Michael Doyle

Ben Stevenson holds off Roarie Deacon in Saturday's friendly against the Hawks. Picture: Dave Haines

'I've signed him twice in two years': Why midfielder is perfect fit for Pompey

Pompey midfielder Ben Stevenson. Picture: Jason Brown.

Pompey hero’s seismic influence on shaping new arrival’s career

Former Pompey skipper Michael Doyle is back at Fratton Park to work with the Academy kids

Former Pompey favourite makes Fratton Park return

Former Pompey skipper Michael Doyle worked with Ben Stevenson at Forest Green last season during a spell as assistant head coach. Picture: Dan Istitene/Getty Images.

'Absolutely brilliant player': Title hero on why Pompey newboy is superb signing

Kyle Bennett was Paul Cook's first signing as Pompey boss - and two years later netted in the May 2017 hammering of Cheltenham which captured the League Two title. Picture: Harry Murphy/Getty Images.

The Pompey transfer window which created history - and how Blues must emulate it

Action from the football match between Sophie's Allstars and Pompey Charity Squad in aid of Sophie's Legacy. Picture: Sarah Standing (080523-4684)

Sophie's Legacy football match raises £28,000 as ex-Portsmouth stars triumph - i...

Pompey head coach John Mousinho waves to his family ahead of the Blues' 2-2 draw with Wycombe at Fratton Park

Mousinho reveals immediate priorities as he maps out club's vision

Michael Doyle celebrates promotion with Pompey at Notts County in April 2017.

Former Pompey favourite set for dramatic Fratton Park return

Sean Raggett is ready to hand over the The News/Sports Mail Player of the Season trophy he won for 2021-22. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

A shining star in a gloomy year - time to crown your Pompey Player of the Season

Paul Walsh and Noel Blake were among those returning for Pompey's Former Players' Day at Fratton Park on Saturday. Picture: Habibur Rahman

'Magical', 'Class', 'Truly unique': Returning players on Pompey's special charm

Linvoy Primus taking time for a quick selfie with a fan. Photo: Habibur Rahman

Pompey fans praised as former players talk about what makes the club special

The Hermannator, Hermann Hreidarsson, poses with fans ahead of the game.

25 superb photos which capture Pompey's 125th-anniversary celebrations

Linvoy Primus poses for a photograph with a fan as part of Pompey's Former Players' Day to mark their 125th Anniversary. Picture: Habibur Rahman

Pompey 1 Forest Green 0: Neil Allen's verdict

Colby Bishop has scored 16 goals in all competitions this season without much service from his team-mates.

Ex-Pompey captain reveals big disappointment that's let Blues down all season

Michael Doyle (left) is returning to Fratton Park in April to be part of the club's 125th Anniversary celebrations. Picture: Harry Murphy/Getty Images

Pompey title winner and scourge of Southampton signed up for Blues landmark

Ryan Tunnicliffe.

‘Hang it in the Louvre’: Football celebrates Pompey ‘Terminator’
It was the moment we were reminded of the simple beauty of the dying art.

Colby Bishop had a golden opportunity to win the game at Lincoln in the 88th minute but blasted his effort into the crowd

Former skipper Michael Doyle tells Pompey a few home truths

Colby Bishop had a great chance to win the game for Pompey in the dying minutes at Sincil Bank

Why ex-Pompey skipper isn't criticising striker for costly late miss at Lincoln

Michael Doyle led Pompey to League Two title glory at the end of the 2016-17 season Picture: Joe Pepler

'It wasn''t something...' - Doyle makes Pompey assistant head coach admission

Michael Doyle celebrates Pompey's 2016-17 League Two title win Picture: Harry Murphy/Getty Images

Former Pompey favourite leaves assistant head coach role at Forest Green Rovers

Victor Adeboyejo. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

LATEST: Rivals target former Pompey-linked striker amid double swoop

Michael Doyle won the League Two title with Pompey in May 2017, yet 12 months earlier Sheffield United tried to tempt him away from Fratton Park. Picture: Joe Pepler/Digital South

Michael Doyle: Sheffield United tried to tempt me to leave Pompey

Sean Raggett celebrates with his team-mates after netting his Pompey winner against Forest Green Rovers on Saturday. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

Forest Green 0 Pompey 1: Neil Allen's verdict

Michael Doyle will be back at Fratton Park next season should his anticipated move to Forest Green Rovers go through. Picture: Joe Pepler/Digital South

Ex-Pompey skipper Michael Doyle poised for Football League return

Michael Doyle and Ben Davies were room-mates and firm friends during their time at Pompey in the 2015-16 season. Picture: Joe Pepler

Heartbreak after Pompey room-mates and close friends lock horns

Gary O'Neil

Pompey midfielders vote: Semi-final draw revealed

Former Pompey captain Michael Doyle was advised not to play through injury in the 2015-16 season - or risk ending his career. Picture: Joe Pepler

Ex-Pompey man Michael Doyle: I risked career if I played on - it didn't stop me
Michael Doyle’s determination to lead Pompey to promotion drove him to defy medical advice and risk his football career ending through injury.

