Royal Blue: The Everton FC Podcast
Welcome to the Royal Blue Podcast - Your home for all things Everton… From regular live shows across YouTube, to commute geared audio shows on Spotify and Apple Podcasts - we have you covered. We record from the heart of Liverpool City Centre in All Out Football’s Royal Blue studio as we bring you the most informed Everton coverage on the planet. We’re passionate, and deeply rooted in the blue side of the Mersey.
We don’t just report the news; we live it. Whether it’s David Moyes’ latest tactical shift, exclusive insights from Chris Beesley, or Gavin Buckland digging into the stats that actually matter—we’re across it all, every single day. Not forgetting Connor O’Neill & Paul Wheelock who adds much needed squad depth to the fastest growing Everton podcast online.
We’ve also got the Post-Match Show, with resident host Ian Croll, accompanied by Tony Scott - this is when reactions and emotions are raw. It’s one not to be missed and your definitive conversation listener following an Everton win or defeat.
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Royal Blue: Three at the back, worries out wide...
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 three at the back is top of the agenda.
One of...
40 min
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Post-Game: Everton's 'big six' woes continue wi...
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' teams.
The podcast starts with the verdict of our...
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How Everton can beat Manchester City and what n...
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 asked a simple question with a not so straightforward...
34 min
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View from the Gwladys Street: A week to forget ...
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, twice, has certainly stopped that in its tracks. It...
61 min
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Royal Blue: Do the frustrating draws highlight ...
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 by Head of Sport Dave Prentice and Adam Jones to...
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Post-Game: Lucas Digne to the rescue as flat Ev...
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 2-2 draw at home to Watford that some would argue...
24 min
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The Watford view on Marco Silva, Richarlison an...
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 attached to it as it will be the first time that Everton...
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Gerard Deulofeu exclusive ahead of ex-Everton w...
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 Gerard Deulofeu, who will be making his return to...
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Tim Cahill’s Everton legacy and pondering the p...
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 special podcast celebrating the best £1.5m Everton are ever...
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Post-Game: Frustrating night for Everton as the...
One word comes up more than other in the Post-Game podcast... frustration.
And with good reason as that perfectly encapsulated the mood around Goodison Park on Wednesday night.
Yes, the 1-1 draw with a well-organised and at times cynical Newcastle...
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Royal Blue: Big-picture thinking and the two pl...
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 mourning.
And why would there be after the Blues...
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View from the Gwladys Street: Pickford’s mistak...
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 the way. For a mistake like that at the very end to...
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Post-Game: Pride and positives among the pain a...
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 in meetings with Liverpool, there were massive...
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The lowdown from both sides of Stanley Park in ...
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 special preview podcast for both our Royal Blue and...
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Reasons for derby confidence and what to make o...
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 Adam Jones and Gavin Buckland to talk about the 232nd...
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The Andre Gomes dilemma and Old Trafford troubl...
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 should Everton's sales pitch be?
All these questions...
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View from the Gwladys Street: Broadcast media E...
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 lads discuss and debate the standout points from...
47 min
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Post-Game: Gylfi Sigurdsson the match-winner as...
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 and earn the Blues a fourth straight victory at...
15 min
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Royal Blue: Pickford's Palace penalty save coul...
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 conference earlier on Friday, reveals his chat with the...
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View from the Gwladys Street: Hailing impact of...
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 final international break of the year, the trio take...
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Royal Blue: Bramley-Moore ticket price issues -...
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 prices once more, which is always a great thing to...
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Royal Blue: Everton's stadium move is crucial f...
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 Phil Jagielka and long-serving full-back Leighton...
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View from the Gwladys Street: Silva’s defensive...
In this week’s fan podcast, host Ian Croll is joined by Paul Wheelock and Mark Frances. A point at Stamford Bridge was well deserved by Marco Silva’s men on Sunday afternoon and along with all the positives following the final whistle, it’s a fair...
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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...
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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...
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