Royal Blue: The Everton FC Podcast (Reach Podcasts)

Chris Beesley speaks to Anders Limpar, the man described by Everton’s last trophy-winning manager Joe Royle as “A football genius” and “the most-talented player I ever worked with,” in the latest episode of Goodison Park: My Home. Despite hailing from Solna, on the edge of Sweden’s capital city of Stockholm, Limpar, explains how he was actually a boyhood Blue with his affiliation with Everton going back much longer than his three-year playing stint with the club between 1994-97.  The 59-year-old, who had already been a League Championship winner with Arsenal before he came to Merseyside, speaks poignantly about his friendship with the late Kevin Campbell and also recalls the scramble for his signature when his time at Highbury came to an end. Limpar speaks candidly about his part in ‘The Great Escape’ against Wimbledon, the change of manager from Mike Walker to Joe Royle, winning the FA Cup against Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United and his combination both on and off the field with fellow winger Andrei Kanchelskis who inadvertently helped him to learn Russian. It’s another generous portion of True Blue nostalgia with our 10th guest so far as we celebrate the final season of ‘The Grand Old Lady’ with one of her greatest mercurial talents. Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - everyday.  Subscribe to the Royal Blue Everton FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3aNfYav Listen and subscribe to the Royal Blue Podcast for all your latest Everton FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HbiY1E SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/47xwdnY Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivEchoEFC Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royal.blue.everto Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoEFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is confidence rising that Everton will deliver on a new stadium after a series of failed moves? And are the club softening their understandably cautious wording over Bramley-Moore?They are the questions that kick-off the latest Royal Blue podcast, hosted as ever by our Everton FC correspondent Phil Kirkbride, and featuring head of sport Dave Prentice as well as Chris Beesley and Paul Wheelock.Talk then turns to forgotten Blues forward Henry Onyekuru. There is hope the club will finally be granted a work permit for the Nigerian forward but the question is... is he needed? And how serious can you take his exploits in Turkey and Belgium?The panel then discuss another Everton player who has slipped completely out of the picture, Luke Garbutt, who has this week been told to change position. Just why hasn't the left-back's career progressed as everyone thought?Garbutt's future looks away from Goodison Park and judging by an interview he has given in France, so too could Idrissa Gueye. What will Marco Silva make of the midfielder's words? If Gueye does go, he may not be as fondly remembered as Thomas Gravesen, who is the subject of a new book. The panel share their favourite stories and memories about the Dane before Prenno tells a story about Gravesen's one-time midfield partner Alex Nyarko that beggars belief. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everton's Premier League season finally got underway at the weekend, but it was a bit of a flat start to the campaign if truth be told.The Blues travelled to face Crystal Palace and came away with a point after a 0-0 stalemate between the two sides - with both missing chances to claim victories.There were positives to take for Marco Silva, but also there were a few questions that will have been raised by the performance.A sending off to Morgan Schneiderlin and an injury to Andre Gomes means that there could be a dilemma facing the boss heading into the match against Watford next week.Adam Jones is joined by Dave Prentice, Chris Beesley and Gavin Buckland to discuss those options - and what Everton fans can take from yet another opening day draw. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Connor O'Neill is once again joined by the Liverpool ECHO's Joe Thomas and regular guest Gav Buckland. The team reflect on last weekend's difficult game against Fulham and what is yet another must-win match coming up at Crystal Palace. The word "terrified" pops up more than once. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Ian Croll, Joe Thomas and Dave Powell as they discuss they latest Everon financial accounts.  Everton have announced losses of £53.2m in the latest club accounts. The period covers the 12 months leading to July 2024 and represents an improvement on the £89.1m loss reported in the previous year. While the club’s net debt has risen by more than £200m the latest accounts show increased confidence in the future of the Blues following the takeover by The Friedkin Group - completed after the year in question but extensively referenced in the final report. Gavin Buckland's Book 'The End' | Order your copy here: https://tinyurl.com/GavinBucklandTheEnd Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - everyday.  Subscribe to the Royal Blue Everton FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3aNfYav Listen and subscribe to the Royal Blue Podcast for all your latest Everton FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HbiY1E SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/47xwdnY Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivEchoEFC Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royal.blue.everto Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoEFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Ian Croll and Joe Thomas for Friday’s Royal Blue Podcast as they discuss the latest news coming out of Everton on Deadline Day as well as preview Saturday’s encounter with Bournemouth!  Everton are set to do business on the final day of the summer transfer window. A deal for Orel Mangala is set to be completed and would become the Blues’ seventh signing of the summer. Elsewhere, there is the potential for further intrigue. Dominic Calvert-Lewin could become one of the biggest stories of the day should a club test the water for the forward.  Out of contract next summer and yet to sign on fresh terms, a serious bid for the 27-year-old would force Everton to weigh up the value of an incoming fee against the risk of losing the club’s main forward. Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - everyday.  Subscribe to the Royal Blue Everton FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3aNfYav Listen and subscribe to the Royal Blue Podcast for all your latest Everton FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HbiY1E SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/47xwdnY Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivEchoEFC Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royal.blue.everto Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoEFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So, a ninth defeat in the last 15 competitive matches, but did the way Everton play in their 2-0 home loss to the defending champions and new Premier League leaders Manchester City give reason for encouragement?To answer that question we get the big-match verdict of our Everton FC correspondent Phil Kirkbride and our Everton FC reporter Adam Jones. The Post-Game podcast then continues with every word that Marco Silva had to say in his press conference after the match.Before the show rounds off with host Paul Wheelock's phone conversation with Evertonian Connor O'Neill, who gives a fans' take on the performance, the continued set-pieces woes, the players who stood out, and the Goodison atmosphere. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everton recorded their first win of the Premier League season, six games in to what has already been a frustrating campaign. However, the frustration washed away on Saturday evening as two goals from Dwight McNeil ensured Everton left Goodison Park with all three points. Thankfully to discuss the win, performance and plenty more is Ian Croll and Chris Beesley.  Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - everyday.  Subscribe to the Royal Blue Everton FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3aNfYav Listen and subscribe to the Royal Blue Podcast for all your latest Everton FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HbiY1E SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/47xwdnY Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivEchoEFC Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royal.blue.everto Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoEFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Ian Croll, Joe Thomas and Gav Buckland as they discuss the latest on Everton and Nottingham Forest’s points deductions.  In what has become a farcical situation, the lads don’t hold back on the absurd explanation from the Premier League’s Independent commission . Nottingham Forest have received a four-point deduction for breaching Premier League spending rules. Forest were yesterday informed of the verdict, handed down by an independent commission after a two-day hearing earlier this month. The decision plunges the club deeper into the relegation fight, dropping them into the bottom three, one point behind Luton Town, who now sit above the dotted line. However , his farcical Premier League season has plummeted to new depths of absurdity, exposed in a single paragraph deep into the explanation of the four-point deduction handed to Nottingham Forest. #EFC #EvertonFC #Live Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - everyday.  Subscribe to the Royal Blue Everton FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3aNfYav Listen and subscribe to the Royal Blue Podcast for all your latest Everton FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HbiY1E SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/47xwdnY Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivEchoEFC Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royal.blue.everto Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoEFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It wasn't pretty, and in true Everton fashion, they certainly made it hard work for themselves, but there was no disputing that the 1-0 win at Huddersfield Town on Tuesday evening was desperately needed, given it came on the back of the low point of a season that has badly unravelled in the last two months.It was a win secured by top-scorer Richarlison's 11th goal of the campaign and achieved in spite of the fact that substitute Lucas Digne was sent off midway through the second half after coming on for the injured Leighton Baines.Host Paul Wheelock kicks us off before handing the reins over to our Everton FC correspondent Phil Kirkbride, Chris Beesley, who was also at the John Smith’s Stadium for us, and Blues fan Tom Clarke, who deliver their big-match verdicts.We also get the latest on Idrissa Gueye, the transfer target for Paris Saint-Germain who missed the match through injury. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everton are on the hunt for their fourth Premier League win in a row - and standing in their way is Manchester United.The Blues haven't had a great record at Old Trafford in the past, but performances from both sides recently have given Evertonians massive confidence going into this weekend's match.And our podcast panel are no different!Sam Carroll, Adam Jones, Ian Croll and Gavin Buckland discuss this weekend's game and also touch on the very latest Everton stadium developments after Wednesday night's announcement. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reaction and analysis following Everton’s 1-0 defeat to Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium.  The latest Royal Blue Podcast, live with Ian Croll, Joe Thomas and Chris Beesley.  Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - everyday.  