Former forward Eoin Doyle of Bolton Wanderers has announced retirement. Former Wanderers striker Eoin Doyle has announced his retirement from the professional game aged 35.
Doyle joined the Whites in the summer of 2020 and scored 19 goals as the club was promoted from League Two the following season.
He made the move to St Patrick’s Athletic in January 2022 to finish his career in the League of Ireland.
“I’d like to thank everyone at St Patrick’s Athletic and all of my previous clubs, as well as all of my managers, coaches, team-mates, club staff, supporters and everyone who has played a part in my career across the last 20 years,” Doyle told the club website.
“I’ve had a wonderful 18 months at St Patrick’s Athletic and I’ll always be grateful to the club for bringing me home and giving me an opportunity to play in the League of Ireland again.
“I’ll have some great memories of my time in Inchicore, especially the European nights last year and some big league wins in front of brilliant crowds.
“I wish everyone all the best for the future. I won’t be a stranger.
“I’d also like to thank my family and friends for all of their support and all of the sacrifices they’ve made to help me have the career I’ve had. To my mum and dad, my wife, my three kids and everyone, thank you.”
Doyle has played alongside Harry Brockbank and Wanderers loanee Conor Carty over the past few months.
Manager Jon Daly added: “I’d like to thank Eoin for his contribution to St Patrick’s Athletic over the last 18 months and wish him and his family well for the future.
“Eoin has played a key role on and off the pitch during his time at the club and has scored some excellent goals. He has had a fantastic career, it’s been a privilege to coach and manage him.
“Eoin has been a great example to the young players in what it takes to be a professional footballer with his daily habits.
“Eoin consistently scored goals at all of his clubs and has had an excellent career. We’d all like to wish him well, I’ve not doubt he will be successful in whatever path he chooses to go down.”
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