Let me get this straight: you are asking Joyce's patron to sack him? Here is a news flash for you: Joyce serves at Clifford's pleasure. The fact that he is still in the saddle after years of abject failure should tell you that Clifford is well pleased with the current state of affairs. Or, the executive search team is still pleading with any candidates that might be out there to please, please take over.
(If I prayed my nightly prayer would be a board and executive united in a goal that includes growth and yield. Then I would break out the candles and voodoo dolls. Never hurts to cover your bets.)