Subscribe to the Royal Blue Everton FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3aNfYav Listen and subscribe to the Royal Blue Podcast for all your latest Everton FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HbiY1E SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/47xwdnY Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivEchoEFC Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royal.blue.everto Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoEFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everton's 4-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the 1995 FA Cup semi-final is regarded as one of the Blues' greatest-ever displays - particularly in a big game - and the best performance of Joe Roye's tenure as manager. April 9, 2020 is the 25th anniversary of the match at Elland Road and in a Royal Blue podcast special, Chris Beesley speaks to Matt Jackson - scorer of the opening goal that afternoon. The former Blues right-back discusses why he believes his side enjoyed a psychological advantage before a ball was even kicked, his header from Andy Hinchcliffe's corner kick, the mystery behind super super Daniel Amokachi's introduction into the game and the delight of 'The Dogs of War' at denying the so-called 'Dream Final' between Spurs and the previous season's double winners, Manchester United. Jackson also offers his opinion on the current Everton side under Carlo Ancelotti and what he really thought about his old team-mate Duncan Ferguson going into management. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everton's young players are on the agenda in the latest Royal Blue podcast.Phil Kirkbride is joined by Gavin Buckland and Tony Scott to discuss a whole host of issues connected with emerging talents, their chances of making it at Goodison under Marco Silva, the club's Academy, under-23s football and much, much more.On the back of Marcel Brands saying Silva must be a coach who wants to work with young players, the panel debate whether the definition of that may differ between the club and supporters given the summer signings.We ask what is the main purpose of Everton's Academy and if producing players to sell on at a profit means it now forms a vital part of the club's business model?Is the gap from u-23s football to the Premier League bigger than ever? Which players are best placed to bridge the gap? And we talk about the club's Premier League 2 title winning class of 2017.Feeder clubs, the loan market, the young players we want to see more of and the ones we've expected to see more from, are also discussed.Sit back, relax and enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Thomas is joined by Connor O'Neill and Gavin Buckland as excitement, and positivity, builds ahead of the new Premier League season. The team give their thoughts on where Everton might finish this season and how they will get on against Fulham, and it's not all doom and gloom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Textor is the frontrunner to take over at Everton but has to divest his interest in Crystal Palace first.  The club moved to distance themselves from comments made by prospective new owner on Thursday. But the US billionaire remains in pole position when it comes to being the next owner of the Toffees. Textor, who holds a 45% shareholding in Crystal Palace, had previously been vocal about wanting to own Everton, and spoke about his desire to purchase the club once again.  On the field, Everton are preparing to face Aston Villa as Premier League football returns following the September international break.  The Blues currently sit bottom of the table on zero points with pressure building on Sean Dyche and his side to pick up their first win.  In Friday’s Royal Blue Podcast, Ian Croll, Joe Thomas and Gavin Buckland discuss and debate the latest news coming out of Goodison Park. Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - everyday.  Subscribe to the Royal Blue Everton FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3aNfYav Listen and subscribe to the Royal Blue Podcast for all your latest Everton FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HbiY1E SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/47xwdnY Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivEchoEFC Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royal.blue.everto Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoEFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the post-Manchester City reaction podcast in a live Royal Blue Podcast.  Join Ian Croll & Gav Buckland as they look back and react to Everton’s 1-1 draw with Champions Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.  With fixtures coming thick and fast and a game only a matter of days away on Sunday, the lads also preview the home match against Nottingham Forest.  All that and more on Friday’s Royal Blue Podcast live. Gavin Buckland's Book 'The End' | Order your copy here: https://tinyurl.com/GavinBucklandTheEnd Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - everyday.  Subscribe to the Royal Blue Everton FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3aNfYav Listen and subscribe to the Royal Blue Podcast for all your latest Everton FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HbiY1E SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/47xwdnY Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivEchoEFC Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royal.blue.everto Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoEFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian Croll, Chris Beesley and Joe Thomas make the starting line-up for today’s Royal Blue Podcast as they analyse Everton’s draw with Crystal Palace and discuss the latest on the points deduction.  Everton failed to secure their first Premier League win in over two months against Crystal Palace but they came from behind to secure a 1-1 draw that takes them out of the relegation zone on goal difference. Jordan Ayew stunned Goodison Park when he fired the Eagles in front on 66 minutes but six minutes from the end, Amadou Onana headed the Blues level from a Dwight McNeil corner-kick to clinch what could be a precious point for Sean Dyche's side. #EFC #EvertonFootballClub #EvertonFC Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - everyday.  Subscribe to the Royal Blue Everton FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3aNfYav Listen and subscribe to the Royal Blue Podcast for all your latest Everton FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HbiY1E SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/47xwdnY Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivEchoEFC Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royal.blue.everto Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoEFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The most sacred of days in the English Football calender is upon us. It’s Deadline Day! Marco Silva demanded four more signings by the close of the window and so far Everton will have to work quickly to make those demands a reality. Zaha, Doucoure, Iwobi, Smalling, McCarthy, Niasse, Tosun and Bolasie all make the agenda this week. There has been plenty of activity, however, today topped it all off. There was movement from both sides as Everton launched another record bid for Wilfried Zaha, which was rejected again. Zaha is reported to have handed in a transfer request following the Palace stance, but since then, it’s been all quietPlenty of names and transfers to discuss in the latest View from the Gwladys Street fan podcast with host, Ian Croll and guests, Rob Astell and John Howard. As we head into Deadline Day, this is one not to be missed. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Chris Beesley joins ECHO sport colleague Matt Jones and regular guest Gavin Buckland for the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast. The panel discuss manager Sean Dyche's response to Everton's absence of signings in the January transfer window, how the Blues might line up under their new boss, the challenge of facing Premier League leaders Arsenal in his first game in charge plus the prospect of more fan protests at Goodison Park this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So that long wait for a win over Liverpool goes on for Everton.But backed by one of the best atmospheres at Goodison Park for some time, the Blues certainly delivered in terms of their effort and commitment, and with a bit more care in the final third, could even have nicked it.The Post-Game podcast starts with the verdict of Phil Kirkbride, our Everton FC correspondent.Then you’ll be able to hear every word of Marco Silva’s press conference – which includes the Blues boss responding to Jurgen Klopp’s claim his Liverpool side were not helped by the wind.And we then get the view from the stands with host Paul Wheelock’s conversation with Everton season-ticket holder Rob Astell. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The feel good factor is back. Three wins in three has seen to that. Everton are now playing with a sense of freedom and clearly enjoying their football. Who should take the credit? The manager? The players? The fans? Does it really matter? Whoever takes the recognition this is more like it from Everton.Host Ian Croll and guest, Rob Astell, Gary Callaghan and Graham Callaghan look back over the Arsenal win, and what a win it was. Also on the agenda is Jagielka’s future and whether he should now stay. Are Everton better off without European football or stayed they continue to go all out. The lads have their say on that one.Following on from the Arsenal win, the fan show is one not to be missed. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A humiliating Merseyside derby defeat and the sacking of Marco Silva left Everton’s season in tatters but all that was forgotten on Saturday afternoon as the Blues secured a 3-1 victory at Goodison Park against Frank Lampard’s Chelsea. In this week’s View from the Gwladys Street, Ian Croll, Ben Crawford and Gary Callaghan are beaming from ear to ear as they sit down and discuss the events of the last few days. Duncan Ferguson was appointed caretaker manager on the Thursday, much to the surprise of many, but by late Saturday afternoon, it was a decision truly justified. The impact Ferguson had was extraordinary. A man loved by the fans, he took to his interim role like a duck to water. What does the future have in store for the big man? As to be expected, everything is still up in the air with Everton expected to appoint a permanent manager. It’s anyone’s guess as to when that will be. Until that time, Ferguson will stay in charge of first team duties with a huge game at Old Trafford on the horizon. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Sam Carroll is joined by our Everton FC correspondent Adam Jones and regular guest Gavin Buckland for the latest Royal Blue podcast.The trio start by dissecting the weekend's draw at Chelsea, in which the Blues brought home a battling point from the capital.Yerry Mina's impressive debut is also discussed as Marco Silva's defensive selection headache deepens. In a good way, of course.Michael Keane and Kurt Zouma's credentials are considered as Mina's partner when Everton return to action against Cardiff while the impact of both Andre Gomes and Gylfi Sigurdsson - who have returned home from international duty injured - is examined.The lads then delve into Theo Walcott's recent form, and whether Ademola Lookman's time is now, before also giving their verdict on VAR in the Premier League.You can join our Royal Blue podcast Facebook page and leave all your comments, ideas and feedback HERE.