Podcasts by Royal Blue: The Everton FC Podcast
Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO, including our main Royal Blue show with Joe Thomas, Chris Beesley, Connor O'Neill, Paul Wheelock and Gavin Buckland.
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Royal Blue: Defeated but defiant from 2023-11-27T16:44:16
Joe Thomas is joined by Connor O'Neill and Gavin Buckland to pick apart Everton's 3-0 defeat at the hands of Manchester United. They delve deep into the magnificent display of defiance from the Goo...
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Royal Blue: How will the players react? from 2023-11-24T12:08:17
Chris Beesley hosts another episode of the Royal Blue Podcast and is joined by his ECHO colleague Joe Thomas and regular guest Gav Buckland. The trio ponder the question of how Everton's ten point ...
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Royal Blue: Picking apart Profit and Sustainability from 2023-11-20T16:29:59
After a long, long weekend to digest the news of the Premier League handing Everton a ten point deduction, Paul Wheelock, Joe Thomas, Gav Buckland and Connor O'Neill return to pick apart the ruling...
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Everton points deduction: What next? from 2023-11-19T18:30
Everton are still digesting the news that they have been hit with a 10-point deduction after being found guilty of breaching the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules. The punishment is ...
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Everton anger over 10-point deduction from 2023-11-18T16:10
Everton have responded with fury to a 10-point deduction handed down after an independent commission found the club guilty of breaching financial regulations. Blues chiefs dispute claims by the Pre...
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Royal Blue: Everton hit with 10-point deduction from 2023-11-17T17:20
Everton have been hit with a 10-point deduction by the Premier League after being found guilty of breaching financial rules. The Toffees will now drop to 19th in the table on just four points after...
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Royal Blue: Everton paint London blue again from 2023-11-13T14:24:28
On the latest Royal Blue podcast, Joe Thomas, Chris Beesley and Gavin Buckland join host Paul Wheelock to look back on Everton's 3-2 win at Crystal Palace. With the Blues having now taken maximum p...
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Royal Blue: Everton's right-back quandary from 2023-11-10T16:07:27
The award-winning Joe Thomas is joined by Gavin Buckland as they look ahead to Everton's visit to Selhurst Park as the Blues face Crystal Palace on Saturday. They tackle Everton's right-back quanda...
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Royal Blue: Brighton reaction from 2023-11-06T16:16:24
Joe Thomas sits down with Paul Wheelock and Gavin Buckland to ask the age-old football question: was it two points lost or a point gained as the trio look at Everton's 1-1 draw at home to Brighton....
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Royal Blue: Gaining momentum from 2023-11-03T16:30:06
Matt Jones is back for another positive Royal Blue episode as he and his ECHO colleague Chris Beesley and Connor O'Neill look back at Wednesday's Carabao Cup win at Burnley, Abdoulaye Doucoure exte...
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Royal Blue: Capital Gains from 2023-10-30T15:53:45
Paul Wheelock is in the hot seat for this episode of the Royal Blue Podcast and is joined by Chris Beesley and Gavin Buckland. They pick apart a rare Everton win in London as the Blues claimed a 1-...
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Royal Blue Podcast: West Ham vs Everton Preview | Patterson or Garner? from 2023-10-27T12:00
Join the Liverpool ECHO's Connor O'Neill, Joe Thomas, Chris Beesley and Matt Jones for the latest episode of the Royal Blue Podcast! The show starts with a tribute to the late, great Bill Kenwright...
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Royal Blue: Bill Kenwright CBE, 1945-2023 from 2023-10-25T12:44:11
Connor O'Neill and Chris Beesley react to the sad news of the passing of Bill Kenwright, Royal Blue, through and through. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Royal Blue: Seeing Red from 2023-10-23T15:00:27
Joe Thomas takes a deep breath and gets into the Merseyside Derby along with Ian Croll and Gavin Buckland. They dissect a performance Everton can be proud of, even if the result didn't go their way...
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Royal Blue: Operation Anfield from 2023-10-20T12:37:57
Connor O'Neill is joined by Liverpool ECHO colleagues Joe Thomas and Chris Beesley as the international break ends and thoughts move towards the Merseyside derby. They talk about how important it i...
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Royal Blue: Can Dyche and co emulate Everton women at Anfield? from 2023-10-16T15:01:03
Joe Thomas is joined in the heart of Liverpool city centre by ECHO colleagues Beth Lindop and Paul Wheelock along with regular contributor Gavin Buckland to run the rule on Everton's historic 1-0 a...
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Royal Blue: The inside story of Everton: Nothing Will Be The Same from 2023-10-13T14:46:13
Joe Thomas and Chris Beesley are joined by Giulia Bould, the creative force behind the BBC's new podcast documentary Everton: Nothing Will Be The Same. Giulia talks about the access she had at Finc...
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Royal Blue: WSL Merseyside Derby preview from 2023-10-13T08:56:20
Connor O'Neill sat down and talked to Beth Lindop, Women's Football Writer at Reach PLC to discuss the upcoming WSL Merseyside Derby at Anfield. Brian Sørensen will be looking for an improvement fr...
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Royal Blue: The midfield clicks at last from 2023-10-09T16:59:26
Connor O'Neill sits down with Gavin Buckland and Ian Croll to enjoy a rarity this season - a podcast celebrating a comprehensive Everton win following a good performance. They talk about the improv...
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Royal Blue: Shaking off the Luton hangover from 2023-10-06T10:33
Joe Thomas, Chris Beesley and Gavin Buckland get together to shake off the Luton hangover, how Everton's xG is vastly better away from home, the need for leaders on the pitch and where Dyche and th...
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Royal Blue: Everton 1-2 Luton Reaction | Toffees Brought Back Down to Earth Despite Dominic Calvert-Lewin Goal from 2023-10-02T15:22:28
Join the Liverpool ECHO's Joe Thomas, Chris Beesley and Connor O'Neill alongside regular guest Gavin Buckland for the latest episode of the Royal Blue Podcast! Following Everton's 2-1 defeat at hom...
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Royal Blue: Everton to make it three wins in a week? Aston Villa reaction&Luton preview from 2023-09-29T15:04
ECHO Everton reporter Chris Beesley and regular guest Gavin Buckland join host Matt Jones for a gloriously upbeat edition of the Royal Blue podcast following a brace of away victories at Brentford ...
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Royal Blue: Brentford 1-3 Everton Reaction as Sean Dyche’s Toffees run riot in the capital from 2023-09-25T16:10:12
Join the Liverpool ECHO's Joe Thomas and Paul Wheelock for the latest episode of the Royal Blue Podcast! Following Everton's 3-1 demolition of Brentford, there is plenty to react to, as the Toffee’...
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Royal Blue: Would you play DCL and Beto together? from 2023-09-22T12:16
Connor O'Neil makes it into the office only to find Joe Thomas and Chris Beesley working from home. The lads get together to pick through 777's takeover process while also looking forward to matter...
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Royal Blue: Arsenal aftermath and 777 deep dive from 2023-09-18T14:22:33
Joe Thomas is back with a bumper edition of the Royal Blue Podcast. He's joined by his Liverpool ECHO colleague Paul Wheelock, regular guest Gav Buckland and Dave Powell, who is the Business of Foo...
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Royal Blue: 777 agree Everton deal from 2023-09-15T15:36:10
It's been a hectic day in the Liverpool ECHO office as the bombshell dropped at 9:30am that a deal had been reached for 777 to takeover Everton Football Club. Connor O'Neill hosts Joe Thomas, Gavin...
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Royal Blue: Takeover latest from 2023-09-12T14:10:41
Matt Jones and Joe Thomas get together in the Liverpool ECHO office to talk about rubbing shoulders with Sir Keir Starmer, rumours of an imminent takeover at Goodison Park, Amadou Onana's position ...
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Royal Blue: Fade to Gray from 2023-09-07T13:16:25
Chris Beesley catches the last sun of the summer outside Lovelock's Coffee Shop in the heart of Liverpool city centre and is joined by Joe Thomas and Gavin Buckland to go over the departure of Dema...
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Royal Blue: Something to build on from 2023-09-04T16:05:14
It's a full house in the Liverpool ECHO offices as Connor O'Neill is joined by Matt Jones, Joe Thomas and Gavin Buckland to talk about Everton's 2-2 draw with Sheffield United and how the transfer ...
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Royal Blue: Doncaster, deadline day and The Blades from 2023-08-31T21:58:44
Matt Jones and Connor O'Neill sat down in the Liverpool ECHO office to talk about the difficult but dramatic game against Doncaster, the end of the transfer window and Saturday's clash with Premier...
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Royal Blue: Beto signs for the Blues from 2023-08-29T15:00:13
Matt Jones and Connor O'Neil pick apart the bones of Everton's defeat to Wolves, look ahead to what surely will be the Blues first win of the season at Doncaster and react to the news that a new ce...
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Royal Blue: Everton vs Wolves Preview, Sean Dyche Tactics Assessed&MSP Investment Talks Break Down from 2023-08-25T14:18
Host Chris Beesley joins ECHO sport colleagues Connor O'Neill, Matt Jones and regular guest Gavin Buckland for the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast. As well as previewing Everton's Premier ...
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Royal Blue: Aston Villa 4-0 Everton Reaction | Calvert-Lewin Injury, Dyche Tactics&Che Adams Links from 2023-08-21T16:00
Host Connor O'Neill joins the ECHO Everton reporter Chris Beesley and regular guest Gavin Buckland for the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast to discuss Everton's 4-0 thrashing at Aston Villa...
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Royal Blue: Forward thinking from 2023-08-18T15:37:40
Matt Jones is joined by Connor O'Neil in the Liverpool ECHO office in the heart of Liverpool city centre for a look ahead to Everton's visit to Villa Park. They talk about Che Adams' possible fit i...
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Royal Blue: A Focus on the Positives from 2023-08-14T13:59:48
Chris Beesley is joined by his Liverpool ECHO colleagues Joe Thomas and Connor O'Neill in the heart of Liverpool city centre to pick apart Everton's 1-0 defeat to Fulham as well as the loan signing...
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Royal Blue: Here we go from 2023-08-11T15:33:33
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 th...
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Royal Blue: Time to beat the curse from 2023-08-08T15:06:53
Joe Thomas and the team return to the Liverpool ECHO office in the heart of Liverpool city centre. Joe is joined by ECHO colleague Connor O'Neill and Everton stat supremo Gav Buckland as they pick ...
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Royal Blue: Blues move on Chermiti from 2023-08-04T11:59:29
Joe Thomas is joined by Gav Buckland as the pair talk about the latest reports suggesting that Everton are close to signing Youssef Chermiti, the financial state of the club, the importance of stat...
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Royal Blue: Cannon over Maupay? from 2023-07-31T13:39:07
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 Ca...
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Royal Blue: Two weeks and counting from 2023-07-28T14:47:36
Joe Thomas is joined by his Liverpool ECHO colleague Matt Jones and regular contributor Gavin Buckland as the panel look towards the new season, only two weeks away, and ponder the question, 'are E...
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Royal Blue: Where does Danjuma fit in? from 2023-07-25T15:40:16
Joe Thomas is once again joined with ECHO colleagues Matt Jones and Connor O'Neill in Lovelocks Coffee Shop in the heart of Liverpool city centre to talk all things Everton FC. The gang discuss if ...
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Royal Blue: Working harder and smarter from 2023-07-17T15:06:55
Host Joe Thomas is joined at Lovelock's Coffee Shop by Liverpool ECHO colleague Chris Beesley and regular guest Gavin Buckland. The panel discuss Everton's pre-season camp, this week's 'Gaffer's Da...
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Royal Blue: Dele Alli and Lampard speak to the media. Blues reaction from 2023-07-13T15:40:37
Chris Beesley phones in from Everton's pre-season training camp and speaks to his ECHO colleague Joe Thomas along with regular guest Gavin Buckland. The panel talk about Dele Alli's emotional inter...
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Royal Blue: Should Everton fans be proud of Anthony Gordon? from 2023-07-10T16:05:56
The team once again take a walk through a rainy Liverpool city centre to Lovelock's Coffee Shop as host Joe Thomas is joined by his Liverpool ECHO colleagues Chris Beesley and Connor O'Neill. They...
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Royal Blue: Seamus, Bramley Moore and looking ahead to pre-season from 2023-07-03T12:37:54
Matt Jones and Chris Beesley wander through Liverpool city centre to Lovelocks Coffee Shop to chat about Seamus Coleman's longevity, when Everton might realistically move into their new stadium and...
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Royal Blue: Big changes on the board from 2023-06-23T14:25:30
Host Joe Thomas is joined by his Liverpool ECHO colleague Connor O'Neill and regular guest Gavin Buckland as they react to the big news about the long-awaited changes on the board at Goodison Park....
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Royal Blue: Could Everton afford to sell Pickford? from 2023-06-19T13:50
Host Chris Beesley joins the Echo's Everton correspondent Joe Thomas and regular guest Gavin Buckland for the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast. The panel discuss the wait for further announ...
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Royal Blue: So much for a quiet summer from 2023-06-15T12:49:41
The Liverpool ECHO's Joe Thomas hosts this episode, joined by his colleague Chris Beesley and regular contributor Gavin Buckland. The team deliver a bumper episode with the latest news on Everton's...
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Royal Blue: Will Tom Davies reach his potential at Everton? from 2023-06-09T15:22:31
Host Joe Thomas is joined by his Liverpool ECHO colleague Connor O'Neill and regular contributor Gavin Buckland as they look at Everton's retained squad list, as well as looking if it's time for To...
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Royal Blue: Blues Survive Against Bournemouth, Conor Coady Decision&Big Summer Ahead from 2023-06-05T15:12:13
The latest episode of the Royal Blue podcast is here, with host Joe Thomas joined by Christopher Beesley&Gavin Buckland to review Everton's final day Premier League survival&more. The lads discuss...
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Royal Blue: It all comes down to 90 minutes from 2023-05-26T16:12:03
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 cl...
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Royal Blue: Relegation Picture Changes, MSP Sports Capital&Doucoure Contract from 2023-05-24T08:41:26
It's been a busy start to the week for Everton - making it the perfect time for a bonus edition of the Royal Blue podcast. In this latest episode Joe Thomas, Chris Beesley, Gavin Buckland and Dave ...
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Royal Blue: Mina leaves it late, Dyche's team selection and who can replace DCL from 2023-05-22T11:17:18
Host Connor O'Neill joins the ECHO's Everton correspondent Joe Thomas and Everton reporter Chris Beesley - fresh from their trip to Molineux - plus regular guest Gavin Buckland to review the 1-1 dr...
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Royal Blue: Thrown to the Wolves from 2023-05-19T15:14:04
Host Connor O'Neill is once again joined by Joe Thomas from the Liverpool ECHO and regular contributor Gavin Buckland to look ahead to the Blues' match against Wolves. They discuss formation option...
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Royal Blue: 36 down, two to go. Taking positives as Everton cut it fine. from 2023-05-15T15:09
Host Connor O'Neil is joined by the Liverpool ECHO's Everton reporter Joe Thomas and regular guest Gavin Buckland for the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast to discuss the 3-0 to Manchester C...
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Royal Blue: Brighton. Where to start? from 2023-05-10T18:14:04
Host Connor O'Neill joins the ECHO's Everton reporter Chris Beesley, Paul Wheelock and Gavin Buckland for the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast to discuss Everton's 5-1 thrashing of Brighton...
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Royal Blue: Dissecting Leicester and Seamus Coleman's place in Everton folklore from 2023-05-03T14:09:01
Host Connor O'Neill joins the ECHO's Everton reporter Chris Beesley and regular guest Gavin Buckland for the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast as they discuss Everton's dramatic, topsy-turvy...
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Royal Blue: Devastating Newcastle Loss, Defensive Struggles&Leicester Preview from 2023-04-28T14:57:12
Host Connor O'Neill joins his ECHO colleagues, Everton correspondent Joe Thomas and Everton reporter Chris Beesley plus regular guest Gavin Buckland to review Everton's 4-1 home defeat to Newcastle...
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Royal Blue: Crystal Palace 0-0 Everton Review, Newcastle Preview&Bill Kenwright's statement from 2023-04-24T15:28:40
Host Matt Jones joins his ECHO colleagues Everton correspondent Joe Thomas and Everton reporter Chris Beesley plus regular guest Gavin Buckland for the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast. As ...
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Royal Blue: Will Calvert-Lewin save Everton's season? from 2023-04-21T19:17
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 ...
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Royal Blue: Where do Everton go from here? from 2023-04-17T11:47:59
Host Connor O'Neill joins the ECHO's Everton correspondent Joe Thomas and Everton reporter Chris Beesley plus regular guest Gavin Buckland to discuss the 3-1 home defeat to Fulham in the latest edi...
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Royal Blue: Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Fulham formations, must-wins, Dele Alli and Dyche's dogfight from 2023-04-14T12:46:34
The latest episode of the Royal Blue podcast is here, with host Connor O’Neill joined by Joe Thomas and Gavin Buckland to look ahead to Everton’s Premier League clash with Fulham. The panel also ...
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Royal Blue: Dyche's 4-4-2, Jordan Pickford's Old Trafford heroics and coping without Abdoulaye Doucoure from 2023-04-10T15:04:43
Host Connor O'Neill joins the ECHO's Everton reporter Chris Beesley and regular guest Gavin Buckland to discuss Everton's 2-0 defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford. The panel have their say o...
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Royal Blue: Michael Keane, Abdoulaye Doucoure, Harry Kane's eyelash, Frank Lampard at Chelsea and looking ahead to Manchester United from 2023-04-07T15:30:20
Host Chris Beesley joins ECHO sport colleague Paul Wheelock and regular guest Gavin Buckland for the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast. The panel review Everton's dramatic 1-1 draw with Tott...
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Royal Blue: Everton Annual Accounts Release&Tottenham Hotspur Preview from 2023-03-31T17:00
Host Chris Beesley joins ECHO colleague Connor O'Neill and regular guest Gavin Buckland for the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast. The panel discuss the release of Everton's annual accounts ...
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Royal Blue: Huge Point At Stamford Bridge, Doucoure Contract Situation&International Break Timing from 2023-03-20T15:37:14
The latest episode of the Royal Blue podcast is here, with host Paul Wheelock joined by Joe Thomas, Gavin Buckland and Chris Beesley to review a thrilling point for Everton away to Chelsea in the P...
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Royal Blue: Chelsea Preview, Relegation Rivals Grow&Dele Alli Future from 2023-03-17T17:15:03
The ECHO's Everton correspondent Joe Thomas hosts the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast as he joins Everton reporter Chris Beesley and their colleague Paul Wheelock plus regular guest Gavin ...
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Royal Blue: Dwight McNeil the match-winner as Sean Dyche's Everton move out of the relegation zone from 2023-03-13T11:58:43
Host Connor O'Neill joins the ECHO's Everton correspondent Joe Thomas and Everton reporter Chris Beesley plus regular guest Gavin Buckland for the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast to reflec...
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Royal Blue: Brentford preview and how to combat one of the form sides in the league. from 2023-03-10T15:24:51
Host Chris Beesley joins the ECHO's Everton correspondent Joe Thomas, Matt Jones and regular guest Gavin Buckland to preview Sean Dyche's side's clash at home to Brentford on Saturday. Dominic Calv...
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Royal Blue: Everton show attacking intent but are ultimately frustrated in action-packed 2-2 draw at Nottingham Forest from 2023-03-06T14:59:49
Host Matt Jones joins the Echo's Everton correspondent Joe Thomas and Everton reporter Chris Beesley plus regular guest Gavin Buckland to reflect on the action-packed 2-2 draw at Nottingham Forest....
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Royal Blue: Nottingham Forest clash, Sean Dyche's tactical tweaks and is it time for Idrissa Gueye to make way from 2023-03-03T18:30:04
Host Chris Beesley joins the ECHO's Everton correspondent Joe Thomas, Connor O'Neill and regular guest Gavin Buckland for the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast as the panel discuss the 4-0 d...
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Royal Blue: Aston Villa defeat reaction, Everton goalscoring concern and Arsenal preview from 2023-02-28T12:00:57
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 defea...
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Royal Blue: Pickford Signs New Contract, Sean Dyche Start&Aston Villa Preview from 2023-02-24T12:50:17
Host Chris Beesley joins the Echo's Everton correspondent Joe Thomas and regular guest Gavin Buckland for the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast. The panel discuss the breaking news of Jordan...
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Royal Blue: Massive Win Over Leeds, Seamus Coleman&Scoreline Nerves from 2023-02-20T18:49:46
The Echo's Everton reporter Chris Beesley and regular guest Gavin Buckland join host Connor O'Neill for the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast as they reflect on the 1-0 win over Leeds United...
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Royal Blue: Merseyside Derby Reflections, Calvert-Lewin Availability&Leeds Preview from 2023-02-17T18:04:18
The latest episode of the Royal Blue podcast is here, with host Joe Thomas joined by Matt Jones to discuss their thoughts on Monday night's Merseyside derby loss at Anfield for Everton, as well as ...
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Royal Blue: Sean Dyche's Everton suffer defeat in Merseyside Derby at Anfield from 2023-02-14T15:27:43
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...
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Royal Blue: Dominic Calvert-Lewin Fitness, Amadou Onana Form&Merseyside Derby Preview from 2023-02-10T17:23:35
Host Chris Beesley joins the Echo's Everton correspondent Joe Thomas and regular guest Gavin Buckland for the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast as the panel preview Monday's Merseyside Derby...
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Royal Blue: Everton Win First Premier League Game Since October Against League Leaders Arsenal from 2023-02-06T13:53
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 Goo...
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Royal Blue: How Everton May Line Up With Sean Dyche In Charge&Arsenal Preview from 2023-02-03T16:33:14
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 Everto...
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Royal Blue: Reaction following a disastrous transfer deadline day for Everton | Sean Dyche Appointment assessed from 2023-02-01T15:04
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...
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Royal Blue: Everton Appoint Sean Dyche, Anthony Gordon Leaves&Transfer Deadline Approaches from 2023-01-30T16:18:29
The latest episode of the Royal Blue podcast is here, with host Conor O'Neill joined by Joe Thomas&Gavin Buckland to discuss the latest goings on at Goodison Park. The panel evaluate the appointmen...
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Royal Blue: Sean Dyche Suitability, Farhad Moshiri Speaks Again&Anthony Gordon Situation from 2023-01-27T16:42:02
Host Chris Beesley joins the Echo's Everton correspondent Joe Thomas, Matt Jones and Gavin Buckland for the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast with Sean Dyche closing in on the managerial vac...
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Royal Blue: Frank Lampard sacked as Everton Manager from 2023-01-23T18:17
A special edition of the Royal Blue podcast as the ECHO’s Everton correspondent Joe Thomas and Everton reporter Chris Beesley join host Connor O’Neill to discuss Frank Lampard’s sacking as Blues bo...
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Royal Blue: Everton allegations explored, Arnaut Danjuma interest and huge West Ham clash from 2023-01-20T16:24:56
Everton correspondent Joe Thomas discusses how the events of Saturday unfolded off the pitch and how the ECHO sought answers before joining host Chris Beesley, plus guests Gavin Buckland and Paul W...
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Royal Blue: Everton season reaches new low after Southampton loss, Frank Lampard's future&potential January transfer targets? from 2023-01-16T15:30:51
Host Chris Beesley joins Paul Wheelock, Matt Jones and Gavin Buckland to discuss Everton's 2-1 home defeat to bottom club Southampton. The Blues' season reached a new low at the weekend as they sur...
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Royal Blue: Farhad Moshiri interview, Southampton preview&Goodison Park welcome and protests planned from 2023-01-13T17:07:36
Host Chris Beesley joins Gavin Buckland and Matt Jones for the latest Royal Blue podcast as the trio look back on a tumultuous week at Goodison Park and preview Everton's crucial Premier League fix...
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Royal Blue: FA Cup Third Round Defeat&Farhad Moshiri Ownership from 2023-01-09T11:52:31
The latest episode of the Royal Blue podcast is here, with host Chris Beesley joined by Joe Thomas, Gavin Buckland and Paul Wheelock to discuss all the latest Everton FC news. The panel discusses ...
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Royal Blue: Demoralising Brighton Loss, Angry Scenes At Goodison&Frank Lampard Future from 2023-01-04T15:14:26
The latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast is here, with host Connor O'Neill joined by Gavin Buckland, Chris Beesley&Matt Jones to recap an awful display from Everton in their 4-1 loss to Brighto...
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Royal Blue: Wolverhampton Wanderers Preview, Calvert-Lewin Fitness&Contract Talks from 2022-12-23T16:50:58
Host Chris Beesley is joined by the ECHO's Everton correspondent Joe Thomas, Connor O'Neill and regular guest Gavin Buckland for the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast. The panel preview the ...
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Royal Blue: World Cup Break Ends, January Window Requirements&Wolves Preview from 2022-12-19T17:00:27
Host Connor O'Neill is joined by Chris Beesley, Joe Thomas&Gavin Buckland to discuss all the latest Everton FC news, as well as the end of the World Cup break as Lionel Messi's Argentina emerged vi...
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Royal Blue: Mid-season Tour To Australia&FA Cup Draw Against Manchester United from 2022-11-30T11:34:08
Join Connor O’Neill and Joe Thomas in the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast in which they discuss Everton’s trip to Australia. Has the World Cup break come at a good time for the Blues, has ...
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Royal Blue SPECIAL: 25th Anniversary of Neville Southall's Final Everton Game from 2022-11-25T10:00
Chris Beesley joins Gavin Buckland and David Prentice for a special edition of the Royal Blue podcast to mark the 25th anniversary of Everton legend Neville Southall's final game for the club. Not ...
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Royal Blue: Disappointment On The South Coast, Midfield Balance&Room For Recruitment from 2022-11-14T18:34:41
The latest episode of Royal Blue is here, with host Connor O'Neill joined by Joe Thomas, Chris Beesley and Gavin Buckland to discuss a disappointing Blues display away from home in a 3-0 loss to Bo...
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Royal Blue: Everton return to Bournemouth for revenge, Blues at the World Cup&a Toffee trip down under from 2022-11-11T13:15:13
Join Joe Thomas, Chris Beesley, Connor O'Neill and Gav Buckland for the latest Royal Blue Podcast! The quartet discuss Everton's League Cup thrashing on the South Coast at Bournemouth, whom they wi...
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Royal Blue: All Eyes on Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup Following Leicester Defeat at Goodison Park from 2022-11-07T14:59:41
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 ...
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Royal Blue: Everton v Leicester Preview, Amadou Onana continues to impress&Sam Allardyce takes aim at Toffees from 2022-11-04T17:06:09
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 cla...
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Royal Blue: Everton once again let down by VAR as Jordan Pickford shines in clean sheet display from 2022-10-31T15:21:15
The latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast sees Joe Thomas and Matt Jones join host Connor O'Neill to look back on Everton’s draw with Fulham. The panel discusses the goalless encounter at Crav...
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Royal Blue: Could Frank Lampard have wished for anything more from emphatic win over Crystal Palace from 2022-10-24T15:36
Join Joe Thomas, Connor O'Neill and Gavin Buckland as they discuss Everton's emphatic win over Crystal Palace. Goals from Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Anthony Gordon and Dwight McNeil secured a valuable ...
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Royal Blue: Newcastle Reflection, Crystal Palace Preview And The Return Of Nathan Patterson from 2022-10-21T16:17:22
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 Newcas...
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Royal Blue: Tottenham Defeat&Controversy Review, Newcastle Preview and the return of Dominic Calvert-Lewin from 2022-10-17T14:25
Chris Beesley, Paul Wheelock and Gavin Buckland are joined by host Connor O'Neill on the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast as they review Everton's 2-0 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur while also...
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Royal Blue: Tottenham Defeat&Controversy Review, Newcastle Preview and the return of Dominic Calvert-Lewin from 2022-10-17T14:25
Chris Beesley, Paul Wheelock and Gavin Buckland are joined by host Connor O'Neill on the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast as they review Everton's 2-0 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur while also...
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Royal Blue: Tottenham Preview, Anthony Gordon&Team Selection from 2022-10-14T15:16:21
The latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast sees Joe Thomas, Chris Beesley and host Connor O'Neill preview Everton's trip to Tottenham Hotspur. The panel discuss Anthony Gordon's absence through s...
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Royal Blue: Manchester United Loss&Dominic Calvert-Lewin Return from 2022-10-10T13:46:56
Host Connor O'Neill joins ECHO Everton reporter Chris Beesley and Paul Wheelock for the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast. The panel discuss Everton's 2-1 home defeat to Manchester United as...
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Royal Blue: Manchester United Preview, Selection Dilemmas&Takeover Rumours from 2022-10-07T12:00:50
Joe Thomas and Chris Beesley join host Connor O'Neill for the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast. As well as previewing Everton's Sunday night showdown at home to Manchester United, the panel...
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Royal Blue Special: Peter&Joe McGrail on The Toffees, Boxing&Upcoming Fights from 2022-10-05T15:47:54
On today’s Royal Blue Podcast we have special guests, boxers and brothers Peter McGrail&Joe McGrail joining host Joe Thomas&Connor O’Neill to get stuck into everything Everton. The last time the la...
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Royal Blue: Southampton Victory, Back To Back Wins&Seamus Coleman's Role from 2022-10-03T15:44:55
Welcome back to the Royal Blue podcast, where this week host Conor O'Neill is joined by Chris Beesley, Joe Thomas and Gavin Buckland. The lads discuss the Blues' victory over Southampton at the wee...
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Royal Blue: Kaminski Takeover Latest, Southampton Preview&Potential Return of Jordan Pickford from 2022-09-30T10:45:19
With the Premier League returning, Host Chris Beesley is joined by Adam Jones, Gav Buckland&Paul Wheelock to preview the action to come. The lads start off with a quick word on the Everton Women’s ...
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Royal Blue: Derby Delight For Everton Women, Allan's UAE Departure&The Return Of Seamus Coleman? from 2022-09-26T15:56:56
Join ECHO Everton FC reporters Joe Thomas, Adam Jones and Chris Beesley as they discuss the latest from Goodison Park and Finch Farm - and Anfield after Megan Finnigan, Jess Park and Hanna Bennison...
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Royal Blue: Everton's West Ham win, Neal Maupay's influence and Frank Lampard's message from 2022-09-20T13:45:37
The Royal Blue Podcast is back to discuss Everton's first Premier League victory of the season, courtesy of Neal Maupay's first goal for his new club in a 1-0 win over West Ham at Goodison Park.Ada...
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Royal Blue: David Moyes’ Return, Anthony Gordon Contract ‘Talks’&Frank Lampard’s Everton Squad Build from 2022-09-16T16:15:07
After the enforced two week break, the Royal Blue Podcast is here to take a look at all the current ongoing events in the Everton world. Chris Beesley is joined by Joe Thomas&Gav Buckland to previe...
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Royal Blue: Arsenal v Everton Postponed, Fixture Backlog&Captaincy Issues from 2022-09-09T14:02:50
A very different Royal Blue podcast than we were expecting this week after Everton's trip to Arsenal was postponed along with all this weekend's other Premier League matches following the death of ...
