Lloyd Doyley

Lloyd Colin Doyley (born 1 December 1982) is a former professional footballer who played as a defender. He is currently assistant manager at Boreham Wood, arriving in June 2021.

Doyley came through the Watford Academy and went on to make 443 first-team appearances in 14 years with the club. He joined Rotherham United for a short spell in 2016, before moving to Colchester United later the same year.

Doyley has represented Jamaica at full international level, making nine appearances in 2013 and 2014.

Club Career

Watford

Born in Whitechapel, London, Doyley is a graduate of the Watford Academy, who joined the club at the age of 9. He made his first-team debut on 26 September 2001, replacing the injured Pierre Issa after 27-minutes of Watford's 3–3 draw at home to Birmingham City. In total, he made 21 appearances during the 2001–02 season.

Doyley sporadically appeared for the first team in the following seasons, making 24 appearances during 2002–03, twelve appearances in 2003–04, before becoming a first-team regular during the 2004–05 season, under the guidance of Aidy Boothroyd.

In the 2005–06 season, Doyley played a crucial role in helping Watford reach the 2006 play-off Final. His side achieved promotion to the Premier League after defeating Leeds United 3–0 at the Millennium Stadium. He made 50 appearances in all competitions.

During Watford's 2006–07 Premier League campaign, Doyley made 25 appearances, including a substitute appearance against Manchester United in the 4–1 FA Cup semi-final defeat, as Watford were relegated after just one season in the top flight.

Doyley's first goal was scored on his 269th appearance for the club, on 7 December 2009 at Vicarage Road in a 3–1 win against Queens Park Rangers, over eight years after his first-team debut.

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