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Evertoninans, Saturday's FA Cup final between Manchester City and Watford may well refresh the memory of the last time their side reached a Wembley showpiece. That came in 2009 when, despite Louis Saha scoring the fastest goal in FA Cup final history, the Blues were eventually beaten 2-1 by a Chelsea team in their pomp. An unlikely substitute for David Moyes that boiling hot day was Lars Jacobsen, who came on for Tony Hibbert at half-time in what would prove to be his last appearance for the club. And nearly 10 years on, our Everton FC reporter Adam Jones caught up with the former Denmark international for a special Royal Blue podcast. In it, Jacobsen explains how he eventually became a Blue, with a little help from Tommy Gravesen, what it was like playing alongside the likes of Mikel Arteta, Tim Cahill and Leighton Baines, and what is was like playing for Moyes, who got his man at the second time of asking. Life at Goodison could not have got off to a worse start for Jacobsen but he did fight his way back to fitness to battle Hibbert for the right-back spot, which culminated in that afternoon at Wembley. The 39-year-old recalls what was going through his mind when Moyes told him he would be coming on in the second half, and why he made a decision to leave after the game. The decision to join up with Sam Allardyce at Blackburn Rovers was one he still regrets seeing as he proudly calls Everton the biggest and best club he played for in his career. And before this must-listen podcast ends, Jacobsen gives his opinion on the current Blues crop, who he watches regularly as a pundit back home in Denmark. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After taking on the Premier League’s top two less than 72 hours apart a week ago, Everton secured a deserved 1-0 win away at third placed Nottingham Forest thanks to Abdoulaye Doucoure’s stoppage time goal. It was no less than the Blues deserved against this season’s surprise package in the Premier League after dominating proceedings against Nuno Espirito Santo’s high-fliers. Join Ian Croll and Chris Beesley for the Monday edition of the Royal Blue podcast they look back and react to Everton’s win at the City Ground.  Goodbye to Goodison special souvenir edition: https://shop.regionalnewspapers.co.uk/goodbye-to-goodison-4384-p.asp?utm_source=Goodbye+Goodison+Park-Echo&utm_medium=Goodbye+Goodison+Park-Echo-Factbox&utm_campaign=Goodbye+Goodison+Park&utm_id=Goodbye+Goodison+Park Gavin Buckland's Book 'The End' | Order your copy here: https://tinyurl.com/GavinBucklandTheEnd Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - everyday.  Subscribe to the Royal Blue Everton FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3aNfYav Listen and subscribe to the Royal Blue Podcast for all your latest Everton FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HbiY1E SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/47xwdnY Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivEchoEFC Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royal.blue.everto Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoEFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the Wednesday Show LIVE with Ian Croll and Tony Scott as they head into the Royal Blue studio to discuss the latest news coming out of Goodison Park.  On today’s agenda, the latest on The Friedkin Group’s takeover of Everton Football Club. Tony is given the final word on the draw with West Ham and whether the international break has come at the right time for the Blues.  Also on the agenda is the developing news story over Premier League referee David Coote and the investigation into the viral video which surfaced this week.  There’s also some transfer news and rumours to get through as the lads finish off answering the live stream questions. All that and more.  Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - everyday.  Subscribe to the Royal Blue Everton FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3aNfYav Listen and subscribe to the Royal Blue Podcast for all your latest Everton FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HbiY1E SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/47xwdnY Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivEchoEFC Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royal.blue.everto Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoEFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Joe Thomas and Chris Beesley for the latest Royal Blue Podcast, where the duo discuss the latest Everton FC News! On this week's edition, the lads react to the Blues' midweek defeat in Newcastle, preview this weekend's clash with Crystal Palace, and discuss the return from injury of young star Nathan Patterson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everton head to Villa looking for their first point of the new Premier League season, having lost all three of their opening games. While Aston Villa have won two and lost one to begin the new campaign. In the first Royal Blue show of the week, Ian Croll and Tony Scott look-ahead to Saturday’s 5:30pm encounter as well as debate various news lines floating around Goodison Park; including the latest on Seamus Coleman and Tim Iroegbunam’s exclusive interview with the Liverpool Echo.  Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - everyday.  Subscribe to the Royal Blue Everton FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3aNfYav Listen and subscribe to the Royal Blue Podcast for all your latest Everton FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HbiY1E SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/47xwdnY Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivEchoEFC Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royal.blue.everto Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoEFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They say a week is a long time in politics, especially in this country at the moment, but a week can also be a long time in football, especially being an Everton supporter. After being left completely down in the dumps by the defeat and performance at Aston Villa, this week's View from the Gwladys Street Blues fans' podcast is a much more uplifting listen after back-to-back victories for Marco Silva's side. Max Carlyle, Anthony McEllin and Connor O'Neill join host Paul Wheelock to look back on the wins over Lincoln City and Wolves, and much more else besides. Including... the impact made by Fabian Delph, whether Sunday's two-goal hero Richarlison is a centre-forward in-waiting, the improvement in Gylfi Sigurdsson and whether that has to do with his seemingly lack of chemistry with Dominic Calvert-Lewin, the surprise at just how good Alex Iwobi has been, and whether we are seeing a more mature Jordan Pickford. Oh, and backing Everton to break into the top six this season. We told you it was more upbeat! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's another important match for Everton this weekend as they take on Manchester United at Goodison Park on Sunday afternoon.But Carlo Ancelotti has been dealt another injury blow ahead of it.Morgan Schneiderlin has had surgery on his knee and will face an extended spell on the sidelines, while Lucas Digne will face a late fitness test.But how will that affect Everton?Phil Kirkbride is joined by Dave Prentice, Adam Jones and Gavin Buckland to discuss the impact of Schneiderlin's absence, take an in-depth look at Andre Gomes' return and talk over the threat of Manchester United. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well, that was another enjoyable afternoon at Goodison Park, wasn't it?Two goals from Richarlison and one very warmly received strike from Seamus Coleman secured a richly deserved 3-1 victory over Brighton.That meant the Blues bounced back from their undeserved defeat at Manchester United and made it three straight home wins in the Premier League.Little wonder, then, that your latest Post-Game podcast is a happy one.The pod kicks off with the expert analysis of our Everton FC correspondent Phil Kirkbride and our Everton FC reporter Adam Jones.You then hear Paul Wheelock's chat with Ian Croll, the host of our brilliant View from the Gwladys Street podcast and a Goodison season-ticket holder.And the podcast rounds off with the full audio from Blues boss Marco Silva’s press conference.Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everton great Kevin Campbell passed away over the weekend. The striker, whose legendary spell in the final stages of the 1998-99 campaign helped lift the Blues to safety, was aged 54. News Campbell was battling serious illness had emerged earlier this month, prompting an outpouring of heartfelt messages of support. Kevin Campbell's son Tyrese paid an emotional tribute to his father following the Everton great's death at the age of just 54, which has triggered a wave of tributes from across football. Campbell arrived at Goodison Park on loan from Turkish side Trabzonspor in the spring of 1999 with the club's Premier League status at risk. His run of nine goals in five games led the Blues to safety and paved the way for a permanent move. In total, the former Arsenal and Nottingham Forest star scored 51 goals across 164 appearances for Everton, including a fourth-minute Merseyside derby winner against Liverpool on September 27, 1999. It is a result that remains the Blues’ most-recent success at Anfield in front of supporters. Join Ian Croll, Chris Beesley and Joe Thomas as they pay special tribute to Super Kev.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's face it, we all need cheering up after what we witnessed at Villa Park on Friday night. You're in luck, then, because Alan Myers is back with his much-loved Everton podcast. To kick things off our host is joined by the ECHO's Everton FC reporter Phil Kirkbride and football writer Chris Beesley as they pick the bones out of the 2-0 defeat at Aston Villa and look ahead to the Carabao Cup clash at Lincoln City. That is followed by a hat-trick of top-class interviews. The first is with new Blues assistant manager Luis Borte, we then hear from the club's director of football Marcel Brands about the signings of Alex Iwobi and Andre Gomes, before Alan serves up the main course - a long chat with one of the heroes of the 1995 FA Cup final win, Anders Limpar. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Subscribe to the Bottom Line newsletter: https://thebottomlinesport.substack.com/  Everton insist it is business as usual after the collapse of the Friedkin Group’s proposed takeover.  But while Everton’s short-term future is secure their long-term future has once again been thrust into uncertainty.  What now for Everton and what next for Moshiri? In today’s Royal Blue Podcast Ian Croll sits down with Business of Football Writer Dave Powell to broadly discuss the Everton takeover situation.  Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - everyday.  Subscribe to the Royal Blue Everton FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3aNfYav Listen and subscribe to the Royal Blue Podcast for all your latest Everton FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HbiY1E SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/47xwdnY Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivEchoEFC Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royal.blue.everto Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoEFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s Royal Blue Podcast features Connor O’Neill & Joe Thomas. Sean Dyche believes there should be understanding for managers like himself and their reaction to decisions following his touchline ban for Everton’s trip to Manchester City. The Blues boss will be forced to watch his team’s game against the Premier League champions from the stands at the Etihad Stadium after picking up his third yellow card of the season in the 2-2 draw with Tottenham Hotspur last Saturday. In today’s show, Connor and Joe sat down and discussed Dyche’s comments and previewed the up and coming match against Manchester City.  Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - everyday.  