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Royal Blue: Merseyside Derby Draw, Maupay Debut&Wait For Win from 2022-09-05T14:33:21
In the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast, host Chris Beesley joins Joe Thomas, Adam Jones and Gavin Buckland to discuss the fallout from Everton's goalless but action-packed draw with Liverp...
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Royal Blue: Drama on Deadline Day as Gueye&Garner Join Blues | Merseyside Derby Preview from 2022-09-02T16:39:49
Liverpool ECHO Everton FC Correspondent Joe Thomas is joined by Gav Buckland for the latest Royal Blue Podcast!It was a busy deadline day for Frank Lampard, with Idrissa Gana Gueye re-joining the c...
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Royal Blue: Everton Striker Search, Anthony Gordon Latest and Brentford Preview from 2022-08-26T15:05:27
Join Adam Jones, Chris Beesley and Joe Thomas for the latest episode of the Royal Blue Podcast!On the agenda this week is Frank Lampard's seemingly never-ending search for a new target man, whilst ...
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Royal Blue: Anthony Gordon, Everton's desperate transfer need and draw with Nottingham Forest assessed from 2022-08-22T14:10:58
Adam Jones is joined by Chris Beesley and Paul Wheelock to look back on Everton picking up their first Premier League point of the season. Rumours still swirl around the future of Anthony Gordon an...
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Royal Blue: Anthony Gordon&Dele Alli Futures, Stadium Progress&Nottingham Forest Preview from 2022-08-19T16:17:06
In the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast, host Chris Beesley joins the ECHO's Everton correspondent Joe Thomas plus regular guest Gavin Buckland to preview the Blues' home game against newly...
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Royal Blue: Chelsea In For Anthony Gordon, Aston Villa Reaction&A Lively Debut For Amadou Onana from 2022-08-15T15:11:57
Host Chris Beesley joins regular guest Gavin Buckland and the ECHO's Everton correspondent Joe Thomas to discuss last Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa and Chelsea's interest in Anthony Gordon. ...
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Royal Blue: Busy Week For Blues, Bramley-Moore Dock Progress&Aston Villa Preview from 2022-08-12T13:37:34
The latest Royal Blue podcast sees Joe Thomas, Gavin Buckland, Paul Wheelock and host Chris Beesley look back on a busy week for Everton as the Blues prepare for Saturday's early kick-off at Aston ...
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Press Conference: Frank Lampard Speaks Ahead Of Trip To Face Aston Villa from 2022-08-12T12:12:33
Everton Manager Frank Lampard spoke to the press ahead of his side's Premier League away fixture against Aston Villa on SaturdayLampard particularly references the incomings at Everton during the t...
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Royal Blue: Plenty of Positives from Chelsea Opener, Potential Incomings&Calvert-Lewin Injury from 2022-08-08T14:21:11
Following Everton’s 1-0 loss in their Premier League opener against Chelsea, the Royal Blue podcast is here to discuss the positives both on and off the field surrounding the fixture in how the Blu...
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Royal Blue: Frank Lampard Out To Prove A Point On Opening Night As The Blues Look To Conjure The Spirit Of Goodison Park from 2022-08-05T14:31:37
Joe Thomas is joined by Connor O’Neill and special guest, the BBC’s Football Correspondent, John Murray to look ahead to the start of Everton's season. The Blues kick-off their Premier League campa...
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Press Conference: Frank Lampard speaks ahead of Everton Premier League opener against Chelsea from 2022-08-04T15:32:56
Everton Manager Frank Lampard spoke to the press ahead of his side's Premier League opening fixture against Chelsea on Saturday.Lampard particularly references the clash against his former club, Ri...
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Royal Blue: Dynamo Kyiv win, Everton's transfer needs and midfield system questions from 2022-08-01T15:37:33
Adam Jones is joined by Joe Thomas and Gavin Buckland to look back over Everton's final pre-season match of the summer.The Blues secured a 3-0 win over Dynamo Kyiv on Friday with new signing Dwight...
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Royal Blue: Blues Enjoy Trip To Seaside As Pre-Season Continues While Transfer Uncertainty Continues from 2022-07-25T14:02:49
This week's Royal Blue podcast welcomes Connor O'Neill, Gavin Buckland and Joe Thomas as they discuss another busy week for Everton. Hot topics include the fall out from the defeat to Minnesota Uni...
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Royal Blue: Blues Move Onto Minnesota As Frank Lampard Gives Youth A Chance, James Tarkowski First Impressions&Cornet Transfer Latest from 2022-07-18T15:39:42
The latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast follows Everton on to the second leg of their US tour as host Chris Beesley as Joe Thomas - the only journalist covering the team for the entirety of th...
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Royal Blue: Everton in the States, Anthony Gordon's role&Moshiri open letter from 2022-07-15T14:26:01
We bring you a special Transatlantic edition of the Royal Blue podcast with Adam Jones, Gavin Buckland and host Chris Beesley back on Merseyside while Everton correspondent Joe Thomas is out with t...
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Royal Blue: Anthony Gordon future, Armando Broja discussed, takeover latest and Everton's Australia tour from 2022-07-08T14:05:45
Host Adam Jones is joined by Chris Beesley, Joe Thomas and Gavin Buckland as the Everton news barrels on through the summer.The panel go deep into the Blues transfer plans with talk of Anthony Gord...
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Royal Blue: Richarlison's Exit, Takeover Speculation&James Tarkowski's Arrival from 2022-07-04T13:21:05
We always say it, but it is never a dull day with Everton Football Club, and it feels like this is going to be a big summer for the club, on and off the pitch.Connor O’Neill is joined by Dave Powel...
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Royal Blue: Everton End Of Season Review | Highs, Lows&Indifferent from 2022-06-27T12:25:03
It’s never a dull day with Everton Football Club and it feels like this is going to be a big summer for the club, on and off the pitch. Connor O’Neill is joined by Chris Beesley, Gav Buckland and A...
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Royal Blue: The Recurring Theme as Richarlison Everton talk continues from 2022-06-21T12:00:53
It’s never a dull day with Everton Football Club and it’s starting to look like there’s going to be a few changes both on and off the pitch this summer.Connor O’Neill is joined by Chris Beesley, Ga...
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Royal Blue: Is Moshiri heading for the exit as Lampard shapes his side for the new campaign? from 2022-06-14T15:26:34
It’s never a dull day with Everton Football Club and it’s starting to look like there’s going to be a few changes within the ranks of the club and not just at player level! It has been reported tha...
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Royal Blue: Moshiri's Message To Fans, New Sponsor&Transfer Talk from 2022-06-09T16:02:55
The Royal Blue podcast is here with host Connor O'Neill joined by Adam Jones and Chris Beesley to discuss the latest Everton news.The trio begin by discussing Farhad Moshiri's message to Evertonian...
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Royal Blue: Richarlison, Everton Transfer News&James Tarkowski from 2022-06-01T15:39:02
Join Connor O'Neill, Adam Jones, and Joe Thomas for the latest episode of the Royal Blue podcast as we look ahead to the summer transfer window and the potential moves which Everton could make.The ...
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Royal Blue: Everton Season Review | Final Day, Fight For Survial&Summer Plans from 2022-05-23T13:00:54
Join Connor O'Neill, Adam Jones, Joe Thomas and Gav Buckland for the latest episode of the Royal Blue podcast as we look back on Everton's 5-1 defeat at the hands of Arsenal on Sunday afternoon. Th...
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Behind-the-scenes at Goodison Park as Everton complete dramatic Crystal Palace comeback from 2022-05-20T12:48:33
Connor O'Neill is joined by Joe Thomas, Adam Jones and Gav Buckland to try and reflect on one of Goodison Park's most memorable comebacks.Everton secured their Premier League status with a 3-2 win ...
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Royal Blue: The Good, The Bad&The Ugly As Refereeing Controversy Condemns Blues To Defeat from 2022-05-16T16:36:30
Join Connor O'Neill, Joe Thomas and Gav Buckland as we look back on Everton's painful 3-2 home defeat to Brentford, as the Blues relegation threat in the Premier League is prolonged. The panel disc...
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Royal Blue: Watford Review, USA Trip and Brentford Preview from 2022-05-13T14:00:02
Host Chris Beesley joins the ECHO's Everton correspondent Joe Thomas and regular guest Gavin Buckland on the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast. The panel discuss Everton's goalless draw at W...
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Royal Blue: Potentially pivotal weekend in the fight for survival as Everton banish their travel sickness from 2022-05-09T10:50:50
Host Connor O'Neill joins Joe Thomas, Chris Beesley and Gavin Buckland for an upbeat edition of the Royal Blue podcast following Everton's 2-1 victory at Leicester City secured three points away fr...
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Royal Blue: Huge Boost for Everton Safety as Goodison Pushes Blues over line against Chelsea from 2022-05-03T13:26:32
Join Host Connor O'Neil, Adam Jones, Chris Beesley and Gav Buckland for the latest Episode of the Royal Blue Podcast.A huge win for the Blues over third-placed Chelsea has kept their survival hopes...
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Royal Blue: Chelsea Preview, Anthony Gordon Reputation,&Dominic Calvert-Lewin Fitness Dilemma from 2022-04-29T16:15
Host Chris Beesley joins Everton correspondent Joe Thomas and regular guest Gavin Buckland to preview the Blues' Premier League home game against Chelsea on Sunday. Ahead of the fixture against his...
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Royal Blue: Merseyside Derby Loss, Penalty Appeals&Relegation Zone Reality from 2022-04-25T11:16:13
This week it's a bumper edition of the Royal Blue podcast as host Connor O'Neill is joined by Joe Thomas, Gavin Buckland, Chris Beesley and Adam Jones to discuss all things Everton!The lads start b...
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Royal Blue: Leicester Draw, Dele Alli Struggles&Liverpool Preview from 2022-04-22T16:16:59
A brand new episode of the Royal Blue Podcast is here, and host Connor O'Neill is joined by Chris Beesley and Joe Thomas to discuss all things Everton!The lads review the 1-1 draw at Goodison Park ...
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Royal Blue: Everton's crucial win over Manchester United and David Unsworth departure reaction from 2022-04-12T13:57:48
Adam Jones is joined by Chris Beesley and Gavin Buckland for a welcome positive episode of the podcast!The panel discusses Everton's crucial win over Manchester United on Saturday afternoon thanks ...
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Royal Blue: Turf Moor Loss, Manchester United Preview and DCL's Struggles from 2022-04-08T16:29:20
The latest episode of the Royal Blue podcast is here! Host Connor O'Neill is joined by Gavin Buckland, Chris Beesley and Joe Thomas to discuss the latest Blues news.The panel start by discussing th...
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Royal Blue: West Ham Defeat, Boxing Brothers and Burnley Away from 2022-04-04T15:28:42
The Royal Blue Podcast returns with two special guests after the defeat to West Ham United.Sam Carroll is joined by Everton correspondent Joe Thomas and the unbeaten boxing brothers Peter and Joe M...
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Royal Blue: International Break, Burnley Preview&New Team Member from 2022-03-28T15:52:39
On today’s episode of the Royal Blue Podcast, Chris Beesley and Paul Wheelock are joined by the ECHO’s new Everton correspondent Joe Thomas.Joe joins the team after more than a decade working on ne...
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Royal Blue: FA Cup Blow, Potential Formation Shake-up&Players Desire from 2022-03-21T13:21:27
On today’s episode of the Royal Blue Podcast, Adam Jones is joined by Chris Beesley&Gavin Buckland to talk about Everton’s exit from the FA Cup at Selhurst Park on Sunday. The lads discuss the frus...
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Royal Blue: Everton’s crucial Newcastle win, amazing Goodison atmosphere and Crystal Palace build-up from 2022-03-18T14:47:35
Adam Jones is joined by Chris Beesley and Gavin Buckland for a hugely upbeat podcast!The panel look back on a crucial Everton win over Newcastle, praising the fight of the players and discussing ma...
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Royal Blue: Wolves loss, relegation picture&Newcastle preview from 2022-03-14T17:08:33
Host Connor O'Neill is joined by Chris Beesley and Gavin Buckland for the Royal Blue Podcast in a week that saw another disappointing loss at Goodison Park for Everton against Wolves.The lads discu...
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Royal Blue: Who's to blame for Tottenham Hotspur horror show? | Tribute to Gordon Lee from 2022-03-08T15:08:47
Connor O'Neill and Gavin Buckland join Adam Jones for the first Royal Blue podcast of a week which has started in the worst possible fashion for Everton. Monday night's 5-0 drubbing at Tottenham Ho...
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Royal Blue: A spot in the FA Cup Quarter's secured&Tottenham Hotspur on the Horizon from 2022-03-04T17:42:21
On today's instalment of the Royal Blue Podcast, Adam Jones is joined by Christopher Beesley&Gav Buckland to discuss Everton's win over Boreham Wood in the FA Cup and the Quarter Final draw against...
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Royal Blue Podcast: VAR controversy overshadows strong Everton performance against Man City from 2022-02-28T15:58:03
Adam Jones is joined by Chris Beesley, Gav Buckland and Paul Wheelock to discuss Everton's defeat to Man City on Saturday.Unsurprisingly, the conversation is dominated by VAR and officiating decisi...
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Royal Blue Podcast: Everton Supporters Have Pivotal Role as Fan Advisory Board Survey Released from 2022-02-24T16:14:20
In a special edition of the Royal Blue Podcast, Adam Jones looks into the pivotal role Everton supporters will play as a survey regarding a future Fan Advisory Board has been released.Our host is j...
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Royal Blue Podcast: Southampton, Squad Character&The Blues going into the back-end of the season from 2022-02-21T16:06:36
This week on the Royal Blue Podcast, Christopher Beesley is joined by Gavin Buckland, Adam Jones&Sam Carroll to take a look back on the weekend’s disappointing result at St. Mary’s against Southamp...
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Royal Blue Podcast: Frank Lampard's rejuvenated Everton set sights on Southampton&Rising Ticket Prices at Goodison from 2022-02-18T12:28:49
Welcome to the latest Episode of the Royal Blue Podcast! Adam Jones is in the hot seat this week and is in the esteemed company of Chris Beesley, Paul Wheelock and Gav Buckland, as the quartet prev...
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Royal Blue Podcast: Nick Palmer US Special from 2022-02-17T15:43:11
USA-based fan Nick Palmer a.k.a. Astro has been keeping fellow Evertonians entertained with his high-energy online videos all season and now he joins the Royal Blue podcast as a special guest.A col...
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Royal Blue: Goodison Park atmosphere, Frank Lampard impact lifts Alex Iwobi&Donny van de Beek stars from 2022-02-14T16:03:51
Adam Jones is joined by Chris Beesley and Connor O’Neill to get into Everton’s 3-0 win over Leeds United at Goodison Park on Saturday. The panel discuss the importance of getting back to winning wa...
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Royal Blue Podcast: Centre Back Injury Woes and Leeds Preview from 2022-02-11T16:23:50
Host Chris Beesley is joined by Gavin Buckland and Adam Jones to preview a huge game against Leeds at Goodison, was well as discuss injury problems and proactive support.The relegation battle the T...
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Royal Blue Podcast: Newcastle Loss, League Position and Yerry Mina from 2022-02-09T15:11:56
Host Phil Kirkbride is joined by Chris Beesley, Gavin Buckland and Adam Jones to review a disappointing loss to Newcastle as well as discuss the wider implications on Everton's league position.The ...
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Royal Blue Podcast: FA Cup Statement, Frank Lampard Factor and Dele Alli Debut from 2022-02-07T16:01:19
Join Chris Beesley, Connor O'Neill and Gavin Buckland as they revisit Everton's emphatic 4-1 win over Brentford in Frank Lampard's first game in charge of Everton. There's also a look ahead to tomo...
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Royal Blue Podcast: Lampard's First Game&Ashley Cole Appointment from 2022-02-04T16:43:52
Host Phil Kirkbride is joined by Chris Beesley and Gavin Buckland to look ahead to Frank Lampard's first game in charge as well as the appointment of Ashley Cole.Deadline day has passed and Frank L...
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Royal Blue Podcast: Frank Lampard appointment and Everton's hectic transfer deadline day assessed from 2022-02-01T14:58:31
Host Adam Jones is joined by Phil Kirkbride, Chris Beesley and Gavin Buckland to discuss a whirlwind transfer deadline day.Frank Lampard has been confirmed as the new Everton manager, with the pane...
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Royal Blue Podcast: DEADLINE DAY - Dele Alli, Donny van de Beek, Luka Jovic Latest from 2022-01-31T18:18:53
Join Adam Jones and Kai Delaney for all the latest developments from Finch Farm on transfer deadline day.Frank Lampard has been officially confirmed as manager, while there are updates on the deals...
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Royal Blue Podcast: David Prentice Special! A look back over Prenno's incredible career from 2022-01-28T15:47:12
A special Royal Blue podcast was recorded to mark the departure of a Liverpool ECHO legend.Dave Prentice, who has held a variety of roles at the ECHO for over three decades, is today leaving the co...
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Royal Blue Podcast: Everton's Aston Villa loss, fan protests and managerial search latest from 2022-01-24T15:33:56
Adam Jones is joined by Chris Beesley and Gav Buckland to dissect another busy few days for Everton.The Blues unfortunately suffered another loss on Saturday as Aston Villa won 1-0 at Goodison Park...
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Royal Blue Podcast: Duncan Ferguson, Ownership&Aston Villa from 2022-01-21T16:42:38
The Royal Blue Podcast back! Host Phil Kirkbride is joined by Gavin Buckland, Christopher Beesley&Adam Jones to discuss all things Everton FC. The gang start off by sinking their teeth into the rec...
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Royal Blue Podcast: Rafa Benitez Sacked | Reaction | Martinez, Ferguson&Rooney In Contention from 2022-01-17T15:08:49
The drama continues at Everton as a 2-1 defeat to bottom of the table Norwich City proved the final act for Rafa Benitez who was sacked on Sunday after just half a season in charge.The former Liver...
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Everton confirm Norwich injury boost while Anwar El Ghazi and Lucas Digne transfers discussed from 2022-01-14T13:13:01
Adam Jones is joined by Dave Prentice and Gav Buckland at the end of another busy week for Everton.The club have brought in another player, confirming the loan signing of Anwar El Ghazi until the e...
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Royal Blue: Everton scrape past Hull, Leicester City postponement and Lucas Digne latest from 2022-01-10T12:32:34
Adam Jones is joined by Dave Prentice, Gav Buckland and Chris Beesley to discuss a busy few days of Everton news.The Blues scraped past Hull City on Saturday evening after extra time thanks to a la...
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Royal Blue Podcast: Rafa Benitez's extraordinary Lucas Digne revelation from 2022-01-07T16:25:53
Join Phil Kirkbride, Adam Jones, Chris Beesley, Dave Prentice&Gav Buckland on the Royal Blue Podcast as they react to Rafa's claim that Lucas Digne wants to leave Everton. Benitez detailed a conver...
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Royal Blue Podcast Special Edition: Boys from the Blue Stuff - Gavin Buckland's new book from 2022-01-06T17:38:02
In a special edition of the Royal Blue podcast, Gavin Buckland speaks about his new book Boys from the Blue Stuff with the Echo's David Prentice and host Chris Beesley.Following on from his 2019 pu...
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Royal Blue Podcast: Reaction to Everton's grim Brighton defeat from 2022-01-03T12:42:26
Join Adam Jones, Chris Beesley, Dave Prentice and Gavin Buckland as they reflect on Everton's disappointing defeat to Brighton, Rafa Benitez's confusing setup and the club's worrying run of recent ...
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Royal Blue Podcast - The Blues Secure An Important Point At Stamford Bridge from 2021-12-17T16:57:26
Rafa Benitez's men travelled down to Stamford Bridge for a tricky affair with Chelsea but the blues held out against a tough opponent, Mason Mount with the opener after 70 minutes but it was a quic...
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Royal Blue Podcast - Dissecting the Everton 'mess' and the future of Rafa Benitez from 2021-12-13T14:35:27
The Royal Blue Podcast returns to discuss the 'mess' Everton and Rafa Benitez find themselves in after defeat to Crystal Palace. Sam Carroll is joined by Adam Jones, Dave Prentice and Gavin Buckla...
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Royal Blue Podcast: Digne Dilemma, January Transfer Targets&a trip to the Eagles' Nest from 2021-12-10T17:02:40
Welcome to the latest episode of the Royal Blue Podcast with Phil Kirkbride, Dave Prentice and Adam Jones!The show begins with a reflection of the superb late win against Arsenal at Goodison Park o...
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Royal Blue Podcast Special: Alan Ball Departure 50 Year Anniversary from 2021-12-08T11:14:22
We've produced a special edition of the Royal Blue podcast as we mark the anniversary of one of the most-seismic moments in Everton’s history.We’re reflecting upon the departure of an Everton legen...
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Royal Blue: Gray skies over Goodison lift as Rafa Benitez's hand strengthened following Marcel Brands departure from 2021-12-07T15:45:14
There was loads to pack into this latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast. A first win in nine matches, the dropping of the team's star left-back and, not to mention, the exit of Everton's directo...
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Royal Blue Podcast: Bonus Special! Arsenal Preview&a big January ahead for Dominic Calvert-Lewin from 2021-12-04T14:00:02
Hello and Welcome to a Bonus Special of the Royal Blue Podcast with your host Adam Jones, who is joined by Gav Buckland and Dave Prentice.The trio preview the Toffees' clash with Arsenal on Monday ...
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Royal Blue Podcast: Merseyside Derby Defeat Reaction as Season hits new low for Everton from 2021-12-02T12:37:29
Are Everton at a Crisis Point after Derby Defeat?Join Sam Carroll, Chris Beesley, Adam Jones and Dave Prentice who discuss all things Everton in the aftermath of their 1-4 loss to rivals Liverpool....
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Analysing Everton: Rafa Benitez’s misfortune, Moshiri’s wasted fortune&blueprint for Blues success from 2021-12-01T05:00:02
Analysing Everton is back! Dave Hughes joins Josh Williams for a crossover with Analysing Anfield ahead of the Merseyside Derby at Goodison Park. Josh and Dave discuss the themes around both clubs ...
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Royal Blue: Everton Stung By The Bees Ahead of Goodison Derby from 2021-11-29T17:33:06
The Royal Blue Podcast returns following the disappointing away defeat to Brentford on Sunday.Host Sam Carroll is joined by Chris Beesley, Dave Prentice and Gav Buckland as the panel contemplate wh...
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Royal Blue Podcast: Abdoulaye Doucouré - To Start or not to Start&is Brentford a Six-Pointer? from 2021-11-26T14:24:34
Welcome back to the latest edition of the Royal Blue Podcast!Host Phil Kirkbridge is joined by the usual suspects Dave Prentice, Adam Jones and Gav Buckland to reflect on the recent Toffees perform...
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Royal Blue: Everton left with the Blues after loss at Etihad as Rafa Benitez waits on stars to return from 2021-11-22T15:27:09
The Royal Blue Podcast returns this week to discuss the disappointing 3-0 defeat at Manchester City on Saturday. Everton fell to a heavy loss as Rafa Benitez continues to wait for several star play...
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Royal Blue Podcast: Can Everton really get a result at Man City, will Fabian Delph shine again&should Everton cash in on Jordan Pickford? from 2021-11-19T15:34:50
It's the ground where Everton regularly took a knife to a gunfight - and came out on top.The Toffees won on four successive visits to Manchester City in the noughties - and even enjoyed back to bac...
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Royal Blue Podcast: Calvert-Lewin chat, Ross Barkley 'return'&Marcel Brands' January transfer plans from 2021-11-12T14:12:48
The Royal Blue Podcast returns this week to cure your international break boredom!Sam Carroll is joined by Dave Prentice, Chris Beesley and Gavin Buckland to discuss another eventful seven days at ...
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Royal Blue Podcast: Fabian Delph can rewrite Everton story as Mason Holgate and Jean-Philippe Gbamin worry emerges from 2021-11-08T14:23:14
The Royal Blue Podcast returns to assess the Premier League draw against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday as well as the impending international break.Sam Carroll is joined by guests Adam Jones, Dave Pr...
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Royal Blue Podcast: Everton's team selection for visit of Spurs, finding a system to suit Fabian Delph from 2021-11-05T17:07:42
The Royal Blue podcast team are back for a second time this week to preview Sunday's game with Spurs at Goodison.After having an impact off the bench against Wolves on Monday night, Fabian Delph is...
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Royal Blue: 'Mess at Molineux' and Defensive Disagreements from 2021-11-02T15:07:56
Join Phil Kirkbride, Chris Beesley, Adam Jones and Gav Buckland as they dissect Everton's 2-1 loss away to Wolves on Monday night. The defensive issues against Watford were on display once again, w...
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Royal Blue: Walter Smith | SPECIAL | Tribute, tales and stories of former Everton manager from 2021-10-27T09:30:29
Today's Royal Blue podcast is an edition we'd rather not have recorded. It's a special tribute to the former Everton manager, Walter Smith, who passed away on Monday aged 73. Alan Myers, who was th...
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Royal Blue: Watford shambles dissected as Salomon Rondon and set piece debates continue from 2021-10-25T15:53:12
Host Adam Jones is joined by Dave Prentice, Chris Beesley and Gav Buckland to try and understand what happened at Goodison Park on Saturday. Everton were beaten 5-2 at the hands of Watford thanks t...
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Royal Blue: Everton's injury problems, the team's run of fixtures, Watford and ticket price analysis from 2021-10-22T16:47:28
The Royal Blue team had plenty to get their teeth stuck into in the latest edition of the podcast. Top of the agenda today, as host Phil Kirkbride posed the questions to Dave Prentice, Adam Jones a...
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Royal Blue: Iwobi and Rondon struggle but they were not the only ones as Moyes gets one over Everton from 2021-10-18T11:39:15
Host Sam Carroll is joined by Dave Prentice and Chris Beesley for the first Royal Blue podcast recorded in first person since March 2020. But sadly the panel, which also includes Gavin Buckland fro...
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Royal Blue: Moyes, Zouma and Vlasic return to Goodison as Rafa continues to change minds from 2021-10-15T16:32:40
Dave Prentice and Gavin Buckland join Sam Carroll for your Friday edition of the Royal Blue podcast to look ahead to Sunday's visit of West Ham United to L4. The match will mark the return of David...
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Royal Blue: Newcastle United takeover, what it means for Everton, and rating Rafa's start from 2021-10-08T13:47:46
There's no doubting the big football story of the week - the Saudi Arabia-backed takeover of Newcastle United. But what does it mean for the Everton? And given the ethical concerns around the deal,...
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Analysing Everton: Benitez's Blues reassessed as numbers don't lie behind impressive start from 2021-10-06T12:38:53
By popular demand, David Hughes and Josh Williams are back with Analysing Everton, their excellent tactics and analytics podcast. And it's a good time to return with the Blues just two points off t...
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Royal Blue: Townsend and Doucoure steal show at Old Trafford once again but Mina importance is rising from 2021-10-04T15:14:41
Sam Carroll is joined by Adam Jones, Chris Beesley and Dave Prentice for the Royal Blue podcast to talk Everton's excellent 1-1 draw at Manchester United, the performances of Andros Townsend, Antho...
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Royal Blue: United preview, Davies chance, and Rafa's talks with Richarlison from 2021-10-01T15:31:38
Adam Jones, Chris Beesley and Dave Prentice join Adam Jones to look ahead to tomorrow's trip to Manchester United in the latest Royal Blue podcast. With Alex Iwobi joining the walking wounded, coul...
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Royal Blue: Doucoure delight, Dobbin debut&Richarlison speaks on Everton future from 2021-09-28T16:43:40
Adam Jones is joined by Dave Prentice and Connor O’Neill for the latest Royal Blue podcast, looking back on the weekend’s win over Norwich City and more. Having seen off the Canaries at Goodison Pa...
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Royal Blue: Final word on James Rodriguez as Everton look to bounce back from yet another League Cup disappointment with must-win match from 2021-09-24T15:28:43
Sam Carroll, Dave Prentice and Gavin Buckland join host Adam Jones for the Royal Blue podcast. Looking back at the disappointing Carabao Cup penalty shoot-out defeat at QPR on Tuesday, they pick ou...
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Royal Blue: James Rodriguez exit assessed as Everton squad stretched already from 2021-09-20T15:23:54
The Royal Blue Podcast returns to assess the potential exit of James Rodriguez to Qatar and the Premier League defeat to Aston Villa on Saturday. Sam Carroll is joined by guests Adam Jones, Dave Pr...
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Royal Blue: Shifting perceptions and transforming Doucoure, but Villa offer Benitez his biggest test yet from 2021-09-17T15:55:13
The Royal Blue Podcast is back and hoping Everton can continue their unbeaten start to the 2021/22 season. Rafa Benitez takes his side to face Aston Villa on Saturday evening with the Blues riding ...
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Royal Blue: Oh what a night! Sensational six-minute spell leaves Blues in heaven and continues Rafa's dream start from 2021-09-14T16:17:33
Adam Jones, David Prentice and Gavin Buckland join Phil Kirkbride to reflect on last night's stirring 3-1 win over Burnley at an electric Goodison Park, in the latest edition of the Royal Blue podc...
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Royal Blue: What might happen next with Dwight McNeil and James Rodriguez as Salomon Rondon talks the Everton way from 2021-09-10T17:08:29
Adam Jones, David Prentice and Gavin Buckland join Phil Kirkbride for the Royal Blue podcast to preview Everton v Burnley at Goodison Park on Monday and react to an interesting Rafa Benitez podcast...
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Royal Blue: Everton's transfer window assessed as Rondon arrives but right-back and Rodriguez issues remain from 2021-09-01T15:23:54
Adam Jones and Connor O’Neill join host Phil Kirkbride to look back on Everton’s summer transfer window after deadline day saw the arrival of Salomon Rondon but not a new right-back, or the departu...
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Royal Blue: Calvert-Lewin keeps cool despite Richarlison sulk&Blues preparing late spending spree? from 2021-08-30T12:45:24
The Royal Blue podcast is back as Everton continued their unbeaten start to the season in impressive fashion. Goals from Demarai Gray and Dominic Calvert-Lewin secured a 2-0 win over Brighton at th...
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Royal Blue: Luis Diaz swap for James Rodriguez, Benitez’s Richarlison to PSG stance&Moise Kean to Juventus? from 2021-08-27T13:12:04
As the transfer window heads into its final few days, Everton are right at the centre of most of the big deals taking place! Phil Kirkbride is joined by Dave Prentice, Adam Jones and Gav Buckland t...
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Royal Blue: Demarai Gray sparkles at Leeds as DCL joins illustrious company in Everton history books from 2021-08-23T15:33:25
The Royal Blue podcast is back after what was a pulsating game against Leeds United at Elland Road on Saturday. Host Adam Jones is joined by Dave Prentice, Chris Beesley and Gavin Buckland to discu...
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Royal Blue: Surprise signing, transfer difficulties and a huge Elland Road test from 2021-08-20T15:36:20
The Royal Blue podcast team gather for the second time this week as they look ahead to Everton's game with Leeds United. Host Phil Kirkbride is joined by Dave Prentice, Adam Jones and Gav Buckland ...
