Royal Blue: The Everton FC Podcast

Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO, including our main Royal Blue show with Ian Croll, Joe Thomas, Chris Beesley, Connor O'Neill, Gavin Buckland, Paul Wheelock, Matt Jones & Tony Scott.

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Royal Blue: The importance of Everton's point a...
Host Sam Carroll is joined by our Everton FC correspondent Adam Jones and regular guest Gavin Buckland for the latest Royal Blue podcast. The trio start by dissecting the weekend's draw at Chelsea, in which the Blues brought home a battling point from...
43 min
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Post-Game: Everton further underline progress u...
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 Marco Silva. And to pick the bones out of what was an...
13 min
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Royal Blue: Assessing impact academy ban will h...
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 from Goodison. And there is no bigger talking point...
49 min
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Yerry Mina speaks as the big summer signing get...
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 for Everton at Chelsea this weekend. A smiling Mina...
13 min
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Royal Blue: Michael Keane's Everton renaissance...
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. Marco Silva's footballing ideals were on display at...
39 min
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View from the Gwladys Street: Coleman’s goal re...
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 Saturday’s result. Host Ian Croll sits down with guests...
48 min
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Post-Game: Richarlison steals show as Everton b...
Well, that was another enjoyable afternoon at Goodison Park, wasn't it? Two goals from Richarlison and one very warmly received strike from Seamus Coleman secured a richly deserved 3-1 victory over Brighton. That meant the Blues bounced back from...
18 min
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Royal Blue: Why the time has come to unleash Ad...
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 Kirkbride, along with Paul Wheelock. With Kurt Zouma...
25 min
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Royal Blue: Martial's theatrical tumble, Pickfo...
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 Prentice hosts and is joined by Adam Jones, Chris Beesley...
38 min
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Jose Baxter has opened up to the Royal Blue pod...
The former Academy graduate is preparing to face the Blues with Oldham Athletic this evening in the Checkatrade Trophy and sat down with the ECHO to reflect on his time at Goodison. Baxter, the youngest player to have represented the club, talks...
22 min
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View from the Gwladys Street: Everton stadium d...
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 readjusted timeline of completion for Bramley-Moore....
60 min
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Royal Blue: Why Everton shouldn't fear Manchest...
Everton are on the hunt for their fourth Premier League win in a row - and standing in their way is Manchester United. The Blues haven't had a great record at Old Trafford in the past, but performances from both sides recently have given Evertonians...
50 min
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Royal Blue: Could Andre Gomes end Morgan Schnei...
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 joined by Chris Beesley and Ian Croll as there's plenty...
44 min
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Post-Game: Everton leave it late to beat Crysta...
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 Lady has not in some time. From manager Marco Silva's...
18 min
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Royal Blue: The unexpected way Everton may have...
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. But before getting stuck into the clash with Roy...
36 min
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View from the Gwladys Street: Everton players o...
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 return of Premier League football. So to fill the...
44 min
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Royal Blue: What constitutes progress for Evert...
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 defeats to Lyon and Arsenal. And in our latest Royal...
40 min
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Royal Blue: Remembering the importance of James...
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 on the back of consecutive Premier League wins for...
40 min
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Ex-Everton Academy star John Paul Kissock on Mo...
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 majority of his career playing in the fifth and sixth...
29 min
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View from the Gwladys Street: Everton fans love...
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 is answered in this week’s View from the Gwladys...
35 min
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Royal Blue: Assessing Marco Silva's first eight...
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 Kirkbride is joined by Paul Wheelock, Adam Jones and Gavin...
37 min
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Post-Game: Reacting to Everton's victory at Lei...
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 been lifted after they witnessed an excellent 2-1...
13 min
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Royal Blue: Tom Davies and Andre Gomes discusse...
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 miserable Carabao Cup exit to Southampton. Was Marco...
40 min
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Post-Game: Same old story as Everton exit Carab...
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 frustrated Goodison Park. To pick the bones out of the...
17 min
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View from the Gwladys Street: Is Theo Walcott c...
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 that hefty transfer fee? Can he do more? Hosted by Ian...
31 min