5 Facts About Joe Royle

1. On 14 July 2014 it was announced that Joe Royle would help oversee the youth development alongside David Unsworth at Everton.

2. On 2 June 2014 it was announced that Joe Royle would be joining Norwich City as a footballing consultant to new Canaries Manager Neil Adams.

3. In November 2007, Joe Royle was under serious consideration for the Leicester City and Wigan Athletic managerial roles, but decided to pull out of the running for both.

4. In December 2006, Joe Royle was appointed as a Patron of Trust Oldham, the official supporter's association of Oldham Athletic.

5. In 1982, Joe Royle took over the managerial reins at Oldham Athletic.