Colin Doyle

Birmingham CityBirmingham City

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Republic of Ireland international goalkeeper signed from Cork amateurs Douglas Hall. Doyle broke into the first team at the expense of Maik Taylor and quickly established himself as first choice with some match-winning displays.

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McLeish eyes more signings

Birmingham City manager Alex McLeish has hinted that there could be even more new arrivals at St Andrew's before the new season starts in less than three weeks' time. McLeish has already signed eight players since the end of last term and reports suggest that figure could be augmented by the arrivals of Aston Villa's Craig Gardner and a midfielder from Spain, as well as a possible loan move for... [more»]

Doyle wins keeper support

Birmingham City goalkeeper Maik Taylor has backed Colin Doyle to bounce back from his difficult start to life in the Premier League. The 22-year-old Republic of Ireland international was dropped for Saturday's 2-1 victory over Derby County after making a series of costly mistakes in the opening three games of the new campaign. But Taylor, who lost his own starting place to Doyle last season,... [more»]

Referee earns Bruce wrath

Birmingham City boss Steve Bruce accused referee Mark Halsey of favouring the bigger clubs after awarding a controversial penalty in Saturday's 1-0 defeat by West Ham United. Bruce was angry that the Hammers were awarded a 70th minute penalty - converted by Mark Noble - after striker Craig Bellamy went down after a collision with Blues goalkeeper Colin Doyle. The controversial decision came... [more»]

Bruce blames Doyle for loss

Birmingham City boss Steve Bruce admitted goalkeeper Colin Doyle was at fault for two of Chelsea's goals as his side were edged out in a five-goal thriller at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. The young shot-stopper allowed strikes from Claudio Pizarro and Michael Essien to slip from his grasp, but Bruce was pleased with the way his side battled against a side that is tipped to win their third Premier... [more»]

Blues move for Kingson

Birmingham City have agreed to sign goalkeeper Richard Kingson on a free transfer, subject to the Ghana international receiving a work permit. The 29-year-old will sign a two-year deal at St Andrew's after deciding to leave Turkish side Antalyaspor following the end of his contract. Kingson spent the last three months on loan at Swedish side Hammarby and will challenge Colin Doyle and Maik... [more»]