Roy has on previous occasions upped sticks and walked before being sacked. ‘By mutual agreement’ is the term used. There is the possibility that, following a win against Sheffield, Roy will leave, going out on a high to cement his legacy.

However, given he appears to have no other interests outside football, I suspect he will soldier on regardless.

well at 76, would you expect him to be DJ'ing Drill Rap at a mixing desk with the Thornton Heath Massive ?

can i request any Eagle with a talent for photoshop , please create that image for all of us.

Edited by PalazioVecchio (24 Jan 2024 3.54pm)

Kayla did Anfield & Old Trafford

The starting 11 against Sheff Utd includes 5 youngsters (under 21)
We are 0:3 down after 30 minutes, Roy & Ray pick up their remaining belongings and walk down the tunnel to an awaiting limo where they drive to a local hotel to watch the remainder of the game in the lounge.

As they nestle into the plush seats of the Limo, Roy texts SP - Thats what you can do with your constructive criticism -

See yah -

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‘Fly on the wall’
Wednesday 31st - Selhurst Park

“Hello Roy, how you are feeling this morning?”

“Morning Steve, well a bit numb to be frank. The arthritis is giving my gyp, n last night’s debacle. Wasn’t what I’d hope for”.

“No, nor me. A shame as at two up I thought you’d nailed it”.

“Yes, me too, but it seems my talk on set pieces didn’t sink in, least not the bit about attacking the ball. I didn’t mean with their hands, I mean once you could forgive, but twice! So, I guess a draw against that lot doesn’t cut the mustard. What does that mean anyway?”

“Don’t ask me Roy but the drift is that it wasn’t good enough to keep the Yanks off my case. Tosser, sorry Textor called me earlier, and confirmed what I’d feared and wants me to give you the heave ho, so I guess you know I don’t have any choice”.

“Well, you do - don’t you make the decision? Does he know I’m a CBE?”

“Not sure he even knows what that is, although he did mumble something about a Bygone Era, but having a gong doesn’t mean you keep you job I’m afraid. You could do a ‘Venells’ and hand it back”.

“Very amusing but that’s a bit strong Steve. But how are we going to dress this up for the media mob waiting in the car park?”

“Mutual consent and a load of cobblers about what a fantastic job you’ve done for the club, Roy”.

“That would be nice Steve, although I appreciate the usual, ‘I want to spend more time with the family’ bit, you know how that goes, although I doubt Mrs H will appreciate it”.

“Sure, no prob Roy. So, what are you going to do in you latest retirement?”

“Err well, I guess Mrs H will want a holiday and I going to write my biography, I’m going to call it, ‘Roy Ball, and How to Play Attacking Football’, what do you think?

“Mmm, not sure, but I’m sure your sell a few dozen”.

“Suppose I’d best get cracking and clear my desk then. Call round anytime for cuppa anytime”.

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OR….

“Morning Roy, well you pulled that one out the bag eh. Even that old doubting Thomas Brighty had to concede he didn’t see that coming”.

“Yes, it was rather pleasing Steve, it’s not often you see a goal here, let alone six. I’ll be able to dine out on it for a week or two yet”.

Well, don’t get above yourself Roy, you’re forgetting the 4 they scored and its only one game, but it did prove that playing the kids is worth trying. That third, the Brazilian scored, was well, ˜Brazilliant !”

“Very funny Steve, but I always knew he’d come good. So does that mean I get to stay a while longer now?”

“Maybe, I’ll have a word upstairs and get back to you”.

“Oh, okay...here take this packet of Werthers n tell them they’re from me, it may tip the scales”.Zzzzzzz!

“Roy, ROY, wake up, its 6o'clock, you’ll be late for the team talk”.

“Oh blimey, thanks dear, I was dreaming”.

“Good luck honey ”.