Joe Royle

Joe Royle
Personal information
Full name Joseph Royle
Date of birth (1949-04-08) 8 April 1949 (age 75)
Place of birth Liverpool, England
Position(s) Striker
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1966–1974 Everton 232 (102)
1974–1977 Manchester City 99 (23)
1977–1980 Bristol City 101 (18)
1980–1982 Norwich City 42 (9)
Total 474 (152)
International career
1971–1977 England 6 (2)
Managerial career
1982–1994 Oldham Athletic
1994–1997 Everton
1998–2001 Manchester City
2002–2006 Ipswich Town
2009 Oldham Athletic
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Joseph Royle (born 8 April 1949) is an English football manager and former footballer. In his playing career as a striker, he debuted for Everton at the age of 16 and went on to play for Manchester City, Bristol City, Norwich City, and the England national team. Later, he managed Oldham Athletic, Everton, Manchester City, and Ipswich Town. He is currently a director at Oldham Athletic.[1]

  1. ^ Geldard, Suzanne. "Joe Royle returns to Oldham Athletic following club takeover". Oldham Times.