Royal Blue: The Everton FC Podcast

Everton secured a hat-trick of consecutive wins under returning manager David Moyes to build-up a nine-point cushion between themselves and Leicester City by thrashing the Foxes 4-0 at Goodison Park.  Join Ian Croll, Gav Buckland and Chris Beesley as they analyse Everton’s win and discuss whether an emergency signing is required to boost Everton’s attack. Gavin Buckland's Book 'The End' | Order yo...

Everton’s worst fears have been realised following the latest update that Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Orel Mangala will face a considerable spell on the sidelines.  The news comes as a severe blow for David Moyes on the back of two fantastic wins against Spurs and Brighton.  With Everton’s squad already threadbare, will the club make any moves in the transfer market ahead of what is expected to be a...

Tony Cottee, the striker who joined Everton for a then British record fee of £2.2million in 1988, netting 99 goals in 241 games for the Blues, is the latest guest on Goodison Park: My Home. Snapped up from his boyhood club West Ham United when many had expected him to cross the capital and join Arsenal instead, the Londoner – now aged 59 – talks affectionately but candidly about the ups and downs...

Here we take a look at the Everton transfer latest as fears over the severity of injuries to Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Orel Mangala add to the need of reinforcements in the club’s fight for Premier League survival.  Ian Croll and Connor O’Neill are here for the Wednesday show, live from the Royal Blue studio. Gavin Buckland's Book 'The End' | Order your copy here: https://tinyurl.com/GavinBuckland...

Forced to finish the game with 10 men, Everton enjoyed a heroic 1-0 win at Brighton & Hove Albion in David Moyes’ first away game back as Blues boss. Join Ian Croll, Joe Thomas and Chris Beesley for Monday’s Royal Blue Podcast live as they analyse Saturday’s match at the Amex Stadium. Gavin Buckland's Book 'The End' | Order your copy here: https://tinyurl.com/GavinBucklandTheEnd Everton FC podcast...

It’s the Wednesday Royal Blue with Ian Croll and Tony Scott as they look ahead to Brighton away.  With the transfer window in full flow Everton fans are keen for the club to make a few signings, however we pose the question: Does David Moyes really need reinforcements now or can he wait until the Summer?  All that and more on the Royal Blue Podcast. Gavin Buckland's Book 'The End' | Order your cop...

A sparkling first half display brought David Moyes his first win of a second spell as Everton manager but after failing to capitalise on their earlier dominance, the Blues were left clinging on in the dying seconds to hold on for what could be a crucial three points to triumph 3-2. Join Ian Croll, Joe Thomas and Chris Beesley as they react to Everton’s first win of 2025. Gavin Buckland's Book 'The...

Join Ian Croll, Paul Wheelock and Connor O’Neill as they look ahead to Everton’s match with Spurs on Sunday afternoon. The lads will also discuss the latest in the Armando Broja situation and whether a replacement can be found.  All that and plenty more on Friday’s live Royal Blue Podcast. Gavin Buckland's Book 'The End' | Order your copy here: https://tinyurl.com/GavinBucklandTheEnd Everton FC po...

Ian Croll, Chris Beesley & Tony Scott react to Everton’s 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa. Gavin Buckland's Book 'The End' | Order your copy here: https://tinyurl.com/GavinBucklandTheEnd Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - everyday.  Subscribe to the Royal Blue Everton FC YouTube Channel a...

In our first Goodison Park: My Home interview published in 2025 – the year Everton finally depart the Grand Old Lady – we speak to the Blues’ favourite Yorkshireman Ian Snodin.  Despite hailing from the other side of the Pennines, ‘Snods’ as he is affectionately known by Evertonians, became a True Blue and adored by the Goodison fanbase when snubbed Liverpool’s Kenny Dalglish to accept Howard Kend...

David Moyes will be back in the hot seat this afternoon as he addresses the media for the first time following his Everton return. What can we expect from the Scotsman during his second spell. Join Ian Croll, Joe Thomas and Gav Buckland as they take a deep dive into Moyes’ Goodison Park return and predict what may be ahead for Everton. Gavin Buckland's Book 'The End' | Order your copy here: https:...

IT’S OFFICIAL! David Moyes has been confirmed as the new Everton manager.  It’s a sensational return for the former Nlues manager whose first stint at the club was littered with many highs and lows during a 13 years period between 2002 and 2013z  He subsequently went on to manage Manchester United, Sunderland, Real Sociedad and West Ham, but has returned to help Everton in their fight for survival...

