Royle sits on through the pain

Joe missed his regular pre-match press conference on Friday due to back pain and his assistant Willie Donachie divulged the severity of pain the gaffer is currently suffering on a daily basis.

Royle is having to see a chiropractor every morning before training and needless to say doesn't play much of a part in the training regime.

Joe also missed the clubs pre-season tour as he underwent a knee operation.