Bradford City goalkeeper Colin Doyle calls time on playing career
The 40 year old has made 98 appearances for the Bantams across two spells with the club.
Bradford City goalkeeper Colin Doyle has decided to call time on his playing career, but has pledged to remain at Valley Parade as goalkeeping coach.
The 40 year old has made 98 appearances for the Bantams across two spells with the club.
The former Republic of Ireland international first joined in 2016 after successful spells with Blackpool and Birmingham City.
Speaking to the Bradford City website, Doyle said: “I am proud of what I have achieved in my career."
"The time is probably right to retire, with Sam (Walker) re-signing and bringing Joe (Hilton) in to pre-empt this moment, Zac (Hadi) is improving too, so I feel it is the correct decision. Hopefully, I can pass on a bit of knowledge along the way.
“I turned 40 in the summer, I have had a good crack at it! I have no regrets with my career, the bones are creaking but I’ll keep ticking over, I need to ‘serve’ the ‘keepers so I’ll make sure I can do my job.
“Having multiple promotions and playing for my country, it makes me proud. Four caps for Ireland is an honour. It was difficult for my parents, letting me go to Birmingham on my own at 16.
“I met my wife and have three wonderful children who have kept me grounded and have been with me for the whole lot.
“It is a career I have enjoyed and will look back on with fond memories.”