Place Of Birth: Adamstown

Date Of Birth:18/09/83

Position: Striker

Nationality: Irish

Former Clubs: Adamstown FC, Wexford, St Patrick's Athletic, Cork City

Kevin Doyle signed for The Royals along with team mate Shane Long from Irish outfit Cork City. Doyle signed for an undisclosed fee and is seen to be one of Ireland's most biggest prospects.

The skilful striker bagged seven goals in his last season in Irish football with two of those coming in his last appearance for Cork City in the 2:0 win against Finn Harps.

The player signed a two year deal with Reading and will be hoping to cement a place upfront along with Dave Kitson and prove he can move up a level in to English football.

The striker started last season as a right winger before being pushed upfront with instant results. Doyle finished the season City's top goalscorer with 13 goals to his name and departed Cork to scorer this season scoring seven goals.

Squad Number: N/A

Many thanks to corkcityfc.ie for supplying the above pictures