# Kevin Doyle

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20 years of drama in Irish football, Chapter 6: ‘Ireland – the country with no league’

Discredited by Giovanni Trapattoni and dubbed ‘the problem child’ by John Delaney, the League of Ireland has a passionate support-base who crave change.

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May 16th 2020, 8:00 AM

column

Kevin Doyle's €155,000 purchase of Altior's half-brother has grabbed headlines

There was drama involving the former Ireland and Premier League footballer at Fairyhouse this week, writes Johnny Ward.

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Nov 15th 2019, 12:11 PM

Relief

'I spoke to Mick the next day... He looked shook'

Kevin Doyle feels the current Ireland manager has done an excellent job despite an early scare against Gibraltar.

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Apr 8th 2019, 7:45 PM

where the heart is

'You hear about lads being depressed and all they want to do is kick a soccer ball... I love being home'

Over a year on from his retirement, former Ireland international Kevin Doyle couldn’t be happier.

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Apr 8th 2019, 5:10 PM

experience

Ex-internationals drafted in for coaching roles with Ireland's underage teams

Kevin Doyle, Andy Reid, Richard Dunne, Colin Healy and Sean St Ledger have been signed up by the FAI.

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Aug 31st 2018, 6:05 PM

doyler

'Great for Wexford football' - ex-Irish striker Doyle to get involved in GAA with county's U20 side

Kevin Doyle will help out the Wexford underage team in an advisory role.

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Feb 15th 2018, 12:23 PM

Risk

'If you're worried about the physical side of any sport, then play chess'

Roy Keane has paid tribute to the retiring Kevin Doyle but also warned of the risks of playing football at the highest level.

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Oct 3rd 2017, 6:04 PM

Looking Back

'You went out and you played, you got injected and then you played again'

Martin O’Neill says modern football has moved on considerably in terms of medical treatment compared with his heyday as a player.

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Oct 3rd 2017, 6:05 AM

Respect

'See you in Wexford' - The sports world reacts to Kevin Doyle's retirement

Shane Long, Paul McGrath and James McClean were among those to pay tribute to the former Ireland international.

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Sep 29th 2017, 10:34 AM

Hanging up his boots

Ireland striker Kevin Doyle announces retirement from football on medical advice

The 34-year-old had been included in Martin O’Neill’s extended squad for next month’s World Cup qualifiers.

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Sep 28th 2017, 7:13 PM

40 years on

'It's not about making Elvis cool again, it's about keeping him cool': Ireland's tribute acts to the King

Elvis Presley died 40 years ago today, but his music lives on in Ireland’s many tribute acts.

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Aug 16th 2017, 1:39 PM

Money Money Money

Kevin Doyle's seven-figure salary puts him in the top 30 MLS earners

The Ireland and Colorado Rapids striker is set to earn a base salary of $1 million.

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Apr 26th 2017, 5:35 PM

Anniversary

'You grew up going to Croke Park watching Wexford play, or Waterford... or Kilkenny'

Ireland and Wales met at the GAA’s headquarters 10 years ago this week.

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Mar 21st 2017, 8:22 PM

Looking Back

Much more than Robbie Keane and Kevin Doyle: the Irish history in Major League Soccer

From Paul Keegan to Chris McCann and everyone in between.

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Mar 2nd 2017, 6:11 PM

Disappointment

Heartbreak for Ireland's Kevin Doyle, as Colorado Rapids miss out on MLS Cup final

For the first time, Seattle Sounders will feature in the season’s climactic match.

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Nov 28th 2016, 12:19 AM

An Irishman Abroad

Bleedin' Rapid! Kevin Doyle scored a crucial away goal for Colorado last night

Rapids trail 2-1 after the first leg of the MLS Western Conference final.

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Nov 23rd 2016, 8:05 AM

Rapid Rise

Irish influence proving crucial in remarkable Major League Soccer turnaround for Colorado

Kevin Doyle is the headline act but Meath man Padraig Smith is the Rapids’ Sporting Director.

