined Stoke City F.C. in 1978 for £50,000,^[1] and Bolton Wanderers just over three years later. He finished his career at Rochdale F.C. in the 1983-4 season.

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[edit] As a player

Manchester City F.C.

• Division 1 winner 1968
• FA Cup winner 1969
• ECWC 1970
• League Cup 1970 & 1976

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