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  1. Botswana Bantam

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    I don't want to be negative on this lad but what's the purpose of him if he can't even get on the bench for this cup match?
     
    #30 Botswana Bantam, Aug 30, 2022
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  2. Onside87

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    Will just mean that Doyle is purely a coach. Gives good comp for Lewis.
     
    #10 Onside87, Aug 19, 2022
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    i suppose it gives the lad a chance to get himself a contract elsewhere, without the hassle of a club having to deal with Wolves, and as a free agent , he can sign for anyone at anytime.
     
    #38 andyc, Jan 30, 2023
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    Strange signing is this,I wonder if Lewis has a knock or we’re sending the young kid Richardson out on loan.
     
    #2 Captain Grumpy, Aug 19, 2022
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  5. Botswana Bantam

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    Seems odd to me.

    Need to hear from Sparky as to what the rationale is.
     
    #4 Botswana Bantam, Aug 19, 2022
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    Doyle not upto being second choice or Lewis injured you would think?
     
    #5 HUDDERSSBANTAM, Aug 19, 2022
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    Maybe Doyle is going to be more coach than player-coach then? Can't imagine Wolves would let us have this lad if he's not even going to be on the bench?
     
    #6 CrosbyBantam, Aug 19, 2022
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    Seems a waste of money to me.
     
    #12 Rcbantam, Aug 19, 2022
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    Does anyone know what number he is wearing? Annoyingly City don't seem to be including this info in their press releases this season.

    On signing him it seems odd. If a PL club lets a young keeper with promise to go out on loan it's with the expectation they will get regular starts. For example United let Nathan Bishop go to Mansfield last season where he played most games and did well. Sitting on the bench (or worse 3rd choice) doesn't really benefit them which probably tells you they don't consider him to have much potential. Looking at his stats as well he wasn't even getting regular starts in Wolves u18 unless for some reason the stats on PL u18 are lacking for. Certainly not sure I would want to rely on him in the event of an injury
     
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    #20 SimonW, Aug 20, 2022
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    I think it's 8 at any 1 time and 5 in the matchday squad. With the 2 loans today it's hard to see how he ever gets into the squad unless 1 of the loan players are injured. If we do need him in the squad then it's probably between Harratt and Wright as to who had to miss out on the matchday squad with the other 3 probably going to be starters.
     
    #35 Birky Bantam, Sep 1, 2022
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    Think they moved up from North West Counties league last season,and look on course to be promoted again this season,which would put them in the Northern Premier league premier division,which is one step below National League North.It seems ages since City played at Macclesfield,but good to see they are on the way back.
     
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    City goalkeeping coach Colin Doyle said: “We needed another goalkeeper in and it is good to be welcoming Joe.

    “Him coming in gives us another body to do a variety of different training with, which is good for the whole group.
     
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    If it is costing us
     
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    He was at Hednesford last season. Bit of a step up from there. Not sure I'd want to see him play ahead of Doyle in a competitive match tbh!
     
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    Whatever we might think, in my view, that's a matter for the guy in charge. Hughes knows what he wants to do with his squad and it must be his call on how and where to spend his budget. Hopefully he'll explain his rationale on this signing at some point in the near future.
     
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    He's now left Wolves by mutual consent but still training with us as a free agent. Presume we'll keep him around if we need an emergency free agent keeper to sign. Looks like he had a trial with Ipswich a couple of weeks ago but didn't get offered anything. Potentially if Doyle retires from playing in the summer we could be looking at him as the back up keeper for next season

     
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    Macclesfield are a bit of an enigma,playing in the Northern Premier League West,they get crowds averaging 4 and a half thousand,and have players like Nicky Maynard,and Harry Dunn playing for them.I guess the keeper is looking at it long term.
     
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    Good luck to the lad
     
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    I was just thinking is Lewis injured for tomorrow?
     
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    Strange one. I'm guessing he is coming in as cover to Lewis and Doyle sticking to coaching full time
     
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