Departing Colin Doyle in line for Birmingham City testimonial

Colin Doyle may not be entirely cutting his ties with Birmingham City after a campaign was last night launched to grant the departing Cork-born goalkeeper a testimonial.

At the end of 13 years at St Andrew’s since joining from Douglas Hall, confirmation of the 29-year-old’s exit on a free transfer was met with an outpouring of affection by the Blues fanbase.

Most of Doyle’s tenure was spent acting as understudy to various stoppers, including England goalkeepers Joe Hart, Ben Foster and Jack Butland, but he’ll be remembered fondly for the crucial part he contributed to their promotion to the Premier League in 2007.