westred1 Posted July 4, 2013 Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 Don't think it's been posted before but he wanted the City job I guess when Coppell took over? From FourFourTwo magazine: Q: How come you're not managing these days? You're younger than Roy Hodgson and Harry Redknapp? A: I've tried! I've tried with Wolves, Blackburn, Bristol City and Sunderland in the last few years and didn't even get an interview, so I think the message is loud and clear. I went back to Oldham for nine games, but it was only ever going to be a tidying-up job to see them through the season. Bristol City have sacked two since I applied, and Wolves have been relegated again. Thoughts? I wasn't born when Royle was a player at the club but he didn't do a bad job with Oldham, Everton or Man City as a manager. Perhaps his style is too dated for the modern game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted July 4, 2013 Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 There are plenty of managers older than Joe who are still managing and pretty successful too so its not his age, at all. The reason is he has been out of the game what is perceived to be too long. What he needs to do is to get a job, any job and anywhere, and get some success and then he is back on the radar for a good English job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Red Rich Posted July 4, 2013 Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 There are plenty of managers older than Joe who are still managing and pretty successful too so its not his age, at all. The reason is he has been out of the game what is perceived to be too long. What he needs to do is to get a job, any job and anywhere, and get some success and then he is back on the radar for a good English job. Try telling that to Brian Little whose last club was Gainsborough Trinity in 2011 where he got sacked!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marksy Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 I can remember him applying for the Job before he took over at Oldham. That could have been us ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob k Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 Can you imagine what the fans reaction would have been if Joe Royal had been appointed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 Rather have Jim Royle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 Try telling that to Brian Little whose last club was Gainsborough Trinity in 2011 where he got sacked!!!! Probably because Brian Little is not very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Red Rich Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 Probably because Brian Little is not very good. I haven't looked but I'd imagine they've similar records?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 Surely the time has come to let people like Big Joe to enjoy their retirement and let the younger lot come through? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbcfc Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 Always thought its funny how some managers just fall out of favour. Mickey Adams, John Gregory & David O'leary were all big names 10 years ago now they've disappeared. I wonder if in 10 years we'll be talking about where Lambert, Pardew and Rodgers are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexukhc Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 George Graham anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballwinningcentrehalf Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 It's a shame a lot of these older heads, who no doubt have a lot still to give the game, cannot get any employment. If the 'Director of Football' system was as prevalent here as abroad I'm sure the majority would be comfortably employed in non-manager roles that would be more suited to their current abilities. However, while you could say that is unlucky, some are also paying the price for failing to try and advance the British game beyond what is was when they were managers. Their own short sightedness back in previous decades could be said to be haunting them now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Butterfield Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 Joe royle is boss That is all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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