Revisit our exclusive interview with David Moyes as the former Everton manager is set to return to Goodison Park for a second stint in charge at the club. Back in September 2024, Chris Beesley spoke to an extra special guest for the ninth episode of our Goodison Park: My Home series as he was joined by David Moyes, the longest serving and most successful Everton manager of the Premier League era....

Join Ian Croll, Joe Thomas and Gav Buckland as they react to yesterday’s breaking news regarding the sacking of Sean Dyche.  Dyche was sacked three hours before Everton kicked off against Peterborough United in the FA Cup Third Round.  Reports have stated Dan Friedkin has now turned to David Moyes who could be in place as Everton’s new manager by the weekend.  Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpoo...

Join Ian Croll and Tony Scott for the Wednesday show as they discuss the latest on Sean Dyche’s Everton future.  Also on the agenda is the final word on Bournemouth and a look ahead to the 3rd Round FA Cup tie against Peterborough United. All that plus plenty more.  Gavin Buckland's Book 'The End' | Order your copy here: https://tinyurl.com/GavinBucklandTheEnd Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpoo...

Reaction and analysis following Everton’s 1-0 defeat to Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium.  The latest Royal Blue Podcast, live with Ian Croll, Joe Thomas and Chris Beesley.  Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - everyday.  Subscribe to the Royal Blue Everton FC YouTube Channel and...

Join Ian Croll, Gav Buckland and Chris Beesley for the first Royal Blue show of 2025.  Apologies for this being the first show of the week, but the lads are back to briefly look over the Nottingham Forest defeat and preview the Bournemouth game. Gavin Buckland's Book 'The End' | Order your copy here: https://tinyurl.com/GavinBucklandTheEnd Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue Y...

It’s the post-Manchester City reaction podcast in a live Royal Blue Podcast.  Join Ian Croll & Gav Buckland as they look back and react to Everton’s 1-1 draw with Champions Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.  With fixtures coming thick and fast and a game only a matter of days away on Sunday, the lads also preview the home match against Nottingham Forest.  All that and more on Friday’s Royal B...

Everton 0-0 Chelsea. It’s Monday’s Royal Blue Podcast Live, as Ian Croll, Gav Buckland and Tony Scott head into the studio to discuss Everton’s draw with Enzo Maresca’s side. The lads provide reaction and analysis from Sunday’s game as well as look ahead and preview Everton’s Boxing Day fixture with Manchester City. Gavin Buckland's Book 'The End' | Order your copy here: https://tinyurl.com/GavinB...

Everton finally have new owners. The Friedkin Group completed their purchase of the Football Club on Thursday. The news brings an end to eight tumultuous years under the stewardship of Farhad Moshiri. It has seen a new era ushered in at Everton with The Friedkin Group (TFG) taking full control of the club. There is much to do, and there are different approaches that can be taken in order to addres...

Join Ian Croll, Joe Thomas and Matt Jones for today's special Royal Blue Podcast on what is an historic day for Everton Football Club. The Friedkin Group have completed their takeover of Everton. Confirmation comes after official ratification from the Premier League, with the deal having already been approved by the Football Association, Women’s Professional Leagues Limited and the Financial Condu...

Join Ian Croll and Connor O’Neill for the Wednesday show live as they have the final word on Arsenal, talk takeover news and look ahead to Chelsea. Gavin Buckland's Book 'The End' | Order your copy here: https://tinyurl.com/GavinBucklandTheEnd Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - eve...

The Royal Blue Podcast is unfortunately suffering from a depleted squad this week, thanks to Chris Beesley being off, Ian Croll being unwell and Gav Buckland still jollying it up on his holidays. However, there is one man who has saved the day to bring you his own thoughts on the Arsenal draw as well as the impending takeover. Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channe...

ECHO Everton reporter Chris Beesley joins colleague Paul Wheelock for the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast as the pair preview the trip to the Emirates Stadium to face Arsenal. The Blues’ only success at the north London venue came behind closed doors so their record away to the Gunners comes under scrutiny, along with both sides’ record this season from set-pieces, the balance of the team...

It’s the Wednesday show live on the Royal Blue YouTube channel. Ian Croll and Connor O’Neill discuss the latest on the takeover and look ahead to the trip to the Emirates Stadium with a huge match against Arsenal on the agenda. Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - everyday.  Subscrib...