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Royal Blue: Everton’s transfer priorities as Gray&Townsend show promise as Blues begin with win from 2021-08-18T15:56:28
Sam Carroll is back in the host chair for the latest Royal Blue podcast, looking back on the opening day win over Southampton and the transfer window. Joined by Phil Kirkbride, Dave Prentice and Ad...
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Royal Blue: Richarlison ready for the opening day despite summer exploits | 2021/22 Season Preview, Predictions&Transfer Latest from 2021-08-13T16:22:17
Ahead of the start of the new Premier League season, the Royal Blue podcast look ahead to the campaign to come. Following on from Rafa Benitez’s press conference ahead of the visit of Southampton, ...
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Analysing Everton: Rafa Benitez’s squad options, Demarai Gray Blues’ secret weapon&why Moise Kean's Everton move hasn't worked out? from 2021-08-12T12:06:24
Ahead of the start of the new season, David Hughes and Josh Williams are back with an analytical take of what Everton can achieve for the coming campaign. Discussing the make-up of Rafa Benitez's s...
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Royal Blue: United preview | James and Kean futures | Rom remembered | Countdown to Goodison return from 2021-08-06T12:55:38
Dave Prentice and Gavin Buckland join Phil Kirkbride for the latest Royal Blue podcast, which starts with a preview of Everton's final pre-season friendly at Manchester United on Saturday, and what...
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Royal Blue: Everton’s pre-season winners and losers as Rafa Benitez assesses transfer market needs from 2021-07-30T14:42:22
Join Phil Kirkbride, Dave Prentice, Adam Jones and Sam Carroll for the latest news from Goodison Park as the new season draws closer. Following the Blues second win out in the US, beating Pumas 1-0...
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Royal Blue: Bramley-Moore Dock latest, Benitez’s Blues pre-season preparations&transfer targets from 2021-07-27T13:23:47
Adam Jones is joined by Phil Kirkbride,Dave Prentice, Sam Carroll and Connor O’Neill to get into all the latest Everton talking points. From the first official day at the Bramley-Moore Dock stadium...
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Royal Blue: Rafa's first press conference and first pre-season outing - and what the Euros will do for Pickford from 2021-07-14T17:10:36
Adam Jones is joined by Chris Beesley, Connor O'Neill and Gav Buckland for the latest Royal Blue podcast as they react to Rafa Benitez's first press conference as Everton boss, and his first pre-se...
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Royal Blue: Rodriguez, Richarlison and Kean questions to answer as new era at Everton gets set to begin from 2021-07-07T14:38:10
Adam Jones, Sam Carroll and Chris Beesley join host Phil Kirkbride for the latest Royal Blue podcast, following the return to training of the Everton players under new manager Rafa Benitez. But why...
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Royal Blue: Reaction to Rafa Benitez’s appointment as Everton manager from 2021-06-30T17:55:22
Fresh from the new former Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has been given the Everton manager’s job, Royal Blue reacts. Host Phil Kirkbride is joined by Dave Prentice, Adam Jones, Chris Beesley and G...
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Royal Blue: Farhad Moshiri's managerial conundrum as Rafa Benitez links cause divide at Goodison from 2021-06-18T13:49:12
Join Phil Kirkbride, Dave Prentice, Sam Carroll and Gav Buckland for the latest Royal Blue podcast as they debate links with former Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez and discuss the Blues' next steps. ...
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Royal Blue: Nuno Espirito Santo latest and James Rodriguez future as Everton new stadium work begins from 2021-06-14T15:27:14
The Royal Blue Podcast returns to discuss the continued search for a new manager to replace Carlo Ancelotti at Everton. Nuno Espirito Santo is the current favourite for the position and Sam Carroll...
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Royal Blue: Nuno Espirito Santo, Farhad Moshiri and the next Everton manager considered from 2021-06-04T15:37:19
Sam Carroll is joined by Adam Jones and Dave Prentice to analyse who is in the running to succeed the Italian after he returned to Real Madrid on Tuesday. Dave insists David Moyes and Eddie Howe ar...
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Analysing Everton: Runners and riders to replace Ancelotti at Goodison Park | Nuno, Potter, Favre from 2021-06-03T13:14:15
Following a tumultuous week at Goodison Park, David Hughes and Josh Williams are back with Analysing Everton to assess who could replace Carlo Ancelotti. Before getting into replacement, the guys h...
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Royal Blue: Carlo Ancelotti walks out to rejoin Real Madrid | Why, what next&who do the Blues turn to now? from 2021-06-01T19:48:04
Fresh from the news Carlo Ancelotti has left Goodison Park to return to Real Madrid, the Royal Blue podcast is here to react. Host Phil Kirkbride is joined by Dave Prentice, Adam Jones and Gavin Bu...
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Analysing Everton: Where Everton’s season went wrong&how Marcel Brands and Carlo Ancelotti fix it this summer from 2021-05-27T12:52:36
Following the end of the season, Analysing Everton returns with a season review as David Hughes and Josh Williams take a statistical and analytical approach to the Blues’ season. Looking through a ...
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Royal Blue: What comes next for Everton and Carlo Ancelotti after disappointing season end from 2021-05-24T15:36:49
The Royal Blue Podcast returns to pick over the wreckage of a 5-0 defeat at Premier League champions Manchester City on the final day of the season and review a disappointing season for Everton. Ca...
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Royal Blue: Everton's James Rodriguez frustrations&permutations for European football ahead of final day from 2021-05-21T16:02:02
Phil Kirkbride is joined by Adam Jones, Dave Prentice and Gav Buckland ahead of the final day of the season. Before previewing the visit to Man City on the final day of the Premier League season, t...
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Royal Blue: Carlo Ancelotti question asked as Everton face another massive transfer window from 2021-05-17T15:58:01
The Royal Blue Podcast returns after the dismal home defeat to Sheffield United on Sunday. Everton were edged out by an early Daniel Jebbison goal - the 17-year-old making his first Premier League ...
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Royal Blue: Creativity void, Richarlison drought, and time to banish the home Blues from 2021-05-14T14:29:35
As Everton prepare to welcome Sheffield United to Goodison Park on Sunday, join Adam Jones, Chris Beesley and Gavin Buckland for the latest Royal Blue podcast. Fresh from the goalless draw at Villa...
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Royal Blue: Everton's massive improvements in West Ham win and how to take them into Aston Villa from 2021-05-10T13:20:10
Adam Jones is joined by Chris Beesley and Gavin Buckland for another positive edition of the Royal Blue podcast! That's because Everton secured their 11th away Premier League win of the season on S...
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Royal Blue: Everton's crunch fixture against West Ham and Carlo Ancelotti's attacking desire from 2021-05-08T10:40:13
Phil Kirkbride is joined by Adam Jones and Gav Buckland to look ahead to Everton's crucial tie against West Ham at the weekend. Carlo Ancelotti has admitted he wants to play more attacking football...
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Royal Blue: Villa heap on further Goodison woes as Everton feel James void opens up while Pickford upturn continues from 2021-05-03T13:47:03
After Everton fell to an eighth Goodison Park defeat of the Premier League season, the Royal Blue podcast is here to react. Host Adam Jones is joined by Chris Beesley, Connor O'Neill and Gav Buckla...
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Royal Blue: Everton’s European ambitions come into focus as Aston Villa come to Goodison | Doucoure back in training for Blues from 2021-04-30T16:36:11
Everton welcome Aston Villa to Goodison Park as the race for European qualification in the Premier League heats up. Host Phil Kirkbride is joined by Adam Jones and Gav Buckland to look ahead to the...
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Royal Blue: Pickford's resurgence, Delph's re-emergence, and how the fight for Europe is looking after huge Arsenal win from 2021-04-26T14:43:18
Dave Prentice, Sam Carroll and Gavin Buckland join Adam Jones for a positively upbeat Royal Blue podcast after Everton won at Arsenal for the first time in 25 years to boost their hopes of finishin...
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Royal Blue: What should happen to the breakaway six, Brands' new deal, exciting new talents, and Arsenal previewed from 2021-04-22T19:39:01
Dave Prentice, Adam Jones, Gavin Buckland and - belatedly, after a few audio problems - Sam Carroll join Phil Kirkbride for the latest Royal Blue podcast. On the agenda is the fallout from the seem...
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Royal Blue: Everton's fantastic response to Super League proposals and what it means for English football from 2021-04-20T14:50:17
Sunday was a huge day in the footballing world after an announcement was made by 12 clubs over the creation of "The Super League". The proposals have been slammed by fans, pundits and governing bod...
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Royal Blue: James Rodriguez Everton’s most gifted player of all-time? from 2021-04-18T15:40:52
After winning a penalty and dictating much of proceedings at Goodison Park on Friday night, Royal Blue is here to assess the importance of James Rodriguez. Host Phil Kirkbride is joined by Adam Jon...
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Royal Blue: Everton injuries peak at wrong time as Jean-Philippe Gbamin blow explored from 2021-04-13T15:30:21
The Royal Blue Podcast returns hours after Adam Jones and Sam Carroll arrived back in Liverpool following their trip to the South Coast for the goalless draw at Brighton and Hove Albion. Adam and S...
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Royal Blue: Everton's midfield injuries stack up ahead of Brighton as Joshua King future assessed from 2021-04-09T16:35:52
Everton are back in action against Brighton on Monday evening, but they could have somewhat of an injury crisis in midfield. Andre Gomes will miss the game while Allan faces a late check on his fit...
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Royal Blue: James Rodriguez shines but Everton find new ways to frustrate as Euro hopes hit from 2021-04-06T13:29:12
Host Adam Jones is joined by Dave Prentice, Sam Carroll and Gavin Buckland to look back on last night's 1-1 Goodison Park draw with Crystal Palace that meant Everton missed another opportunity to t...
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Royal Blue: Gbamin ready, Koulibaly transfer, and Everton's player of the season so far from 2021-04-02T17:44:17
The Royal Blue Podcast returns with a positive Good Friday edition. Sam Carroll is joined by Adam Jones, Dave Prentice and Gavin Buckland as the quartet discuss the return of Jean-Philippe Gbamin, ...
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Analysing Everton: Success of James, Carlo's style, DCL's ceiling, and what transfers the Blues should target from 2021-04-01T15:36:20
David Hughes and Josh Williams are back with their Analysing Everton tactics and scouting podcast - and it's a special one as they turn the whole of the show over to our listeners. Answering questi...
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Royal Blue: 'THIS IS IT' | Bramley Moore-Dock given go-ahead as Farhad Moshiri gets set to deliver Everton legacy from 2021-03-27T12:37:30
Join Phil Kirkbride, Dave Prentice, Adam Jones, Sam Carroll and Gavin Buckland for a very special Royal Blue podcast reacting to the news that the government have given Everton the go-ahead to buil...
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Royal Blue: How Everton should face Man City challenge and Jean-Philippe Gbamin returns to Finch Farm from 2021-03-19T18:02:21
Everton are undoubtedly facing a tough test this weekend as Man City visit Goodison Park in the quarter final of the FA Cup. But, Carlo Ancelotti had a certain amount of confidence about his side -...
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Royal Blue: Dismal Everton home form continues as Doucoure-shaped gap appears in Blues' midfield from 2021-03-15T14:38:22
The Royal Blue Podcast returns this week to discuss the dismal defeat to Burnley at Goodison Park and where it went wrong for Everton. Sam Carroll is joined by Adam Jones, Dave Prentice and Gavin B...
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Royal Blue: Alex Iwobi conundrum, Abdoulaye Doucoure and James Rodriguez blow&Davide Ancelotti's role in Blues' resurgence from 2021-03-12T15:17:24
Carlo Ancelotti has responded to Alex Iwobi's cryptic message about playing in his favoured position ahead of Everton's clash with Burnley at Goodison Park. Host Phil Kirkbride is joined by Adam Jo...
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Analysing Everton: How has Carlo Ancelotti continued to work his magic to defy Everton's underlying numbers? from 2021-03-11T05:00:19
Following a few weeks away, Analysing Everton is back to rule an eye over the Blues recent run from a statistical and analytical viewpoint. David Hughes and Josh Williams look back on the run of re...
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Royal Blue: Abdoulaye Doucoure, James Rodriguez and why Carlo Ancelotti struck right tone after Chelsea defeat from 2021-03-09T15:56:27
Dave Prentice and Gavin Buckland join Phil Kirkbride to look back at Everton's 2-0 loss at Chelsea on Monday night - and Carlo Ancelotti's reaction to what was his side's first defeat on the road s...
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Royal Blue: West Brom win, Champions League hopes and Everton's Chelsea challenge assessed from 2021-03-05T14:49:15
Carlo Ancelotti was delighted to see his side secure their third consecutive Premier League win on Thursday, as was our Royal Blue panel! Richarlison's second half strike kept up Everton's hopes of...
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Royal Blue: Big Sam stands in way of Everton and top four after home comforts restored from 2021-03-02T14:37:11
Dave Prentice and Adam Jones join host Phil Kirkbride as the Royal Blue podcast returns to review Everton's 1-0 win over Southampton on Monday and preview Thursday's visit to Sam Allardyce's West B...
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Royal Blue: Farhad Moshiri's Everton dream taking shape five years on as Bramley-Moore dock moves big step towards reality from 2021-02-26T16:53:31
The Royal Blue podcast has plenty to talk about after a jam-packed and hugely significant week at Everton. On the heels of Monday’s show, which reflected on an historic win at Anfield, host Phil Ki...
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Royal Blue: What it means to end Everton's Anfield derby wait for a win, Carlo's tactical masterclass&Pickford proving doubters wrong from 2021-02-22T17:03:15
The Royal Blue Podcast returns this week to record several 'firsts' live on-air after the stunning win at Liverpool on Saturday. It is the first time Gavin Buckland has been able to talk about an E...
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Post-Game SPECIAL | Liverpool 0-2 Everton | Blues have new derby heroes - not only Richarlison and Gylfi Sigurdsson from 2021-02-20T22:15:06
Following Everton's first Anfield derby win since September 1999, we're here with a special Royal Blue post-game offering. The ECHO's Everton reporter Adam Jones reflects on the Blues' historic vic...
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Royal Blue: Reflecting on Man City defeat and finding reasons to be quietly confident for the derby from 2021-02-19T17:06:02
It’s that time again – the Merseyside derby at Anfield. But before getting stuck into the trip across Stanley Park, Phil Kirkbride, Adam Jones, Dave Prentice and Gavin Buckland examine Everton’s mi...
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Analysing Everton: Stylistic match-up that provides Blues with chance of a generation to break Anfield hoodoo from 2021-02-18T15:45:42
Ahead of the Anfield Merseyside derby, Analysing Everton is back after a couple of disappointing results for the Blues. David Hughes is joined by Josh Williams to look through the statistical and a...
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Royal Blue: Bramley-Moore dock stadium planning takes next step, Everton's commitment to the community - and that result against Fulham from 2021-02-15T17:26:32
Everton have taken the next steps in the process to moving to the proposed Bramley-Moore dock development ahead of a planning meeting at Liverpool City Council next week. Following recommendation b...
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Royal Blue: Summing up THAT FA Cup win and previewing the visit of Fulham from 2021-02-12T17:21:23
The Royal Blue Podcast returns with a nine-goal thriller on the menu as well as encouraging injury news from Carlo Ancelotti. Phil Kirkbride hosts a panel of Dave Prentice, Gavin Buckland and Sam C...
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Royal Blue: Dramatic Manchester United draw, Tom Davies' performance and how important Spurs becomes from 2021-02-08T16:05:46
Everton secured a 3-3 draw against Manchester United in the most dramatic of fashion on Saturday evening. And our latest podcast panel has recovered just enough to dissect the performance! Adam Jon...
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Royal Blue: Reliant Robin (Olsen), Ben Godfrey 'surprise'&Old Trafford test looms for Blues from 2021-02-05T17:55:13
As Everton gear up for a trip to Old Trafford, fresh from victory at Elland Road, the Royal Blue podcast is back. Host Phil Kirkbride is joined by Dave Prentice, Sam Carroll and Gav Buckland to dis...
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Royal Blue: Everton January transfer window assessed, 'win-win' Josh King signing&Koeman's comments from 2021-02-02T16:04:19
A bumper Royal Blue Podcast discusses the closing of the January transfer window, a disappointing defeat to Newcastle United and looking ahead to what could be a crucial week in the season for Ever...
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Royal Blue: Transfer deadline day latest | Perisic&King linked | Tosun, Kenny&Bernard joining Lossl through exit? from 2021-02-01T14:10
The Liverpool ECHO's Everton FC reporter Adam Jones joins Guy Clarke to provide the latest update on Everton's transfer deadline day dealings - including rumours of a move to sign Inter Milan's win...
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Royal Blue: The brilliance of James Rodriguez, Jordan Pickford's latest blunder and what to expect ahead of transfer deadline day from 2021-01-29T17:16:53
It's never dull at Goodison and, as ever, the Royal Blue podcast team have plenty to get through in his episode. The panel reflect on the midweek draw with Leicester City, eulogising about the goal...
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Analysing Everton: Error-prone Pickford analysed, why James Rodriguez doesn’t have to defend and what to expect of Newcastle from 2021-01-28T17:04:33
Following on from Everton's 1-1 draw with Leicester City at Goodison Park, Analysing Everton is back to have a deep dive into the Blues' recent fortunes. David Hughes and Josh Williams look back, w...
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Royal Blue: James Rodriguez runs the show as Carlo Ancelotti hints at Thierry Small future from 2021-01-25T15:37
The Royal Blue Podcast returns to discuss the entertaining 3-0 FA Cup victory over Sheffield Wednesday at Goodison Park on Sunday. Everton progressed to the fifth round thanks to goals from Dominic...
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Royal Blue: DCL's back with a chance to get back in the goals - and is the FA Cup the top priority for the Blues? from 2021-01-22T17:56:28
Everton are finally back in action this weekend! Carlo Ancelotti's side will welcome Sheffield Wednesday to Goodison Park on Sunday night in the FA Cup to kick off a run of three matches in a week....
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Royal Blue: Champions League hopes, January transfer plans and should Everton send Ellis Simms out on loan? from 2021-01-19T15:52:57
Everton might not have been in action at the weekend but our latest Royal Blue podcast is still full of talking points. Adam Jones is joined by Dave Prentice, Chris Beesley and Gavin Buckland to di...
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Everton set to pocket one of biggest fees seen in women's game with Damaris Egurrola sale | And all change across the park from 2021-01-16T05:00:20
Everton Women are set to pocket one of the biggest transfer fees seen in the women’s game after French giants Lyon triggered the £100,000 release cause in Damaris Egurrola’s contract. So for this s...
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Royal Blue: Marcel Brands AGM comments, Ben Godfrey's growing reputation&the great gherkin debate... from 2021-01-15T16:43:25
No game to preview but no bother for the Royal Blue podcast panel as they have plenty to get their teeth stuck into today. Host Phil Kirkbride is joined by Dave Prentice and Gav Buckland as they lo...
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Analysing Everton: Blues defying the data as Davide Ancelotti’s set-piece revolution&Carlo’s defensive reset pay dividends from 2021-01-14T13:56:30
Following Everton’s 2-1 away win over Wolves, Analysing Everton is back for the first episode of 2021. David Hughes and Josh Williams are here to look through the statistical and analytical data to...
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Royal Blue: Rotherham win, Cenk Tosun importance and how Everton should approach Wolves game from 2021-01-11T15:40:05
The Royal Blue podcast is back to discuss what has been a hectic few days for Everton. The Blues confirmed their place in the fourth round of the FA Cup, just about, after an extra time victory ove...
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Marine v Tottenham Hotspur FA Cup Preview: Non-League Merseyside heroes set for biggest game in their history from 2021-01-09T14:30:10
Join Guy Clarke and Sam Carroll for a special podcast ahead of non-league Marine’s huge FA Cup tie at home to Tottenham Hotspur. Celebrating the Mariners’ historic run to the third round, as well a...
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Royal Blue: Lucas Digne’s speedy return, Cenk Tosun’s last chance, keep or sell Bernard, and what to make of Robin Olsen from 2021-01-08T17:05:56
Adam Jones, Dave Prentice and Gavin Buckland join host Phil Kirkbride for the Royal Blue podcast as they welcome the speedy return of Lucas Digne and wonder, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin one of a num...
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Royal Blue: Everton, Moise Kean transfer question and laughable Chris Sutton claims from 2021-01-04T15:35:55
The Royal Blue Podcast returns for the first time in 2021 to discuss the defeat to West Ham United, Richarlison, Moise Kean, Gylfi Sigurdsson and the bizarre claims of Chris Sutton. Host Sam Carrol...
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Royal Blue: Man City postponement debate and Everton's win over Sheffield United dissected from 2020-12-29T15:32:23
There should have been two matches to discuss on this podcast, but a late postponement meant Everton's clash with Man City on Monday evening was called off. The Blues are asking for full informatio...
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Royal Blue: Another League Cup chance wasted, Gomes concerns, and bouncing back against the Blades from 2020-12-24T11:46:25
This is not the podcast we wanted to record but record it we must as Dave Prentice, Connor O’Neill and Gavin Buckland join host Sam Carroll to pick the bones out of last night’s 2-0 Carabao Cup qua...
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Royal Blue: Huge Goodison night on horizon as buoyant Blues switch sights from top four to silverware from 2020-12-21T16:30:51
Welcome to the latest Royal Blue podcast as stand-in host Paul Wheelock is joined by David Prentice, Chris Beesley and Connor O’Neill to look back on Saturday’s 2-1 win over Arsenal that hauled Car...
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Royal Blue: Doucoure’s opportunity, goalkeeper rotation and one year of Carlo as Blues boss from 2020-12-18T16:55:45
Phil Kirkbride is joined by Dave Prentice, Sam Carroll and Gavin Buckland for the latest Royal Blue podcast as they look back on the superb 2-0 win at Leicester City and look forward to Saturday ni...
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Royal Blue: Blues back to winning ways as Ben Godfrey and Co see off Chelsea in front of 2,000 returning fans at Goodison from 2020-12-14T14:45:43
The Royal Blue Podcast is back! And with smiles on the faces of the panel, too. Host Sam Carroll is joined by Dave Prentice and Paul Wheelock to discuss the victory over Chelsea on Saturday, a vict...
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Royal Blue: James Rodriguez out of Chelsea visit | Does Jonjoe Kenny have an Everton future? | Fans returning to Goodison from 2020-12-11T17:59:48
Ahead of the return of fans to Goodison Park, the Royal Blue podcast is here to look ahead to Saturday's visit of Chelsea. Host Phil Kirkbride is joined by Adam Jones, Dave Prentice - and latterly ...
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Analysing Everton: Square pegs, lack of versatility and underlying numbers behind Everton's inconsistencies from 2020-12-10T15:00:06
After a couple of weeks away, Analysing Everton is back! Join David Hughes and Josh Williams as they look into the underlying numbers of Everton's recent run of form, discuss the selection choices ...
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Royal Blue: Everton's disappointing Burnley result in context and James Rodriguez's performance assessed from 2020-12-07T17:00:07
Our Royal Blue podcast panel are back to discuss Everton's 1-1 draw with Burnley at Turf Moor.Host Adam Jones is joined by Dave Prentice, Connor O'Neill and Gav Buckland to analyse what was a rathe...
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Royal Blue: Calvert-Lewin, Digne, Holgate, Richarlison - who will be your Everton Fans' Footballer of the Year? from 2020-12-07T12:00:21
The Liverpool ECHO and the Royal Blue podcast is today helping launch the inaugural Fans’ Footballer of the Year awards. As well as the main award, there is a ‘club’ award for each of the 20 Premie...
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Royal Blue: Carlo Ancelotti out to get Everton back on track at Burnley and what will he be shopping for in the winter transfer window? from 2020-12-04T15:58:41
The Royal Blue Podcast returns to discuss a trip to Burnley that has taken on increased significance for Carlo Ancelotti and Everton. The Blues have lost four of their last five Premier League matc...
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View from the Gwladys Street: Ancelotti tinkering needs to stop as Richarlison silences Carragher from 2020-12-01T06:00:17
Everton now looking back at a fourth defeat in five games with the likes of Burnley, Chelsea, Arsenal and Leicester to come in the league over the festive period. Leeds United came to Goodison Park...
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Royal Blue: Wing-back worries, a new role for Allan and Everton's loss to Leeds discussed from 2020-11-30T15:04:59
What a crazy game it was on Saturday night. Leeds came out 1-0 winners against Everton at Goodison Park in a match of fine margins, missed chances, disallowed goals - but ultimately disappointment ...
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Royal Blue: How to deal with Digne absence, fans set for return to Goodison&what to expect of Bielsa's Leeds from 2020-11-27T17:03:53
Ahead of Everton taking on Leeds United on Saturday evening, the Royal Blue podcast have a number of key talking points to get into as Phil Kirkbride is joined by Adam Jones, Dave Prentice and Gav ...
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View from the Gwladys Street: Iwobi consistency, Rodriguez expectations, January transfers&Olsen mind games from 2020-11-25T20:05:12
The View from the Gwladys Street podcast returns this week and so too did Everton’s winning form after a 3-2 win over Fulham at Craven Cottage. Host Ian Croll is joined by Connor Bennett and Ben C...
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Royal Blue: Richarlison return, formation change and room for improvement as Everton return to winning ways from 2020-11-23T15:08:59
Everton finally got back to winning ways on Sunday....just about. A Dominic Calvert-Lewin double and an Abdoulaye Doucoure header were enough to secure a 3-2 win over Fulham after what was an extre...
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Royal Blue: Five substitute discussion, Ancelotti's Isco comments and build-up to Everton's Fulham clash from 2020-11-20T17:15:33
Finally we're ready to welcome Everton back this weekend! The final international break of 2020 is done with and the focus can be back on club football right up until March. For Carlo Ancelotti's s...
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Royal Blue: International break injury, formation dilemma and your Everton questions answered from 2020-11-13T15:45:26
Everton news is right at the top of the agenda for our podcast panel even during the doldrums of another international break! Adam Jones is joined by Dave Prentice, Connor O'Neill and Gav Buckland ...
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View From The Gwladys Street: Rodriguez central role a must, the Gordon question and the Ancelotti concern from 2020-11-10T05:00:05
No win in four. Defeats in the last three. Nine goals conceded in four games. Key players injured or suspended. From first to seventh in less than a month. It’s been quite a painful few weeks. Host...
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Royal Blue: Defensive problems, midfield dilemma and Everton's loss to Manchester United discussed from 2020-11-09T16:04:08
Everton unfortunately fell to their third straight defeat on Saturday afternoon with a 3-1 loss to Manchester United. A Bruno Fernandes double and a late Edinson Cavani strike gave Ole Gunnar Solsk...
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Royal Blue: Isco to help lighten load on James? And has Carlo got goalkeeping call correct? from 2020-11-06T17:27:08
James Rodriguez, Seamus Coleman, Lucas Digne and Mason Holgate... Everton will be boosted by the return of four key players for tomorrow's visit of Manchester United to Goodison Park. But with Carl...
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Analysing Everton: Newcastle dissected, United previewed and what Andre Gomes needs to bring the best out of him from 2020-11-05T05:00:20
The Analysing Everton podcast is back to dissect the disappointing defeat at Newcastle United and ask whether it answered the question that, beyond Carlo Ancelotti’s exciting first-choice starting ...
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View from the Gwladys: Baffling team selection, Pickford omission&the Gomes concern from 2020-11-03T05:00:06
Everton lost back to back Premier League matches for the first time under Carlo Ancelotti after being beated 2-1 by Newcastle on Sunday. The Blues were looking for a quick bounce back after their l...
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Royal Blue: Changing formations, Robin Olsen and Everton's loss to Newcastle dissected from 2020-11-02T15:00:41
Everton suffered back-to-back league defeats for the first time under Carlo Ancelotti with a 2-1 loss at Newcastle United on Sunday. A much-changed Blues line-up caught the eye of many before the m...
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Royal Blue: A Grand Old Team To Report | Special | Dave Prentice on 45 years following Everton Football Club from 2020-10-31T12:54:40
Following on from the launch of his book: A Grand Old Team To Report, Dave Prentice sits down with Phil Kirkbride and Adam Jones for a special offering from the Royal Blue podcast. The guys look th...
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Royal Blue: Shapes and systems | Nkounkou's chance to impress | Women looking to lead the way to cup success from 2020-10-30T17:30:22
Ahead of Everton's visit to Newcastle United we talk team news, formations and fringe players looking to impress for Carlo Ancelotti. Prior to Sunday's game, Phil Kirkbride is joined by Dave Prenti...
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Analysing Everton: Underlying numbers give Blues reason for cheer | How Newcastle are breaking xG model and why Everton should be prepared from 2020-10-29T16:00:16
After the Blues suffered their first defeat of the season, Analysing Everton is back to look over the result against Southampton, why things went as they did before getting onto the weekend's visit...
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View from the Gwladys: Southampton, Digne, Iwobi&clean sheet woes from 2020-10-27T05:00:02
In this week’s View from the Gwladys Street podcast, Ian Croll is joined by Tom Clarke from the Toffee Blues and Graham Callaghan. The Toffees' unbeaten start to the season came to a crushing end a...
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Royal Blue: Digne's red card and poor individual performances can't overshadow strong Everton start from 2020-10-26T17:22:40
Unfortunately, Everton were dealt their first defeat of the season this weekend. Southampton came away with a 2-0 win from the Blues' latest match, with things compounded in the second half by Luca...
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Analysing Everton: Pickford, Rodriguez, DCL, Gomes and the derby dissected | What Carlo should do for St Mary’s ‘acid test’ from 2020-10-24T11:15:09
David Hughes and Josh Williams return for the latest instalment of their Analysing Everton tactics podcast – and they start by taking a deep dive into the 2-2 Merseyside derby draw with Liverpool a...
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Royal Blue: Carlo's 'cute' James play to take spotlight off Pickford but has he made the right call for Southampton? from 2020-10-23T16:22:33
Phil Kirkbride is joined by Adam Jones, Dave Prentice and Gavin Buckland for the Friday edition of the Royal Blue podcast and they start by discussing the big news from Carlo Ancelotti’s press conf...
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Royal Blue: Jordan Pickford's challenge, the reaction to it, and paying tribute to Lucas Digne, the league's best left-back from 2020-10-19T14:49:02
So... another eventual Merseyside derby, then. But before getting stuck into the subject that has dominated the agenda in the 48 hours since the 2-2 draw at Goodison Park, Adam Jones, Dave Prentice...
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Analysing Everton: Everton vs Liverpool Preview | The James Rodriguez play that the Red side fear from 2020-10-16T23:05:05
It’s a special joint edition of the Liverpool ECHO’s Analysing Everton and Analysing Anfield podcasts as we preview Saturday’s Everton v Liverpool Merseyside derby at Goodison Park. In the blue cor...
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Royal Blue: Cautious optimism the order of the day as Everton look to end derby wait from 2020-10-16T16:57:35
It's the night before the Merseyside derby between Premier League leaders Everton and defending champions Liverpool at Goodison Park - and the Royal Blue podcast, hosted by Phil Kirkbride and featu...
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View from the Gwladys Street: The Merseyside derby preview – assessing the season so far from 2020-10-14T17:30:18
The View from the Gwladys Street podcast returns to the Royal Blue airwaves for the first time in a long time and after a two week international break Everton return to action on Saturday against t...