Gary Roberts (second left) celebrates with Pompey team-mates after winning the League Two title in May 2017. Picture: Joe Pepler

Gary Roberts: Cook scrapped our Pompey Christmas party, but we still went out

Carl Baker (far right) has reunited with a Pompey title-winning team-mate after taking his first steps into coaching. Picture: Joe Pepler

New coach Carl Baker to manage fellow Pompey League Two title-winner

Iain McInnes talks to the crowd in the Victory Lounge / Picture: Neil Allen

Benjani, Munks, Doyle, Kuhl are great to see - but McInnes has the most interest...

Benjani will be meeting fans in the Victory Lounge at Fratton Park on Friday evening. Picture: Barry Zee

Benjani's back at Pompey - and relishing reuniting with the Fratton faithful

Former Pompey skipper Michael Doyle came close to being sacked by Pompey following his dressing-room scrap with Christian Burgess. Picture: Joe Pepler

Inside story of how Michael Doyle escaped Pompey sack after dressing-room fight

Fleetwood Town chairman Andy Pilley. Pic: ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Latest: Pompey rival's owner in court on fraud and money laundering charges

Former Pompey title-winning skipper Michael Doyle is returning to Fratton Park for a Q&A with supporters on Friday, November 19. Picture: David Cherriman

Popular Pompey title-winning skipper Michael Doyle back at Fratton Park

Kyle Bennett and Michael Doyle (both centre) join Enda Stevens and Iain McInnes during League Two title-winning celebrations in May 2017. Picture: Joe Pepler

Back together - Pompey League Two title heroes reunite

Pompey League Two title winner Carl Baker is still going strong - at the age of 38. Picture: Joe Pepler

How Pompey title hero's playing career is still going strong - aged 38

Danny Cowley oversees Pompey's return to pre-season training on Monday. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 280621-21)

Why Pompey's 10 mystery triallists are under anonymity - and deserve respect

Ex-Pompey favourite Michael Doyle is turning away from playing to focus on coaching at Notts County. Picture: Joe Pepler

It's 843 and out - almost. End of an era for ex-Pompey favourite Michael Doyle

Simon Bassey has joined Danny Cowley's Pompey backroom staf. Picture: George Wood/Getty Images

Incoming coach goes on scouting mission ahead of his Pompey arrival

There's nothing wrong for scouring League Two for talent - Enda Stevens (right) was once a performer there for Pompey. Picture: Andrew Yates/Sportimage

Why managers - and Pompey fans - shouldn't fear recruiting off beaten track

Pompey have approached Michael Doyle over assisting them on the touchline during the interim period before a manager is appointed. Picture: Joe Pepler/Digital South.

Pompey send SOS to Michael Doyle

Ben Tollitt. Picture: Joe Pepler

'On the pitch, he was an animal' - ex-winger reflects on his Pompey stay

Former Pompey skipper Michael Doyle. Picture: Joe Pepler

Ex-Pompey, Leeds and Sheffield United midfielder stars IN GOAL for non-leaguers

Notts County skipper Michael Doyle. Picture: Pete Norton/Getty Images

Former Pompey captain's 'little chuckle' as Notts County face Hawks

Notts County's Kyle Wootton is expected to start on the bench in the FA Trophy tie at Westleigh Park. Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images.

Notts County boss expected to carry on rotating squad for FA Trophy clash with H...

Flashback - Michael Doyle celebrates winning the EFL League 2 title at Fratton Park in May 217. Photo by Joe Pepler/Digital South.

Former Pompey captain on the potential 'travesty' for National League football

Snorre Nilsen challenges Kal Naismith during the pre-match warm-up at the Hawks in July 2015. Picture: Colin Farmery

'Michael Doyle scared me to death on the pitch at Pompey'

Michael Doyle produced a stunning volley in Pompey's 3-1 triumph at Accrington in March 2016. Picture: Joe Pepler

Accrington: Doyle's howitzer, Boco spat and Pompey's biggest loss in seven years

Conor Chaplin celebrates winning League Two with Pompey. Picture: Joe Pepler

'Drink with the big boys, run with the big boys' - Barnsley's Conor Chaplin reve...

Former Pompey skipper Michael Doyle, left, and current captain Tom Naylor

'Like Michael Doyle, Tom Naylor's a proper Pompey captain

King's Lynn Town will be visiting Fratton Park in the second round of the FA Cup. Picture: Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages/PinP

Non-league opposition for third straight year for Pompey

As Pompey's skipper, Michael Doyle led them to the League Two title in May 2017. Picture: Joe Pepler

Michael Doyle: The truth about Pompey bust-up with Burgess

Gareth Evans produces an impromptu song at Pompey's League Two title-winning celebrations on Southsea Common in May 2017. Picture: Joe Pepler

Why Evans' Pompey legacy will forever be treasured

Benjani sets the record straight on that Manchester City airport episode in forthcoming book Played Up Pompey Three. Picture: Barry Zee

Benjani on the truth behind Pompey exit

Michael Doyle lifts the League Two title aloft after Pompey's triumph in 2017. Picture: Joe Pepler

Evergreen ex-Pompey captain extends his career