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Tributes are paid to former Manchester City captain

Tributes are paid to former Manchester City captain

Tributes have been paid to former Manchester City captain Mike Doyle who has died aged 64.

The former England player made more than 500 appearances for City.

The defender had joined the club as an apprentice in 1962 and made his first team debut in 1964.

He was a key player during Joe Mercer’s highly successful reign as manager, at a time when Malcolm Allison was an assistant manager.

During his career at City the side won the FA Cup, the European Cup Winners’ Cup, and the League Cup twice, as well as the old Division One title.

He was made captain in 1975.

After leaving the club in 1978 Mr. Doyle played for Stoke, Bolton and Rochdale before finally retiring in 1984 — ending a career in which he played 627 games and scored 42 goals.

 

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