Stan Collymore has explained that he came incredibly close to signing for both Everton and Manchester United before he made ...

Joe Royle has a special place in the hearts of City fans and it’s exactly 50 years ago today that he began that magical association with the Club. As the country got ready for Christmas Day in ...

Everton were bottom of the Premier League when they welcomed fourth-placed Liverpool in November 1994. Having sacked Mike ...

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"There’s something strange going on here. It’s like someone decided these fans and the Club has had enough." Joe Royle Manchester City. Est. 1894. 126 years of history – ups and downs, dreams and ...

It's 10 April 1994 and Manchester United's hopes of landing the club's first Double are on the brink of collapsing. Oldham Athletic have been a very useful side under Joe Royle and are enjoying ...

JOE Royle hailed the impact made by Kieran Lee during Latics’ 1-1 draw against Crewe Alexandra on Easter Monday. The 21-year-old former Manchester United reserve team captain was handed only his ...

Things got worse for Joe Royle‚ÇÖs side as a dubious Graham Stuart penalty and a freak fourth from Claus Jensen left City languishing in the relegation zone. The one bright spot was Darren ...

Professional football club in League One nicknamed Latics and founded in 1895, they enjoyed their best spell under Joe Royle. Founder members of the Premier League in 1992 they were relegated in ...