Doyle ready for Premier League return

Kevin Doyle is reportedly on Brian McDermott’s Christmas list.

The Irishman fears that his detachment from the Premier League could influence his dismissal from future international squads and is eager to make the jump back up to the topflight, something that the Reading gaffer is rubbing his hands at.

We are lucky to have a snippet of Brian McDermott’s Christmas list: ‘Dear Santa,

I know that I have tested your patience at times this year with my prolonged interviews and terrible football clichés but I am writing to you to make you aware of my Christmas wishes.

I need a forward that is willing to run, fight and continuously give his all for the the shirt on his back and preferably a player that knows the ins and outs of the club. He needs to be strong and willing to defend but also have an eye for goal to fit into my squad of determined individuals.

I would like him to have Premier League experience and also a good handful of appearances at international level to help us endure this painful fight to stay in the topflight. How about Kevin doyle?

Failing that, I could do with a toupee…

All my love, Brian.’

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