Subscribe to the Royal Blue Everton FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3aNfYav Listen and subscribe to the Royal Blue Podcast for all your latest Everton FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HbiY1E SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/47xwdnY Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivEchoEFC Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royal.blue.everto Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoEFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To begin the countdown to Everton's historic stadium move, the Royal Blue podcast has launched a new series entitled Goodison Park: My Home and we kick things off in style with an exclusive interview as Chris Beesley speaks to the club's most-successful captain Kevin Ratcliffe. Lifelong Evertonian Ratcliffe recalls his early years as a fan, travelling from his home in North Wales with his father and other relatives to matches at Goodison Park before making the leap to becoming a first team player and then skipper himself in the glory days of the mid-1980s. As Howard Kendall's captain, the former defender offers his thoughts on lifting two League Championships at Goodison Park plus an FA Cup and European Cup-Winners' Cup while his tales of turning out in what is widely-considered to be the ground's greatest night in the latter competition as Everton recorded a famous 3-1 comeback win over Bayern Munich are priceless.  Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - everyday.  Subscribe to the Royal Blue Everton FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3aNfYav Listen and subscribe to the Royal Blue Podcast for all your latest Everton FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HbiY1E SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/47xwdnY Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivEchoEFC Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royal.blue.everto Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoEFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Ian Croll, Joe Thomas & Gav Buckland for Friday’s Royal Blue Podcast. Sean Dyche may be under pressure after going 10 league games without a win, but so too is Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag, with the Dutch coach said to be three games away from the sack. The lads look ahead and preview the United game at Old Trafford this Saturday and discuss whether Everton can take advantage of the Red Devil’s recent woes. Also on the agenda is the 777 takeover and what next now the American based firm have agreed to a face to face meeting with the Premier League. All that and much more on the Royal Blue Podcast preview show.  #EFC #EvertonFC #EvertonFootballClub Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - everyday.  Subscribe to the Royal Blue Everton FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3aNfYav Listen and subscribe to the Royal Blue Podcast for all your latest Everton FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HbiY1E SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/47xwdnY Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivEchoEFC Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royal.blue.everto Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoEFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Ian Croll, Chris Beesley and Gav Buckland as they discuss the latest in the Everton takeover saga.  The Everton FC Shareholders Association have called for action from Farhad Moshiri and demanded that he recognise that 777 Partners are not “fit-and-proper” prospective owners of the club. This comes on the back of accusations labelled at 777 over a $600m fraud scheme involving double-pledging and forged documents which is on the brink of collapse.  Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - everyday.  Subscribe to the Royal Blue Everton FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3aNfYav Listen and subscribe to the Royal Blue Podcast for all your latest Everton FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HbiY1E SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/47xwdnY Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivEchoEFC Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royal.blue.everto Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoEFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marco Silva has Everton's midfield on his mind as injuries and suspension leave his options thin on the ground ahead of the visit of Watford.And it is there, and trying to work out what the Blues boss will, where this edition of the Royal Blue podcast kicks-off.Host Phil Kirkbride is joined by Dave Prentice and Adam Jones as they look ahead to the first game at Goodison of the season.The lads wonder if the atmosphere will be as electric as it was towards the end of last season or if Silva needs to select one of his new attackers to help light the touch paper?The form of Dominic Calvert-Lewin is discussed as is the expectation on the man now challenging him for his spot - Moise Kean - and how the manager will handle that.The final part of the podcast focuses on the interview Marcel Brands gave this week in which he outlined his future for Everton in the transfer market, the role the fans played in signing Andre Gomes and why Silva will improve the squad's young players.Sit back, relax and enjoy For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Joe Thomas, Chris Beesley and Gav Buckland for the latest episode of the Royal Blue Podcast! On the agenda this week, a preview of Everton's Saturday night under the lights Premier League clash with Leicester City, chat about the mightily impressive Amadou Onana both on and off the pitch, plus yet another former Blues boss taking aim at the club via their own podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast sees host Chris Beesley joined by the ECHO's Everton correspondent Joe Thomas and regular guest Gavin Buckland to discuss the aftermath of the 2-0 home defeat to Leicester City on Saturday and preview Tuesday night's trip to Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup. Frank Lampard's side were hoping to put on a good show for their own fans in their final Goodison Park fixture before the World Cup break but their defeat not only enabled Brendan Rodgers' side to leapfrog them in the table but tighten up almost the entire bottom half of the Premier League. As well as questions over Everton's tactics and formation, there are also injury concerns of Dominic Calvert-Lewin - again; Idrissa Gueye and Amadou Onana on the agenda for our panel to debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Phil Kirkbride is back with the second and final Royal Blue podcast of the week, and just like last Friday, he is joined by Dave Prentice, Adam Jones and Paul Wheelock.Marco Silva, in contrast, has not yet had the luxury of naming the same side, and the panel discuss whether he should make changes for the visit of a club that Everton have a remarkable record against at Goodison Park.But will the atmosphere be different compared to the last time Fulham came to town? Roberto Martinez is brought up for the first, but certainly not the last time, in the podcast, before talk turns to the public persona of the manager currently in the Everton hotseat.Silva's midfield options for the clash with the Cottagers are discussed, as is the situation surrounding Yerry Mina, and who should fill his shoes while the big summer signing attempts to overcome a new injury problem.Fresh from Jordan Pickford putting pen to paper on a six-year deal, Phil kicks off an interesting debate about which Blues player should be next in line for a new contract, and what the future holds for Phil Jagielka and Leighton Baines, before the show rounds off with something that may have gone unnoticed at the Emirates last weekend.Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Evertonians love Carlo Ancelotti, that much is clear. The boss has spoken this week about how much he enjoys living in the city and his trips to Bootle Strand and Crosby Beach among other places, which has only put him in higher esteem with Blues fans.He's a very popular figure at Everton, but how has he managed to do it so quickly? Phil Kirkbride is joined by Dave Prentice, Adam Jones and Gavin Buckland to discuss exactly that - along with conversations on new contracts, potential Champions League qualification and previewing this weekend's trip to Chelsea. Strap in for a bumper episode! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a quiet few weeks since the end of the Premier League season, things are start to happen at Everton, and just after your latest Royal Blue podcast was recorded, captain Phil Jagielka announced he would be leaving the club after 12 years of sterling service once his contract expires. Host Phil Kirkbride had quizzed Dave Prentice, Adam Jones and Gavin Buckland on why it was taking so long to get a resolution on the long-serving defender's future. But while we now have that, the question over whether fellow Blues stalwart Leighton Baines will sign a new deal remains unanswered. Why that is the case is discussed here, as is West Ham United's pursuit of Andre Gomes. Should Everton be worried? Also on the agenda is the club's apparent desire to appoint a certain Luis Boa Morte as Marco Silva's new number two before talks turns to Phil's recent interview with former Blues boss Ronald Koeman. Did Koeman deserve more time at Goodison? And would he have fared better under the club's current structure? Whatever your thoughts on Koeman - and let's face it, sympathy for the Dutchman is in short supply - it makes for interesting listening. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian Croll and Connor O’Neill return to the Royal Blue table to answer your questions in this week’s Agenda Podcast. Moise Kean, Carlo Ancelotti, Leighton Baines, Lucas Digne, Coronavirus and Roberto Martinez all feature. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crystal Palace part owner John Textor is said to be stepping up his bid to buy Everton and is thought to be the frontrunner to buy Moshiri’s shareholding.  Join Ian Croll, Chris Beesley and Connor O’Neill for Tuesday’s Royal Blue Podcast LIVE.  Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - everyday.  Subscribe to the Royal Blue Everton FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3aNfYav Listen and subscribe to the Royal Blue Podcast for all your latest Everton FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HbiY1E SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/47xwdnY Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivEchoEFC Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royal.blue.everto Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoEFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Thomas and Connor O'Neill take a break from the Liverpool ECHO office and head to Lovelocks Coffee Shop, where they dissect the 1-0 win against Stoke City, the recruitment issues, what's Tom Cannon's future and forward options in the transfer market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25 long games Everton went without beating any of the established top six sides in the Premier League, dating back to January 15th, 2017. And after Silva’s 9th time of asking he’s managed to do it…A wave of optimism descended upon Goodison Park following the final whistle on Sunday evening. The season may be effectively over, but victory over Chelsea gave Blues fans something to shout about. This week’s View from the Gwladys Street podcast is hosted by Ian Croll with guests Max Carlyle and Connor O’Neill. The lads assess the victory and delve into how Everton managed to secure all three points. Did Silva get lucky or was it master game plan? The fans have their say. Other talking points on the agenda are Pickford and the England No 1 conundrum. Should Yerry Mina be given an extended run in the first team. The Barkley clap - was it genuine or was it sarcastic? The podcast finishes off discussing where Howard Kendall sits in the list of all time greatest managers, as published by France Football website earlier this week. