Paul Tyrrell only at Everton ‘short-term’

Everton are still on the hunt for a new director of communications after Ian Ross’s departure, with the club confirming that Paul Tyrell will be working on a ‘short-term’ basis at Goodison.

In the meeting notes published on the official website from last month’s fans forum, it was confirmed the club are in the process of recruting for the vacancy.

‘Paul Tyrrell is working with the Club on a short-term basis to help the Senior Executive Management Team on Club and PR related issues.’

Following on from Ross’s departure, head of media and communications Mark Rowan was quick to rebuff any suggestions that Tyrrell’s appointment was a direct result of the leaked emails which cost Leeds United supporter Ross his job.

Rowan said: ‘It’s nothing to do with the emails. He’ll be working on a variety of projects and providing PR support to the chief executive and the PR team.’

Tyrrell started his career at the Liverpool Echo but secured his first major football role when he became head of communications at Manchester City.

In 2008 he left “by mutual consent” after a reported dispute with executive chairman Garry Cook.

After setting up his own PR company specialising in sport and broadcasting, Tyrrell couldn’t resist a return to football when the offer came to head Liverpool’s press department in March 2010. Tyrell left Liverpool in September 2011.