Lloyd Doyley

Lloyd Colin Doyley (born 1 December 1982) is a professional footballer who last played for Watford as a defender, with whom he has spent his entire career. He is primarily a right-back, but can also play as a centre-back and left-back. He was the longest serving player at Watford prior to his departure in 2015.

In 2012, the Jamaican Football Federation were tracking Doyley's progress, and in March 2013, Doyley received his first call up to the Jamaican national team.

Club career

Doyley was born in Whitechapel, London. He is a graduate of the Watford Academy, making his first team debut at home to Birmingham City in a 3–3 draw on 26 September 2001. In total he made 22 appearances during 2001–02 as manager Gianluca Vialli allowed several younger players to gain experience. He sporadically appeared for the first team in the following seasons.

Doyley became a first-team regular in the 2004–05, playing in the League Cup run that took Watford to the semi-finals and Anfield, where they lost to Liverpool 1–0 in each leg. But however, during the 2005–06 campaign, under new manager Adrian Boothroyd, Doyley made the most appearances of any outfield player, playing a crucial part in Watford finishing third in the league and qualifying for the play-offs. He played in both legs of the play-off semi-final against Crystal Palace, and the final, where Watford defeated Leeds United to reach the Premier League. During Watford's season in the top flight, he scored an own-goal for Manchester United in a 4–0 defeat. Doyley captained Watford in the League Cup wins over Bristol Rovers and Darlington in the 2008–09 season.