Obit: footballer Mike Doyle

Subject: BS: Obit Mike Doyle
From: MikeL2
Date: 29 Jun 11 - 11:08 AM

Hi

Just heard yesterday of the sad passing of Mike Doyle the ex Manchester City and England footballer. He was 64.

Mike was a huge inspiration to the great City side in the 60's and 70's. He played nearly 450 games for them and was a strong driving force behind their success.

I have known Mike for some time and send my sad condolences to his wife and family.

In sadness

MikeL2

Subject: RE: BS: Obit Mike Doyle
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 29 Jun 11 - 11:31 AM

Very sad. Same age as me. A great player in a time of great players.
RIP Mike.

Subject: RE: BS: Obit Mike Doyle
From: alanabit
Date: 29 Jun 11 - 11:34 AM

I remember him as a real trooper. He was never one of the glamourous stars, but more an honest, no nonsense, old fashioned defender. On occasion he was a very successful goal getter, but he preferred to do the more unspectacular, dour work. Looking at the City site yesterday evening, I read that he had the greatest medal count of any City player of all time. He was very much one of the workers, who allowed the stars to shine. I was sorry to read of his early death.

Subject: RE: Obit: footballer Mike Doyle
From: Arthur_itus
Date: 29 Jun 11 - 04:43 PM

Yep RIP Mike.