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Nov 20th 2016, 6:12 PM

Interview

Rapid to Vienna: Doyle aims to stake claim in play-off showdown with Keane

“As long as I’m playing professionally I’ll be available for Ireland.”

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Oct 30th 2016, 8:00 AM

Bleedin Rapids

Kevin Doyle shows he's still got an eye for goal with cracking diving header

The Ireland striker bagged a brace in a 2-1 win over the San Jose Earthquakes in MLS last night.

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Oct 14th 2016, 9:12 AM

Worry

Niall Quinn concerned by lack of top-quality Irish strikers coming through

“It’s a problem, it’s a universal problem,” the ex-Sunderland and Arsenal striker says.

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Jul 31st 2016, 6:30 AM

Going Well

Robbie Keane wasn't the only Irishman on target in MLS last night

Wexford native Kevin Doyle has impressed Stateside in recent times.

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Jul 10th 2016, 7:39 PM

An Irishman Abroad

At least one Irish striker found the net yesterday, as Kevin Doyle helped Colorado to a big win

His third goal of the MLS season.

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Jun 19th 2016, 9:25 AM

Bad news

Kevin Doyle: I found out who was in the Euro 2016 squad by watching the news

The Ireland striker admits the squad announcement could have been handled better by Martin O’Neill.

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Jun 5th 2016, 2:41 PM

dolla dolla bills

The MLS player salaries have been revealed and Robbie Keane has dropped out of the top 10

But the veteran Irish striker, who turns 36 in July, is still not doing too badly.

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May 20th 2016, 12:17 PM

turnaround

How Kevin Doyle's Colorado are 'doing a Leicester' in Major League Soccer

The Rapids endured a dismal 2015 but have started the new season in superb form.

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May 10th 2016, 10:54 AM

wexford youth

With the Euros not far away, Kevin Doyle returned last night and scored a peach

The attacker picked up that gruesome leg injury while on international duty last month.

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Apr 24th 2016, 1:00 PM

Looking Back

Here's what happened the other times Ireland played Slovakia

The Boys in Green have played the Slovaks four times in total.

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Mar 29th 2016, 6:00 AM

On The Mend

Kevin Doyle issues positive injury update after undergoing plastic surgery

The Ireland striker was stretchered off during last night’s win against Switzerland at the Aviva Stadium.

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Mar 26th 2016, 1:43 PM

Opinion

The experiment failed -- time for Martin O'Neill and Ireland to ditch 4-4-2

The Boys in Green earned a 1-0 win over Switzerland in last night’s friendly at the Aviva Stadium.

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Mar 26th 2016, 8:00 AM

Graphic

This close-up of Kevin Doyle's leg injury is not for the faint-hearted

Injury update better than first feared as Doyle stretchered off against Switzerland.

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Mar 25th 2016, 10:35 PM

Setback

Big blow to Kevin Doyle's Euro 2016 hopes as he's stretchered off

The 32-year-old forward was one of the players considered a doubt for the 23-man Euros squad before tonight.

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Mar 25th 2016, 8:24 PM

secretary of defence

Kevin Doyle has already been trolling his new team-mate at the Colorado Rapids

Tim Howard is moving to the Major League Soccer side this summer.

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Mar 21st 2016, 10:40 AM

Showdown

It was a battle of the Irish strikers in Colorado last night as brilliant volley proved the game-winner

Robbie Keane and Kevin Doyle came face-to-face for the first team this season.

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Mar 13th 2016, 9:23 AM

Recap

A certain Irish striker was on the mark again as MLS returned for a new season with a bang

The league set a new record for the amount of goals scored on an opening weekend and there were a litany of spectacular strikes.

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Mar 7th 2016, 10:38 AM

Preview

Which Major League Soccer team should you support?

As MLS returns for a new season, are you motivated by Irish interest, a successful history or entertaining individuals?

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Mar 6th 2016, 12:00 PM

instant impact

7 strikers who made instant step-up from lower leagues to top flight

Jamie Vardy is receiving all the plaudits after a phenomenal second season in the Premier League but there are plenty of others who made an impact straight away.

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Nov 27th 2015, 6:45 AM