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Royal Blue: Moise Kean, Cenk Tosun, Bernard and the Everton transfer questions that are yet to be answered from 2020-10-09T11:08:33
Everton’s transfer business continues to dominate the second Royal Blue podcast of the week as Phil Kirkbride is joined by Gavin Buckland and Paul Wheelock. Top of the agenda is Moise Kean and whet...
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Royal Blue: Robin Olsen arrival and what it means for Jordan Pickford | And should Everton move for Josh King after striker exits? from 2020-10-06T15:41:56
After another three points, and after another two new signings, the Royal Blue podcast is back! Robin Olsen followed the expected arrival of defender Ben Godfrey on transfer deadline day and host S...
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Royal Blue: Everton's Ben Godfrey pursuit, DCL's England call-up&Carlo planning to clip to Seagulls' wings as Blues aim for seven in a row from 2020-10-02T15:37:41
It's been another hectic week for Everton! The Blues continued their brilliant start to the season with a win over West Ham to progress to the quarter-final of the Carabao Cup, while the club's wom...
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Analysing Everton: Dominic Calvert-Lewin's 'monster' season&how underlying numbers show it isn't all-out attack for new-look Blues from 2020-10-01T11:00:33
Dominic Calvert-Lewin's second hat-trick of the season ensured Everton made it through to the Carabao Cup quarter-finals following the 4-1 victory over West Ham United at Goodison Park. Reacting to...
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Royal Blue: Top of the league then top of the charts... what a weekend to be an Evertonian! from 2020-09-28T14:57:32
Top of the league then top of the charts! And throw in an incredible FA Women’s Cup success, too, and it really was a weekend to remember for everyone involved with Everton Football Club. Little wo...
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Royal Blue: Pickford, Nkounkou, Gordon and Carlo's ultimatum to his free-scoring strikers from 2020-09-25T16:07:13
Positivity abounds in the latest Royal Blue podcast as Chris Beesley, Dave Prentice and Gavin Buckland join Phil Kirkbride to reflect on the 5-2 Carabao Cup win at Fleetwood Town that maintained Ev...
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Analysing Everton: James Rodriguez, a one-man goal contribution machine | 'New' Everton emerging under Ancelotti from 2020-09-23T12:10:33
Analysing Everton returns to look back on the Blues' strong start to the new Premier League season, with the wins over Tottenham Hotspur and West Brom. David Hughes and Josh Williams analyse the pe...
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Royal Blue: James the hero as DCL bags hat-trick against West Brom | And are the Blues set for a Carabao Cup run? from 2020-09-21T15:24:27
Everton's great start to the season rolls on! The Blues secured their third win in as many matches in all competitions with a 5-2 victory over West Bromwich Albion at Goodison Park on Saturday. Dom...
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Royal Blue: Niels Nkounkou promise, Moise Kean patience, and did Everton sign James Rodriguez on a free? from 2020-09-18T14:00:14
Having won both of the opening two games of the season without conceding a goal, join Phil Kirkbride, Adam Jones, Chris Beesley and Paul Wheelock as we look back on a successful start to the new ca...
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Royal Blue: Blues buoyant as Carlo's side make a statement on the opening day from 2020-09-14T16:12:35
It's a buzzing Royal Blue podcast as Adam Jones is joined by Dave Prentice, Gavin Buckland and Paul Wheelock to reflect on Everton's superb 1-0 opening-day victory at Tottenham Hotspur. New boys Al...
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Royal Blue: The big Everton questions answered on eve of new season as Leighton Baines makes swift return from 2020-09-11T16:23:46
Just two before Everton kick-start their Premier League season, the Royal Blue podcast is back. And host Phil Kirkbride has a host of questions for Adam Jones, Dave Prentice and Gavin Buckland to a...
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Analysing Everton: 'Midfield boss' Allan, 'unique' Doucoure and 'elite' Rodriguez | What exciting new trio will bring to the Blues from 2020-09-10T12:36:18
The Analysing Everton podcast is back! And with the Blues having completed the exciting signings of Allan, James Rodriguez and Abdoulaye Doucoure, it could not be more perfectly timed! David Hughes...
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Royal Blue: Excitement palpable as Everton line-up stunning triple swoop for Allan, Rodriguez and Doucoure from 2020-09-03T13:51:27
Everton don’t half find a way of pulling you back in. After a demoralising end to last season left fans wondering what the immediate future held, Evertonians are buzzing again at the prospect of wh...
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Royal Blue: The deal with James Rodriguez, a tribute to Gareth Barry, and what do Everton have in store for Leighton Baines? from 2020-08-28T16:35:58
Phil Kirkbride is joined by Dave Prentice, Sam Carroll and Gavin Buckland for the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast, which starts with a look back on the opening pre-season friendly at Black...
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Royal Blue: Gabriel, Doucouré and Allan transfers discussed as pre-season gets under way from 2020-08-21T16:04:52
With Everton kick-starting their pre-season this weekend, the Royal Blue podcast returns after its own mini summer break. But before Phil Kirkbride, Adam Jones, Dave Prentice and Gavin Buckland get...
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Antonee Robinson on leaving Everton, Wigan Athletic rollercoaster and just how close he came to joining AC Milan from 2020-08-11T06:00:16
The 2020/21 season has proven to be stranger than fiction for former Everton left-back Antonee Robinson after joining Wigan Athletic last summer. Just days after suffering relegation with the Lati...
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Royal Blue: Carlo Ancelotti's Everton re-build&quality over quantity in the transfer market from 2020-08-07T13:31:16
Just how big is the rebuilding job ahead of Carlo Ancelotti at Everton? The Royal Blue podcast team get their teeth stuck into trying to answer the burning question at Goodison, in today's episode....
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The future of women's football, how it's reported, and Everton's aims for the season from 2020-08-06T16:00:12
Emma Sanders, Kathryn Batte and Sarah Halpin join Sam Carroll for a special Royal Blue podcast focusing on women's football. Sanders, a reporter for the BBC, features on the panel alongside Daily M...
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Royal Blue: End of Season awards special&farewell to Leighton Baines from 2020-07-31T16:03:55
It's end of season review time on the Royal Blue podcast.Host Phil Kirkbride is joined by Dave Prentice, Gav Buckland, Adam Jones and Sam Carroll and asks them to argue their choices in four catego...
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Royal Blue: The players with a point to prove more than most as Carlo Ancelotti's plots his Everton evolution from 2020-07-24T18:23:50
It's the final Royal Blue preview podcast of the season as host Phil Kirkbride is joined by Adam Jones, Sam Carroll and Dave Prentice to look ahead to Sunday's final game at home to relegated Bourn...
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Royal Blue: Andre Gomes, Richarlison, Jarrad Branthwaite and a formation question for Carlo Ancelotti from 2020-07-21T17:37:59
After four games without a win and four pretty miserable performances, excuse the latest Royal Blue podcast, hosted by Phil Kirkbride and featuring Chris Beesley and Dave Prentice, for being positi...
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Inside the Everton academy | Highs, lows and memories to last a lifetime from 2020-07-19T09:26:57
Phil Kirkbride is joined by three former Everton youth-team players for this special Royal Blue podcast – Plymouth Argyle midfielder Conor Grant, Macclesfield Town winger Ben Tollitt, and the Liver...
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Royal Blue: Villa woes | Moise Kean conundrum | Hojbjerg the Blues' midfield saviour? | Branthwaite optimism ahead of visit to Blades from 2020-07-17T15:55:16
It's been another difficult week at Goodison as Everton limp towards the end of the season and the Royal Blue podcast panel are back to try and make sense of it. Host Phil Kirkbride is joined by Da...
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Royal Blue: Dreadful Wolves display, Coleman's home truths and what comes next for Everton? from 2020-07-13T15:54:55
The Royal Blue podcast returns and, unfortunately, there is another defeat for our panel to dissect. Everton were dreadful on Sunday as they were beaten 3-0 at the hands of Wolves, effectively endi...
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Royal Blue: Midfield conundrum, time to move away from the 4-4-2&time for Moise Kean to lead the line? from 2020-07-10T15:53:47
The Royal Blue podcast returns after Everton drew 1-1 with Southampton at Goodison Park on Thursday. Carlo Ancelotti will be pondering his midfield options ahead of the trip to Wolverhampton Wander...
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Kevin Campbell Exclusive: Carlo, DCL, the midfield, Thiago Silva, and tonight's Southampton match from 2020-07-09T11:28:49
Our Everton FC reporter Adam Jones got a chance to speak to former Everton favourite Kevin Campbell ahead of tonight's visit of Southampton to Goodison Park (6pm kick-off), which fans can watch for...
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Analysing Everton: Andre Gomes&Alex Iwobi come in for questioning as Blues' squad imbalance comes to the fore once more from 2020-07-08T11:46:53
Analysing Everton is back once more amidst a flurry of games for the Blues to get into some of the key statistical and analytical information around Carlo Ancelotti's side. Fresh from the 1-0 defea...
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Royal Blue: Letdown in London, major midfield problems, and mindless desecration of Dixie Dean statue from 2020-07-07T18:21:59
Twenty-four hours after Everton's dispiriting defeat at Tottenham Hotspur, the Royal Blue podcast returns to pick the bones out of a display that had all the hallmarks of so many ones that preceded...
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hummel EXCLUSIVE: Adam Jones speak with hummel Chief Brand Officer Filip Trulsson | Why Everton, inspiration for designs and more! from 2020-07-04T11:00:16
Following swiftly on from Everton revealing their new hummel kits ahead of the 2020/21 season, the ECHO's Everton reporter Adam Jones has been speaking exclusively with hummel Chief Brand Officer F...
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Royal Blue: Carlo's tactical masterclass | European hopes | New kit&new signing! from 2020-07-03T16:22:56
From Carlo Ancelotti's tactical "masterclass" to a new kit and a new signing, there's plenty packed in to this edition of the Royal Blue podcast. Host Phil Kirkbride is joined by Adam Jones and Gav...
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Analysing Everton: Carlo's class shines through as Blues make impressive start to action post-lockdown | Set-pieces, tactics, man management from 2020-07-02T13:45:37
Having picked up seven points from nine on offer in the first three games back after the lockdown, Everton remain within reach of European-finish to the Premier League campaign. With the action now...
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Royal Blue: Blues welcome Foxes to Goodison while Bolasie outlines his own intentions but can he still have a future at Everton? from 2020-06-30T15:36:36
The agenda for today's Royal Blue podcast includes Yerry Mina, Fabian Delph, the visit of Leicester City, Yannick Bolasie and Jonjoe Kenny. Host Phil Kirkbride is joined by Adam Jones and Sam Carro...
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Royal Blue: Blues continue Carlo's European charge, Niasse set to the exit door&Baines wait goes on from 2020-06-26T15:23:56
Buoyed by the victory over Norwich City the Royal Blue podcast team are back with a spring in their step today. Host Phil Kirkbride is joined by Dave Prentice and Gav Buckland to look back on the 1...
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Royal Blue: What does the future hold for Leighton Baines as Blues head to Carrow Road with revenge in their sights from 2020-06-23T17:07:11
The Royal Blue podcast returns from home - 24 hours after the last edition! - to discuss the Premier League trip to rock-bottom Norwich City for Everton on Wednesday. Everton contested an evenly-fo...
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Royal Blue: Everton return with Merseyside derby point as Richarlison leads the way, while Schneiderlin heads for the exit from 2020-06-22T15:35:10
The Royal Blue podcast returns from home to dissect the goalless draw played out between Everton and Liverpool in the 236th Merseyside Derby at Goodison Park on Sunday. Both sides were three months...
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Royal Blue: Goodison derby with a difference&Richarlison sets the tone for Everton to follow from 2020-06-19T16:47:13
Finally, Everton are back in action this weekend! The Blues welcome Liverpool to an empty Goodison Park on Sunday evening for the 236th Merseyside derby as they return to Premier League football fo...
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Royal Blue: Anthony Gordon to get Merseyside derby chance&what to do in defence as the injuries mount up from 2020-06-15T14:55:53
The Royal Blue podcast returned from home this week to discuss the Everton intrasquad friendly played behind closed doors at Goodison Park on Saturday. Anthony Gordon caught the eye with a goal - f...
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Royal Blue: Everton's class clear for all to see whilst injury hits Carlo's squad again&Nice time to cash in on Morgan Schneiderlin? from 2020-06-12T13:29:57
On today's bumper edition of the Royal Blue podcast we discuss everything from commercial deals to selling Morgan Schneiderlin. Host Phil Kirkbride is joined by Dave Prentice, Sam Carroll and Gav B...
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Royal Blue: Moise Kean to take opportunity handed by Premier League rule change&time to cash in on academy prospects? from 2020-06-06T11:08:06
The Premier League have this week voted in favour of allowing teams to use five subs when the season resumes - but which Everton player will benefit the most? We ask that question and many more on ...
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Royal Blue: Leighton Baines offered Everton extension&Mina adds to Blues injury woes from 2020-06-03T16:30:19
Everton were finally dealt a slice of good news on Wednesday as Leighton Baines was offered a new one-year contract at Goodison Park. The iconic defender has been brilliant when stepping into the s...
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Royal Blue: Gbamin dealt further injury blow as Everton left to ponder next move into the market from 2020-05-29T14:30:35
Unfortunately, just as it seemed Jean-Philippe Gbamin might play a part for Everton this season, the opportunity has once again been taken away. The midfielder has suffered another serious injury w...
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Royal Blue: Gbamin and Kean to play crucial role in Everton's future with transfer uncertainty looming from 2020-05-27T17:14:20
Everton are facing up to a new transfer reality because of the coronavirus crisis. Planned spending looks as though it will have to be reined in and frees, loans and swaps could dominate the market...
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Royal Blue: Q&A Special | Hummel kit deal, How Ancelotti and Brands move Everton forward&Bramley-Moore Dock from 2020-05-22T16:00:27
Today we tackle your questions on the Royal Blue podcast. Listeners put a whole host of topics on the table for host Phil Kirkbride, Adam Jones and Sam Carroll to get their teeth stuck into. There ...
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Royal Blue: Record kit deal with Hummel announced | 1995 FA Cup win and how Everton return to the top table from 2020-05-20T14:45:30
It's all about the past, present and future on today's Royal Blue podcast. On the anniversary of Everton's 1995 FA Cup win, we ask why supporters are conflicted by the date and the panel discuss wh...
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Royal Blue: European Cup Winners' Cup win remembered | Latest on Premier League return from 2020-05-15T15:23:08
The Royal Blue Podcast returns - from home - to discuss the latest talking points surrounding Everton and the return of Premier League football. Host Sam Carroll is joined by Adam Jones and Dave Pr...
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Royal Blue: The big Premier League question and what Everton should do with Niasee, Martina and Stekelenburg from 2020-05-12T15:21:04
The government has given the Premier League the green light to restart the season in June but the big question that kicks off this latest episode of the Royal Blue podcast is: should we be even tal...
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Royal Blue: Joe Royle, the FA Cup, Kendall's second return and another last-day survival from 2020-04-28T14:32:23
The second part of our 1990s special begins with the appointment of Joe Royle as Everton manager. His impact was immediate, and lasting, as he kept the Blues up and then won the FA Cup. Everton wo...
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Royal Blue: Everton in 1990s, Kendall's return, his resignation, Mike Walker and survival on the final day from 2020-04-24T13:28:56
Our latest Royal Blue podcast special sees us tackle the 1990s at Everton. In part one of our look at the decade, host Phil Kirkbride is joined by Dave Prentice and Gav Buckland to look at the birt...
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Royal Blue: The fall of Marco Silva at Everton and the next steps for Jean Philippe-Gbamin from 2020-04-22T16:03:20
The Royal Blue Podcast returns on lockdown to discuss the fall of Marco Silva at Everton and the loss of Idrissa Gana Gueye as well as the next steps for Jean-Philippe Gbamin. Host Phil Kirkbride i...
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Royal Blue: Dissecting Graeme Sharp's Premier League comments and what happens now with Gylfi Sigurdsson from 2020-04-14T15:30:37
Everton legend Graeme Sharp’s call for the Premier League to be scrapped is one of the big talking points of the Royal Blue podcast. Adam Jones, Dave Prentice and Chris Beesley also discuss the fut...
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Royal Blue: Everton and the big changes coming football’s way from 2020-04-10T13:20:46
A special Royal Blue podcast as we also get the view from across the park on furloughing staff, players’ wage cuts, the prospect of behind-closed-doors football, and changes to the transfer market....
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Special: Matt Jackson recalls Everton's 4-1 thrashing of Tottenham and how Joe Royle's 'Dogs of War' prevented the so-called 'Dream Final' from 2020-04-09T04:00
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 Roy...
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Everton in the 1980s: Colin Harvey as a manager, why it didn't work out, and why the job he took on was harder than it looked from 2020-04-07T16:06:49
This is the second part of our special look at Everton in the 1980s. In part one, we looked at the years that came before Howard Kendall's side won league titles, European honours and domestic cups...
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View from the Gwladys: Where did it all go wrong for Marco Silva? from 2020-04-06T18:05
Still no football to speak of so this week we are going to do some short-term reminiscing. Thursday December 5th 2019 was the day Marco Silva’s tenure at Everton Football Club came to an end. That ...
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Everton in the 1980s, Gordon Lee, Howard Kendall and what came before the great Blues side from 2020-04-03T14:58:35
This is the first of a two-part podcast special on Everton in the 1980s.But here we focus not on the great Howard Kendall side that won league titles, lifted a European trophy and won an FA Cup, bu...
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Royal Blue: Everton waiting for Premier League comeback as unfulfilled potential discussed from 2020-03-31T19:11
The Royal Blue Podcast returns - in lockdown - to discuss when the Premier League could return from the current hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic.From their respective homes, host Phil Kirkbri...
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View from the Gwladys: Everton players rated for the season so far plus league return latest from 2020-03-30T18:30
Still no football to speak of due to the coronavirus pandemic so we thought it was a good time to look back over the season and rate and grade Everton’s first team squad so far. Ian Croll is joined...
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Royal Blue: Who is Everton's best right back, and who is the most under-appreciated player? from 2020-03-27T16:30
It's time for part two of us answering your questions on Everton.The Royal Blue podcast is back, from across the city once again, to discuss all things at Goodison Park in the continued absence of ...
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The Agenda: The Quiet Leader, Premier League return&Bramley-Moore hopes from 2020-03-25T16:45
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 Robert...
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Royal Blue: Transfers, coronavirus, Netflix and who to isolate with from 2020-03-24T17:50
Our Royal Blue podcast is back and are answering your questions on a wide range of topics. Phil Kirkbride is joined by Adam Jones, Sam Carroll and Gavin Buckland to talk about realistic transfers, ...
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Royal Blue: How extended Premier League suspension affects Everton as Steve Walsh returns to football from 2020-03-20T15:55:08
The show goes on!Our Royal Blue podcast panel are scattered around Merseyside and Wirral while working from home, but there is still lots to discuss in the world of football.Phil Kirkbride is joine...
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View from the Gwladys: Coronavirus, Everton and what happens next to the Premier League season from 2020-03-18T19:00
The conversation in this week’s fan podcast should be centred around the Merseyside derby. Unfortunately, that isn’t the case as the world faces an unprecedented crisis with the outbreak of the cor...
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Royal Blue: What Premier League can do about coronavirus return and how Everton should deal with break from 2020-03-16T17:28:15
Premier League football might have been suspended until at least April 3 due to the coronavirus pandemic, but our Royal Blue podcast hasn't!Sam Carroll is joined by Chris Beesley, Adam Jones and Da...
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Analysing Everton: Disaster at Chelsea, defensive concerns and a look ahead to the Merseyside Derby from 2020-03-12T17:26
David and Josh look back on a bad day in the capital, some worrying defensive trends and look ahead to a big Merseyside derby For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy L...
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The Agenda: Sigurdsson the passenger, Carlo’s ambitions&Rooney’s Everton jibe from 2020-03-11T05:00
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 o...
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Royal Blue: Carlo Ancelotti has summer decisions to make as Chelsea debacle highlights transfer needs from 2020-03-10T18:00
The Royal Blue Podcast returns to dissect the 4-0 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.Everton limped to a heavy loss in London following goals from Mason Mount, Pedro, Willian and Olivie...
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View from the Gwladys: Everton players’ commitment in question as Ancelotti faces hardest job of career from 2020-03-10T01:00
Shambles, toothless, pathetic – just some of the words to describe Everton’s performance against Chelsea. Without a doubt Everton’s worst performance under Carlo Ancelotti leaving a huge cloud over...
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Royal Blue: Why Carlo Ancelotti is already adored by Everton and how important new contracts are from 2020-03-06T17:24
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, w...
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Analysing Everton - Manchester United, Baines, Holgate, progressive midfielders and Chelsea. from 2020-03-05T01:00:29
On this week's episode, David and Josh discuss Everton's 1-1 draw with Manchester United, pay homage to Leighton Baines, run through some potential midfield targets in the summer before looking ahe...
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View from the Gwladys: VAR fury combined with Pickford frustration makes for tough Sunday afternoon from 2020-03-04T01:00
The focus on this week’s fan podcast is very much on Everton’s draw with Manchester United. Unfortunately however Everton’s strong second half display is overshadowed by talk of what occurred in th...
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American Toffee Podcast special as VAR controversy strikes Everton once again from 2020-03-02T16:21:44
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 a...
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Royal Blue: How Morgan Schneiderlin injury will affect Everton and dangers Manchester United will pose from 2020-02-28T18:19:54
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.Morga...
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Analysing Everton: The better side at Arsenal? Adjustments under Ancelotti and previewing Manchester United from 2020-02-26T17:00
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 ...
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Royal Blue: Andre Gomes' remarkable return, Djibril Sidibe debate and what Carlo Ancelotti will learn from Arsenal defeat from 2020-02-25T15:45
It was a frustrating weekend for Everton. Despite taking the lead inside 50 seconds and dominating large portions of the second half on Sunday, the Blues were beaten 3-2 by Arsenal. But, despite th...
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View from the Gwladys: Old Everton habits die hard but Andre Gomes offers signs of brighter future from 2020-02-24T19:10
Ian Croll is joined by Ben Crawford and Gary Callaghan who analyse and discuss the defeat against Arsenal in this week’s View from the Gwladys Street podcast. Frustration is the overall theme but t...
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Royal Blue: Everton dream becomes ever-closer to reality as Carlo Ancelotti looks to end four-year wait from 2020-02-21T17:00
The Royal Blue Podcast returns this week as the panel discuss Everton's trip to Arsenal, Andre Gomes' comeback and the release of planning applications for the move to a new stadium at Bramley-Moor...
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View from the Gwladys: Assessing Everton’s rivals in the fight for European Football&the return of Andre Gomes from 2020-02-19T20:30
Everton haven’t played since the 8th February but a lot has happened since that 3-1 win over Crystal Palace. United’s win over Chelsea on Monday night and Manchester City’s impending European footb...
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Royal Blue: Everton ambitions after Man City FFP ruling and what comes next for Andre Gomes from 2020-02-18T15:21:10
It might be Everton's winter break, but it's still been a very interesting week.Man City's Financial Fair Play ruling and ban from European football for two years, as things stand at least, have br...
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Exclusive: David Unsworth on shadowing Carlo Ancelotti, Marcel Brands and the current state of Everton under-23s from 2020-02-14T16:00:59
The ECHO was invited behind-the-scenes at Finch Farm this week to spend time with Everton under-23 manager David Unsworth.Phil Kirkbride and Sam Carroll recorded a special academy podcast with Unsw...
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The Agenda: Why Ancelotti is feeling the love and rating Everton players’ fashion sense from 2020-02-13T16:45
Ian Croll and Connor O’Neill sit down and answer your questions in this week’s Agenda Podcast. There’s no game for the Blues at the weekend but that doesn’t mean to say there won’t be any interest ...
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Royal Blue: Everton full-back dilemma leaves answers in short supply as Richarlison goal-target set from 2020-02-12T16:45
Seamus Coleman. Djibril Sidibe. Jonjoe Kenny.Three names to occupy the right-back berth and, you would think, only two spaces available in Marcel Brands and Carlo Ancelotti's plan for a 23-man squa...
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View from the Gwladys: Best and worst of Pickford, Euro expectations&the Ancelotti factor from 2020-02-10T20:16:51
Everton’s push for a European place gathered further momentum following the Blues’ 3-1 win over Roy Hodgson’s Crystal Palace on Saturday afternoon! Goals from Bernard, Richarlison and Dominic Calve...
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Royal Blue: Everton's battle for European football and its importance to Carlo Ancelotti from 2020-02-07T16:56:17
Host Phil Kirkbride speaks to Chris Beesley and Sam Carroll ahead of Everton's final game before their winter break at home to Crystal Palace.There's plenty on the agenda with James McCarthy's retu...
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Analysing Everton: Subtle Ancelotti adjustments making the difference from 2020-02-06T16:04:49
David and Josh look at the impact of Carlo Ancelotti on two key players, the introduction of set-piece routines, picking up key results and thereafter look ahead to Palace. For information regard...
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Royal Blue: Importance of Everton's last-minute win over Watford and transfer window assessed from 2020-02-05T16:15:12
Managed to recover from Saturday yet?Everton secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Watford last weekend thanks to a Yerry Mina brace and a last-minute winner from Theo Walcott.The brilliant form ove...
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View from the Gwladys: The Watford comeback, the Moise Kean ‘assist’&Richarlison’s future from 2020-02-03T19:50
Everton don’t do comebacks and they certainly don’t do last minute winners, so to get both in one game was rather pleasing. The scenes following Everton’s 3-2 comeback victory over Watford at the w...
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Royal Blue: What Gbamin and Gomes updates mean for Everton and why quiet January was right from 2020-01-31T17:45
And so we have reached January transfer deadline day, but it's set to be a quiet one for Everton.With just hours left of the window it seems the Blues will not make a senior signing over the course...
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Analysing Everton: Reviewing Everton’s rivals transfer business and looking ahead to Watford from 2020-01-30T17:22
David and Josh review some of the transfer business made by some of Everton's rivals this month, consider whether the Toffees missed out on any of these players and thereafter look ahead to Watford...
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The Agenda: Barcelona's reported £85million Richarlison bid bombshell from 2020-01-29T19:10
News of an £85million bid for Everton forward Richarlison broke online just as the lads were about to enter the podcast studio. The Barcelona bombshell without a doubt came from no where and became...
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Analysing Everton: Assessing Everton's Newcastle performance beyond the result from 2020-01-23T17:00
This week, David and Josh examine the fallout from West Ham and Newcastle before taking questions from some of the show's listeners For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/pri...
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View from the Gwladys: Everton’s best performance of the season ruined by two minutes of madness from 2020-01-23T01:00
We should be talking about Moise Kean’s first Everton goal. We should be talking about Bernard’s Man of the Match performance. We should be talking about the stellar performances of Morgan Schneide...
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Royal Blue: The good, the bad and the ugly of Everton's draw with Newcastle discussed from 2020-01-22T16:25
It's a tale of two halves in this latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast.The first-half focuses on how well Everton had played for almost all of Tuesday night's game with Newcastle United, establ...
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Royal Blue: The task facing Marcel Brands and how Everton should deal with Richarlison's West Ham absence from 2020-01-17T18:10:53
It's been another eventful week for Everton. The club held its General Meeting on Tuesday in which record losses were announced, a deal over stadium naming rights option with USM was confirmed and ...
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Analysing Everton: The hosts analyse Saturday's 1-0 win over Brighton at Goodison Park, analyse potential January transfer targets, and look from 2020-01-16T17:20:16
The hosts analyse Saturday's 1-0 win over Brighton at Goodison ParkAnalyse potential January transfer targetsLook ahead to the upcoming clash with David Moyes' West Ham side. For information regar...
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The Agenda: Everton transfer talk and realistic aims for the remainder of the season from 2020-01-15T15:00
WATCH THE AGENDA PODCAST ON YOUTUBE - HEREThe Royal Blue Agenda podcast returns after a few weeks off with plenty discuss. The January Transfer Window is in full swing and this week’s questions sub...
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View from the Gwladys: Everton’s win over Brighton a step in the right direction but there’s plenty still to prove from 2020-01-14T01:00
The win over Brighton – not pretty by any means but Everton secured the win. At this stage of this season, less than three weeks into Carlo Ancelotti’s reign as Everton manager, that’s all that mat...
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Royal Blue: Everton beat Brighton at flat Goodison Park as Richarlison paves the way forward from 2020-01-13T17:00
Subscribe to the Royal Blue YouTube channel - HEREA win is a win.A result was all that mattered for Everton heading into Saturday's game against Brighton, and the Blues came away with all three poi...
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Royal Blue: Angry Everton fans at the training ground, Delph's spat and Cenk Tosun's loan on the agenda from 2020-01-10T17:42
Angry fans descending on Finch Farm to confront the Everton players, Fabian Delph's social media spat and Carlo Ancelotti's press conference are all discussed in the second Royal Blue podcast of th...
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Transfer News: Everton striker Cenk Tosun edges closer to January window exit from 2020-01-10T11:37:37
Sam Carroll and Phil Kirkbride discuss the possible transfer of Cenk Tosun to Crystal Palace, how likely it is and if it would benefit Everton. For information regarding your data privacy, visit a...
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Analysing Everton: The Anfield horror show, recruitment and looking ahead to Brighton from 2020-01-09T17:20
This week on Analysing Everton, David Hughes and Josh Williams return to discuss Everton's terrible display at Anfield, whether psychology should play a bigger part in their recruitment process an...
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View from the Gwladys: Everton’s derby embarrassment another kick in the teeth to long suffering fans from 2020-01-07T01:00
It’s a brand new year, it’s a brand new decade, but unfortunately it’s still the same old Everton. The Blues succumbed to yet another embarrassing Anfield derby defeat, this time in the FA Cup and ...
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Royal Blue: What Everton must do after Anfield embarrassment - and what next for failing midfield? from 2020-01-06T16:58
After a Christmas break the Royal Blue podcast is back, but in circumstances no-one will have wanted.Everton were embarrassed again at the hands of bitter rivals Liverpool in their latest outing, d...
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Royal Blue: Carlo Ancelotti, his first Everton press conference as manager and January transfer plans from 2019-12-23T15:50
Carlo Ancelotti is the new Everton manager.The 60-year-old Italian hosted his first press conference at Goodison Park on Monday morning after watching Saturday's goalless draw with Arsenal from the...
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Analysing Everton - Dissecting United, Leicester, Kean, Ancelotti and looking ahead to Arsenal from 2019-12-19T16:59:15
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 als...
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View from the Gwladys: Ancelotti hope, Ferguson looking the part and the Moise Kean sub from 2019-12-16T19:13
Everton 1 Manchester United 1 and it’s fair to say we were all disappointed not to come away with all three points at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon. In this week’s fan podcast, Ian Croll, Ben Cr...
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Analysing Everton: Everton's win vs Chelsea, the psychological impact of Ferguson, is Ancelotti right for the club&the Man Utd fixture from 2019-12-12T17:16:04
On this weeks show, David Hughes and Josh Williams discuss Everton's great win vs Chelsea and the psychological impact of Ducan Ferguson. They also inspect the merits of Carlo Ancelotti and whether...
