Lyndon Lloyd 04/10/2024 2comments  |  Jump to last

Everton have made a lasting tribute Joe Royle by naming the driveway at Finch Farm after the the playing and managerial legend.

The curved thoroughfare from the main gates and guard office to the front doors of the training complex on Finch Lane in Halewood has been named Joe Royle Lane in honour of a man who was a League Championship winner with the Toffees in 1970 and is still the last manager to win a trophy for Everton.

The tribute comes almost 30 years to the month after he took over as head coach following the sacking of Mike Walker and steered the team he inherited away from relegation danger, starting with a thumping 2-0 win over Liverpool in the Goodison derby where a certain Duncan Ferguson scored his first goal for the Blues.

Not only did he keep Everton up that year, he led the Club and his famous Dogs of War to glory in the FA Cup Final in May 1995.

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"I am very proud," Royle said. ”It’s something I never expected. It’s a great honour and I really mean that.”

 

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Huw Jenkins
1 Posted 04/10/2024 at 01:14:23
I lived in Manchester in 1995 and went mental with Paul Rideouts winner. My flat mates tried to keep me in my house, as they thought a celebrating toffee would be hurt. Seen Everton at Wembley a number of times (unfortunately against the red shite) and also at Carrow Road for pre-season... Will not get a chance to visit the old lady, but Bramley Moore here we come...
Ernie Baywood
2 Posted 04/10/2024 at 01:26:28
I've never seen a manager transform a team like he did. I feel like with the Dogs of War moniker it gets lost just how great a leader he was and the footballing know-how he brought.

He found strengths in players, found a route to goal, gave the team an identity.

And his interviews were legendary. Always measured, but passionate about the club and made everyone feel great about being a blue.

Exactly what this club could do with now.

A well deserved tribute.

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