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Analysing Everton is back with David and Josh as they scrutinise a competitive display at Arsenal, highlight some notable tactical changes under Ancelotti before previewing Manchester United. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The former Academy graduate is preparing to face the Blues with Oldham Athletic this evening in the Checkatrade Trophy and sat down with the ECHO to reflect on his time at Goodison.Baxter, the youngest player to have represented the club, talks candidly about the lifeline Everton handed him in 2017 when he faced "some very dark moments" during a drugs ban.The 26-year-old spent last season with the Blues' under-23s in the hope of relaunching a career that lay in tatters and says he owes a debt of gratitude to Bill Kenwright and others who gave him a "third chance".Baxter also provides fascinating insight into playing under David Moyes, how a moment on his debut will haunt him forever and how close he came to playing in the 2009 FA Cup final.The Bootle born attacker reveals a "surreal" experience with Tim Cahill, the truth about the new contract he turned down in 2012 and how Joleon Lescott delivered a painful lesson in training.Baxter goes on to discuss Phil Neville, Leighton Baines, being a mentor to Everton's young players and much, much more.Sit back, relax and enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Echo’s Everton correspondent Joe Thomas and Everton reporter Chris Beesley join host Connor O’Neill to discuss the Blues’ 2-0 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield in Sean Dyche’s first away game. The panel offer their thoughts on yet another lacklustre display across Stanley Park that enabled what had been an out of form Reds side to return to winning ways while attempting to explain the goals that Everton conceded and the team’s striker woes with rookie Ellis Simms coming in for the injured Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are no shortage of talking points on today's Royal Blue podcast.A deadline day to remember, four signings and the start of a new season under a new manager give the panel plenty to get their teeth stuck into.Everton Correspondent Phil Kirkbride is joined by Gav Buckland and Joe Rimmer to talk about the wave of optimism surrounding Goodison on the back of a frenetic final day of the window where Bernard, Yerry Mina and Andre Gomes were signed - and were joined by Kurt Zouma today.We analyse some of the key selection decisions Marco Silva now faces, debate the merits in signing a trio of players from Barcelona and ponder what next for a couple of Blues' stalwarts.The second part of the podcast focuses on the new season and we chew over what would represent success for Everton this term.Sit back, relax and enjoy For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Defeat to Norwich at the weekend has left Everton in a truly dreadful position. Marco Silva's position as manager is under the most intense pressure he has faced since joining the club in the summer of 2018, with loud chants of dissent being heard from the home support as the Canaries won 2-0. The Portuguese boss is still in position, but how long will that last? Phil Kirkbride is joined by Sam Carroll, Adam Jones and Chris Beesley to discuss the managerial situation at Everton, how we got to this point, and what the club should do next.Watch and subscribe via YouTube For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the Wednesday Royal Blue with Ian Croll and Tony Scott as they look ahead to Brighton away.  With the transfer window in full flow Everton fans are keen for the club to make a few signings, however we pose the question: Does David Moyes really need reinforcements now or can he wait until the Summer?  All that and more on the Royal Blue Podcast. Gavin Buckland's Book 'The End' | Order your copy here: https://tinyurl.com/GavinBucklandTheEnd Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - everyday.  Subscribe to the Royal Blue Everton FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3aNfYav Listen and subscribe to the Royal Blue Podcast for all your latest Everton FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HbiY1E SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/47xwdnY Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivEchoEFC Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royal.blue.everto Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoEFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Beesley is joined by guests Gavin Buckland and David Prentice for a a special edition of the Royal Blue podcast to mark the 40th anniversary of Everton's 3-1 win over Bayern Munich in the European Cup-Winners' Cup semi-final second leg, an occasion widely-regarded as the greatest night in Goodison Park's history. After a goalless first leg in what was then West Germany, Everton, roared on by a passionate home crowd, recovered from a goal down at half-time to power through to what remains their only European final. In what proved to be a legendary team talk, manager Howard Kendall told his players at the interval that "The Gwladys Street would suck the ball into the net," and so it proved with goals from Graeme Sharp and Andy Gray before Trevor Steven's iconic late clincher. Gavin and David, who were both present at Goodison to witness the action, share their memories along with exclusive interviews from Everton players who starred that night: Derek Mountfield, Kevin Sheedy, Kevin Ratcliffe, Peter Reid and Trevor Steven. Goodbye to Goodison special souvenir edition:  https://tinyurl.com/GoodbyeGoodisonSouvenir Gavin Buckland's Book 'The End' | Order your copy here: https://tinyurl.com/GavinBucklandTheEnd Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - everyday.  Subscribe to the Royal Blue Everton FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3aNfYav Listen and subscribe to the Royal Blue Podcast for all your latest Everton FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HbiY1E SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/47xwdnY Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivEchoEFC Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royal.blue.everto Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoEFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Thomas and Gavin Buckland discuss Everton's never say die attitude as Jake O'Brien sends the Blues into the international break nine games unbeaten. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A very warm welcome to a special recording of our first-ever Royal Blue Live event that took place at the Baltic Market in Liverpool on Wednesday.Hosted by Alan Myers, the show featured former Blues defender Michael Ball, as well as our Everton FC correspondent Phil Kirkbride, head of sport Dave Prentice, and our former Everton FC correspondent and editor Greg O’Keeffe.The evening kicked off with Alan in conversation with Prenno before the audience tackled a fiendishly difficult quiz set by the latter.The rest of the night was dedicated to questions submitted by Evertonians prior to and during the event.It’s a great listen as the panel talk Marco Silva’s future, three years of Farhad Moshiri, the search for a new striker, Bramley-Moore Dock, this Sunday’s Merseyside derby, and much more.Enjoy.Note this podcast does contain some explicit language For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's an unsurprising theme in this week's special midweek Royal Blue podcast. Everton completed the signing of Portuguese midfield maestro Andre Gomes late Tuesday and host Sam Carroll acted swiftly to pull together a crack team of pundits to discuss the transfer. The ECHO's Head of Sport Dave Prentice is joined by Everton reporter Adam Jones and Paul Wheelock as the guests wax lyrical about Gomes' potential at Goodison Park. As well as the bonus of securing a cut-price £22m deal for the 25-year-old, the importance of trusting Marco Silva, Marcel Brands and Bill Kenwright at the negotiating table is discussed, as well as who will be next through the doors at Finch Farm. Kurt Zouma's name crops up, naturally, while the future of Morgan Schneiderlin and several Everton misfits are all pondered. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest Analysing Everton, David Hughes and Josh Williams examine Marco Silva’s tactical mistakes vs Norwich City and consider what the game means for his future. They also give their thoughts on the direction of any future Everton manager and look ahead to the Blues tough trip away to Leicester City For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian Croll and Connor O’Neill return to the Royal Blue table to answer your questions in this week’s Agenda Podcast. Gylfi Sigurdsson, Wayne Rooney, Djibril Sidibe, Carlo Ancelotti, Moise Kean and of course Chris Wood all feature. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Royal Blue podcast welcomed a very special guest to the studio today - Everton hero Ronny Goodlass.Ronny paid a visit to ECHO towers to tell us all about his book 'Blue Nose. My Football Story From Every Angle' which is available next month.Goodlass played for his beloved Everton between 1975-77 before his career took him to a variety of clubs at home and abroad and he tells us about what has gone into his book.A long-standing matchday summariser for BBC Radio Merseyside, Ronny still follows the Blues home and away and also offers his views on the current regime headed up by Marco Silva and Marcel Brands.Ronny is holding two special events to promote his book next month.The first takes place on September 5, at Linghams in Heswall, and is followed by a special dinner evening at Goodison.For more information, ticket prices and times visit www.healththroughsport.co.uk. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been over 22 years since Everton won at Arsenal - and the Royal Blue podcast are trying to find reasons why that run will end this weekend!Phil Kirkbride is joined by Dave Prentice, Adam Jones and Paul Wheelock as the panel look back at why the Blues have endured such a miserable time in that part of North London and what needs to change.The panel talk about mindsets, how Marco Silva should set up his defence, if Yerry Mina needs to come in from the start and whether or not a change in formation is required.And if last season's abysmal performance in the 5-1 defeat at the Emirates was a failed attempt to replicate the tactics of Swansea City, as Sam Allardyce revealed, then who should Silva be trying to emulate this weekend?The return of Richarlison, and the expectation which is on his shoulders, is talked about as is Theo Walcott who plays against his old club.Sit back, relax and enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Joe Thomas is joined by Matt Jones, sitting in the Liverpool ECHO's city centre office, along with regular guest Gavin Buckland. Obviously they focus on the big one, Everton's make or break clash with Bournemouth at Goodison Park. What more needs to be said? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reaction and debate following Everton’s 1-1 draw with Leicester City at the King Power Stadium. A good solid performance from Everton resulted in them picking up their first point of the season.  There were positives throughout, however, Leicester got themselves back in the game with the Blues relinquishing yet another lead. Ian Croll, Chris Beesley and Gav Buckland discuss whether it was one point gained or two points dropped. In other news, reports moved quickly today to reveal The Friedkin Group have agreed a deal to purchase a majority stake in Everton Football Club. The lads will discuss what this means as attention now turns to Crystal Palace at home this Saturday.  