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The Agenda: Ferguson more than capable, January transfer planning and who comes in? from 2019-12-12T05:00
The Agenda podcast is back by popular demand as Ian Croll and Connor O’Neill sit down and answer your questions. Everything from Duncan Ferguson, the manager search, Richarlison’s future, Gylfi Sig...
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Royal Blue: Everton's manager search, Duncan Ferguson and the prospect of Carlo Ancelotti coming to Goodison from 2019-12-11T17:35
The Royal Blue podcast team have reconvened to discuss Everton's on-going search for a new manager. Nearly a week has passed since the sacking of Marco Silva and with the club keen on making an app...
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View from the Gwladys: Big Dunc’s impact and how long can it last? from 2019-12-09T20:31
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...
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Royal Blue: The situation at Everton after Marco Silva sacking and what comes next for the Blues from 2019-12-06T18:12:27
Following a humiliating defeat at Anfield, Marco Silva's Everton tenure came to an end.The boss had been under a lot of pressure for some time but a derby defeat was the final straw, with Duncan Fe...
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Analysing Everton: Dissecting the Derby, reflecting on Silva and assessing what happens next from 2019-12-05T18:08:39
David Hughes and Josh Williams undertake a tactical recap of a tough week for Everton, reflect on the clubs current sticky situation and look ahead to what comes next For information regarding you...
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Royal Blue: What the Merseyside derby could do for Marco Silva after heart-breaking Leicester loss from 2019-12-03T17:00
There's hardly any time for Everton to recover from what was a gut-wrenching loss to Leicester before another match comes on the horizon. Just the small matter of a Merseyside derby at Anfield, no ...
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View from the Gwladys: Relegation a real possibility and Anfield damage limitation from 2019-12-02T20:35
Intense questions are still being asked about the future of Marco Silva and after 14 games of the season gone, he finds himself on the brink. Another defeat away to Leicester City sees Everton with...
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Royal Blue: Marco Silva comments on future and assessing Everton's midfield crisis from 2019-11-29T16:58
Marco Silva faced the intense gaze of the media on Friday afternoon ahead of Everton's match against Leicester this weekend.Shortly after a message of support was released from Marcel Brands the bo...
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The Agenda: Who's really in charge at Everton and should youth be given a chance? from 2019-11-28T18:30
The Agenda podcast is brought to you by Ian Croll and Connor O’Neill who read out and answer the questions sent in via social media. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/...
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Royal Blue: What happens next for Everton and Marco Silva as Goodison Park turns toxic after Norwich embarrassment from 2019-11-27T13:00
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 summe...
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Analysing Everton: Recurring mistakes proving to be the underdoing of Marco Silva as he enters last chance saloon from 2019-11-26T17:00
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 thought...
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View from the Gwladys: Disgraceful Norwich display, Silva’s decision-making and what next? from 2019-11-25T20:43
Without a doubt one of the worst displays seen at Goodison Park this season. Something which unfortunately, is no longer a rarity under Marco Silva. Everton were diabolical against Norwich. The tea...
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Royal Blue: Silva faces his latest 'must-win' match against Norwich City, with a starting XI which picks itself from 2019-11-22T17:00
Everton correspondent Phil Kirkbride, Everton expert Gavin Buckland and Echo Sports Editor Dave Prentice discuss the options for the visit of The Canaries. And there's one position which causes ple...
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Analysing Everton: The staples of Marco Silva's philosophy, assessing Brands' recruitment and explaining why the table doesn't reflect the B from 2019-11-21T14:30
David Hughes and Josh Williams bring you the brand new Royal Blue show, Analysing Everton, which delves into the underlying performances and all the key data from Goodison Park. In this first episo...
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View from the Gwladys: Everton’s memorable moments from the last decade including goals, matches, players&managers from 2019-11-20T21:01
It's been an interesting decade for Everton Football Club. The David Moyes era ended when he went to Manchester United, and Everton have had four permanent managers since then. Farhad Moshiri compl...
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View from the Gwladys: Moise Kean woes, away day relief, Davies resurgence and 2019 points prediction from 2019-11-14T13:00
Moise Kean has made the headlines for all the wrong reasons this week. The out of form striker was left out of match day squad for the trip to Southampton after a second breach of club regulations....
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Royal Blue: Assessing Moise Kean's squad omission and what Everton need to take from important away win from 2019-11-12T14:48:29
Finally, Everton have won a game away from home. It was a long time coming! Phil Kirkbride is joined by Chris Beesley, Gavin Buckland and Adam Jones to discuss just how important that victory is fo...
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Royal Blue: Why Heung-Min Son's red card shouldn't have been rescinded and how Everton should react to VAR controversies from 2019-11-07T17:46:37
Controversy has dominated the conversation around Everton over the past week. The club's draw with Spurs might be a good few days gone now, but the ramifications of that match are still being felt....
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The Agenda: Richarlison’s antics, January reinforcements and Moshiri lessons to be learned from 2019-11-07T01:00
Plenty of questions to be read out and answered in the latest Agenda podcast. Ian Croll and Connor O’Neill sit down and get through as many as possible. Richarlison, Gomes, Silva, Moyes, VAR, Tom D...
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Royal Blue: Exclusive chat with Everton legend Derek Mountfield from 2019-11-06T11:13:30
Everton legend Derek Mountfield makes a guest appearance alongside ECHO Head of Sport David Prentice and host Chris Beesley in a Royal Blue podcast special.Looking forward to getting back together ...
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View from the Gwladys: Son’s tackle and why Silva’s clear lack of fight is cause for concern from 2019-11-05T01:00
A difficult game for the Blues against Spurs turned into a nightmare as arguably Everton’s best midfielder, Andre Gomes suffered a nightmare injury leaving his season in tatters. If things couldn’t...
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Royal Blue: Gomes injury, VAR farce, and where Spurs draw leaves Marco Silva from 2019-11-04T18:23:32
Sam Carroll, Adam Jones and Paul Wheelock look back on an incident-packed, and ultimately, very sad afternoon at Goodison Park in the latest Royal Blue podcast. Andre Gomes’ season-ending injury, p...
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Royal Blue: Everton's centre-back conundrum, Carabao Cup reaction and how Blues should approach difficult Spurs clash from 2019-11-01T17:24:56
A win is a win, and that's exactly what Everton managed on Tuesday night against Watford. It might not have been pretty on occasion, but the Blues got through to the next round and secured a tie ag...
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View from the Gwladys: Moise Kean ‘mis-management’ and Theo Walcott’s Road to Damascus from 2019-10-31T01:00
Everton’s performance this week in the Carabao Cup was certainly not the most eye-catching display but a win is a win and Everton being in the hat for the next round is the most important thing.A q...
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Royal Blue: VAR's huge flaws, Everton's mentality issue and a vital Carabao Cup match against Watford from 2019-10-28T17:00
After a good performance against West Ham, things came crashing down to earth for Everton this weekend.And VAR was unfortunately at the centre of it.Adam Jones is joined by Sam Carroll, Dave Prenti...
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The Agenda: Paying a visit to the VAR truck, player mentality and Everton tattoos from 2019-10-28T13:45
A demoralising defeat away to Brighton has left Everton back at square one.After so much promise and positivity following the West Ham win, Marco Silva’s men let a 2-1 lead slip into a 3-2 defeat. ...
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Royal Blue: The selection dilemma facing Everton and how Yerry Mina's absence would affect the squad from 2019-10-25T12:40
Can Everton secure their first back-to-back wins of the season?That's the question facing Marco Silva at the minute as he prepares to take the Blues down to Brighton for what will be a crucial game...
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Press conference: Marco Silva talks VAR, Yerry Mina, selection headaches and Brighton ahead of trip to The Amex from 2019-10-24T13:54:48
Marco Silva has been speaking to the media ahead of Everton’s trip to Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday. The Toffees head to the south coast off the back of a 2-0 win over West Ham at Goodison. ...
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The Agenda: Walcott’s twin brother, Richarlison’s best position and eating humble Everton pie from 2019-10-23T14:00
The Agenda: You the listeners send in the questions, you the listeners set the agenda. Some seriously interesting questions submitted via our loyal Royal Blue listeners in this one. Take a listen a...
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Royal Blue: Convincing West Ham win eases pressure on Marco Silva as Everton find freedom once again from 2019-10-22T12:50
Finally, Everton were able to end their poor run of form in the Premier League.After four straight defeats had heaped the pressure on Marco Silva before the international break, the Blues returned ...
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View from the Gwladys: The awkward Gylfi Sigurdsson question and why the players showed they are fully behind Silva from 2019-10-22T00:00
Happy, happy, happy, happy, happy. Following over six weeks of misery, finally the fan podcast was a positive place to be to talk all things Everton. A win against West Ham and a performance to be ...
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Royal Blue: Marco Silva's must-win match and is it time for a change at 10 from 2019-10-18T16:24:45
The Royal Blue Podcast returns this week ahead of Everton's crunch clash against West Ham United at Goodison Park. Host Phil Kirkbride is joined by guests Adam Jones and Sam Carroll as the panel di...
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Press Conference: Marco Silva on West Ham, injury news, Keane form and chance for Davies from 2019-10-18T13:34:55
Marco Silva was back in front of the media at Finch Farm on Friday to preview the visit of West Ham United to Goodison Park - a match the under-pressure Everton manager has already labelled a 'must...
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The Agenda: Silva’s stubbornness, zonal marking, Brands under scrutiny and Sigurdsson’s role analysed from 2019-10-11T14:05
Welcome to The Agenda podcast. A podcast were you the listeners send in the questions, you the listeners set the agenda. On this week’s show we have Connor O’Neill and Ian Croll who answer your que...
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View from the Gwladys Street: Marco Silva has one more match to save his job as another defeat is unthinkable from 2019-10-10T02:00
This week’s View from the Gwladys Street sees a mixed response on whether Marco Silva should keep his job! Host, Ian Croll is joined by Mark Crotty and Connor Bennett who discuss the future of the ...
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Special Edition: The making of an Everton movie, Howard's Way tells the story of the Blues greatest team from 2019-10-09T14:10
In a special edition of Royal Blue, Chris Beesley speaks to ECHO Head of Sport David Prentice and director Rob Sloman about the forthcoming Everton film Howard's Way.Released in November, Howard's ...
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Burnley post-match: Everton hit crisis point after losing four games in a row but international break could be what Silva needs from 2019-10-06T11:48
Adam Jones and Ian Croll sit down to discuss Everton’s 1-0 defeat to Burnley in the latest post-match reaction podcast. Four defeats in a row now for Marco Silva’s men has left the Blues in somewha...
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Royal Blue: Stopping the rot, the striker debate, and the case for Anthony Gordon from 2019-10-04T15:43:10
The trip to Turf Moor and who should lead the line against Burnley for Everton dominates the latest Royal Blue podcast, hosted by Phil Kirkbride and featuring Dave Prentice, Adam Jones and Gavin Bu...
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Press Conference: Gomes and Walcott fitness, Zouma interest, and pressure on Silva from 2019-10-03T15:37:26
Marco Silva was back in front of the media this afternoon to preview Everton's trip to Burnley. Also on the agenda was the fitness of Andre Gomes and Theo Walcott, a possible move to bring Kurt Zou...
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The Alan Myers Everton Podcast: Interviews with Joe Royle and Paul Rideout | The 25-year trophy wait with Dave Prentice from 2019-10-01T14:39:51
We're coming to the end of Alan Myers' first series of Everton podcasts on the Royal Blue channel. We're not being biased when we say they've been nothing short of superb. But we reckon the penulti...
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View from the Gwladys Street: Four Premier League defeats in a row is unthinkable – Silva must find a way to avoid unwanted statistic from 2019-10-01T00:00
The View from the Gwladys Street fan podcast returns after a short hiatus. It’s been a few weeks since the lads sat round the table and since then Everton’s season has taken somewhat of a tumble! ...
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Royal Blue: Gavin Buckland talks his new book, Money Can't Buy Us Love: Everton in the 1960s from 2019-09-29T14:45:27
We brought a familiar voice into the Echo studio for our latest podcast. Gavin Buckland, a regular on Royal Blue, joined Phil Kirkbride and Dave Prentice to talk his brilliant new book, Money Can't...
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Post-Game: Better but still beaten as Everton lose to defending champions Manchester City from 2019-09-28T20:48:03
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 straig...
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Royal Blue: Finding a way to beat Man City and the pressure on Marco Silva from 2019-09-27T18:02:48
Your Royal Blue podcast with Phil Kirkbride, Dave Prentice and Sam Carroll previews the big Saturday night clash with Manchester City at Goodison Park and looks at the ways Everton can beat the def...
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Press Conference: Silva gives injury update on Gomes, assesses start to season, and previews Man City from 2019-09-27T13:23:22
Marco Silva was back in front of the media at Finch Farm this afternoon to preview the visit of defending champions Manchester City to Goodison Park. Also on the agenda was injury news, the battles...
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Post-Game: Everton book place in Carabao Cup fourth round with much-needed win at Sheffield Wednesday from 2019-09-25T02:44:12
Well, that was very much needed. After dreadful Premier League defeats to Sheffield United and Bournemouth raised questions about Marco Silva and his Everton side, there was a much-needed response ...
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Royal Blue: Marco Silva's elephant in the room as Everton enter crunch week from 2019-09-23T16:06:52
The Royal Blue Podcast returns following a miserable weekend for Everton. A home reverse to newly-promoted Sheffield United means the pressure has been turned up on manager Marco Silva ahead of wha...
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The Alan Myers Everton Podcast: Where are the Blues heading? | Interviews with Nick Barmby, Tony Grant, Paul Wilkinson&Robbie Wakenshaw from 2019-09-22T04:48:13
The Alan Myers Everton Podcast is back after our host with the most had the temerity to take an actual holiday! But, my word, has he returned with a bumper edition. There is an update from Blues mi...
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Royal Blue: Everton's Phil Jagielka decision rears its head while Dominic Calvert-Lewin continues to provide attacking conundrum from 2019-09-20T16:39:37
The Royal Blue Podcast returns for a bumper instalment ahead of Everton's visit of Sheffield United on Saturday. Host Phil Kirkbride is joined by Everton reporter Adam Jones, regular guest Gavin Bu...
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Royal Blue: Brittle Everton and the major problem Marco Silva must solve from 2019-09-16T15:45:22
It’s the morning after the afternoon before and host Sam Carroll is joined by Adam Jones, Paul Wheelock and Connor O’Neill to pick the bones out of the desperately disappointing defeat at Bournemou...
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Post-Game: New away-day no-show as Everton are beaten at Bournemouth from 2019-09-15T17:29:09
One step forward, two steps back - it's the Everton way, certainly this season. After missing the chance to go top earlier in the campaign, the Blues blew the opportunity to move into third in the ...
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Royal Blue: The player key to ending the Bournemouth hex and is Kurt Zouma missing the Marco Silva touch from 2019-09-13T16:49:26
Your essential Friday Everton FC listening is in! In the latest Royal Blue podcast, Adam Jones, Sam Carroll, Dave Prentice and host Phil Kikbride preview Sunday's trip to Bournemouth and wonder why...
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Press Conference: Plan for Tom Davies, Bournemouth trip, and Iwobi's importance from 2019-09-13T13:33:25
Marco Silva was back in front of the media at Finch Farm today to preview the trip to Bournemouth on Sunday. Also on the agenda was the plan for Tom Davies, following his impressive showing for Eng...
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Royal Blue: The transformation of Michael Keane at Everton and what comes next for Jonjoe Kenny from 2019-09-10T13:25:10
The international break continues to drag but that does not deter our Everton writers from returning to the ECHO studio and recording this week's first instalment of the Royal Blue podcast. Host Sa...
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Royal Blue: Covering Everton's highs and lows and the best signing of the last ten years assessed from 2019-09-06T16:22:57
It's the international weekend but our Royal Blue Podcast returns for a weekend special.Host Sam Carroll asks Dave Prentice and Chris Beesley - who own more than 50 years of journalistic experience...
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View from the Gwladys Street: A fluid front four, a signing surprise, and a maturing Pickford from 2019-09-05T03:56:12
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 complet...
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Royal Blue: Everton's monumental man Fabian Delph and assessing the summer transfer window after Yannick Bolasie exit from 2019-09-03T14:27:25
Another week and another Everton victory at Goodison Park. The Royal Blue Podcast returns to discuss the 3-2 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers, an impressive debut from Fabian Delph and Richarlison'...
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The Alan Myers Everton Podcast: Don Hutchison interview - Tears with Howard, cross words with Walter and that disallowed derby goal from 2019-08-31T21:32:35
Welcome to episode nine of the one and only Alan Myers Everton Podcast. And guess what? It's another belter. Matters get under way with Alan being joined in the studio by the Liverpool ECHO's Paul ...
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Royal Blue: Cup upset avoided, impressive Sincil Bank showings and now onto Wolves from 2019-08-29T13:57:34
After the debate over team selections, trophy droughts and potential banana skins it all came together for Everton on Wednesday night in Lincoln. The Blues overcame a shocking start to defeat their...
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View from the Gwladys Street: What's up with Gylfi, time to unleash Kean, and a big week for the Blues from 2019-08-28T06:27
The View from the Gwladys Street podcast is back, and with regular host Ian Croll on honeymoon, Connor O'Neil takes over the hosting reins to discuss what, even at this early stage of the season, i...
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Royal Blue: Why Everton need a cup run under Marco Silva - and how to cope with Jean-Philippe Gbamin blow from 2019-08-27T16:41:50
Everton need a morale-boosting win over Lincoln City this week to repair the damage inflicted by Aston Villa last Friday. Marco Silva's side fell to a disappointing defeat at newly-promoted Villa a...
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Press Conference: Gbamin injury update, Lincoln preview, and Delph return from 2019-08-27T14:32:03
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 ...
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The Alan Myers Everton Podcast: Villa reviewed and Lincoln previewed | Interviews with Boa Morte, Brands and Limpar from 2019-08-25T04:00
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 of...
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Post-Game: Reaction from Phil Kirkbride, Adam Jones and Marco Silva as Everton's unbeaten start ends in desperately disappointing fashion from 2019-08-24T04:25:44
Top of the league? Sadly, you are having a laugh. Yes, Everton had to go chance to take over at the summit of the Premier League for the first time in 12 years on Friday night with victory at winle...
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Royal Blue: Marco Silva's selection posers as the Blues bid to go top of the Premier League from 2019-08-22T21:39:45
The chance to go top of the Premier League table for the first time in 12 years with victory at Aston Villa on Friday night dominates the latest Royal Blue podcast, hosted as ever by our Everton FC...
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View from the Gwladys Street: Everton’s relationship with VAR | Clean sheets aplenty | Richarlison's form | Villa Preview from 2019-08-20T02:00
The first home game of a new season is always a special occasion at Goodison Park. Saturday afternoon’s encounter with Watford was no different. The optimism, the eagerness, the atmosphere and of c...
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Royal Blue: What Farhad Moshiri thinks of Yerry Mina - and Jordan Pickford's Everton potential from 2019-08-19T16:00:03
The Royal Blue Podcast returns after Everton got their Premier League campaign truly up and running with a 1-0 victory over Watford on Saturday thanks to Bernard's first-half strike. Jean-Philippe ...
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Royal Blue: Everton's midfield options discussed as injuries and suspension leave squad thin from 2019-08-16T16:30
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 b...
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Royal Blue: Everton's draw with Crystal Palace assessed and the headaches facing Marco Silva from 2019-08-13T15:00:14
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 ...
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View from the Gwladys Street: Everton’s summer transfer business and the impact it will have on the season | Palace draw deja vu from 2019-08-12T19:08
Probably not the deadline day Everton fans were expecting and probably not the opening result Everton fans were hoping for. But regardless of that, there is still plenty of optimism around the club...
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Royal Blue: What to make of Everton's transfer window and should Blues regret not signing Wilfried Zaha? from 2019-08-09T12:15
As expected, transfer deadline day was a hectic affair for Everton.Rumours around Wilfried Zaha were rife and the Blues attempted a late move for Marcos Rojo - but neither man came through the door...
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View from the Gwladys Street: Everton’s pursuit of Zaha, Doucoure, Iwobi and Smalling discussed heading into Deadline Day from 2019-08-07T18:28
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 quick...
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The Alan Myers Everton Podcast: Paul Gascoigne, Dave Watson and Dan Meis interviews | Kean, Gbamin and an exciting last week of the window from 2019-08-05T04:00:40
We're pretty sure we said this after episodes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 but this is the best Alan Myers Everton podcast yet! Featuring interviews with Dan Meis, the man who has designed the Blues' propos...
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Pre-Season Diary #9: A final friendly, an injury concern and a hectic final week of the window from 2019-08-04T08:12:10
Welcome to your ninth and final entry into our pre-season tour diary, orated by our Everton FC reporter Adam Jones after the Blues rounded off their pre-season preparations with a 0-0 draw at Werde...
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Pre-Season Diary #8: Travel problems, a new signing and one last chance to impress from 2019-08-02T23:00:10
Welcome to our eighth pre-season diary of the summer. Unlike the first seven, there's no Phil Kirkbride, who is on a weekend off, so instead we've got our Everton FC reporter Adam Jones to provide ...
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Royal Blue: A week to go before Everton's transfer window closes from 2019-08-01T14:25:03
Everton have a week before the Premier League transfer window shuts.And as the Royal Blue panel sat down to record this latest podcast there were still five signings to be ticked off the club's wis...
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View from the Gwladys Street: Everton’s bizarre Zaha pursuit, Bramley-Moore designs, Kean bid and Gueye farewell from 2019-07-31T02:00
It’s been somewhat of surreal few days for Everton fans. The release of the proposed stadium designs for the Bramley-Moore site. The bizarre 72 hour pursuit of Wilfried Zaha which seemingly ended o...
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Royal Blue: Everton's interest in Zaha and Kean and how they will go about replacing Gueye from 2019-07-29T18:43:38
Transfer talk dominates the latest Royal Blue podcast, hosted by Phil Kirkbride and featuring Adam Jones and Dave Prentice, who spell out Everton's interest in Wilfried Zaha and Moise Kean and wond...
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Exclusive interview with Dan Meis about his magnificent designs for Everton's new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium from 2019-07-28T16:09:38
When the designs arrived, they certainly didn't disappoint. So who better to talk about Everton's proposed new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock than the man who has designed it, architect Dan Meis. In...
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Phil Kirkbride's Pre-Season Diary #7: Marco Silva's transfer message and Dominic Calvert-Lewin's No 9 aim from 2019-07-27T21:38:57
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 g...
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Royal Blue: Special reaction podcast to the unveiling of images of Everton's proposed new ground at Bramley-Moore Dock from 2019-07-25T18:10:40
It is a significant day in the history of Everton FC - the day when the club, and world-renowned architect Dan Meis, reveal the designs for its iconic new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock. No doubt yo...
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Press Conference: Full audio of Fabian Delph's first press conference as an Everton player from 2019-07-25T03:09:46
He made his Everton debut in Wednesday night's 0-0 draw at Wigan Athletic, but on the eve of the friendly, Fabian Delph sat down in front of the media at Finch Farm for the first time after the mid...
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The Alan Myers Everton Podcast: Andre Gomes and Dave Thomas interviews | Transfer talk | Tony Grant update from 2019-07-23T17:26:41
Welcome to the sixth serving of the superb Alan Myers podcast on all things Everton FC. We kick things off with Alan talking to Gavin Buckland and Paul Wheelock about Kurt Zouma, Ademola Lookman an...
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Phil Kirkbride's Pre-Season Diary #6: Pricey pints, mountain dashes, and a sitdown with Marco Silva from 2019-07-18T20:40:04
The Blues will round their stay in Switzerland with a friendly against Monaco on Friday. But before that we have the latest pre-season tour diary from our Everton FC correspondent Phil Kirkbride, w...
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View from the Gwladys Street: Fabian Delph and why his transfer completely goes against Everton’s transfer policy from 2019-07-17T02:00
Fabian Delph may not be the star studded signing many Everton fans crave this Summer, but you won’t hear anyone moaning about the £9million purchase on this podcast. Marco Silva and Marcel Brands h...
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Royal Blue: Fabian Delph, Idrissa Gueye and what Everton's next transfer priority should be from 2019-07-16T17:19:44
Fresh from producing his latest pre-season audio diary, we've got our Everton FC correspondent Phil Kirkbride on the line from the sun-kissed Alps for the week's first Royal Blue podcast, hosted by...
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Phil Kirkbride's Pre-Season Diary #5: Sion reflections, Kevin Mirallas at right-back, and the blossoming of Michael Keane from 2019-07-15T09:34:40
After a short stay back at home, our Everton FC correspondent Phil Kirkbride has jetted out to the picturesque setting of Verbier in Switzerland, where he watched Marco Silva's side continue their ...
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Phil Kirkbride's Pre-Season Diary #4: Marco Silva gets down to business as transfer dealings shift in gear from 2019-07-13T03:50:27
Welcome to the fourth entry into the pre-season audio tour diary of our Everton FC correspondent Phil Kirkbride, who is providing the inside track on the Blues' preparations for the 2019-20 campaig...
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Royal Blue: Stevo Timothy and Sinead McGrath discuss Farmer Michael and Kathleen, love for Everton and mental health triumphs from 2019-07-11T20:35:04
It's a very special edition of the Royal Blue podcast. Everton turns to "Evernton!" as the talent behind the viral success "Farmer Michael and Kathleen", Stevo Timothy and Sinead McGrath, join Adam...
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View from the Gwladys Street: Everton transfer talk and why the recent inactivity is a concern from 2019-07-11T02:00
This week sees the return of the View from the Gwladys Street Everton fan podcast after a short pre-season break. With a month to go before the big kick-off, Blues fans are waiting in anticipation ...
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The Alan Myers Everton Podcast: Interviews with Leighton Baines, Neville Southall and Jimmy Martin + Kenya debrief from 2019-07-10T04:25:32
The wait is over – the fifth episode of the brilliant Alan Myers Everton Podcast is in! And, once again, there is a lot to get stuck into before episode six follows in a fortnight’s time. Alan is f...
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Phil Kirkbride's Pre-Season Diary #3: Chats with Sasha and Silva, traffic problems, Virginia's future, and Walcott the big attraction from 2019-07-07T04:03:41
The Blues players arrived in Nairobi on Saturday morning - and that made a busy day for Marco Silva's squad and for our Everton FC correspondent Phil Kirkbride, who also found time to fit in this, ...
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Royal Blue: Baffling Unesco claims, different Gomes expectations, and kits past and present from 2019-07-06T04:00:18
Our Everton FC reporter Phil Kirkbride may be in Kenya preparing for the Blues' first pre-season friendly, while Adam Jones is deservedly putting his feet-up on holiday, but that hasn't stopped us ...
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Phil Kirkbride's Pre-Season Diary #2: Leon Osman on Kenya trip, Everton players he likes to watch the most, and David Moyes' mentality tests from 2019-07-05T11:51:58
The second entry into Phil Kirkbride's pre-season audio tour diary is a cracker as our Everton FC correspondent catches up with ex-Blues favourite Leon Osman for a special podcast in Kenya. Everton...
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Andre Gomes on his love for Everton, his time at Barcelona, and wanting Kurt Zouma to join him at Goodison Park from 2019-07-04T23:34:35
Andre Gomes was paraded in front on the media on Thursday afternoon after completing his £22m move from Barcelona to the Blues, where he had performed so impressively on loan last season. And after...
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Phil Kirkbride's Pre-Season Diary #1: Setting the scene for Everton's stay in Kenya from 2019-07-04T00:00:11
The Royal Blue podcast is officially on tour! And to celebrate the fact, our host, and Everton FC correspondent, Phil Kirkbride will be recording pre-season audio entries from a summer that will ta...
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Royal Blue: The return of Andre Gomes and what next for Everton's transfer window from 2019-06-26T18:02:38
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 swi...
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The Alan Myers Everton Podcast: Baines, Gomes, Vlasic and Neres chat + interviews with Denise Barrett-Baxendale, Andy Burnham and Colin Harv from 2019-06-25T10:38:17
Alan Myers is back with the fourth episode of his brilliant Everton podcast - and it's a bumper one to say the least! Little wonder, then, that the usual chat that kicks off the podcast, which also...
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Royal Blue: Andre Gomes, Nikola Vlasic&how Everton's stadium move is taking positive steps forward from 2019-06-21T14:17
The Royal Blue Podcast returns after a busy week for Everton in the transfer market.On the same day that CSKA Moscow announced a £14m move for Nikola Vlasic, who spent last season on loan in Russia...
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Royal Blue: The Everton transfer that would mark a signal of intent - and the fixture list that offers hope from 2019-06-14T14:05
With Phil Kirkbride, Adam Jones and Dave Prentice on holiday – not together, we think – there is a new-look line-up for our latest Royal Blue podcast, which is hosted by Sam Carroll and features Ch...
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The Alan Myers Everton Podcast: Farhad Moshiri's move, a new appointment, transfer talk + interviews with Duncan Ferguson and Tony Grant from 2019-06-11T15:45:14
It's episode three of The Alan Myers Everton Podcast and, once again, he's lined up some big-name interviews - as well as bringing along some familiar voices. The show kicks off with Alan being joi...
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Royal Blue: What West Ham's interest in Andre Gomes means for Everton and what might have been for Ronald Koeman from 2019-06-04T16:51:32
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 announce...
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Royal Blue: The two forwards Everton won't be signing and what one targeted position could mean for Ademola Lookman from 2019-05-30T16:00:22
With summer looming, increasingly the talk is turning to transfers, or as things currently stand at Everton, the lack of them. Yes, the Blues may have snapped up goalkeeper Jonas Lössl on a free, b...
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The Alan Myers Everton Podcast: Exclusive interviews with David Moyes, David Unsworth and Mickaël Madar from 2019-05-30T06:09:56
It's the second episode of The Alan Myers Everton Podcast - and, just like the first, it's a must-listen. Alan brings you three exclusive interviews. The first of which is a chat with the man who s...
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View from the Gwladys Street: Big Fat Everton End of Season Quiz from 2019-05-30T00:00
No introductions needed for this one. In the last fan podcast before a short pre-season break, Connor O’Neill and Connor Bennett battle it out to see who can be crowned quiz champion. Ian Croll is ...
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Royal Blue: Lossl arrival, favourite free transfers, and an Everton story that's not had the attention it warrants from 2019-05-24T14:00:38
The first signing of Everton's summer has been confirmed! Jonas Lossl will officially join the Blues on July 1 after putting pen to paper on a three year deal. And the Royal Blue podcast team sat d...
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Royal Blue: Why Everton's move for Lössl makes sense and is it a case of Gomes or Zouma from 2019-05-21T15:09:19
Friday's Royal Blue podcast focused on the players heading out of Goodison Park this summer. But the latest edition of our flagship show concentrates on the men who be could making permanent moves ...
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View from the Gwladys Street: The Everton Fan End Of Season Review from 2019-05-20T19:35
This is the podcast where we look back on the campaign as whole. The ups, the downs, the highs and the lows. The overall verdict of the season from the fans who have followed the Blues all year rou...
