Sheepy on Royle Landmark

Last updated : 28 September 2004 By Jessica Porter
The home clash against Reading this evening will bring up the landmark for Royle who joined Town in 2002 following the sacking of George Burley with the 1,000 games spreading across Everton, Manchester City and Oldham as well as Town.

Speaking to Town's Official Website, Sheepshanks said: "The esteem in which Joe Royle has held among his piers says everything, he is much admired by his fellow managers the length and breadth of the country not to mention many others in the game.

"He is a man of great stature, an enthusiast and engaging personality who has the rare ability of commanding both the respect and affection of his players.

"Joe joined us on a mission to return us to the Premiership. Despite the changing economic face of football and the type of conditions in which we and most clubs outside the Premier League have to operate these days, he is now fashioning a team that is increasingly giving cause for optimism.

"I am delighted for Joe to have reached this landmark and while he deserves all of the accolades he is getting I know he remains focused on the job at hand."

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