scored a consolation penalty for Colorado last night, finished 3-1 to Sporting Kansas City
Goal here: https://twitter.com/ColoradoRapids/s...63688107450368
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scored a consolation penalty for Colorado last night, finished 3-1 to Sporting Kansas City
Goal here: https://twitter.com/ColoradoRapids/s...63688107450368
Two goals in two games for Doyle, header from close range against Real Salt Lake last night. Colorado led for most of the game, then conceded a late penalty and a second goal to lose 2-1.
Goal here on 1:00
'Kevin Doyle is earning three times more than a Champions League winner in the MLS': https://www.sportsjoe.ie/football/ke...yle-mls-121568
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Originally Posted by Patrick McCarry
This player earns more than that player.
Doyle scored the equaliser for Colorado last night in a 2-1 win over Columbus Crew
Goal on 2:21
Didn't score for Colorado over the weekend but came mighty close on two occasions - still looks lively and perhaps living and playing at altitude might give him an edge
https://youtu.be/yRhr549MwIw?t=167
Scored Colorado's first, made a decisive pass in the build-up to their second and had an assist on the third: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdBP1-bnpbI - brings his tally for the season to four goals and four assists. While he seems to have slipped behind a couple of others in the pecking order, perhaps he should be given more consideration for the upcoming double-header, as he will be at the height of his season, while our other forwards will be only have a couple of games under their belt (and in the case of Daryl Murphy, is not likely to be playing at all)
Had the chance to see Doyler live for the first time as Colorado came to Toronto - didn't figure much as Toronto FC scored early and controlled the game without putting the Rapids away, only to concede fifteen minutes from the end. Doyle's only really telling contribution came a few minutes before then when he rose high to put a header from a free-kick on target and force a point-blank save from our keeper, Clint Irwin. Apart from that, he just had one looping header from the edge of the box that didn't trouble Irwin and a snatched shot on the run that went well high and wide.
Going to see Colorado play San Jose on Saturday, hope he plays.
I'm in Colorado the following week, unfortunately the Rockies are away that weekend
I didn't realise Doyler had taken up baseball...good way to extend your sporting career.Quote:
Originally Posted by tetsujin1979
Scored his fifth of the season and forced a pointblank save from Vancouver's 'keeper over the weekend: https://matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/ma...aps-fc/preview
Game over for Doyle. Excellent career, shame to see it cut short. Felt this deserved a post in the Doyle thread as opposed to the Moldova game.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DK1GPmFUIAAcr2w.jpg:large
Thanks Kevin , for all you did playing for Ireland .
I hope everything works out for you . Best of Luck .
https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2017...doyle-ireland/
Sad but sensible end to a career. One of those players I've always admired, on and off the field.
Always loved Doyler,wish him all the best in his retirement
Had lots of talent and the heart and determination to match. The bit at the end of his statement about fulfilling a childhood dream is touching. Enjoy your well deserved retirement, Doyler.
Thanks for some great goals Doyler.
He was playing a stormer in a warm up for Euros (Holland?) when he got a bad injury which kind of ended his hopes of being on the plane to France.
His goal V Slovakia was a screamer.
Class act. Had a better career than he expected which is a testament to his humility but also his ability. I hope he goes onto coach as his personality and work ethic, combined with his obvious technique and willingness, demonstrate his potential in that field.
And beside all of the above, he seems to be an utter gentleman. Not much better a compliment, as if he had nothing else going for him.
Match of the day has had a bit of a nightmare with this one.
http://foot.ie/attachment.php?attachmentid=2597&stc=1
I've been critical of O'Neill naming an ageing Doyle in recent provisional squads, as I'd have preferred to see someone with fresher legs and future potential being given a chance instead, but that isn't to devalue or negate Doyle's admirable contribution to the international cause over the years. This is an unfortunate end to the career of an able and dedicated servant, but, as has been said above, a wise decision; health is a priority. He had a great attitude and his statement is indeed touching. The memorable goal away in Slovakia was by far my favourite goal of his, most certainly.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vVu9Q2EgHc
We should have seen that game out and come home with a win. Three points would have complemented that goal very nicely.
Just on Doyle's inclusion in the latest provisional squad in light of today's announcement though; surely it's odd that he was named in a squad that was made public only two days ago. It'd give me the impression that there was no advance communication at all with Doyle from O'Neill or someone at the FAI in order to confirm Doyle's availability for selection, as the player surely didn't make a snap decision to retire within the last 48 hours. Given the nature of his health concerns, you'd imagine it's something that he's been seriously considering over for the past few weeks. Is it not a tad embarrassing that the FAI and O'Neill seemingly weren't aware of the possibility or likelihood of today's news before a squad-list was published with Doyle's name in it?
No wonder he's been having headaches. That can be a symptom of swapping your head with the head of another person.Quote:
Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
It was. My first Ireland away game I think, was behind the goals for it. Still haven't fully forgiven John O'Shea for turning his arse on the equaliser. Doyle's header at home to Slovakia in the same campaign was almost as good in a less spectacular way, don't know how he managed score it. Can't find a video of it, so this will have to do instead.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fixer82
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Esn3bjWqXRg
And remember when he came off the bench to save the day in Kazakhstan...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfmuOkls1pU
A US doctor who has dealt extensively with brain injuries in American football has suggested that football needs to adapt, possibly by removing heading from the game, and criticised Roy Keane's seemingly nonchalant comment (in response to Kevin Doyle's retirement) where Keane pretty much said that you have to accept physicality in football if you want to play it: http://www.goal.com/en/news/worlds-l...s1rou69ikj5iev
His thoughts are certainly interesting, but it's difficult to imagine football without heading altogether. Practically-speaking, how would heading be removed from the game? Would a foul be called if a player headed the ball, just as a foul is called if a player handles it under present rules?Quote:
Originally Posted by Ronan Murphy
Who knows? Maybe it could be a win-win, after all, or for the game in Ireland especially, in that players' health would be protected and it could also spell the deathknell for our traditional acceptance of and reliance upon the long-ball game, ha.
There is also a counter-argument that if players are informed of the potential long-term risks of what they're engaging in - education being key - but still wish to participate in the game as it is, then that's entirely their right. People are entitled to risk their safety and health for enjoyment, a buzz or a thrill, so long as they volunteer or consent. For example, UFC, boxing, smoking and drinking alcohol are all regulated but permissible pastimes.