Director of Football

[Greek Fisherman]

There seems to be a growing trend within clubs to appoint one. Not sure if I'm a fan but was just watching the interview with Joe Royle on Everton TV. Thought he nailed it.

Watch Royle: Martinez Has 'Best' Job on EvertonTV
http://www.evertonfc.com/evertontv/home/9100

 

[Royal Blue Jersey]

Love Joe Royle. Always sensible, informative and interesting

 

[Michael Tsui]

Director of Football can mean a lot of things. From making all transfers (e.g. Inter, Real Madrid) to just act as some kind of legendary ambassador (Bayern). Most go in between, though, having a hand in transfers, but mainly to suit the team to the manager's needs.

 

[mawders]

Joe Royle is possibly my all time favourite Evertonian...

I'll always remember the "dummies from prams" comment and his ability to wind up the RS

 

[Royal Blue Jersey]

Joe Royle is possibly my all time favourite Evertonian...

I'll always remember the "dummies from prams" comment and his ability to wind up the RS

Yeah, he is brilliant. He should be the go-to man for 'legend's opinion' not Sharpy, Snodin, Ratcliffe, Goodlass, Southall, none of them even come close to Royle's competence and (in my eyes) status. Wish we heard from him more

 

[Groucho]

Could someone post a quote of what he says lads?

 

[chicoazul]

A proper blue. Not a manager who took out the highest wage he could and used us as a stepping stone.

 

[Royal Blue Jersey]

Could someone post a quote of what he says lads?

Best to watch video if you can

 

[CrustySack]

Same here, love Big Joe. He's one of us. I think the likes of Joe Royle are the ones Kenwright turns to for football advice anyway.

 

[TrixyStevens]

Always well spoken and well informed. No BS just very a honest, approachable man. Everton that.

 

[Joey66]

My Boyhood hero JOE JOE ROYLE THAT WAS THE CHANT REPEATEDLY!

 

[Christiffa25]

A proper blue. Not a manager who took out the highest wage he could and used us as a stepping stone.

And joe royal wouldn't of taken the job of the PL champs if he'd been offered it wouldn't he??

Love big joe tho!

 

[evertoniano]

Love Big Joe, my hero when I was a kid. Great interview and really objective, he talks alot of sense.

 

[bluejock]

A proper blue. Not a manager who took out the highest wage he could and used us as a stepping stone.

He had a huge head too didn't he?

 

[roydo]

My old man was made up when he signed for Bristol City. Scored 4 on his debut. I was there for that, then didnt score for weeks, until he got the winner against RS. Lovely man as well. He is well liked down here too.