Jarrad Branthwaite came through an U21s match on Sunday afternoon and could be in contention for a starting place in a match the Blues really must win. Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - everyday.  Subscribe to the Royal Blue Everton FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3aNfYav Listen and subscribe to the Royal Blue Podcast for all your latest Everton FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HbiY1E SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/47xwdnY Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivEchoEFC Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royal.blue.everto Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoEFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Okay, Everton didn’t get the win everyone was hoping for, but a result nonetheless has at least dented Liverpool’s title hopes. Celebrating a point? You must be joking! Celebrating a Liverpool title hiccup? Absolutely!This week’s View from the Gwladys Street is brought to you by host, Ian Croll and guests, John Howard and Connor Bennett who are all on good form. The lads dissect the 233rd Merseyside derby. The positives, the negatives, the atmosphere, even the wind gets a mention. Thanks for that one Jurgen!This week’s fan podcast is a must listen. Don’t miss out! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One word comes up more than other in the Post-Game podcast... frustration.And with good reason as that perfectly encapsulated the mood around Goodison Park on Wednesday night.Yes, the 1-1 draw with a well-organised and at times cynical Newcastle United side was enough to move Everton back up to sixth.But with everyone desperate to put the devastating Merseyside derby defeat behind them, it felt like two points dropped.The podcast starts with the considered thoughts of our Everton FC correspondent Phil Kirkbride and our Everton FC reporter Adam Jones.Before it ends with the full audio from Blues boss Marco Silva’s press conference. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following a busy weekend at Goodison Park, the ECHO’s Everton correspondent Joe Thomas catches up with Everton reporter Chris Beesley for the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast. The pair discuss a flurry of transfer activity with Sean Dyche’s first signing of the summer Tim Iroegbunam, the loan return of Jack Harrison, Lewis Dobbin’s move to Aston Villa, the proposed moves of Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Yankuba Minteh between Everton and Newcastle United – and their subsequent collapse – plus Manchester United’s continued pursuit of Jarrad Branthwaite with all of this coming against the backdrop of wantaway majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri entering into a period of exclusivity with the Friedkin Group. Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - everyday. Subscribe to the Royal Blue Everton FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3aNfYav Listen and subscribe to the Royal Blue Podcast for all your latest Everton FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HbiY1E SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/47xwdnY Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivEchoEFC Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royal.blue.everto Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoEFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Ian Croll and Tony Scott for the Wednesday show as they discuss the latest on Sean Dyche’s Everton future.  Also on the agenda is the final word on Bournemouth and a look ahead to the 3rd Round FA Cup tie against Peterborough United. All that plus plenty more.  Gavin Buckland's Book 'The End' | Order your copy here: https://tinyurl.com/GavinBucklandTheEnd Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - everyday.  Subscribe to the Royal Blue Everton FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3aNfYav Listen and subscribe to the Royal Blue Podcast for all your latest Everton FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HbiY1E SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/47xwdnY Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivEchoEFC Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royal.blue.everto Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoEFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the first of two Royal Blue podcasts for the week with host Phil Kirkbride joined by regular guests Dave Prentice, Adam Jones and Chris Beesley, who kick things off by debating Michael Ball's latest column for the ECHO in which he calls on Everton to sign a back-up goalkeeper this summer. Does Jordan Pickford need fresh competition? And is a new number two a luxury the club cannot afford? The panel have their say before talk turns to transfer target Rafael Leao and whether a move for the 'Portuguese Mbappe' will solve a long-standing problem. That in turns leads to a discussion about the work of Marcel Brands, and the differences between the Dutchman and his predecessor Steve Walsh. Before the podcast rounds off with a detailed chat about Tottenham's impressive new stadium, what inspiration the Blues can take from it as they look to Bramley-Moore Dock, and also including the issue of single-tier stands, statues and naming rights. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s Royal Blue Podcast features Paul Wheelock, Joe Thomas & Gav Buckland. There is no way Everton will want to lose Abdoulaye Doucoure this month, but according to Fabrizio Romano, Doucoure is wanted by Steven Gerrard at Saudi Pro League strugglers Al Ettifaq after the release of former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson to join Ajax. Also in today’s show, the lads discuss the latest on the points deduction appeal, and the takeover latest.  #EFC #EvertonFC #EvertonFootballClub Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - everyday.  Subscribe to the Royal Blue Everton FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3aNfYav Listen and subscribe to the Royal Blue Podcast for all your latest Everton FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HbiY1E SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/47xwdnY Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivEchoEFC Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoEFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everton’s summer fitness drive has been punctured by injuries. The best performance of pre-season so far was built on the return of a number of key stars as the Blues achieved a comfortable victory over Preston North End. But it was also an afternoon marred by new fitness concerns. There were several absences as Sean Dyche acted with caution as he sought to protect his squad. With just under a fortnight to go until the start of the Premier League season, with Brighton & Hove Albion set for Goodison Park on August 17, here is an overview of the condition of the Everton squad. In Monday’s Royal Blue Show, Ian Croll, Joe Thomas and Gav Buckland discuss all of the above.  Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - everyday.  Subscribe to the Royal Blue Everton FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3aNfYav Listen and subscribe to the Royal Blue Podcast for all your latest Everton FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HbiY1E SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/47xwdnY Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivEchoEFC Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royal.blue.everto Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoEFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s podcast will focus on the defeat at the Emirates as well as look ahead to the Fulham game on Saturday. The lads also discuss the current state of affairs and the perceived negativity surrounding the club with some fans already calling for Silva to go. Few other points on the agenda include the captain debate as well as who should play upfront short-term. Guests include, John Howard, Rob Astell and Graham Callaghan with your host, Ian Croll. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Echo's Everton correspondent Joe Thomas and Everton reporter Chris Beesley join host Connor O'Neill for the latest edition of the Royal Blue Podcast as the panel look back on the 2-0 home defeat to Aston Villa and forthcoming midweek trip to Premier League leaders Arsenal. The loss, combined with results elsewhere, saw Sean Dyche's side drop back into the relegation zone but despite the setback there were still plenty of encouraging signs, even though fans remain justifiably concerned over where Everton's goals are going to come from as the side prepare to go to the Emirates Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Analysing Everton, David Hughes and Josh Williams recap Everton’s trip to Old Trafford, discuss their cup tie with Leicester City and drill down the numbers behind Moise Kean. They also look ahead to Ancelotti’s arrival and Arsenal’s trip to Goodison. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Ian Croll, Joe Thomas and Gav Buckland as they look ahead to Everton’s Saturday 3pm kick off against West Ham United. There is further reaction and opinion to Everton’s point deduction appeal verdict with the topic of conversation very much centred around the second breach and what that means for future points deductions.  Those listening live on YouTube and Facebook were very keen to stress the double jeopardy defence and how Everton can avoid yet more bad news in the coming weeks and months.  All that and more on Friday’s Royal Blue Podcast.  #EFC #EvertonFC #EvertonFootballClub Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - everyday.  Subscribe to the Royal Blue Everton FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3aNfYav Listen and subscribe to the Royal Blue Podcast for all your latest Everton FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HbiY1E SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/47xwdnY Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivEchoEFC Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royal.blue.everto Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoEFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Premier League has reminded Everton as well as the 19 other rival clubs that they will be punished for deceitful playing trading - just days after several clubs conducted a string of deals. Everton are one of several Premier League clubs who have been scrutinised in recent days as they signed England under-20 international Tim Iroegbunam from Aston Villa for £9m, while academy graduate Lewis Dobbin moved to Villa Park in a similarly-priced deal. As a result of such deals, Everton, Villa and Chelsea have been accused of trying to boost their finances to comply with the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability Rules before the end of the financial year on June 30. Now, according to the Telegraph, the Premier League has written to all 20 clubs to remind them that they will be punished for transfer activity that is deemed fraudulent. The report adds the Premier League will be able to request details from clubs on how negotiations took place, to ensure the transactions were conducted in "good faith". If in any case the Premier League decides that a transfer was not conducted at "arm's length", they will be able to impose fair market value rules on a deal to ensure there is no "false inflation" on transfers and commercial deals. As a result, the Premier League can demand a return of a transfer fee, in full or in part, if it is judged that the fee has been inflated and the deal was not conducted in "good faith". Join Ian Croll, Joe Thomas and Gav Buckland as they discuss the latest news coming out of Goodison Park.  Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - everyday.  