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TL;DR
Callum Doyle, a defender for Wrexham, has been instrumental in the team's Championship play-off bid. He has played 36 games this season and earned a place in the Championship team of the season.
Key points
- Callum Doyle is a key member of Wrexham's team.
- He has played 36 games in all competitions this season.
- Doyle has been recognized in the Championship team of the season.
- He played 26 consecutive matches.
- His start at Wrexham was challenging.
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Defender Callum Doyle has been a key member of the Wrexham team bidding for the Championship play-offs.
The 22-year-old has played in 36 games in all competitions this season, including 26 successive matches.
His performances have been recognised with a spot in the Championship team of the season, one he describes as a "massive honour".
But Doyle acknowledges that life at the Stok Cae Ras did not get off to the best of starts.
Back in October the 22-year-old former Manchester City youngster was featuring in only his eighth game for his new club following a late summer move.
In the second half at home to Oxford - a game Wrexham won 1-0 - he was shown a straight red card during the second half of the match.
"It's one of those moments that it's a bad moment," Doyle said.
"But, in the grand scheme of things it's not so bad of how I've changed my attitude towards training.
"And it's been good for me since that point."
The sending off proved to be a blessing and a turning point for Doyle's season.
Doyle's enforced absence was an opportunity that manager Phil Parkinson and his coaching team used to work with the Manchester-born defender.
"He came in and missed a lot of pre-season, so it took us a while to get him up to speed," said Parkinson.
"When he got sent off, it was a chance for us to pull him away and do work with him and almost give him a mini pre-season and get him to where he needed to be.
"But I think everybody can see what a class player Callum is.
"He's got a lot of experience for someone so young and the aim is for him now to finish his season strongly."
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Callum Doyle received a straight red card for for a sliding challenge on Oxford United's Siriki Dembele.
Doyle is grateful for the support of Wrexham's staff, and team-mates, during those difficult opening weeks of the season.
He had arrived at the newly-promoted Championship club in mid-August, two league games into the new campaign.
"You know, at the start, I did struggle," Doyle admited.
Q&A
What has been Callum Doyle's impact on Wrexham this season?
Callum Doyle has played a crucial role in Wrexham's Championship play-off bid, participating in 36 games this season.
How many consecutive matches did Callum Doyle play for Wrexham?
Callum Doyle played 26 successive matches for Wrexham this season.
What recognition did Callum Doyle receive for his performances?
Callum Doyle was named in the Championship team of the season, which he described as a 'massive honour.'
What challenges did Callum Doyle face when joining Wrexham?
Callum Doyle's time at Wrexham started slowly, as he was only featuring in his eighth game by October after a late summer move.