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The Alan Myers Everton Podcast: Keane, Stubbs, Bramley-Moore Dock and Silva's first season from 2019-05-19T04:00
We have teamed up with broadcaster and big Evertonian Alan Myers for a brand new podcast on the Royal Blue channel - and what a first episode to begin with! It kicks off with Alan in the studio wit...
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Royal Blue: What is Everton's transfer priority this summer - buying or selling? from 2019-05-17T16:18
That is the first question on today's edition of the Royal Blue podcast as the panel go into depth on the potential outgoings from Goodison.Everton will attempt to reduce their bloated squad again ...
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Lars Jacobsen on overcoming injury heartbreak to play in the 2009 FA Cup final, working with Moyes and playing with Arteta, Cahill and Baine from 2019-05-16T04:00:19
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 Lo...
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View from the Gwladys Street: Everton’s end of season party atmosphere was great but 8th place finish is no cause for celebration from 2019-05-14T11:45
A solid display in the final game of the Premier League season culminated in Everton finishing the season in 8th position. Not exceptional by any means, but Blues fans are looking at the bigger pic...
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Royal Blue: Marco Silva's big successes from the season and the moments he will reflect on with regret from 2019-05-13T15:35
It's the end of season review on this edition of the Royal Blue podcast.Everton rounded off Marco Silva's first campaign in charge with a 2-2 draw with Champions League finalists Spurs on Sunday.Th...
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Royal Blue: Everton's chances of signing Andre Gomes and a surprise name in the Goodison sales from 2019-05-10T18:40:42
There may still be one Premier League game to go, but the transfer speculation has already started. And one story that will have concerned Evertonians emanating from Spain on Friday was that on-loa...
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Press Conference: Silva on Spurs Gomes reports, Schneiderlin form, and double striker injury from 2019-05-10T14:24:29
Marco Silva was back in front of the media this afternoon for the final time this season - and we have every word the Everton manager had to say in what was an interesting press conference. The Blu...
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The inside story of one of the most important days in Goodison history 25 years on - Everton 3 Wimbledon 2 from 2019-05-07T03:00:58
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 ...
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Royal Blue: Fortress Goodison, Schneiderlin redemption and why Solskjaer is right about Everton from 2019-05-06T14:25:54
Just like at Goodison Park on Friday night, spirits are high in the ECHO's recording studio for the first Royal Blue podcast of the week after Everton cruised to a routine 2-0 win over Burnley in t...
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Post-Game: Everton keep European hopes alive with comfortable victory over Burnley from 2019-05-03T23:15:02
Everton's record for their final five home games of the season reads P5 W4 D1 G9 A0, and 13 points from a possible 15, after they signed off their Goodison Park programme in style with a comfortabl...
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Royal Blue: The Holy Trinity, the need for European football, and a Goodison send-off from 2019-05-02T15:20:58
Moments before Dave Prentice, Adam Jones and Chris Beesley were set to record the latest Royal Blue podcast, there was an impromptu visitor to the ECHO - none other than David France, the man who c...
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Press Conference: Silva on fight for Europe, Davies deal and future, plus Mina and Walcott fitness from 2019-05-02T10:53:50
Marco Silva was in front of the media on Thursday morning to preview Everton's final home game of the season against Burnley. The Blues, realistically, need to win it and then beat Tottenham Hotspu...
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Royal Blue: Tom Davies' new deal, the race for Europe, and the next step in Everton's development from 2019-04-30T12:48:53
Adam Jones, Sam Carroll and Gavin Buckland are back with the latest Royal Blue podcast, which is hosted by Paul Wheelock given our Everton FC correspondent Phil Kirkbride is taking a well-deserved ...
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View from the Gwladys Street: The striker question that won't go away and banishing a myth about Marco from 2019-04-29T23:28:32
Everton will go into their last home game of the season at Goodison Park in good spirits after taking 17 points from the last 27 on offer, but did Saturday's 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace highlight a ...
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Post-Game: Everton left to rue lack of killer touch after dominating Crystal Palace from 2019-04-27T18:52:55
Everton made it seven clean sheets in their last nine matches by drawing 0-0 at Crystal Palace on Saturday afternoon. But a lack of killer touch in the final third cost the Blues a deserved three p...
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Royal Blue: The future of two True Blues and the other Everton player snubbed by the PFA from 2019-04-26T12:46:50
With Marcel Brands and Marco Silva set to hold talks over the future of Phil Jagielka and Leighton Baines, with the expectation that the long-serving duo will get an answer on new contracts before ...
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Press Conference: Silva on Palace trip, top-six chances, and Digne, Richarlison and Walcott fitness from 2019-04-25T14:29:41
Marco Silva has just finished his pre-Crystal Palace press conference at Finch Farm where, as well as giving his thoughts on the trip to Selhurst Park, he was asked whether he thought last weekend’...
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View from the Gwladys Street: Everton’s win over United was special, but this is no time to rest on our laurels from 2019-04-24T00:00
Everton 4 Manchester United 0. That’s pretty much all you need to know if you’re listening to this week’s fan show. Many on today’s podcast weren’t even born the last time the footballing world wit...
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Royal Blue: Reliving a great Goodison day, valuing Gueye, and appreciating Gylfi from 2019-04-22T13:14:21
We usually record our first Royal Blue podcast of the week on a Tuesday, but there was no chance of waiting until then, not after a performance like that, Bank Holiday or no Bank Holiday. Yes, for ...
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Post-Game: Everton go seventh after humiliating Manchester United at ecstatic Goodison Park from 2019-04-22T05:57:20
If Chelsea was good, and Arsenal even better, then what we witnessed today has to go down as Everton's best performance under Marco Silva yet, as his resurgent side made it three straight victories...
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Royal Blue: Rom's return, Gomes' replacement, and the chances of Everton going Dutch again from 2019-04-19T14:05:08
If Everton needed any additional motivation to bounce back from last weekend's disappointing defeat at Fulham, then the sight of Manchester United rocking up at Goodison Park on Sunday afternoon sh...
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Press Conference: Silva on reaction to Fulham defeat, Gomes ban and future, and visit of United from 2019-04-18T15:32:42
Marco Silva was back in front of the media at Finch Farm on Thursday afternoon for his weekly press conference. He was asked about his players’ reaction to the desperately disappointing defeat at F...
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Royal Blue: Everton's attitude, Jagielka's future, and what a Gomes ban could mean from 2019-04-16T14:42:29
Talk about one step forward, two steps back. With Evertonians buoyant after a three-game winning run that culminated in the superb success over Arsenal, Marco Silva's side did their best to bring t...
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View from the Gwladys Street: Everton’s desire non-existent in must win game against Fulham | Why FA must take strong action against acts of from 2019-04-15T20:35
After a prosperous few weeks, defeat to Fulham has brought Everton’s revolution to a shuddering halt. All that good work has gone to waste in the space of an abject 90 minutes down in London. This ...
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Post-Game: Everton revival comes crashing to an end at already relegated Fulham from 2019-04-13T19:27:08
Let's not beat around the bush, that was unacceptable. Everton still have credit it in the bank after a run of three straight victories over Arsenal, West Ham and Chelsea and 13 points from a possi...
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Royal Blue: The Gueye example that could work again and asking whether Silva is right about the Europa League from 2019-04-12T15:12:59
A fourth win on the run for Everton at Fulham on Saturday would only boost the feelgood factor currently surrounding Goodison Park. The same, however, cannot be said of the Cottagers, who along wit...
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Press Conference: Silva on Gueye to United and Neres links, European football and latest team news from 2019-04-11T15:04:39
Marco Silva was back in front of the media at Finch Farm this afternoon to preview Saturday's trip to Fulham - and much more else besides. The start of the press conference was dominated by transfe...
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Royal Blue: Everton's magnificent Arsenal display was vital for Marco Silva - and what comes next for Phil Jagielka from 2019-04-09T15:00
Another tough test against a top six side - and another win for Everton!Marco Silva's side were able to secure their third victory in a row with a convincing triumph over Arsenal on Sunday - with t...
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View from the Gwladys Street: Winning when it matters is something Silva must instil into Everton | Jagielka's future | Europa League debate from 2019-04-09T00:00
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...
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Post-Game: Resurgent Everton impress as Arsenal are left out-fought and out-thought from 2019-04-07T18:45:16
What a great afternoon that was. Everton beat Arsenal 1-0 at a raucous Goodison Park to make it three wins on the spin and 13 points from the last 18. Little wonder, then, it is a buzzing Post-Game...
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Press Conference: Silva on Pickford's frame of mind, Richarlison rumours, and Walcott's future from 2019-04-05T16:09:51
Marco Silva was back in front of the media this afternoon for his pre-Arsenal press conference. As well as previewing the visit of Arsenal to Goodison on Sunday, the Everton manager addressed the r...
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View from the Gwladys Street: Coleman's form and future, the Zouma and Gomes question, and faith in Brands from 2019-04-03T21:30:24
After the rousing 2-0 win at West Ham, the latest View from the Gwladys Street Everton fans' podcast, hosted by Paul Wheelock and featuring Connor O'Neil and John Howard, is an upbeat one. The trio...
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Royal Blue: The West Ham win, Marcel Brands' transfer plans and Everton's player of the season from 2019-04-02T12:18:15
Everton's victory over West Ham at the London Stadium makes for an upbeat instalment of the Royal Blue podcast. Adam Jones waxes lyrical about the performance of Marco Silva's side while fellow gue...
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Post-Game: Everton's best yet under Silva as end-of-season improvement continues from 2019-03-30T21:38:06
Performance of the season? It's certainly up for debate on a buoyant Post-Game podcast after Everton made it back-to-back 2-0 victories by following up their superb second-half showing against Chel...
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Royal Blue: One that got away, memories of a Blues great, and the new kit deal from 2019-03-29T13:11:22
With the end of the final international break of the season here at long last, the Royal Blue podcast returns to look ahead to the Saturday tea-time clash with West Ham and much more else besides. ...
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Press Conference: Silva on 'serious' Mina and injury a reminder over Richarlison from 2019-03-28T20:45:35
Marco Silva was back in front of the media at Finch Farm this afternoon and after addressing two national stories, he gave his reaction to all the big Everton talking points, including the fitness ...
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View from the Gwladys Street: Everton's player ratings for the season so far from 2019-03-28T01:00
It's been a disappointing campaign in general for Everton - but how have individual players fared?This week’s View from the Gwladys Street fan podcast focuses on how the players have performed so f...
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Royal Blue: Why the Blues are looking at Rafael Leao and taking inspiration from Tottenham's new ground from 2019-03-26T14:19:13
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 ...
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Richarlison, Gylfi's penalties and an improving defence - the stats to make you think differently about Everton from 2019-03-24T10:21:22
We've got a special Royal Blue podcast for you as Sam Carroll and Dave Prentice are joined by Bradley Cates, the man behind the brilliant EFC Statto Twitter account (click HERE to follow). Bradley,...
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The Agenda: The Everton striker search and where Onyekuru and Vlasic fit in from 2019-03-22T04:00:17
Welcome to our new Q&A podcast on the Royal Blue channel. We’re calling it The Agenda, though we’re open to suggestions. But basically the agenda (see what we did there?) is set by members of our R...
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View from the Gwladys Street: Another corner turned for Everton but how many more to go? from 2019-03-21T01:00
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…...
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Royal Blue: The significance of Chelsea victory for Silva and a revealing Richarlison statistic from 2019-03-18T17:56:38
Marco Silva was shocked to learn that it had been over two years since the Blues had beaten a top-six side. But were the Royal Blue podcast panel? Host Phil Kirkbride, Dave Prentice, Adam Jones and...
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Post-Game: Top-six hoodoo banished as Silva enjoys high point of Everton reign from 2019-03-17T21:37:56
What a second-half performance that was. Yes, whatever Marco Silva said at half-time certainly did the trick as Everton emerged a different team after the restart to run out deserving 2-0 winners o...
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Press Conference: Silva on officials, Pickford criticism, Mina form and Goodison atmosphere from 2019-03-15T14:30:58
Marco Silva has just finished his pre-Chelsea press conference - and you can listen to every word the Everton manager had to say here. It starts with Silva responding to his FA charge, which came a...
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View from the Gwladys Street: Leadership, Pickford and the Barkley question from 2019-03-12T03:55:24
With the dust having settled on Everton’s needless defeat at Newcastle United, the View from the Gwladys Street podcast returns, hosted by Paul Wheelock, featuring big Evertonians Rob Astell, Conno...
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Post-Game: One step forward two steps back for Everton as they blow lead to lose at Newcastle United from 2019-03-09T20:35:58
As Phil Kirkbride says during this Post-Game podcast, if any match sums up Everton's season to date, then it was this one. From 2-0 up and cruising to somehow losing 3-2, the Blues' inconsistencies...
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Royal Blue: What needs to happen in the final nine games and what Silva sees in Walcott from 2019-03-08T17:22:59
The latest Royal Blue podcast is in, hosted by Phil Kirkbride and featuring Dave Prentice, Adam Jones and Gavin Buckland. The panel discuss what they want to see from the final nine games of the se...
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Press Conference: Silva on Newcastle and run-in, team news and Pickford from 2019-03-07T15:30:32
Everton manager Marco Silva has just faced the media at Finch Farm, where he talked VAR, following last night's Champions League match in Paris, his aims for the final nine games of the season, whi...
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View from the Gwladys Street: Everton fans didn’t celebrate derby point, they celebrated causing the dent in Liverpool’s title hopes from 2019-03-05T01:00
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 titl...
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Royal Blue: Why Everton's derby draw deserved to be celebrated - and the importance of the Goodison Park crowd from 2019-03-04T18:16:36
There's an upbeat mood in the air for the latest Royal Blue podcast, hosted by Phil Kirkbride and featuring Adam Jones and Chris Beesley.While Everton may not have ended their long wait for a Merse...
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Post-Game: Players and supporters respond as Everton earn deserved derby draw with Liverpool from 2019-03-03T22:25:21
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 c...
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Royal Blue: What next for Morgan Schneiderlin and how Goodison Park must be for the Merseyside derby from 2019-03-01T18:18:32
It's your pre-Merseyside derby Royal Blue podcast with host Phil Kirkbride and regular guests Adam Jones, Gavin Buckland and Sam Carroll.But before the panel get stuck into Sunday's massive match, ...
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Marco Silva on Merseyside derby, Jagielka and Schneiderlin, and his response to Jurgen Klopp's 'World Cup final' comments from 2019-03-01T15:55:20
Not long to go now, Blues.And Marco Silva whetted the appetite for Sunday's huge Merseyside derby with Liverpool at Goodison Park by holding a press conference at Finch Farm earlier today.You can l...
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View from the Gwladys Street: Everton fans’ verdict on the Moshiri reign | Cardiff reaction | Merseyside derby preview from 2019-03-01T01:00
This week’s fan show is split into three segments. In a nutshell, Cardiff, Moshiri and Liverpool.Guests include Rob Astell and Tom Clarke with your host, Ian Croll.Everton’s resounding 3-0 win over...
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Royal Blue Live: Join Alan Myers, Michael Ball, Phil Kirkbride, Dave Prentice and Greg O’Keeffe for a brilliant night of Everton talk from 2019-02-28T12:28:58
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 Blue...
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Why Farhad Moshiri has increased his shares in Everton – and what he won’t be doing next from 2019-02-27T15:45:16
It’s exactly three years ago today that Farhad Moshiri became Everton’s majority shareholder.To coincide with that, our Everton FC reporter Phil Kirkbride has produced two special podcasts.Hopefull...
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Post-Game: Everton stop the rot with emphatic victory at Cardiff City from 2019-02-26T23:30:16
Well, what a relief that was.After a 17-day break, which followed three Premier League defeats on the spin, Everton returned to action and returned to winning ways tonight with a 3-0 victory at Car...
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The inside track on Farhad Moshiri's three years at Everton - his greatest lessons learned, successes and failures from 2019-02-26T21:19:20
It remains one of the most seismic moments in Everton’s history. Three years ago this week, out of nowhere, Farhad Moshiri became the club’s majority shareholder.And to coincide with the anniversar...
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Royal Blue: Marco Silva, what he's like away from the cameras, and the importance of the Cardiff City match to his future from 2019-02-26T06:45
With injury and unavailability ravaging the ECHO sportsdesk, there’s no Kirkbride, no Prentice, no Buckland, no Beesley and no Carroll for the latest Royal Blue podcast.But one of our big names has...
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Marco Silva on Cardiff City, Kurt Zouma, team news - and bristling at the suggestion he needs to do something 'radically different' from 2019-02-25T10:58:42
Marco Silva has just sat down in front of the media to preview Tuesday's trip to Cardiff City - and we have every word the Everton manager had to say at Finch Farm right here.Silva talks how he wou...
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View from the Gwladys Street: The Everton identity crisis and can it be fixed? from 2019-02-21T11:00
This week’s fan show is slightly later than normal, but as they say, better late than never. The latest View from the Gwladys Street sees the return of Rob Astell, Connor Bennett and Connor O’Neill...
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Royal Blue: Why this break could be crucial for Everton and which loan players still have a Goodison future from 2019-02-20T13:35:06
It's been a quiet week for Everton's first team, but that won't stop us from recording our latest Royal Blue podcast.The Blues currently find themselves in the middle of a 17-day break without a Pr...
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Royal Blue: Bramley-Moore key change, the future of Onyekuru and Gueye, and reminiscing about Tommy from 2019-02-15T20:45:12
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 ques...
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Your Everton questions answered - Silva troubles, Brands recruitment, Howe option&Martinez sacking from 2019-02-12T20:00
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, Ev...
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View from the Gwladys Street: Should Marco Silva be getting more from this current crop of Everton players? from 2019-02-11T20:36
This week’s fan podcast is a must listen. Over an hour long, it’s full of discussion, debate, passion and differing opinion on the current hot topic, Marco Silva. It is definitely one not to miss. ...
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Post-Game: Painful afternoon for Marco Silva as Everton's woes continue with Watford defeat from 2019-02-11T01:09:49
Bear with us, but let's look for the positives.At least Everton don't have a game now for 17 days, and more importantly, and at least they have 33 points on the board.Because, as things stand, and ...
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Royal Blue: The significance of Silva's Watford return and the problem Tom Davies has given Everton from 2019-02-08T19:02:24
The Royal Blue podcast is back, and surprise, surprise, Saturday's match with Watford is top of the agenda.Now a trip to Vicarage Road will never be considered one of the biggest of Everton's seaso...
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Silva on Watford return, Deeney comments, form of Richarlison and Davies, and injury news from 2019-02-08T14:12:21
Everton manager Marco Silva has just sat down in front of the media for a press conference to preview his first return to former club Watford.The travelling Watford fans made their feelings toward ...
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Post-Game: Pride restored but familiar failing costs Everton in battling Manchester City defeat from 2019-02-06T23:36:24
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 ...
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Royal Blue: Reading into Moshiri's Silva backing and asking whether Everton fans really want to lose to Man City from 2019-02-05T18:52:11
The Royal Blue podcast is back and the comments made by Everton's majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri about manager Marco Silva dominate the agenda.Silva's position as Blues boss has come into focu...
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View from the Gwladys Street: Everton, Marco Silva and the worrying set-piece fiasco, plus why it’s not the only problem from 2019-02-04T21:08
Marco Silva admits he is under pressure after yet another demoralising defeat for Everton in what is now eight defeats in 14 games. Saturday wasn’t good. That was clear for all to see. Another set-...
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Post-Game: Questions for Marco Silva and his players to answer as woeful Everton get what they deserve from 2019-02-02T19:40:11
The Post-Game podcast is back to reflect on another dreadful Everton performance.The Blues suffered an eighth defeat in their last 14 matches on Saturday as they went down 3-1 at home to Wolves.And...
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Royal Blue: Everton's PSG stance, Gueye's focus, and wanting Europa League football or not from 2019-02-01T18:33:39
The dust has settled on transfer deadline day and with our Everton FC correspondent Phil Kirkbride on a well-deserved day off, and our head of sport Dave Prentice also recharging the batteries, Pau...
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View from the Gwladys Street: Everton and the cup curse – Blues now facing longest ever period in club’s history without silverware from 2019-01-31T20:03
Out of the FA Cup with the season effectively over. The defeat to Millwall was then followed by victory at Huddersfield.A mixed week, with plenty to discuss on this week’s View from the Gwladys Str...
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Royal Blue: Everton's left-back problem, Gueye question, and Tosun and Davies cheer from 2019-01-30T16:24:20
There had to be a response - and Everton delivered one to the shock FA Cup exit by returning to winning ways in the Premier League on Tuesday night at Huddersfield TownBut, while the result was the...
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Post-Game: 10-man Everton scrap their way to vital victory over toothless Huddersfield Town from 2019-01-30T00:39:39
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 n...
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Silva on Mina fitness, Gueye bid, defending set-pieces, and Everton's trip to Huddersfield from 2019-01-28T23:48:07
Everton manager Marco Silva sat down in front of the media at Finch Farm on Monday afternoon to preview the Premier League trip to basement boys Huddersfield Town.But, inevitably, a lot of the focu...
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Post-Game: Humiliating FA Cup exit continues Everton downturn and increases pressure on Marco Silva from 2019-01-27T00:28:48
A bad couple of months got a whole lot worse for Everton on Saturday evening when they were knocked out of the FA Cup by Championship strugglers Millwall.And to react to the dreadful 3-2 defeat at ...
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Royal Blue: Millwall, Marco, Mina and how to solve a problem like Everton's wage bill from 2019-01-25T15:18:36
It’s the eve of the FA Cup clash at Millwall, and the Royal Blue panel have reconvened for the latest episode of the must-listen Everton podcast.Host Phil Kirkbride gets matters under way by asking...
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Everton boss Marco Silva on team news, Pickford form, Gueye future, Bolasie return, Lookman emergence and the FA Cup from 2019-01-25T04:59:11
Everton manager Marco Silva sat down in front of the media at Finch Farm on Thursday afternoon for a press conference ahead of this weekend's FA Cup fourth-round tie at Millwall.He was asked about ...
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View from the Gwladys Street: Everton need to start scoring goals or the season is over from 2019-01-23T21:34
Positivity was the buzz word in this week’s View from the Gwladys Street. Host Ian Croll is joined by guests Graham Callaghan and John Howard as they discuss and react to the terrible performance a...
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Do Everton need a drastic change in formation to kick-start their stuttering season? from 2019-01-22T16:00:11
The Royal Blue podcast panel have turned into the style council this week as Everton's approach is again on the agenda.Host Phil Kirkbride is joined by Dave Prentice, Chris Beesley and Gav Buckland...
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Post-Game: One step forward, one step back as Everton are deservedly beaten at Southampton from 2019-01-19T22:59:28
Unlike last weekend, it's a sombre Post-Game podcast as our Everton FC correspondent Phil Kirkbride and Chris Beesley reflect on what was a deserved 2-1 defeat at Southampton.And after you hear wha...
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Royal Blue: Richarlison's lack of protection and the in-house business Everton need to conduct from 2019-01-18T14:45:49
The trip to Southampton may be just one day away, but other talking points dominate the latest Royal Blue podcast.Host Phil Kirkbride kicks things off by asking David Prentice, Sam Carroll and Paul...
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Alan Myers on Silva, Brands and Moshiri, loving and leaving Everton, and being on the inside of a transfer window from 2019-01-17T12:39:42
A man Evertonians know well is the special guest of our latest Royal Blue podcast.Sky Sports’ Alan Myers is a lifelong Blue who has served the club twice during his career and who remains hugely po...
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Every word Everton manager Marco Silva had to say in his pre-Southampton press conference from 2019-01-17T12:30:58
Something a little different for you, Blues fans.Marco Silva held his pre-Southampton press conference today - and you can listen to every word the Everton manager had to say at Finch Farm.That inc...
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Royal Blue: The great Everton atmosphere debate and why Marco Silva must vary his playing style for success from 2019-01-15T17:09:05
Everton beat Bournemouth on Sunday to return to winning ways in the Premier League. In true Evertonian fashion, however, our Royal Blue podcast panel still find things to pick apart in the aftermat...
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VFTGS: Playing out from the back frailties, Keane mistakes a concern, Silva pressure lifted from 2019-01-14T20:16
This week’s View from the Gwladys Street fan podcast is brought to you by host Ian Croll and guests, Rob Astell, Connor O’Neill and Matthew Barry. A much needed win has given everyone associated wi...
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Post-Game: Everton get back to winning ways in the Premier League with gritty 2-0 victory over Bournemouth from 2019-01-13T19:39:13
That felt good.Admittedly, the first 30 minutes were poor, notwithstanding the difficult conditions and frankly dreadful officiating, but what came after that will have lifted the spirits of Everto...
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Royal Blue: Farhad Moshiri's ambition, Marcel Brands' new role, and the worth of Michy Batshuayi from 2019-01-11T17:56:23
One man, more than most, dominates the latest Royal Blue podcast... Farhad Moshiri.Everton's majority shareholder underlined his ambition for the club when he spoke at Tuesday's General Meeting.And...
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Dreams, rejection and life after Everton - the academy graduate story you won't have heard from 2019-01-10T09:35:25
Hundreds of aspiring footballers pass through Everton's academy system every year - and only a tiny fraction will ever make the first-team at Goodison Park.One man who knows this better than most i...
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View from the Gwladys Street: What next for Tom Davies and Leighton Baines, explaining the Goodison atmosphere and reacting to the big Marce from 2019-01-09T07:44:21
The View from the Gwladys Street podcast returns with stand-in host Paul Wheelock being joined by Evertonians Rob Astell, Max Carlyle and Tom Clarke.The quartet discuss the FA Cup win over Lincoln ...
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Royal Blue: FA Cup salvation, Cenk Tosun's struggles, and the difficult Idrissa Gueye question Everton may have to answer from 2019-01-08T17:27:53
So Everton are on the road to Wembley.But there's no doubt they made it harder work than it should've been in beating Lincoln City at Goodison on Saturday.However, does it matter?That's the questio...
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Post-Game: Job done but Everton fail to convince in FA Cup victory over Lincoln City from 2019-01-05T20:33:37
Well, those first 14 minutes were good, weren't they? And wasn't it great to see Leighton Baines back, as good as ever?And, on a serious note, the win was all that mattered.But, as the Post-Game po...
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The team out to cause a Goodison shock, their Everton-supporting chairman, and how Marco Silva views the FA Cup from 2019-01-05T06:00
Later today, Everton will be looking to improve on a recent record that has seen them knocked out at the third-round stage of the FA Cup in three of the past four seasons.To offer the Blues some ki...
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Royal Blue: Just where does the FA Cup lie in Everton's priorities? from 2019-01-04T12:30:32
The Royal Blue podcast team have got FA Cup fever ahead of the third round - but has Marco Silva?Today's panel discuss the world's oldest club competition and where it sits on the Everton manager's...
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VFTGS: New year, same old problems for Everton | No January mistakes | Cup run crucial from 2019-01-03T01:00
The first View from the Gwladys Street fan podcast of 2019 is certainly an interesting one. This week’s show is hosted by Ian Croll who is joined by Rob Astell, Graham Callaghan and Connor O’Neill....
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Post-Game: New Year, same old Everton as 2019 begins with lifeless defeat to Leicester City from 2019-01-01T18:22:35
It may be a New Year, but there was no reversal in Everton’s fortunes this afternoon.The Blues went down to a 1-0 defeat to Leicester City to extend their winless run at Goodison Park to four match...
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Post-Game: Inconsistent Everton end 2018 on suitably low note with disappointing Brighton defeat from 2018-12-29T19:51:31
Will the real Everton please stand up?From a 6-2 hammering at home by Tottenham, to a 5-1 beating of Burnley at Turf Moor, and now to this... a lacklustre and disappointing 1-0 defeat at Brighton.L...
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Royal Blue: Debating the ECHO's big Marcel Brands interview and that impressive boxing day win from 2018-12-28T14:09:42
We debate the ECHO's big Marcel Brands interview in the latest Royal Blue podcast.Everton's director of football offered brilliant insight into his thinking ahead of the January transfer window, ho...
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Post-Game: Everton bounce back in style with five-goal thumping of Burnley from 2018-12-26T21:03:52
As responses go, that was just about perfect.Everton came in for stick - and rightly so - after they were embarrassed in front of their own supporters by Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.But to the cred...
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Royal Blue: The fallout from Everton’s big reality check as Marco Silva flies too close to the sun from 2018-12-24T13:00:59
It’s the morning after the night before and Adam Jones, our Everton FC reporter, and Sam Carroll, who was on reporting duty at Goodison Park on Sunday, join host Paul Wheelock for the latest Royal ...
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Post-Game: Spurs hiding leaves Everton humiliated and under no illusion of the task facing Marco Silva and Marcel Brands from 2018-12-23T20:38:18
And there we were thinking the hangovers were supposed to come after Christmas.No, ever since that heartbreaking derby defeat, back at the start of what is shaping to be a horrible month, results a...
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How Spurs broke the Premier League cartel, the lessons Everton can learn, and the dodged Blues bullet now coming good from 2018-12-22T22:00
Tottenham are riding a crest of wave after they drew at Barcelona to qualify for the knock-out stages of the Champions League, beat Burnley at the death to continue their best ever start to a Premi...
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Royal Blue: Everton's proposed new stadium capacity, the Blues accounts, Spurs and an unfair run of fixtures from 2018-12-21T17:21:35
There's only one place for the Royal Blue podcast to start today - and that's at Bramley-Moore Dock.Everton this week announced they are proposing to build a new stadium on the waterfront with a ca...
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View from the Gwladys Street: The centre-back question, the P words and the Bramley-Moore Dock capacity from 2018-12-20T19:26:14
Our View from the Gwladys Street podcast is back and with regular host Ian Croll laid low by illness, stand-in Paul Wheelock is joined by guests Rob Astell and Connor Bennett.The trio talk the Manc...
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Royal Blue: Three at the back, worries out wide, and the way Everton can get back to winning ways from 2018-12-17T16:39:48
We're sifting through the defeat to Manchester City on the first Royal Blue podcast of the week.Host Phil Kirkbride is joined by Dave Prentice and Gav Buckland, and Marco Silva's decision to play t...
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Post-Game: Everton's 'big six' woes continue with Manchester City defeat from 2018-12-15T16:32:06
It's a short, but not so sweet Post-Game podcast.Everton went down 3-1 at Manchester City this afternoon to stretch their winless run to four matches and continue their wretched record at 'big six'...
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How Everton can beat Manchester City and what next for Dominic Calvert-Lewin from 2018-12-14T12:40:16
The Royal Blue podcast team are back for a second time this week to preview the trip to Manchester City.Host Phil Kirkbride is joined by Dave Prentice, Adam Jones and Gav Buckland and they are aske...
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View from the Gwladys Street: A week to forget for Everton and how squad deficiencies have been exposed from 2018-12-13T01:00
In a week that promised so much for Everton, it’s fair to say the glimmer of expectation surrounding the previous week’s run of fixtures was high. Heartbreak at Anfield and frustration at Goodison,...
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Royal Blue: Do the frustrating draws highlight a lack of strength in depth? from 2018-12-11T17:51:29
A pair of frustrating draws, a highly controversial back page and the daunting prospect of a trip to Man City are all on the agenda as the Royal Blue podcast returns.Host Phil Kirkbride is joined b...