Subscribe to the Royal Blue Everton FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3aNfYav Listen and subscribe to the Royal Blue Podcast for all your latest Everton FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HbiY1E SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/47xwdnY Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivEchoEFC Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royal.blue.everto Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoEFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian Croll and Connor O’Neill are recalled to the starting lineup for today’s Royal Blue Podcast as they discuss the latest on the points deduction and the 777 takeover. Also, Sean Dyche spoke to the media this afternoon ahead of his side’s game with Brighton on Saturday. The lads breakdown what the gaffer had to say with the latest on the appeal and injuries on the agenda.  The Blues are back in action after a disappointing showing on Monday night. A late header from Amadou Onana rescued a 1-1 draw for Everton against Crystal Palace, but the performance was under-par and a huge opportunity was missed to pull clear of relegation trouble. Still, Luton Town's loss to Liverpool on Wednesday means Dyche's side go into the weekend outside the relegation zone. And while they have not won since December in the top flight, last season they produced a remarkable display to triumph 5-1 at the Seagulls. That game will no doubt be one of the talking points today, not to mention the ongoing wait for a result of Everton's appeal against their punishment for breaches of spending rules. #EFC #EVERTONFC #EVERTONFOOTBALLCLUB Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - everyday.  Subscribe to the Royal Blue Everton FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3aNfYav Listen and subscribe to the Royal Blue Podcast for all your latest Everton FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HbiY1E SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/47xwdnY Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivEchoEFC Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royal.blue.everto Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoEFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Royle – the only living person to achieve legendary status at Everton as both a player and manager (the other being the late, great Howard Kendall) – invites Chris Beesley to his house for a special episode of Goodison Park: My Home. Royle, who grew up in Norris Green, attending Ranworth Square Primary School before going on to Quarry Bank High School where he developed into a talented all-round sportsman, also excelling in the high jump and swimming, became Everton’s youngest-ever player at the time when he was controversially picked ahead of ‘The Golden Vision’ Alex Young by Harry Catterick to make his debut at Blackpool aged 16 years and 282 days on January 15, 1966, a record that stood for over 42 years until it was eclipsed by Jose Baxter. Although Royle was part of the Blues team that lost 1-0 after extra time to West Bromwich Albion in the 1968 FA Cup final, alongside the ‘Holy Trinity’ midfield of Kendall, Colin Harvey and Alan Ball, plus the likes of captain Brian Labone, goalkeeper Gordon West, fellow Scouser Tommy Wright and his good friend John Hurst, he was top scorer in Everton’s 1969/70 League Championship-winning side. Once reaching 29 goals in all competitions in 1968/69, by the time Royle’s Everton career had finished, he had netted more times for the club (119) than any player since Dixie Dean. Returning to Goodison Park as manager in November 1994 with the team bottom of the Premier League, he saved the Blues from relegation while also becoming the only manager in Everton history to win a trophy in his first season in charge. Some 30 years on, Royle remains the last Everton manager to secure major silverware for the club, while the following campaign (1995/96), he steered them to sixth place, which was their only top-half finish in the first decade of the Premier League. Now 75, he explains how the circumstances behind his departure continue to perplex him but as a True Blue, he was delighted to return to the Goodison hot seat for one last time as caretaker boss alongside his former player David Unsworth against Norwich City in 2016. Gavin Buckland's Book 'The End' | Order your copy here: https://tinyurl.com/GavinBucklandTheEnd Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - everyday.  Subscribe to the Royal Blue Everton FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3aNfYav Listen and subscribe to the Royal Blue Podcast for all your latest Everton FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HbiY1E SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/47xwdnY Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivEchoEFC Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royal.blue.everto Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoEFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

VAR, what is it good for? Absolutely nothing.That seems to be the case for Everton at the moment.Technology denied the Blues a late winner, and a penalty in the process, against Manchester United after a promising second half display.Adam Jones is joined by David Prentice and special guests Alex Johnson and James Boyman from the American Toffee Podcast to dissect every aspect of the game including VAR, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and much more.Our guests also talk about their experiences of following Everton from across the pond and what their first ever taste of Goodison Park was like.It's not one to be missed For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Blues are back in action against Brentford on Saturday and manager Sean Dyche has a number of big decisions to make. Ian Croll, Dan Haygarth and Joe Thomas headed into the Royal Blue studio to discuss and debate those big decisions.  Of course, Sean Dyche will be looking ahead to Saturday’s encounter with Brentford, however the lads are still on cloud 9 from Wednesday’s famous win, with more Merseyside Derby discussion on the agenda.  Everton's win over Liverpool on Wednesday night propelled the Blues to within touching distance of safety in the Premier League.  The lads will also preview Brentford with a win all but set to guarantee survival. Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - everyday.  Subscribe to the Royal Blue Everton FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3aNfYav Listen and subscribe to the Royal Blue Podcast for all your latest Everton FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HbiY1E SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/47xwdnY Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivEchoEFC Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royal.blue.everto Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoEFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s fan podcast, host Ian Croll is joined by Paul Wheelock and Mark Frances. A point at Stamford Bridge was well deserved by Marco Silva’s men on Sunday afternoon and along with all the positives following the final whistle, it’s a fair assessment to say Everton felt a sense of frustration that they couldn’t do more to win the game. That’s how far the Blues have come, however. Going to Stamford Bridge, matching Chelsea for 90 minutes to come away with a decent result, and yet, to still be disappointed. The lads look back and react to the 0-0 draw and delve into a number issues stemming from the game. Level of officiating, Bernard’s form, Mina debut, injury blows and the defensive dilemma Marco Silva now faces are all on the agenda. All that and plenty more in the latest View from the Gwladys Street podcast. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marco Silva was back in front of the media at Finch Farm on Tuesday afternoon to preview Wednesday's Carabao Cup clash at Lincoln City. The Blues also gave an injury update on Jean-Philippe Gbamin and the importance of the returning Fabian Delph, as well as reflecting on the disappointing defeat at Aston Villa, and Alex Iwobi's performance off the bench during that match. Enjoy - and we'll be back later with the Royal Blue podcast. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Ian Croll, Gav Buckland and Chris Beesley for the first Royal Blue show of 2025.  Apologies for this being the first show of the week, but the lads are back to briefly look over the Nottingham Forest defeat and preview the Bournemouth game. Gavin Buckland's Book 'The End' | Order your copy here: https://tinyurl.com/GavinBucklandTheEnd Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - everyday.  Subscribe to the Royal Blue Everton FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3aNfYav Listen and subscribe to the Royal Blue Podcast for all your latest Everton FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HbiY1E SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/47xwdnY Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivEchoEFC Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royal.blue.everto Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoEFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have a very special Royal Blue podcast for you looking back on one of the most dramatic and important days in Everton's history - the nerve-shredding 3-2 victory over Wimbledon at Goodison Park on the final day of the 1993-94 that ensured the club's Premier League survival in the most unlikely of fashions. The Blues were staring down the abyss before and during the never-to-be-forgotten encounter but, thanks to an incredible comeback and results elsewhere, they got the win they needed and eventually finished two points and three places above the relegation places. And to remember the match, which took place 25 years ago today, we have spoken to three of the players who played a starring role. Dave Prentice, our head of sport, caught up with two-goal hero Graham Stuart and Ian Snodin while Chris Beesley, one of our football writers at the ECHO, caught up with Barry Horne, whose stunning long-range strike brought Everton level after the man affectionately known as 'Diamond' had halved the lead the Crazy Gang of Wimbledon had opened up. It's a superb and fascinating listen on day which will live long in the memory, albeit one that not a single Blue will ever want to go through again. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Forced to finish the game with 10 men, Everton enjoyed a heroic 1-0 win at Brighton & Hove Albion in David Moyes’ first away game back as Blues boss. Join Ian Croll, Joe Thomas and Chris Beesley for Monday’s Royal Blue Podcast live as they analyse Saturday’s match at the Amex Stadium. Gavin Buckland's Book 'The End' | Order your copy here: https://tinyurl.com/GavinBucklandTheEnd Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - everyday.  Subscribe to the Royal Blue Everton FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3aNfYav Listen and subscribe to the Royal Blue Podcast for all your latest Everton FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HbiY1E SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/47xwdnY Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivEchoEFC Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royal.blue.everto Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoEFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the Wednesday show live as Ian Croll & Tony Scott have the final word on Everton’s 0-0 draw with Brentford and look ahead to Sunday’s afternoon kick-off against Manchester United.  Order your copy of Gavin Buckland's book titled 'The End' HERE: https://tinyurl.com/GavinBucklandTheEnd Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - everyday.  