Lloyd Doyley

Lloyd Colin Doyley (born 1 December 1982 in Whitechapel, England) is a professional football (soccer), currently playing for Watford F.C.. He is primarily a right-back, but can also play as a centre-back. He is the longest serving player for the Hornets, and is contracted until 2008.

A graduate of the Watford Academy, Doyley made his debut at home to Birmingham City F.C. in a 3-3 draw on 26 September 2001. In total he made 22 appearances during 2001-02 in English football as manager Gianluca Vialli blooded several youngsters. He flitted in and out of the first team in the following seasons, never drifting out of contention.

In the 2004-05 in English football season, despite the signing of James Chambers (English footballer) from West Bromwich Albion, Doyley became a first-team regular, playing in the Football League Cup run that took Watford to the semi-finals and Anfield, where they lost to Liverpool F.C. 1-0 in each leg.

During the 2005-06 in English football campaign, under new manager Adrian Boothroyd, Doyley made, aside from Ben Foster (footballer), the most appearances, 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 and the final, where Watford beat Leeds United A.F.C. to reach the Premier League.

During the 2008/09 he captained Watford in the league cup wins over Bristol Rovers and Darlington.