Blues keeper Doyle enjoying a sort of homecoming at the Cross

While he never played for Cork City, Birmingham City goalkeeper Colin Doyle is a native of Leeside, and tonight’s Cork Airport Friendly between the two Citys at Turner’s Cross (6.45pm) is a chance to catch up with friends and family in Douglas.

“I’ve had a few texts already,” he said. “It’s nice to come home and see my family, my mum and dad and brothers and all my friends and all the old faces.

“It’s great to be back, it’s just down the road. The facilities here are great and we’re hoping to get a lot done.”