Lloyd Doyley
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Lloyd Colin Doyley is an English footballer who plays for Watford
as a defender
. He is primarily a right-back, but can also play as a centre-back and left-back. He is the longest-serving current player for the Hornets, and is contracted until 2012.
Doyley was born in Whitechapel
, London
. He is a graduate of the Watford Academy, making his first team debut at home to Birmingham City
in a 3–3 draw on 26 September 2001. In total he made 22 appearances during 2001–02 as manager Gianluca Vialli
allowed several younger players to gain experience. He sporadically appeared for the first team in the following seasons.
Doyley became a first-team regular in the 2004–05, playing in the League Cup
run that took Watford to the semi-finals and Anfield
, where they lost to Liverpool
1–0 in each leg. But however, During the 2005–06 campaign, under new manager Adrian Boothroyd
, Doyley made the most appearances of any outfield player, playing a crucial part in Watford finishing third in the league and qualifying for the play-offs. He played in both legs of the play-off semi-final and the final, where Watford beat Leeds United
to reach the Premier League. During Watford's season in the top flight, he scored an own-goal for Manchester United
in a 4–0 defeat.
During the 2008–09
season he captained Watford in the League Cup wins over Bristol Rovers
and Darlington
.
Former manager Aidy Boothroyd
referred to Doyley as 'The Black Zidane'. Fans regularly refer to Doyley as 'Lloydinho'. Both nicknames are plays on players Ronaldinho
& Zinedine Zidane
, both famed for being greats of the sport.
, over eight years after his first team début. It had become a long-running joke with Watford fans as to whether Doyley would ever score for Watford
, afterwards Doyley said: "I always knew it was going to happen but it took a bit longer than I thought".
The goal was from 10 yards and was a diving header set up by a 1:2 pass and from the end of Don Cowie's pinpoint volleyed cross from the right. Doyley was initially confused after scoring and needed his team mates to point out the section of the Watford supports to go and celebrate with them. This marked a fantastic moment in his long history with Watford FC who created a run of "I was there when Doyley scored" T-shirts.
Watford F.C.
Watford Football Club is an English professional football club based in Watford, Hertfordshire. It is often referred to as Watford F.C., Watford, or by the team's nickname The Hornets . Watford Rovers, Founded in 1881, entered the FA Cup for the first time in 1886, and the Southern League a decade...
as a defender
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
. He is primarily a right-back, but can also play as a centre-back and left-back. He is the longest-serving current player for the Hornets, and is contracted until 2012.
Watford
Whitechapel
Whitechapel is a built-up inner city district in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, London, England. It is located east of Charing Cross and roughly bounded by the Bishopsgate thoroughfare on the west, Fashion Street on the north, Brady Street and Cavell Street on the east and The Highway on the...
, London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
. He is a graduate of the Watford Academy, making his first team debut at home to Birmingham City
Birmingham City F.C.
Birmingham City Football Club is a professional association football club based in the city of Birmingham, England. Formed in 1875 as Small Heath Alliance, they became Small Heath in 1888, then Birmingham in 1905, finally becoming Birmingham City in 1943.They were relegated at the end of the...
in a 3–3 draw on 26 September 2001. In total he made 22 appearances during 2001–02 as manager Gianluca Vialli
Gianluca Vialli
Gianluca Vialli is an Italian football manager and former player. Since retiring, he has gone into management and punditry and is a commentator for Sky Sport Italia....
allowed several younger players to gain experience. He sporadically appeared for the first team in the following seasons.
Doyley became a first-team regular in the 2004–05, playing in the League Cup
Football League Cup
The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis...
run that took Watford to the semi-finals and Anfield
Anfield
Anfield is an association football stadium in the district of Anfield, Liverpool, England, with a seating capacity of 45,522. It has been the home of Liverpool F.C. since their formation in 1892 and was originally the home of Everton F.C. from 1884 to 1892, before they moved to Goodison Park...
, where they lost to Liverpool
Liverpool F.C.
Liverpool Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Liverpool, Merseyside. Liverpool has won eighteen League titles, second most in English football, seven FA Cups and a record seven League Cups...
1–0 in each leg. But however, During the 2005–06 campaign, under new manager Adrian Boothroyd
Adrian Boothroyd
Adrian Neil "Aidy" Boothroyd is an English former footballer and is currently managing Northampton Town after being sacked as manager of Coventry City on March 14, 2011. He was manager of Watford of the Championship until 3 November 2008...
, Doyley made the most appearances of any outfield player, playing a crucial part in Watford finishing third in the league and qualifying for the play-offs. He played in both legs of the play-off semi-final and the final, where Watford beat Leeds United
Leeds United A.F.C.
Leeds United Association Football Club are an English professional association football club based in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, who play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system...
to reach the Premier League. During Watford's season in the top flight, he scored an own-goal for Manchester United
Manchester United F.C.
Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958...
in a 4–0 defeat.
During the 2008–09
2008–09 in English football
The 2008–09 season was the 129th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:* West Bromwich Albion, Stoke City and Hull City were all playing in the Premier League after winning promotion from the Championship last season. Stoke returned to the top flight after a 23-year absence, while...
season he captained Watford in the League Cup wins over Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers F.C.
