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Chris Doyle (footballer)

Christopher John Doyle (born 17 February 1995) is an English semi-professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Warrington Town.

Early life and education

Doyle attended Sacred Heart Catholic College in Crosby, Liverpool.

Career

Doyle spent time in the Everton Academy from the age of 10 to 14 before joining Dickie Danson's youth setup at Morecambe.

Morecambe

He was awarded a professional contract a year early at the age of 17 at the start of the 2012–13 season. He made his first team debut coming on as a late substitute in a League Two fixture seeing the club win 3-0 against Rochdale. Whilst at the club he joined Chorley on loan until the end of the 2014–15 season scoring five times in 26 appearances and reaching the Conference North play-off final. He signed an extended 12-month contract with the club at start of 2015–16 season. He was released by Morecambe in May 2016.

On 20 April 2013, during a home match against Torquay United, Doyle was sent off in the first half after bringing down Elliot Benyon.

Non-league career

Doyle joined Southport in August 2016. He then joined Marine in July 2018. In August 2019 he joined FC United of Manchester. On 25 June 2021, Southport Football Club announced Doyle was returning to the club on initial one year contract, with an option for a further year. He returned to Marine in the summer of 2023.

Chorley (loan)

Doyle spent two loan spells with Chorley in the National League North during the 2014–15 and 2015–16 seasons. He played a role in Chorley’s run to the 2015 promotion play-off final, starting with the 2–3 defeat to Guiseley at Victory Park.

Marine (return and promotion)

Doyle rejoined Marine in 2023, helping the team secure promotion from the Northern Premier League in the 2023–24 season. He made 49 appearances and scored 4 goals across all competitions, including Marine’s 2–1 victory over Macclesfield in the play-off final.

He continued as a central figure in Marine’s squad during the 2024–25 season, contributing 6 goals in 26 National League North appearances. He left the club by mutual consent in October 2025.

Warrington Town

In October 2025, Doyle joined Northern Premier League Premier Division club Warrington Town.

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