{"id":513122,"date":"2025-10-20T00:31:19","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T00:31:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/513122\/"},"modified":"2025-10-20T00:31:19","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T00:31:19","slug":"livid-birmingham-fans-are-making-the-same-claim-about-wolves-loanee-tommy-doyle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/513122\/","title":{"rendered":"Livid Birmingham fans are making the same claim about Wolves loanee Tommy Doyle"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Tommy Doyle was part of the exodus at Wolves in the 2025 summer window, as he joined Birmingham City on loan.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tommy Doyle had a frustrating 2024\/25 campaign<\/a> in which he spent most of his time warming the bench, as Joao Gomes and Andre were playing ahead of him.<\/p>\n

Doyle had been hoping to kick on after doing fairly well during his loan spell in 2023\/24. But he just didn\u2019t get the regular minutes he wanted under Gary O\u2019Neil, and then barely featured at all when Vitor Pereira came in.<\/p>\n

As such, Wolves decided to loan Doyle out to Birmingham.<\/p>\n

His move to Blues was seen as great for all parties, and there is also a clause in place for Birmingham to sign Doyle permanently<\/a> for \u00a310 million if they achieve promotion to the Premier League.<\/p>\n

But that is already looking unlikely, with Birmingham currently 17th in the Championship.<\/p>\n

With Doyle not playing for Wolves last season it is important that he takes the pitch as often as possible this term \u2013 but that is yet to happen, much to the annoyance of Blues fans.<\/p>\n

Birmingham fans annoyed at Tommy Doyle\u2019s lack of minutes\"TommyPhoto by Malcolm Couzens\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

So far this season, Doyle has made 12 appearances for Birmingham, but for just 378 minutes of time on the pitch.<\/p>\n

So far, Doyle has started just twice in the Championship and twice in the Carabao Cup, and has regularly entered the action as a second-half substitute.<\/p>\n

With Birmingham having struggled this term, some fans are not best pleased about Doyle\u2019s lack of minutes up to now.<\/p>\n

@scookie95: \u201cWhat has Tommy Doyle gotta do to start? #bcfc\u201d<\/p>\n

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I just find the whole thing so bizarre. Man of the Match against Sheff Weds for most \u2013 takes him off \u2013 “hasn’t had enough football” then gives him 9 minutes against Wrexham.<\/p>\n

So in his eyes Paik and Doyle cannot play together? I find that mystifying.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Goulding \ud83c\udd35\ud83c\udd34\ud83c\udd30 (@Goulding_23) October 17, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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@_J_MT_: \u201cThought this lad would be our player of the season, really didn\u2019t see Davies not rating him being stuck on the bench. I like Leonard but Doyle plays that role better even if its not his primary position.\u201d<\/p>\n

@Legit_Baz42: \u201cI\u2019m a staunch Chris Davies supporter but, him not selecting Tommy Doyle is a baffling decision.. He\u2019s been one of the more standout players this season when he has been played and he is continually overlooked.. Not sure what\u2019s going on there. #BCFC<\/p>\n

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Once again just wondering what Tommy Doyle has got to do to start ?!?!?<\/p>\n

\u2014 jacko \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 (@Jacko1875bcfc) October 18, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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@talkk_champ: \u201cBirmingham fans at what point does Chris Davies\u2019 position come under threat? Been very underwhelming so far with big expectations returning to the Champ. Some odd tactical and personnel decisions recently, like leaving out Tommy Doyle<\/strong>. Flattering to deceive thus far.\u201d<\/p>\n

What Birmingham manager Chris Davies has said about Tommy Doyle<\/p>\n

Wolves officials will likely be slightly disappointed by Doyle\u2019s lack of minutes so far this season.<\/p>\n

Birmingham manager Chris Davies actually spoke about Doyle this weekend, and from his comments, it\u2019s clear that the Wolves man is far from guaranteed regular minutes.<\/p>\n

He said (via Birmingham Mail<\/a>): \u201cI think he\u2019s a six by trade, he\u2019s not a 10 by nature, especially with the way that I play the 10 with a lot of jumping to press and make runs in behind.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s a footballer that gets on the ball and tries to make you play. He\u2019s a six that can play as an eight, I would say.<\/p>\n

\"ChrisPhoto by Cameron Smith\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s where I see him more and he knows that, I\u2019ve spoken to him about that.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt times I\u2019ve played him as a 10 because I didn\u2019t want to take Paik or Iwata out of there.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen Iwata went out, I thought Leonard is the more natural defensive one that gives us the balance in there. I\u2019d say Tommy is a six\/eight.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs I\u2019ve said to Tommy there is plenty of football there for him as well, it\u2019s just a case of keep earning it in training and in the opportunities that you do get.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe is a player that does catch the eye with how he plays but within all this, what I have to do as a manager is think about the whole balance of the team.\u201d<\/p>\n