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Post-Game: Lucas Digne to the rescue as flat Everton nick point at home to fired-up Watford from 2018-12-10T23:51:35
Welcome to the Post-Game podcast to reflect on a night of mixed emotions for Everton.The overriding feeling at full-time was one of relief after Lucas Digne’s brilliant free kick earned the Blues a...
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The Watford view on Marco Silva, Richarlison and the prospect of Abdoulaye Doucouré joining the duo at Everton from 2018-12-10T12:04:31
Let’s be honest, a visit of Watford to Goodison Park is not one of the first matches you look out for when the fixtures are released in the summer.But this evening’s game does have extra spice atta...
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Gerard Deulofeu exclusive ahead of ex-Everton winger's first return to Goodison Park from 2018-12-09T19:00
Our Everton FC correspondent Phil Kirkbride travelled to the training ground of Watford on Friday to record a very special Royal Blue podcast.Phil spent time in the company of former Blues winger G...
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Tim Cahill’s Everton legacy and pondering the prospect of a dream Goodison return from 2018-12-06T20:10:18
Now if you’ve been on Twitter or Facebook today there’s a good chance that you’ll know that Tim Cahill is celebrating his 39th birthday.Not that we needed an excuse, but we’ve put together a specia...
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Post-Game: Frustrating night for Everton as they are held by Newcastle United from 2018-12-06T06:25:31
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...
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Royal Blue: Big-picture thinking and the two players Everton are over-reliant on from 2018-12-04T12:36:41
So yet another devastating late Merseyside derby defeat for Everton.But, for anyone expecting the latest Royal Blue podcast to be akin to a wake, then you’d be wrong. Therapy maybe, but there’s no ...
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View from the Gwladys Street: Pickford’s mistake, Klopp’s reaction and why derby defeat shows progression from 2018-12-03T20:07
As Merseyside derby defeats go, that one is up there for complete and utter final whistle deflation. For the first time in a long time, Everton went there without any fear and matched Liverpool all...
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Post-Game: Pride and positives among the pain as Everton suffer fresh Merseyside derby heartbreak from 2018-12-02T23:01:39
Just because we've been here before doesn't mean it hurts any less.But while Divock Origi's 96th-minute winner was a sickening blow to a set of supporters who have grown wearily accustomed to them ...
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The lowdown from both sides of Stanley Park in our special Merseyside derby preview from 2018-12-02T09:59:38
Don't let anyone tell you otherwise - the Merseyside derby is still the big game for Everton and Liverpool supporters.And, with the 232nd meeting between the sides just hours away, we've produced a...
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Reasons for derby confidence and what to make of Jurgen Klopp's comments on Everton from 2018-11-30T17:23:03
The Royal Blue podcast panel haven't quite got derby fever but they are confident ahead of Sunday's trip to Anfield.Host Phil Kirkbride is joined by Head of Sport Dave Prentice, Everton reporter Ad...
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The Andre Gomes dilemma and Old Trafford trouble that Everton must make the most of from 2018-11-27T14:28:52
Should Everton be willing to make Andre Gomes the club's highest paid player in the hope of signing him permanently?How do you rate the Blues' chances of striking a deal with Barcelona?And what sho...
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View from the Gwladys Street: Broadcast media Everton snub, Andre Gomes January transfer a must&Anfield hoodoo frustration from 2018-11-27T04:00
The Merseyside derby, the Cardiff win, Andre Gomes, and more are all key talking points in this week’s fan podcast. Brought to you by host, Ian Croll with guests, Rob Astell and Gary Callaghan, the...
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Post-Game: Gylfi Sigurdsson the match-winner as Everton beat Cardiff City to go sixth from 2018-11-24T19:16:39
Another home game, another win for Everton.But while the performance was not entirely convincing, a seventh goal of the season for top-scorer Gylfi Sigurdsson was enough to beat Cardiff City 1-0 an...
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Royal Blue: Pickford's Palace penalty save could be season-defining moment as Everton threaten Cardiff romp from 2018-11-23T17:39:13
Host Sam Carroll is joined by Everton correspondent Adam Jones, reporter Chris Beesley and regular guest Gavin Buckland for the latest Royal Blue podcast.Adam, who attended Marco Silva's press conf...
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View from the Gwladys Street: Hailing impact of Everton’s dynamic duo and assessing those Zivkovic and Arnautovic links from 2018-11-21T15:13:10
With regular host Ian Croll away, Paul Wheelock is joined by two young Blues, Tom Clarke and Max Carlyle, for our latest View from the Gwladys Street fans' podcast.Recorded on the final day of the ...
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Royal Blue: Bramley-Moore ticket price issues - and does Cenk Tosun still have a future at Everton? from 2018-11-20T16:25:03
This international break might have seemed like it has gone on forever, but there have still been a lot of Everton issues to discuss!The club recently announced they would be freezing season ticket...
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Royal Blue: Everton's stadium move is crucial for the club's ambition after a strong start from Marco Silva from 2018-11-16T14:30
It's the international weekend - but that doesn't stop Sam Carroll, Chris Beesley, Adam Jones and Head of Sport David Prentice discussing all the pressing matters at Everton. Adam met club captain ...
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View from the Gwladys Street: Silva’s defensive dilemma and Bernard’s form under the microscope from 2018-11-14T04:00
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 ...
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Royal Blue: The importance of Everton's point at Chelsea and why there needs to be change out wide from 2018-11-13T16:15:52
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, ...
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Post-Game: Everton further underline progress under Marco Silva with excellent Chelsea point from 2018-11-11T18:55:48
It wasn't the overdue win at a 'top six' side that all Blues crave, but the performance in this afternoon's 0-0 draw at unbeaten Chelsea served to underline the progress Everton are making under Ma...
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Royal Blue: Assessing impact academy ban will have on Everton and Marcel Brands – and are we set to see three at the back? from 2018-11-09T14:55:17
We have a special Royal Blue for you.Firstly, our Everton FC correspondent Phil Kirkbride, head of sport Dave Prentice, and Sam Carroll get around the table to debate the latest big talking points ...
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Yerry Mina speaks as the big summer signing gets set to make his full Everton debut from 2018-11-08T16:40:42
We've got something a little different for you today, Blues.Earlier this afternoon Yerry Mina was paraded in front of the press.It came before what is set to be the £27m centre-back's full debut fo...
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Royal Blue: Michael Keane's Everton renaissance continues as Marco Silva's project takes shape from 2018-11-07T16:26
The Royal Blue podcast returns slightly later than usual this week as ECHO Head of Sport Dave Prentice joins Chris Beesley, Ian Croll and host Sam Carroll to discuss a fruitful week for the Blues.M...
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View from the Gwladys Street: Coleman’s goal reaction | Did Walcott silence critics? | Facing Ross Barkley from 2018-11-05T19:40
This week’s fan podcast is most definitely a happy one. Following on from Everton’s 3-1 win over Brighton and arguably their best performance of the season the lads couldn’t hide their joy at Satur...
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Post-Game: Richarlison steals show as Everton beat Brighton to make it three straight home league wins from 2018-11-03T19:48:19
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 ...
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Royal Blue: Why the time has come to unleash Ademola Lookman and the selection posers facing Marco Silva from 2018-11-02T18:02:50
Marco Silva's selection posers are the big talking points in the latest Royal Blue podcast, hosted by our Everton FC reporter Adam Jones and also featuring our Everton FC correspondent Phil Kirkbri...
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Royal Blue: Martial's theatrical tumble, Pickford's impressive form and Gomes' bright start is a plus from 2018-10-30T20:00
In our latest Royal Blue podcast we pick the bones out of Everton's trip to Old Trafford to face Manchester United and tackle the big issues to come out of the game.Echo Head of Sport David Prentic...
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Jose Baxter has opened up to the Royal Blue podcast on his rollercoaster Everton career from 2018-10-30T05:00
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 youn...
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View from the Gwladys Street: Everton stadium debate, United reaction and why Walcott just isn’t cutting it from 2018-10-29T20:16
Everton’s 2-1 defeat to Man Utd dominates the first half of this week’s fan podcast. The second half topic of debate then turns to the recent stadium announcement and how the fans feel about the re...
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Royal Blue: Why Everton shouldn't fear Manchester United and latest Bramley Moore reaction from 2018-10-26T16:12
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 performan...
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Royal Blue: Could Andre Gomes end Morgan Schneiderlin's Everton career and have Blues homegrown heroes been hard done by? from 2018-10-24T11:45
In the latest Royal Blue podcast we pick the bones out of Everton's third consecutive Premier League win after Marco Silva's side left it late to finish off Crystal Palace.Host Sam Carroll is joine...
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Post-Game: Everton leave it late to beat Crystal Palace - and Goodison Park bouncing again from 2018-10-21T19:44:38
Well, that was sweet wasn't it?Late, late goals from substitutes Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Cenk Tosun sealed a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace that left Goodison Park bouncing in a way the Grand Old La...
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Royal Blue: The unexpected way Everton may have found to finally replace Romelu Lukaku from 2018-10-19T17:08:07
The wait is nearly over... Everton return to Premier League action on Sunday, and in your and second final Royal Blue podcast of the week, we preview the visit of Crystal Palace to Goodison Park.Bu...
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View from the Gwladys Street: Everton players out of contract – keep or release? | Crystal Palace preview from 2018-10-17T18:49
This week, the fan podcast is brought to you by guests, Tom Clarke, Max Carlyle and Rob Astell with your host, Ian Croll. The lads are desperate for the international break to be over and for the r...
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Royal Blue: What constitutes progress for Everton 12 months since Ronald Koeman was sacked from 2018-10-15T16:38:42
One year ago today an injury-time penalty from Wayne Rooney earned Everton a 1-1 draw at Brighton. It merely proved a stay of execution for Ronald Koeman, who lost his job soon after following home...
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Royal Blue: Remembering the importance of James McCarthy and discussing the Goodison Park atmosphere from 2018-10-12T16:30:15
The international break is upon us, so it seems like a good time to take stock of where Everton really are.Marco Silva has now had 10 competitive matches as Blues boss, and heads into the time off ...
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Ex-Everton Academy star John Paul Kissock on Moyes, Van der Meyde, the derby and why he's loving Bernard from 2018-10-12T03:30
Former Everton Academy star John Paul Kissock is the special guest for this edition of the Royal Blue podcast.Ahead of Non-League Day this weekend, we caught up with Kissock who has spent the major...
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View from the Gwladys Street: Everton fans love Bernard and why Ross Barkley’s ‘sly dig’ is a sign of bitterness from 2018-10-10T19:54
Bernard’s best position? Richarlison as a No 9? What has changed for Sigurdsson? Is Ross Barkley right about Everton’s coaching approach? International break timing good or bad?All of the following...
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Royal Blue: Assessing Marco Silva's first eight league games in charge and whether Richarlison is now Everton's first-choice striker from 2018-10-09T13:21:40
A first away win in months, the pecking order upfront, Silva's first eight games, his next eight and controversy over an assist.It's all in the first Royal Blue podcast of the week.Host Phil Kirkbr...
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Post-Game: Reacting to Everton's victory at Leicester City and marvelling at Gylfi Sigurdsson's stunner from 2018-10-06T19:52:16
Well, what a difference four days make.Evertonians were down in the dumps on Tuesday night after watching their side exit the League Cup in disappointing fashion.But spirits have most definitely be...
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Royal Blue: Tom Davies and Andre Gomes discussed and why patience has to be key at Everton from 2018-10-05T16:29:50
Sadly, there is only one place where we could start the latest Royal Blue podcast, hosted by Sam Carroll and also featuring Paul Wheelock and our Everton FC reporter Adam Jones - and that is the mi...
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Post-Game: Same old story as Everton exit Carabao Cup after penalty shoot-out loss to Southampton from 2018-10-02T23:01:36
New manager, same old story for Everton in the League Cup.The Blues exited a competition they have yet to win after going down 4-3 on penalties to Southampton at a hugely disappointed and frustrate...
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View from the Gwladys Street: Is Theo Walcott currently doing enough for Everton? from 2018-10-02T04:54
This week’s fan podcast takes a closer look at Theo Walcott’s contribution to Everton Football Club. Are the fans happy with his current form? Is the former Arsenal man doing enough to repay back t...
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Royal Blue: Everton's much needed win, the Carabao Cup and where it sits in Marco Silva's list of priorities from 2018-10-01T12:52
A first league win in over a month, a clutch of candidates for man-of-the-match and talk about getting to the final of the League Cup.It's all in an upbeat Royal Blue podcast today as the panel ref...
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Post-Game: Everton return to winning ways as remarkable run at home to Fulham continues from 2018-09-29T18:56:30
There are certain things you can guarantee in life – and an Everton win at home to Fulham is one of those.The Cottagers have now lost their last 22 league trips to Goodison Park after the Blues pro...
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Royal Blue: Omens for Fulham, the wait for Mina and which player is in line for a new deal after Pickford from 2018-09-28T17:30:12
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...
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Lowdown on Fulham, their biggest threats and the areas Everton can exploit from 2018-09-28T10:55:28
If Evertonians could see the defeat to West Ham coming a mile off, and the loss to Arsenal a grim inevitability despite an improved performance at the Emirates, then surely hopes should be higher f...
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Royal Blue: Arsenal reaction and assessing Everton's centre-back conundrum from 2018-09-25T15:10:30
Sunday did not produce the result Everton fans wanted.Despite dominating large portions of the match, the Blues were defeated 2-0 by Arsenal at the Emirates stadium to leave Marco Silva with six po...
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View from the Gwladys Street: Why Everton’s ‘I told you so’ fan culture is a vicious cycle ruining the club from 2018-09-24T20:09
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 surrou...
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Post-Game: Opportunity missed as Everton suffer latest loss at the home of Arsenal from 2018-09-23T19:20:13
You have to go back to 1996 for the last time Everton won at the home of Arsenal.But they won’t have had many better chances to end that wretched record than they did this afternoon.So were the Blu...
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Royal Blue: Mindsets, Mina, Marco and the weight of expectation on returning Richarlison from 2018-09-21T16:24:41
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...
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Latest Everton team news in our pre-Arsenal press conference podcast from 2018-09-21T14:14:07
Our Everton FC correspondent Phil Kirkbride has been down to Finch Farm this afternoon (Friday) for Marco Silva's pre-Arsenal press conference.Phil kicks off this podcast by giving a quick update f...
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View from the Gwladys: Gueye and Schneiderlin conundrum, Rooney/Moshiri beef and Premier League investigation worries from 2018-09-18T05:02
This week’s fan podcast includes some strong words aimed at Silva and his players following the 3-1 defeat to West Ham. Ian Croll hosts as guests Paul Wheelock and Tom Clarke pull no punches on the...
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Royal Blue: Everton's defeat to West Ham, Marco Silva's conundrum with Cenk Tosun and David Moyes' title contenders comments from 2018-09-17T14:37:34
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 pane...
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Post-Game: View from the pressbox and the stands after Everton lose to West Ham United from 2018-09-16T20:24:45
We were hoping to kick off this new show by talking about a second victory of the season for the Blues. Instead, we will be reflecting on their first defeat of the campaign. T...
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Royal Blue: Everton's young players, their first-team chances, the Blues' Academy and Marcel Brands' vision from 2018-09-13T14:00
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 talent...
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View from the Gwladys: Schneiderlin comments confusing&Phil Neville's derby revelation disappointing from 2018-09-12T19:00
Today’s fan podcast brings you discussion, debate and reaction to Morgan Schneiderlin’s defence of his ‘bad attitude’, Moshiri’s increased stake in the club, Phil Neville’s Merseyside derby comment...
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Royal Blue: Where Farhad Moshiri's increased stake leaves Everton, and what next for Bill Kenwright? from 2018-09-11T16:24:52
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 clu...
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View from the Gwladys: Why Davies needs time, Tosun’s Everton goal contribution scrutinized from 2018-09-04T19:22
Listen to the View from the Gwladys Street podcast, a dedicated fan podcast produced by Everton fans for Everton fans.Frustration was the key word bandied around Goodison Park following the final w...
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Royal Blue: Everton's remarkable transfer window, Lookman and a debate about the best piece of business the Blues did from 2018-08-31T17:45
That sound you hear is of transfer windows shutting across the continent.The noise is coming from the Royal Blue podcast panel as they look back at the window that was for Everton.On the second dea...
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View from the Gwladys: Lucas Digne oozes class and Silva's Lookman frustration from 2018-08-30T19:37
Everton progressed into the 3rd round of the Carabao Cup after a 3-1 win over Championship side Rotheram. Before kick off there was a sense of anticipation as to what the starting line-up would be....
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Royal Blue: Everton, the League Cup problem and how Silva will approach this year's competition from 2018-08-28T16:30:45
A new season brings new hope.But not always where the League Cup is concerned.Everton start out again on a path which has so far led them nowhere with Rotherham the visitors for Wednesday night's C...
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View from the Gwladys: Richarlison frustration and upsetting Alan Shearer from 2018-08-27T15:07
Three games in and Everton’s season has already turned into an emotional rollercoaster. Five points from three games represents a solid start but that doesn’t tell the whole story.Travelling Everto...
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Royal Blue: The Everton midfield debate and how does Marco Silva fit Bernard in? from 2018-08-24T13:26:31
Everton have another selection dilemma on their hands.The Blues will be heading to Bournemouth this weekend without Morgan Schneiderlin in midfield, with injury making sure the in-form man misses o...
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Royal Blue: Everton hero Ronny Goodlass on his new book, the Blues and why the future looks bright under Silva and Brands from 2018-08-21T13:30
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 ...
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View from the Gwladys: Pickford 'red card' challenge, Southampton performance analysed from 2018-08-20T23:00
Marco Silva’s first competitive game at Goodison Park ended in victory as goals from Theo Walcott and Richarlison were enough to earn the Toffees all three points. Heading into Goodison you could f...
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Royal Blue: Marco Silva's selection dilemma ahead of Everton bow at Goodison, Cuco Martina and Marcel Brands from 2018-08-17T15:45
There's a big question to kick-off today's Royal Blue podcast - Mason Holgate or Kurt Zouma?And the panel are split as Phil Kirkbride is joined by Adam Jones and Sam Carroll to discuss the big sele...
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View from the Gwladys: Jagielka red card debate and Usmanov link discussed from 2018-08-14T23:00
Everton started the 2018/19 campaign with a 'dull' 2-2 draw against Wolves at MolineuxA good performance and almost certain win over the Premier League new boys looked certain up until the moment P...
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Royal Blue: Everton's draw with Wolves debated, the Phil Jagielka question and Ademola Lookman's future from 2018-08-14T16:15
The 10 men of Everton dug in for a deserved point at Wolves – and now it's the turn of the Royal Blue podcast three man panel to make theirs.Everton correspondent Phil Kirkbride is joined by podcas...
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Royal Blue: Deadline day dissected - and what represents success for Everton this season? from 2018-08-10T17:10:05
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 ...
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David Unsworth Under-23s special from 2018-08-10T15:00:39
The Royal Blue podcast was up at Finch Farm on Friday morning to sit down with under-23s boss David Unsworth.Everton's youngsters begin their Premier League 2 campaign at Chelsea on Sunday and we s...
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View from the Gwladys: Has this transfer window been good enough? from 2018-08-09T20:10:41
The transfer window slammed shut at 5pm on Thursday, August 9.As always, it has been a last ditch scramble for new signings.Everton secured the signatures of Richarlison and Lucas Digne well in adv...
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This is Everton's deadline day expectations and the problems Blues could face from 2018-08-06T15:31:37
The transfer window really is hitting crunch time now.Thursday is approaching fast and everyone involved at Everton will know that the club still need to do a lot of business before the end of the ...
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Everton desperately need to address centre-back issue - and who should play against Valencia? from 2018-08-03T16:32:23
The exit of Ashley Williams and Ramiro Funes Mori leaves the Blues short on numbers in central defence - with question marks still hanging over the players still with the club.David Prentice, Adam ...
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Can Digne replace Baines and will Marcos Rojo really up to the task? from 2018-07-31T16:07:49
The Royal Blue podcast is back - and we're talking about left-backs.Everton are closing in on the £18m signing of Lucas Digne from Barcelona but what does his arrival mean for Leighton Baines?Will ...
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Dreadful Blackburn display reviewed - and why Klaassen never fit in from 2018-07-27T15:45:02
The Everton exodus over the summer has continued over the last few days - this time with one of last year's big signings biting the dust.Davy Klaassen spent just one season with the Blues after his...
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How important Richarlison could be for Everton - and where Blues still need to strengthen from 2018-07-24T15:19:57
The transfer window finally looks like it is kicking into gear for Everton!The Blues, at the time of recording, are set to confirm their first signing of the summer by bringing Richarlison in from ...
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Bury assessment, the Kevin Mirallas debate why haven't Everton made any signings yet? from 2018-07-20T15:12:58
Everton are yet to make a move to bring any players into the club, with only a few players leaving as Marco Silva and Marcel Brands try to trim down what is a bloated squad.That's one of the big to...
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Did Jordan Pickford deserve Golden Glove award plus is there any regret over Martinez sacking? from 2018-07-17T19:47:47
Ian Croll is joined by Rob Astell, Tom Clarke and Lee Molton who discuss England's performance at the World Cup.Did Jordan Pickford deserve the Golden Glove award and after a positive performance w...
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What to take from Irdning - and should fans be worried about transfers? from 2018-07-17T16:25:38
It's been a busy week for Everton's pre-season training, but not in terms of transfers. Dave Prentice, Adam Jones, Gavin Buckland and Tony Scott dissect the Blues astonishing 22-0 win over ATV Irdn...
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Roberto Martinez: Good, bad or just plain lucky? Plus Silva's first game&Kieran Tierney from 2018-07-11T13:58:58
It's a bumper Royal Blue podcast this week, as Phil Kirkbride, Dave Prentice, Gavin Buckland and Tony Scott discuss the former Everton manager who guided Belgium to a World Cup semi-final, Kieran T...
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Is Jordan Pickford one of Everton's best Premier League goalkeepers? Already? from 2018-07-06T14:29:47
With Jordan Pickford the toast of the nation, this week's Royal Blue podcast is a goalkeepers' special. We talk Pickford, obviously, while Phil Kirkbride, Dave Prentice, Gavin Buckland and Adam Jon...
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Leighton Baines, Kieran Tierney and Luke Garbutt discussed in the left-back show from 2018-07-02T16:30:26
Everton have registered interest in Celtic left-back Kieran Tierney. Does that mean a bid could follow? Phil Kirkbride,Dave Prentice and Chris Beesley discuss all things left-back related at Everto...
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View from the Gwladys Street: Should fans be worried by lack of transfer activity? from 2018-06-27T18:06:57
The transfer window slams shut on Thursday, August 9 at 5pm and so far, Everton haven't bought a single player.Silva and Brands seemed rather relaxed about the situation at their press conference u...
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Summertime Blues: Everton's pre-season friendlies, a Mori poll, the World Cup&VAR! from 2018-06-26T13:59:56
Midsummer's Night was just days ago - and the players are back for pre-season testing on Monday. But there's still plenty to talk about. We've had Ramiro Funes Mori's exit, Wayne Rooney's impending...
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All quiet on the Everton transfer front from 2018-06-19T13:34:01
Everton haven't bought or sold a single player so far this summer - with new boss Marco Silva making it clear he wants quality rather than quantity.Of course it is only the middle of June, and we d...
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It's Wages Day! from 2018-06-11T15:05:14
It was Wages Day on the Royal Blue podcast as the panel talked about Everton's need to reduce their squad size - and cost.After new director of football Marcel Brands confirmed there will be some "...
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View from the Gwladys Street: Fan Podcast Special – Marco Silva from 2018-06-04T18:46:01
The View from the Gwladys Street is a special edition show hosted by Ian Croll, Video Editor at the Liverpool Echo and season ticket holder in the Gwladys Street for over 20 years.Ian was joined by...
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Meet Marco and Marcel from 2018-06-04T16:27:04
New Everton manager Marco Silva and new Director of Football Marcel Brands delivered their first press conference at Finch Farm - and Phil Kirkbride, Dave Prentice and Adam Jones were there. They d...
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Marco Silva and Marcel Brands press conference - listen in full from 2018-06-04T15:03:48
A new era begins at Goodison Park.Marco Silva and Marcel Brands were today presented to the press for the first time since joining Everton. Brands arrived as the Toffees' new director of football ...
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Hi ho Silva! Marco Silva unveiled as new Everton manager from 2018-05-31T16:03:06
Marco Silva is the new Everton manager - and Everton correspondent Philip Kirkbride, Head of Sport David Prentice and Video Editor Ian Croll discuss the appointment. For information regarding your...
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Sam Allardyce Sacked: Royal Blue Special from 2018-05-16T13:18:14
Sam Allardyce was finally relieved of his duties as Everton manager this morning. The Echo's Head of Sport Dave Prentice is joined by Adam Jones and Gavin Buckland to discuss the decision - and the...
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Allardyce the end? And if so, what's next? from 2018-05-15T16:25:23
It could be a seismic week for Everton Football Club, with potential changes at managerial and boardroom level. Echo Head of Sport Dave Prentice and Royal Blue regulars Gavin Buckland and Tony Scot...
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Loving Roo? Wayne, Sam&West Ham from 2018-05-11T07:30
Wayne Rooney has an 'agreement in pricinple' to join DC United. Does that mean his second Everton coming is over? Is he heading across the Pond? Do we care? Different views from Head of Sport Dave ...
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Royal Blue podcast: The Dixies, Sam Allardyce&Davy Klaassen's future from 2018-05-02T13:29:44
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 aft...
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Why Everton fans deserve full clarity over Allardyce's future from 2018-04-27T16:40:28
There was only one place for the Royal Blue podcasters to start today - Sam Allardyce's press conference.The Everton boss revealed he'd held positive talks with the club's major shareholder Farhad ...
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The Big Sam conundrum from 2018-04-24T14:25:36
It's a results business - and Big Sam has just ground out two more solid results. But some Everton fans still aren't satisfied. Everton correspondent Phil Kirkbride, Head of Sport Dave Prentice and...
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Big, battling point? Or more safety first football? from 2018-04-16T15:08:02
It's the post-Swansea analysis. And Dave Prentice, Chris Beesley and Gavin Buckland try to work whether the draw at the Liberty Stadium really was a "big, battling point" or whether Everton were to...
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Derby day fall-out: Rooney, tactics and a massive missed opportunity from 2018-04-09T16:38:34
There's plenty of disagreement in our post-derby fall-out - but one thing Dave Prentice, Tony Scott and Gavin Buckland are all in agreement on is that Everton missed a MASSIVE opportunity to end th...
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231st Merseyside Derby preview from 2018-04-06T12:21:39
It's a long time since Everton have celebrated a derby win. Too long.But does a derby win against a second string Liverpool team even count?You bet it does!Head of Sport Dave Prentice, Adam Jones, ...
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Sky Blue thinking - were City exceptional? Or Everton awful? from 2018-04-03T15:27:55
Our Royal Blue podcasters do what the Toffees singluarly failed to do on Saturday night - and gave it a go for almost half-an-hour. But was it a case of Manchester City being superb. Or were Everto...
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The Tinder Episode (aka Keep or Sell) from Seamus to Kevin Mirallas from 2018-03-27T14:08:49
It's international week - yes that interminally dull period when we count down the minutes until the next 'proper' match.OR, discuss who Sam Allardyce should keep or sell this summer! We carried an...
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The Everton stadium capacity debate from 2018-03-23T14:41:47
As Dan Meis says, there's a "heavy debate" going on about the capacity of Everton's new stadium. Everton Reporter Phil Kirkbride is joined by Gavin Buckland and Adam Jones to pour over Meis' Twitte...
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Two Tribes: Why Everton were the heroes in the season Liverpool did the double from 2018-03-23T05:00
Author Tony Evans, Head of Sport Dave Prentice and Liverpool correspondent James Pearce discuss the season Everton and Liverpool battled for supremacy on the pitch - and how the city came together ...
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Stoked up by Turkish Delight from 2018-03-20T18:28:33
The Royal Blue podcast was full of Turkish Delight as the panel looked back at a match-winning performance from Cenk Tosun.Everton's new striker hit two goals to help see off Stoke City and Tony Sc...
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Awaydays, recovery times and Robert Elstone from 2018-03-15T16:04:44
The Royal Blue team are showing they can play twice a week - with a second podcast in a matter of days.And there was plenty for the panel to get stuck into today.Everton Reporter Phil Kirkbride is ...
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Two-footing Phil Neville&why Moyes was relentless - Royal Blue podcast special from 2018-03-14T05:00
From two-footed tackles on Phil Neville to why training under David Moyes was 'relentless', James Wallace gives a brilliant insight into life as a young prospect at Everton in the late noughties.In...
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Should Blues sign Vardy? Everton transfer strategy discussed from 2018-03-13T15:44:31
The latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast is jam-packed with news, views and strong opinions - with Everton's transfer strategy high on the agenda.Everton Reporter Phil Kirkbride is joined by Ga...
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Everton's season has been 'an absolute scandal' from 2018-03-09T14:49:35
This week's Royal Blue podcast has a Scandinavian feel as we are joined by special guests from the Norwegian branch of the Everton Supporters Club.Everton reporter Phil Kirkbride hosts the discussi...
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Turf War: The fall-out from Burnley and more travel sickness from 2018-03-06T16:51:22
They're not booing - but they're not happy either. In this week's Royal Blue podcast our resident Toffees look back at the trip to Turf Moor and try to make sense of it all.Everton's defending, Big...
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Allardyce's future and where should Everton's expectations lie? from 2018-03-02T15:55
In the latest impassioned Royal Blue podcast, Phil Kirkbride is joined by Adam Jones and Gavin Buckland to discuss Sam Allardyce's pre-Burnley press conference, and where the Blues' expectations sh...
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The Watford inquest, Allardyce question and Farhad's next move? from 2018-02-26T17:17:36
Everton ran out to their traditional Z-Cars anthem on Saturday - but that was where all similarities to the Blues home form ended. Another insipid away performance ended in another away defeat - an...
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Was Everton's Dubai trip the best preparation for Watford? from 2018-02-22T19:15:20
The Royal Blue podcast is back but unlike Everton's players we haven't been able to enjoy the glow of the Dubai sun.Our Everton reporter Phil Kirkbride hosts proceedings as he is joined by ECHO spo...
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It's the unhappy Deja Vu edition from 2018-02-07T18:06:34
It's the deja vu edition.And it's not a pleasant lookback.For the second time this season our Royal Blue podcasters have raked over the ashes of a five-goal hammering at the hands of Arsenal.And wh...
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Coleman, Leicester and will Everton regret loaning Lookman? from 2018-02-01T15:48:06
Everton closed off January 2018 in some style - with a win over leicester City and a new signing in the bag! In the latest podcast Phil Kirkbride, David Prentice, Gavin Buckland and Tony Scott disc...
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Dissecting the dismal West Brom display - and should Klaassen be brought back in? from 2018-01-23T16:50:48
In an impassioned Royal Blue podcast Phil Kirkbride, David Prentice, Adam Jones and Gavin Buckland delve into exactly what's going wrong for Everton, whether the Blues need to make more waves in th...