Subscribe to the Royal Blue Everton FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3aNfYav Listen and subscribe to the Royal Blue Podcast for all your latest Everton FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HbiY1E SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/47xwdnY Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivEchoEFC Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royal.blue.everto Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoEFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast is here with host Joe Thomas joined by Gavin Buckland, Joe Thomas and Conor O'Neill to review a hugely important victory for Everton over Arsenal at Goodison Park. The lads discuss the performance that Sean Dyche was able to get out of his players after just a week on the job, in comparison with some of the performances turned in by the Blues since the return of the Premier League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everton have been deducted a further two points after the outcome of their second Profit and Sustainability Rules case this season was announced. After Everton handed an initial 10-point deduction in November – the biggest sporting sanction in 135 years of English top flight football at the time – which was later reduced to six points on appeal, the club were charged with a second breach of Premier League PSR in mid-January; which began a 12-week disciplinary process. Everton set out its position in a three-day hearing last month amid what has been a process lacking in clarity or guidelines. The appeal panel for Everton’s first charge said that there had been two “legal errors” in the club’s original verdict but then the independent commission handling Nottingham Forest’s charge only handed them a four-point deduction for a breach 77% larger than Everton’s, acknowledged it could not be sure how even the reduced punishment handed to the Blues had been calculated. Join Chris Beesley and Gav Buckland for the latest Royal Blue Podcast.  Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - everyday.  Subscribe to the Royal Blue Everton FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3aNfYav Listen and subscribe to the Royal Blue Podcast for all your latest Everton FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HbiY1E SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/47xwdnY Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivEchoEFC Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royal.blue.everto Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoEFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Davy Klaassen has been told he's not going to be sold by Everton this summer - but does he realistically have a future at Goodison?The Royal Blue podcast team are back around the debating table after a night at The Dixies where Jordan Pickford was the big winner.Everton reporter Phil Kirkbride, Head of Sport Dave Prentice and Tony Scott all went home empty handed but returned with plenty to discuss.Pickford, double-award winner Wayne Rooney and Everton's Goal of the Season are all pored over, as are the comments from chairman Bill Kenwright who vowed that every one of the club's summer signings will still be Everton players next season.Klaassen has made just 14 appearances while Sandro Ramirez, out on loan at Sevilla, has only 15 under his belt yet the chairman is refusing to give up on them.Everton have not made the future of manager Sam Allardyce as clear, however, and his brief appearance on stage, his words, the isolated heckles and his media strategy are discussed on this episode. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well, the positive was it was a much better performance. Plus the fact the Blues were playing the defending champions and the best team in the country. But the bottom line is it is now three straight defeats for Everton going into next Saturday's trip to Burnley. To pick the bones out of the 3-1 loss to Manchester City, we get the verdicts of our Blues correspondent Phil Kirkbride and Sam Carroll, before hearing Marco Silva's short after-match press conference in full. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Evertonians, there is cause for some hope and optimism at last. With new ownership and a new stadium on the horizon there is the sense that the tide is beginning to turn in the Toffees’ favour. It comes on the back of the news regarding 777 Partners, the investment firm that had come close to purchasing Everton, now fallen into bankruptcy. Just how much of a narrow escape was it for the Blues.  In other news, Manchester City have seemingly won a battle in the longstanding war with the Premier League over FFP/PSR. A ruling over APT, Associated Party Transactions went in favour of the sky blue club.  Ian Croll is joined by Chris Beesley for Friday’s Live Royal Blue Podcast as they discuss all of the above, plus plenty more. Including the vital run of fixtures following the international break. Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - everyday.  Subscribe to the Royal Blue Everton FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3aNfYav Listen and subscribe to the Royal Blue Podcast for all your latest Everton FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HbiY1E SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/47xwdnY Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivEchoEFC Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royal.blue.everto Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoEFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to an impromptu View from the Gwladys Street podcast on the Royal Blue channel.The latest fan show overran and unfortunately there wasn't enough time to include the Q&A segment.Fear not, Everton might let you down, but we don't, as we've got a special standalone Q&A podcast which includes every question submitted via the Royal Blue Facebook Page.Ian Croll was joined by Sam Carroll and Paul Wheelock for this one who respond with some blinding answers.Is Silva out of his depth? Would Howe be a good replacement if Silva goes? Did Everton sack Martinez too soon? Does Silva have a problem with over training players? Just some of the questions posed by Blues fans.You won't be disappointed with this one. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the Monday Edition of the Royal Blue Podcast as Ian Croll, Chris Beesley and Joe Thomas discuss the fallout from Saturday’s controversial 2-2 with Manchester United.  A tremendous first half display by Everton was followed by a disappointing second half as the Blues were pegged back with two Manchester United goals to level it up. The major talking point came in the final moments as Everton were awarded a penalty by the on-field referee Andrew Madley, only for VAR to intervene.  All that and more on today’s show. Gavin Buckland's Book 'The End' | Order your copy here: https://tinyurl.com/GavinBucklandTheEnd Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - everyday.  Subscribe to the Royal Blue Everton FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3aNfYav Listen and subscribe to the Royal Blue Podcast for all your latest Everton FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HbiY1E SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/47xwdnY Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivEchoEFC Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royal.blue.everto Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoEFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Joe Thomas, Connor O'Neill, Paul Wheelock and Gav Buckland for the latest Royal Blue Podcast! The panel evaluates all the fallout from a disastrous transfer deadline day, which resulted in the Blues failing to bring in a player.  The lads also discuss Kevin Thelwell’s role and where the club and Sean Dyche go from here as they face a huge second-half of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everton secured a dramatic last-gasp equaliser to earn a share of the spoils in Goodison Park’s last-ever Merseyside Derby as James Tarkowski goal deep into stoppage time earned them a 2-2 draw after a lengthy VAR check. Join Ian Croll, Chris Beesley and Joe Thomas as they look back on a night of high emotion in the final Merseyside Derby at Goodison Park.  Gavin Buckland's Book 'The End' | Order your copy here: https://tinyurl.com/GavinBucklandTheEnd Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - everyday.  Subscribe to the Royal Blue Everton FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3aNfYav Listen and subscribe to the Royal Blue Podcast for all your latest Everton FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HbiY1E SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/47xwdnY Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivEchoEFC Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royal.blue.everto Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoEFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It might be the international break, but Farhad Moshiri has given Everton fans a lot to discuss.It was announced on Tuesday afternoon that the Iranian billionaire had increased his stake in the club from 49.9% to 68.6% - with a view to further increasing his share to 77.2% by July 2019.Adam Jones is joined by Dave Prentice and Sam Carroll to discuss what this move means for Everton in the long run - including how it impacts the stadium and the future of chairman Bill Kenwright. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the seventh entry into our Everton FC correspondent Phil Kirkbride's pre-season tour diary. Whereas our last podcast was positively upbeat after the club unveiled designs for their new ground at Bramley-Moore Dock, the back-to-back defeats to Sevilla and Mainz in the Opel Cup, combined with a lack of activity in the transfer market, means this, our latest offering on the Royal Blue podcast channel, is more downbeat. Not that you can read too much in pre-season, but as Phil makes clear, Blues boss Marco Silva believes there is a lot of work to be done and off the pitch before the season gets under way at Crystal Palace on August 10. But will there be enough time to do it? Phil discusses that, analyses Silva's honest and candid post-match interview, and reveals Dominic Calvert-Lewin's aim after returning to training. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Royal Blue podcast team have gathered to sift through the wreckage of Marco Silva's first defeat as Everton manager.The Blues fell to a 3-1 defeat to West Ham at Goodison on Sunday and the panel have tried to make sense of a sobering loss.Host Phil Kirkbride asks Gav Buckland, Tony Scott and Adam Jones to pick their one reason why it went wrong for Silva's side after the Hammers lifted themselves off the foot of the table with their first points of the campaign.Silva was left to reflect on a series of mistakes but the manager also rued a number of missed chances with Cenk Tosun's barren run in front of goal continuing.And so we ask if the time is right to drop Tosun from the starting XI and replace him with Richarlison.To round off the first podcast of the week we discuss David Moyes' comments that the Everton side he left behind in 2013 was a striker away from being Premier League title contenders.Sit back, relax and enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Ian Croll, Gavin Buckland and Chris Beesley as they have the final word on the Merseyside Derby and look ahead to Everton’s match with Arsenal on Saturday. Gavin Buckland's Book 'The End' | Order your copy here: https://tinyurl.com/GavinBucklandTheEnd Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - everyday.  Subscribe to the Royal Blue Everton FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3aNfYav Listen and subscribe to the Royal Blue Podcast for all your latest Everton FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HbiY1E SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/47xwdnY Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivEchoEFC Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royal.blue.everto Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoEFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices