In pictures: Joe Royle's career

Joe Royle started his playing career at Everton and is seen at their Bellefield training ground in August 1966

Royle celebrates seeing his first club Oldham Athletic retain their Premiership status in May 1993

The lure of Everton proved too much to resist and he joined the club in November 1994

Royle guided Everton to FA Cup success against Manchester United in May 1995

After an acrimonious split with Everton, Royle is welcomed at Manchester City in February 1998

Royle celebrates as Manchester City secure automatic promotion back to the Premiership in May 2000

It all goes wrong for Royle as City are relegated after losing 2-1 to Ipswich in May 2001