Bristol Rovers Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Bristol, that competes in Football League Two. The team plays its home matches at the Memorial Stadium, in the Horfield area of the city....
and Darlington
Darlington F.C.
Darlington Football Club is a professional association football club based in Darlington, County Durham, currently playing in the Conference National. The club was founded in 1883, and originally played its games at Feethams, before moving to the Darlington Arena in 2003...
.
Former manager Aidy Boothroyd
Adrian Boothroyd
Adrian Neil "Aidy" Boothroyd is an English former footballer and is currently managing Northampton Town after being sacked as manager of Coventry City on March 14, 2011. He was manager of Watford of the Championship until 3 November 2008...
referred to Doyley as 'The Black Zidane'. Fans regularly refer to Doyley as 'Lloydinho'. Both nicknames are plays on players Ronaldinho
Ronaldinho
Ronaldo de Assis Moreira , commonly known as Ronaldinho or Ronaldinho Gaúcho, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Flamengo and the Brazilian national team as an attacking midfielder or forward. He is a two-time winner of the FIFA World Player of the Year, awarded to the best player over the year...
& Zinedine Zidane
Zinedine Zidane
Zinedine Yazid Zidane is a retired French footballer. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. Zidane was a leading figure of a generation of French players that won the 1998 World Cup and 2000 European Championship...
, both famed for being greats of the sport.
Goal
Doyley's first goal was scored on his 269th appearance for the club, on 7 December 2009 at Vicarage Road, against QPRQueens Park Rangers F.C.
Queens Park Rangers Football Club is an English professional football club, based in White City, Hammersmith and Fulham, west London. As the 2010-11 Football League Championship champions, they now play in the top tier of English football the Premier League, for the first time in 15 years...
, over eight years after his first team début. It had become a long-running joke with Watford fans as to whether Doyley would ever score for Watford
Watford F.C.
Watford Football Club is an English professional football club based in Watford, Hertfordshire. It is often referred to as Watford F.C., Watford, or by the team's nickname The Hornets . Watford Rovers, Founded in 1881, entered the FA Cup for the first time in 1886, and the Southern League a decade...
, afterwards Doyley said: "I always knew it was going to happen but it took a bit longer than I thought".
The goal was from 10 yards and was a diving header set up by a 1:2 pass and from the end of Don Cowie's pinpoint volleyed cross from the right. Doyley was initially confused after scoring and needed his team mates to point out the section of the Watford supports to go and celebrate with them. This marked a fantastic moment in his long history with Watford FC who created a run of "I was there when Doyley scored" T-shirts.
Career statistics
Statistics correct .| Club | Season | Division | League | FA Cup FA Cup The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's... |
League Cup Football League Cup The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis... |
OtherIncludes games in Football League Championship play-offs Football League Championship play-offs The Football League Championship play-offs are a series of playoff matches contested by the teams finishing from 3rd to 6th in the Football League Championship table. The semi-finals are played over two legs, with 6th playing 3rd and 5th playing 4th, with the return fixtures following... |
Total | |||||
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| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| Watford Watford F.C. Watford Football Club is an English professional football club based in Watford, Hertfordshire. It is often referred to as Watford F.C., Watford, or by the team's nickname The Hornets . Watford Rovers, Founded in 1881, entered the FA Cup for the first time in 1886, and the Southern League a decade... |
2001–02 | First Division Football League First Division The First Division was a division of The Football League between 1888 and 2004 and the highest division in English football until the creation of the Premier League in 1992. The secondary tier in English football has since become known as the Championship.... |
20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| 2002–03 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 | ||
| 2003–04 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | ||
| 2004–05 2004–05 Football League Championship The Football League 2004–05 , was the thirteenth season under its current league division format. It began in August 2004 and concluded in May 2005, with the promotion play-off finals. This was the first season to feature the rebranded Football League... |
Championship Football League Championship The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League... |
29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | |
| 2005–06 | 44 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 50 | 0 | ||
| 2006–07 | Premier League | 21 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | |
| 2007–08 | Championship Football League Championship The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League... |
36 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 39 | 0 | |
| 2008–09 | 37 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 0 | ||
| 2009–10 2009–10 Football League Championship The Football League Championship season 2009–10 is the sixth season of the league under its current title and eighteenth season under its current league division format... |
44 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 1 | ||
| 2010–11 2010–11 Football League Championship The 2010–11 Football League Championship was the seventh season of the league under its current name and nineteenth season under its current league division format... |
36 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 | ||
| 2011–12 2011–12 Football League Championship The 2011–12 Football League Championship is the eighth season of the league under its current title and nineteenth season under its current league division format.... |
13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 311 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 348 | 1 | ||
Club
Watford- Football League Championship play-offsFootball League Championship play-offsThe Football League Championship play-offs are a series of playoff matches contested by the teams finishing from 3rd to 6th in the Football League Championship table. The semi-finals are played over two legs, with 6th playing 3rd and 5th playing 4th, with the return fixtures following...
(1) : 2005–06
External links
- Lloyd Doyley profile at the Watford website