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What? No Left-back in January? Really? The West Bromwich Albion preview edition from 2018-01-19T16:12:19
Head of Sport Dave Prentice joins Everton correspondent Phil Kirkbride and Echo sports writers Adam Jones and Sam Carroll to discuss whether Everton really can afford to go through the rest of the ...
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The Theo Walcott perception, Cenk Tosun's big night and why no new left-back? from 2018-01-16T14:32:21
Everton reporter Phil Kirkbride is joined by ECHO journalist Ian Doyle and podcast regulars Gavin Buckland and Greg O'Keeffe to consider the pursuit of Theo Walcott, look back at the Wembley horror...
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Walcott, Everton exits, a lively General Meeting and lots and lots of stadium stuff from 2018-01-12T15:53:30
Our latest Royal Blue podcast focuses on imminent comings and possible goings at Goodison Park, looks back at a lively General Meeting, discusses a Wembley debut for Cenk Tosun - and whether club m...
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We need to talk about Kevin (one last time), put Barkley to bed and dissect the derby from 2018-01-08T15:16:45
It's been a busy few days since our last podcast, with Cenk Tosun signing, Ross Barkley leaving, Kevin Mirallas departing on-loan ... and yet more Anfield heartache being inflicted.Tony Scott pops ...
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The Everton stadium debate and talking Tosun from 2018-01-03T16:06:22
The first Royal Blue podcast of 2018 is upon us! Phil Kirkbride is joined by Adam Jones, Greg O'Keeffe and Gavin Buckland to debate the issues surrounding Everton's new stadium, the club's pursuit ...
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Festive fall-out with Sigurdsson, Bolasie and Kenny from 2017-12-19T15:25:59
The ghost of Christmas past is raised in our latest Royal Blue podcast - well the patron saint of bookings anyway - former Blues favourite Gareth Barry.Saint Gareth's name is taken in vain as Dave ...
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Roo's laughing now? Plus just another Yannick Monday? And we're loving the new Blue Meanies from 2017-12-15T16:20:34
We're not too proud to say that not all of us were 100 per cent convinced about the wisdom of signing Wayne Rooney. Well Dave Prentice wasn't. And he eats humble pie here as our latest Royal Blue p...
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The Derby Fall-out and the shock of seeing a penalty awarded at Anfield from 2017-12-11T18:09:27
Phil Kirkbride and Dave Prentice (two of the journalists who put their hands up when Jurgen Klopp asked his press conference if they thought Dejan Lovren's challenge was a penalty) are joined by Ga...
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Derby Day Preview - Can Sam be THE Big Man? from 2017-12-08T15:22:41
Derby Day is almost upon us - and there's an edge to the usually reasoned discussion between Dave Prentice, Tony Scott and Gavin Buckland. We put it down to PDT (Pre Derby Tension). They even end u...
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The second-string in Cyprus, what next for 'Finch Farm two' and a tribute to Joe Royle from 2017-12-06T15:26:31
When is the last time Everton's manager didn't make the flight, then? News of Sam Allardyce staying at home due to a long-standing hospital appointment means Craig Shakespeare and Duncan Ferguson w...
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Everton, Sam Allardyce and finding the bottle from 2017-11-28T19:01:53
David Unsworth spoke with passion, with honesty and with intelligence at Everton's press conference to preview the Premier League match with West Ham.Our Royal Blue regulars managed the passion and...
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Everton Royal Blue podcast - the Strikers' Show: Is Oumar Niasse an offender or a victim, is Sandro the answer and what do we do with Wayne? from 2017-11-21T14:32:53
Our latest Royal Blue podcast is all about strikers. Head of Sport David Prentice, Everton correspondent Phil Kirkbride and Royal Blue regulars Gavin Buckland and Tony Scott react to Oumar Niasse'...
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Just when are Everton going to appoint a new manager? And who will it be? from 2017-11-14T17:40:16
ECHO Head of Sport David Prentice is joined by EFC reporter Phil Kirkbride, the BBC's Greg O'Keeffe and podcast regulars Gavin Buckland and Tony Scott to ponder just what's going on at Goodison rig...
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The Big Sam question, what's best for Everton and what next for Mirallas and Schneiderlin from 2017-11-07T16:48:30
David Prentice is joined by Phil Kirkbride, Gavin Buckland and Tony Scott for the latest Royal Blue podcast. As the search for Everton's new manager goes on, the lads discuss the big question over ...
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Sandro, Steve Walsh and do we need Big Sam? from 2017-11-03T17:58:02
Everton caretaker manager David Unsworth has described Sunday's game against Watford as a "cup final" but while that fixture could be his last match in charge, the bigger issues at the Blues contin...
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Next Everton manager discussed? Unsy, Silva, Dyche and Rafa Benitez all mentioned! from 2017-10-31T16:43:19
With everything up in the air at Everton right now, we bring you an explosive pod in which the runners and riders to be the next Blues boss are discussed.Head of Sport David Prentice is joined by e...
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The David Unsworth debate, life after Ronald Koeman and are managers linked with Everton job good enough? from 2017-10-26T16:57:44
Everton reporter Phil Kirkbride is joined by seasoned ECHO reporters Ian Doyle and Chris Beesley to look back at the League Cup defeat at Chelsea, discuss what it might mean for David Unsworth's ch...
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Ronald Koeman SACKED - special podcast from 2017-10-23T13:59:55
Podcast regular Tony Scott is joined by Liverpool Echo writers Adam Jones and Ian Croll to discuss Ronald Koeman's sacking, whether it was the right decision, and where the Blues go from here. For...
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Leon Osman Europa League special from 2017-10-17T16:45:56
Leon Osman makes a guest appearance at the ECHO. The former Blues midfielder is joined by Head of Sport David Prentice, Gavin Buckland and Tony Scott to discuss the forthcoming Goodison clash with ...
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The Sigurdsson problem, generation vexed and is this Koeman's biggest game? from 2017-10-12T15:16:30
David Prentice is joined by ECHO journalist Chris Beesley and podcast regulars Gavin Buckland and Tony Scott to look back on a long international break, ahead to the visit to Brighton and debate th...
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Peter Reid special - my time at Everton, what I think of Koeman and setting Boris Johnson straight from 2017-10-05T16:02:46
In a very special Royal Blue podcast, David Prentice is joined by Everton legend Peter Reid to discuss his new autobiography "Cheer up Peter Reid". Also chewing the fat are Reid's ghostwriter, form...
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The Ronald Koeman Question from 2017-10-02T14:56:10
Dave Prentice, Phil Kirkbride, Greg O'Keeffe and Chris Beesley discuss the Everton manager, whether he has a long term future at Everton and most importantly whether he should have one. For inform...
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Fear is the Key from 2017-09-29T14:14:29
David Prentice, Phil Kirkbride, Gavin Buckland and Tony Scott look back on Apollon ... and forward to Burnley For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about...
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The resurrection of Niasse and we have to talk about Davy from 2017-09-26T15:34:33
Our Royal Blue Podcasters have, just about, calmed down sufficiently to be able to discuss - rationally - just what went down in the last 20 minutes at Goodison Park on Saturday.Head of Sport David...
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Royal Blue - Has the League Cup suddenly become a pressing priority for Ronald Koeman? from 2017-09-19T13:40:16
Head of Sport Dave Prentice and Everton correspondent Phil Kirkbride are joined by Royal Blue regulars Tony Scott and Gavin Buckland to discuss Old Trafford and tomorrow's Cup tie For information ...
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Where are Everton's leaders? What was Atalanta all about? And where do we go from here? from 2017-09-15T16:25:53
David Prentice is joined by Everton reporter Phil Kirkbride, podcast regular Gavin Buckland and ECHO contributor Sam Carroll to pick the bones out of the European misery at Atalanta, ponder what's ...
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We need to talk about Kevin, dissecting Spurs and the Atalanta question from 2017-09-12T15:14
Dave Prentice, Tony Scott, Gavin Buckland and Sam Carroll discuss all things Everton - but especially the "sad" Kevin Mirallas and what should Koeman do in Italy For information regarding your dat...
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Deadline Day discussed / No striker / What now? from 2017-08-31T23:46:35
The window is closed. Let's all do it again at the end of January?Well before that - how about we reflect, in a special late night episode, on the summer of business past; culminating in a dramati...
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Deadline approaches / Striker / Defender from 2017-08-30T13:27:33
It's nearly time. A summer of exciting #Everton transfer business approaches its conclusion with one significant piece of business still outstanding. In this episode we discuss the search for a cen...
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Rooney retires for England / City / Hajduk from 2017-08-23T14:33:08
We discuss the news today that Wayne Rooney has retired from England duty, calling time on a career that saw him become the Three Lions all-time leading goalscorer.Greg, Tony and Gav reflect on wha...
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Sigurddson confirmed / Hajduk / Manchester City from 2017-08-16T15:15:37
In this episode we react to the news that Gylfi Sigurdsson is finally an #Everton player. There's a review of Saturday's Premier League opening win over Stoke City, and we look ahead to two big fix...
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It begins / Team picks / Striker headache from 2017-08-11T14:01:48
Ahead of the first game of the 2017/18 Premier League season we sit down to discuss Ronald Koeman's options for his XI. We also reflect on the transfer latest, how it will effect his team to face S...
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Europe / Striker needed / New shape from 2017-08-04T16:39:24
We discuss the Europa League win over Ruzomberok and the play off round draw with Hajduk Split. We also mull over first impressions of Wayne Rooney, Sandro and Klaassen while reflecting on the bus...
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Gylfi Sigurdsson / pre-season / Europa League from 2017-07-25T12:52:12
Host Phil Kirkbride is joined by Tony Scott, Gavin Buckland and Chris Beesley to discuss Everton's pursuit of Gylfi Sigurdsson, the Blues training camp in Holland and their upcoming Europa League c...
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The Ross Barkley Debate / Europa League / FFP from 2017-07-19T16:10:51
We discuss the latest #EFC news with the focus on #Ross Barkley's future For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...
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Rooney in/ Lukaku out/ Who next? from 2017-07-11T16:33:36
We discuss the exciting state of play in Everton's summer transfer masterplan#EFC #WayneRooney #RomeluLukaku For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about y...
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Wayne Rooney Special: Latest on Everton's pursuit from 2017-07-05T15:36:43
We discuss the news that #Everton's deal to bring Wayne Rooney back is progressing For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...
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Michael Keane / Sandro / The New Everton from 2017-06-29T16:13:27
We talk all the latest on Keane, Sandro and #Everton's exciting start to the summer transfer window For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad ch...
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Jordan Pickford done / Klaassen Next / Fixtures from 2017-06-15T15:54:35
We discuss #Everton's signing of Jordan Pickford and the other transfer business they appear close to completing #Pickford #Klaassen For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/pr...
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Lukaku Latest: Resigned to exit? / What price? / What next? from 2017-06-08T13:59:22
Our #Everton podcasters are joined by Belgian football expert Kristof Terreur to discuss the latest with Romelu Lukaku, #EFC #Chelsea and #MUFC For information regarding your data privacy, visit ...
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The Transfer Summit: We all pick a player Everton should sign from 2017-06-02T16:56:14
We debate four targets who we each feel #Everton should sign this summer For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...
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Season Review / Looking ahead / Who makes the cut? from 2017-05-24T16:29:03
We look back at Ronald Koeman's first season, discuss its ending and what lies ahead?#EFC #koeman #Barkley For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about you...
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Arsenal / New Kit&Sponsor / Transfer Targets from 2017-05-17T17:27:17
We talk all things Arsenal ahead of the final game of the season at the Emirates, we discuss SportPesa and the new kit, and we get stuck into who Koeman might buy#EFC #EvertonFC #Arsenal For info...
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Barkley / Dixies / Flip Flops from 2017-05-11T16:14:43
We discuss all the latest #EvertonFC news#Barkley #Koeman #Lukaku For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Howard Kendall's remarkable 1987 title win remembered from 2017-05-04T16:25:47
We get all nostalgic on the 30th anniversary of the last time #Everton won the title For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...
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Chelsea review / Ross Barkley / Europa League dilemma from 2017-05-02T15:29:55
We discuss #Everton and the 3-0 defeat by #ChelseaFC as we also ponder Ross Barkley's role, and what Europa League qualifications means for the Blues For information regarding your data privacy, v...
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Should we sign John Terry? / Closing the Gap / Chelsea Challenge from 2017-04-28T11:46:10
We discuss how Everton can close the gap on the top four and whether they should give an old dog a new home this summer.We also preview the Chelsea game#EFC #Everton FC #Chelsea For information re...
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West Ham Woes / First Player In / Worst Ever Games from 2017-04-25T16:25:16
We reflect on Everton's stinker at the London Stadium, ask who the first signing through the Finch Farm door this summer should be and reminisce over our worst Everton games#EFC #Everton FC #kOEMAN...
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West Ham Preview / Koeman Issue / 3 players we must sign from 2017-04-21T16:53:02
We discuss all things #EFC as we preview #WHUFC and talk #Lukaku, #Koeman, #WayneRooney and more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad cho...
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The Michael Calvin Podcast: Youth football, Academies&the Shocking Truth from 2017-04-20T18:53:18
We talk to top-selling author Michael Calvin about his new book 'No Hunger In Paradise' which reveals some shocking truths about youth football in the UK - and he discusses the set-ups at #Everton...
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Lukaku's £100million price tag from 2017-04-18T13:52:45
Phil Kirkbride broke the news Everton want a world record fee for Romelu Lukaku. He sits down with David Prentice and Chris Beesley to discuss what it all means for the Blues and the Belgian. For ...
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Burnley Review/Valencia worth keeping? /Goalkeeper woes from 2017-04-17T11:27:53
We discuss #Everton's home win over Burnley with goals from Phil Jagielka, Ben Mee (OG) and Romelu #Lukaku#EFC #MUFC #Arsenal #LFC For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/pri...
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Ross Barkley Latest / Leicester Re-cap / Higher than 7th? from 2017-04-11T16:56:51
We discuss all the latest #Everton news, the situation with Ross Barkley and our win over Leicester City For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ...
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Derby post-mortem / Koeman's comments debated / What can we learn from 2017-04-03T15:48:42
We discuss the latest Merseyside derby defeat and the lively aftermath#EFC #LFC #Koeman #Klopp For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choice...
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Funes Mori injury / Derby preview / How do we line-up at Anfield? from 2017-03-30T14:03:55
We react to the latest injury set-back with Ramiro Funes Mori out injured, and talk about our chances of finally overcoming the Anfield hoodoo #EFC #LFC #FunesMori #SeamusColeman For information r...
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Bramley Moore stadium news reaction from 2017-03-23T18:09:16
We head back to the Bramley Moore pub to discuss today's news that #EFC have secured a deal for the site to be their new stadium#EFC #Everton #Bramley Moore #Everton stadium For information regard...
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Everton Stadium Special: The Bramley Moore Podcast from 2017-03-22T16:58:09
We discus #Everton's imminent new stadium announcement from the Bramley Moore pub, opposite the North Docks site where the stadium will be built.#EFC #BramleyMoore #EFC stadium For information reg...
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Everton Norway / Lukaku latest / Hull Preview from 2017-03-17T17:48:08
We speak to Bjorn and Helge from Everton Norway as #Lukaku and everything else #Everton is on the agenda For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacyLearn more about your a...
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Lukaku Special / Where do Everton go from here? / Is there any chance he might stay? / How will fans react? from 2017-03-15T13:56:13
We discuss the latest twist in the Romelu Lukaku contract saga at Everton.#EFC #Everton #Lukaku #Moshiri For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ...
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Toffeeweb special: Lyndon Lloyd / Barkley's contract / WBA Preview from 2017-03-10T15:22:32
We are joined by Lyndon Lloyd from the popular Toffeeweb site to discuss the #West Brom game, #Everton's ground, Barkley's contract and more For information regarding your data privacy, visit a...
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Spurs review / Scapegoats / Gulf in class from 2017-03-07T17:20:27
We discuss #Everton's sobering defeat bt #Spurs at White Hart Lane and where it all went wrong #EFC #Everton #Koeman For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more...
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Rooney latest / Moyes return / Sunderland Preview from 2017-02-23T16:34:04
We discuss all things #Everton - especially the latest speculation about #WayneRooney and look ahead at the #Sunderland game For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Le...
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Bramley Moore / Moshiri / Usmanov / The Future from 2017-02-21T16:43:25
In this episode we're joined by #Everton writer and social media commentator TheEsk as we discuss the new stadium, Farhad Moshiri and the future. For information regarding your data privacy, visit...
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Bournemouth Bonanza / Lukaku Contract / Boro Preview from 2017-02-10T13:19:18
We talk about the impressive #Everton win over Bournemouth, #Lukaku and his unsigned contract and preview our next game at Middlesbrough For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.co...
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Deadline Day Verdict / Stoke / Bournemouth. from 2017-02-03T14:51:28
We get stuck into all the latest #Everton FC issues #Koeman #Lukaku #EFC #Schneiderlin For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
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The Pre-Deadline Day Special: Who should we sign? from 2017-01-26T13:54:48
It's only a few days away from the end of the January window and we discuss who #Everton could sign or sell before it slams shut. Some big potential incomings get mentioned - in particular one man...
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Another win so what's possible? Top five? Higher? from 2017-01-23T17:45:11
This week we get overwhelmingly positive as we discuss #Everton's victory over #Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park #EFC #Koeman For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy L...
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Manchester City delight discussed from 2017-01-17T17:46:36
We reflect on all the great points of #Everton's win over #Manchester City #Tom Davies #Koeman #Mirallas #Lukaku For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more ab...
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Is our season over&why are we haggling over Schneiderlin? from 2017-01-10T18:15:04
We discuss #Everton's FA Cup 3rd round defeat by Leicester City and talk transfers - specifically what's happening with our pursuit of Morgan #Schneiderlin and Memphis Depay For information regar...
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Everton General Meeting special from 2017-01-05T15:20:45
We reflect on #Everton's general meeting at the Philharmonic on Wednesday ; Farhad Moshiri's promising words, the stadium latest and all the signs of commercial progress.#Everton #Moshiri #Bramley ...
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Boring but effective? Who should be skipper? Hull Preview from 2016-12-29T15:46:10
We reflect on the Leicester win, discuss all the latest #Everton issues and preview the Friday Night Football clash with Hull City #EFC #Koeman For information regarding your data privacy, visit a...
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Derby Review: Something has to change but what? Were Koeman tactics right? Players rated from 2016-12-20T14:48:09
We reflect on the 227th Merseyside derby, another defeat, and examine why we just can't win these games? #EFC #LFC #MerseysideDerby For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/pri...
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Derby Preview: Should Koemam stick with Gunners winners? Is Wijnaldum weak link? Who is Blues key man? from 2016-12-16T16:05:25
We plough through all the major talking points ahead of the 227th Merseyside derby at Goodison Park on Monday night #EFC #Everton FC #Koeman #Liverpool FC #LFC#Klopp For information regarding your...
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Is McCarthy back? Did Goodison make Clattenburg bottle it? Have we turned a corner? from 2016-12-14T17:01:38
We talk over Tuesday's thrilling victory over #Arsenal #EFC #Everton FC #Koeman #Goodison #Ross Barkley For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ...
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Will Bolasie be missed? The Holgate conundrum and are Everton's players listening anymore? from 2016-12-09T12:01
Phil Kirkbride is joined by ECHO sports editor David Prentice, Ian Doyle and Royal Blue podcast regular Tony Scott to ponder the loss of Yannick Bolasie, look ahead to Watford and answer some of y...
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The Big Interview - with Kevin Sheedy from 2016-12-07T09:27:17
In episode three of the ECHO's Big Interview, Neil Jones and Neil Mellor speak to Everton legend Kevin Sheedy, owner of the sweetest left foot on Merseyside - bar none!Kevin talks about learning hi...
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Monday Night Pod: Was United point a good one? Can 4-4-2 work again? from 2016-12-05T17:45
We mull over #Everton's 1-1 draw with #Manchester United at Goodison Park on Sunday inclusing Lukaku's stats, Idrissa Gueye's heroics and tactical debrief For information regarding your data priva...
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Can average Everton still get Europa League? Was Bolasie worth the money? United preview from 2016-12-01T17:11:53
We discuss whether Everton's indifferent form could still get them into Europe, analyse Yannick Bolasie's Goodison career so far and preview Sunday's United game. #EFC #Everton #MUFC For informat...
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Monday Night Pod: Is relegation form looming? Could Besic help? Alex Young's return from 2016-11-28T16:46:18
We reflect on another disappointing Everton performance and result while talking over the ways Koeman could fix it. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more...
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Steve Johnson Stat special, Saints preview&Koeman update from 2016-11-25T17:37:14
This week we're joined by Everton statistician, author and the man behind the excellent Evertonresults.com Steve Johnson #EFC #Everton #Koeman For information regarding your data privacy, visit a...
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Monday Night Review Pod: What's up with the skipper? Don't mention the J Word&Our Best ever Prem player from 2016-11-21T17:57:40
We analyse the draw with Swansea and get stuck into all the talking points. #EFC #SwanseaCity #Jagielka #Lukaku #Koeman #Evertpon FC #Tim Cahill For information regarding your data privacy, visit ...
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We get we're not Barca, Depay latest&Swansea Preview from 2016-11-17T18:34:17
This week we discuss Koeman, Lukaku, Rooney and the weekend visit of Swansea #EFC #Everton FC #FCBarca #Barca #Koeman #Lukaku #Rooney #Depay For information regarding your data privacy, visit acas...
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Andrew Lancel Special: Spreading the Everton Gospel in TV world, Moshiri hopes and silverware dream from 2016-11-15T18:30:33
#EFC #Everton FC #Coronation Street #Corrie #Goodison For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dave Billows Special: Cahill the Machine, Rooney insight and Martinez's training methods debunked from 2016-11-10T17:05:14
This week we spoke to Everton's former Head of Sports Science and he gave us a revealing insight into his impressive career at Goodison. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.co...
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Questioning Koeman, ushering out players, Moshiri's stadium hint and is four more than three? from 2016-11-07T18:13:19
Everton editor Greg O'Keeffe is joined by ECHO writer Neil Jones and podcast regulars Gavin Buckland and Tony Scott to pick through the bones of a dire defeat at Chelsea, the latest comments from F...
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Chelsea Preview: How to deal with Costa, Hazard&Is anyone's place safe? from 2016-11-04T17:02
We discuss how Koeman might line up at Stamford Bridge as Everton chase their first League win there since 1994. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more abo...
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Barkley's Big Day, Long Ball Blues&would we have Rooney back? from 2016-10-31T17:38:26
It's the Monday Night Review Pod as we mull over the weekend's win and talk about Barkley, Rooney and tactics. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about...
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West Ham tactics, listener questions&applause during games from 2016-10-27T16:35:33
In the latest episode we ponder how Koeman will approach the West Ham game, respond directly to your questions from Twitter and debate the current trend for periods of applause during games. For i...
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We mark Koeman's first quarter, how to make ends meet until January and the mini-derby melt-down from 2016-10-24T16:19:59
It's the Monday Night Review show - as all the Everton action from the weekend is analysed. Plus Gav points fingers at the defence while Greg has a moan about Koeman's press conference. For inform...
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Man City, line-up at Burnley&when will Liam Walsh break through? from 2016-10-20T16:08:58
This week Greg, Phil, Gav and new dad Tony sit down to discuss Everton's last and next game - plus our thoughts ahead of the 'mini derby' against Liverpool on Sunday. For information regarding you...
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City point welcome throwback, Oviedo's form&will Geri ever learn? from 2016-10-17T16:39:27
It's Monday Night Review time as Greg O'Keeffe and Phil Kirkbride analyse Saturday's draw at the Etihad. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ...
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Are Everton better off without John Stones? from 2016-10-14T16:11:38
The Royal Blue podcast is back after the international break to preview Everton's trip to Manchester City.The team discuss life after Stones, the tactics the Blues must use at the Etihad and the cl...
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David France talks about Moshiri, the new stadium and his Everton devotion from 2016-10-12T17:36:46
This week we spent an entertaining hour with 'Mr Everton' Doctor David France. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...
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How big are Everton in the USA? from 2016-10-10T18:07:45
This week we discussed whether Everton can really grab the rapidly growing American market? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. V...
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Alan Myers on Gazza, Martinez's reign and why he really left Everton from 2016-10-06T18:32:38
This week we sat down for 90 minutes with Everton's fascinating former Director of Communications. One not to be missed. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn ...
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Monday Night Review - Palace point pondered from 2016-10-03T18:02:25
We discuss Everton's draw with Crystal Palace For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Friday Night Football Palace preview from 2016-09-29T17:49:10
We preview the first Goodison taste of Friday Night Football as Crystal Palace come to L4. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
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Have Everton got strength in depth? from 2016-09-22T17:18:24
The latest Everton podcast from the Liverpool Echo For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The great Ross Barkley debate&how good is Gareth Barry from 2016-09-15T17:00:33
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Post Deadline Day special from 2016-09-01T13:50:06
We discuss how Everton's transfer window panned out. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Deadline Day Special from 2016-08-31T17:06:38
We discuss Everton's bid to bring in some new faces ahead of Transfer Deadline Day. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...
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Stoke Post Match Reaction from 2016-08-27T18:03:14
We give our verdict on the win over Stoke at Goodison Park today. *Excuse the poor sound quality this week. A tech glitch which we're aware of going forward. For information regarding your data pr...
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Yeovil, transfers and Stoke preview from 2016-08-25T18:36:41
This week we reflect on the EFL Cup Yeovil win. talk transfers and look ahead to Stoke City at Goodison on Saturday. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more...
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Joe Anderson Special from 2016-08-22T16:47:58
The Mayor of Liverpool is our latest guest and talks at length about his love for the Toffees, their new investor Farhad Moshiri and what he thinks about Ronald Koeman and his transfer targets, alo...
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Tony Bellew Everton FC Special from 2016-08-18T12:07:30
This week we are joined by the first in a series of special guests; WBC Cruiserweight Champion boxer Tony Bellew. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn...
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Everton Royal Blue podcast: Stones, Bolasie, Kone and the Blues only being 70% fit from 2016-08-12T18:32:02
The ECHO's Royal Blue podcast team chew the fat at the end of the busiest week in the transfer window so far.They talk about Stones' departure, Williams' arrival and the pursuit of Bolasie and Kone...
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UnitedGameandtransfers from 2016-08-05T17:40:40
We discuss the week gone by and the weekend ahead. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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DresdenFinalPodcast from 2016-07-30T17:06:47
We conclude our mini-series of Dresden podcasts by reflecting on the defeat by Real Betis and what it means going forward. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Lear...
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PostDresdenReview from 2016-07-29T23:21:19
We discuss the defeat by Dyamo Dresden in the first game of the Dresden Cup For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...
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DayOneDresden from 2016-07-28T18:49:56
We reflect on the Everton squad which has travelled to Dresden - and those who haven't. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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SteveWalshReaction from 2016-07-21T15:17:15
We discuss what the arrival of Steve Walsh as Director of Football will mean for Everton. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
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JohnStonesSpecial from 2016-07-13T14:36:19
Royal Blue podcast special as John Stones asks to leave Everton and join Manchester City. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
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TransferTargetsYesorNo from 2016-07-07T16:43:43
This week we run the rule over some of the players linked with Everton so far this summer and give our verdict on whether the Blues should sign them. For information regarding your data privacy, v...
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KeeporSellspecial from 2016-06-30T17:03:23
This we we discuss footballing brains, loyalty and who we think Koeman should keep or sell. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacyLearn more about your ad choices. Vi...
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Do Blues really need marquee signing? from 2016-06-24T12:37:59
This week it gets fiery as we discuss marquee signings, Lukaku, the Euros and pre-season plans. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choice...
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First Impressions of Koeman from 2016-06-17T16:11:53
We sit down to mull over our first impressions of Everton's new manager Ronald Koeman For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...
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Royal Blue podcast Koeman announced from 2016-06-14T13:15:19
A special podcast on the day Ronald Koeman was announced as Everton's new manager. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...
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Everton podcast - end of an era from 2016-06-10T17:01:50
This week we talk the end of an era as Pienaar, Osman and Hibbert are released. Plus we talk Koeman, Gibson, Stones and the Goodison refurbishment plans. For information regarding your data privac...
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Royal Blue Everton Podcast: Courting Koeman and debating director of football from 2016-06-03T17:00:55
The latest Royal Blue podcast in which Greg O'Keeffe is joined by Tony Scott and Gavin Buckland to discuss the possible changes on the horizon at Everton. For information regarding your data priva...
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Manager latest - Moyes? from 2016-05-27T14:26
This week we discuss the latest in Everton's search for a new manager, whether David Moyes should be on the short-list, and we moan about Romelu Lukaku's loose lips. There's also stadium talk and a...
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Everton Podcast; Busy summer ahead from 2016-05-17T17:11:26
We discuss the Norwich win, the busy summer ahead, which manager we'd like and reflect on the stadium latest. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about ...
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Martinez sacked from 2016-05-12T18:22:57
A special Royal Blue podcast on the day Everton sacked manager Roberto Martinez. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...
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Leicester and Everton from 2016-05-05T17:04:21
We discuss what clubs like Everton can learn from Leicester's remarkable Premier League win ahead of Saturday's game For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more...
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Wembley despair and looking ahead to Bournemouth from 2016-04-29T15:05:49
Our Blues team pick through the wreckage of Wembley and have their say on Everton v Bournemouth on Saturday For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about yo...
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Liverpool 4 Everton 0 from 2016-04-21T00:00
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Wembley here we come from 2016-04-20T00:00
Greg O'Keeffe, Adam Jones, Tony Scott, Gavin Buckland and Rhodri Cannon get set for Wembley For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. V...
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Analysing the draw at Watford from 2016-04-11T00:00
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Man United defeat and what next? from 2016-04-04T00:00
We look back on a defeat as pressure continues to mount For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Roberto Martinez podcast from 2016-03-25T00:00
What does the future hold for Roberto Martinez? Our Everton FC team have their say For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...
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Everton v Arsenal preview from 2016-03-18T00:00
Looking ahead to another big game For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Everton v Chelsea FA Cup quarter final from 2016-03-14T00:00
Great result for the Blues For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Farhad Moshiri podcast from 2016-02-27T00:00
Talking about the new man at the top For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Looking ahead to Villa from 2016-02-26T00:00
Previewing the game in the Midlands For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Joey Barton is afraid and more from 2016-02-19T00:00
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Defeat by West Brom from 2016-02-15T00:00
Looking back at the 1-0 home defeat For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Ticket prices and Stoke away from 2016-02-04T00:00
How much is too much and will we take care of the Potters? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Everton v Man City reaction from 2016-01-27T00:00
Our Blues team look back on the defeat at City and ahead to the weekend's clash against Carlisle For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choic...
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Everton FC Swansea reaction from 2016-01-25T00:00
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Everton v Swansea preview from 2016-01-22T00:00
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Chelsea 3 Everton 3 - the game management debate from 2016-01-18T00:00
Greg O'Keeffe leads this look back at a frenetic match For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Everton 2 Man City 1 reaction from 2016-01-07T00:00
Greg O'Keeffe and Phil Kirkbride look back on a great win For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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