Royal Blue: The Everton FC Podcast

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 Watford and where that leaves Frank Lampard's side bid to preserve their Premier League status ahead of this Sunday's matches, including Brentford's visit to Goodison Park plus their reaction to the confi...

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 from home in the Premier League for the first time since last August. The result also moved Frank Lampard's side above both Burnley and Leeds United and out of the relegation zone as Ukrainian internationa...

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 alive and the panel discuss the special Goodison Park atmosphere - including the pre-match welcome; key displays from the likes of Richarlison and Yerry Mina plus Jordan Pickford's stunning saves as we...

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 previous employers - and the club where he spent the bulk of his playing career - Everton manager Frank Lampard delivered an impassioned defence of Anthony Gordon amid suggestions that the home-grown he...

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 by discussing a spirited Everton performance in their 2-0 Merseyside derby loss to Liverpool, touching on the numerous refereeing incidents throughout the game as well as the performance of Anthony Gordo...

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 with Leicester City, before moving on to discuss the struggles of Dele Alli since his move from Spurs. The panel then debate Richarlison's best position in the side as well as touching on Dominic Calver...

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 to Anthony Gordon's deflected goal in the first half of the game. Fabian Delph, Vitalii Mykolenko and Jordan Pickford come in for particular praise during the conversation thanks to their crucial roles...

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 the disappointing 3-2 loss away at Turf Moor, before moving on to discuss Dominic Calvert Lewin's struggles and the need to get the striker back firing. The group then preview Saturday's huge clash with M...

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 McGrail to discuss defeat in the capital, their fledgling careers and growing up supporting Everton. Peter and Joe, born and raised in Liverpool, are massive Evertonians and making a name for themselves...

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 news on Merseyside, including covering the criminal prosecutions linked to the Hillsborough tragedy and its aftermath. The lads discuss the importance of the Premier League break in giving Frank Lampard a...

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 frustrations of Frank Lampard and raise questions over the players desire following a post-match press conference where the manager showed his emotions. The trio discuss the potential possibility or a form...

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 match-winner Alex Iwobi. The lads also look ahead to an upcoming FA Cup quarter final against Crystal Palace on the horizon. With confidence high, can Everton send themselves to Wembley? Learn more about...

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 discuss the relegation picture, looking into the Blues' remaining fixtures as well as those around them. The panel then moves on to previewing a huge relegation battle clash against Newcastle, before discuss...

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 Hotspur means the Blues remain right in the relegation fight but, more than the result itself, what does the pitiful performance say about their chances of escaping the drop? Our panel look back at the 'ho...

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 Crystal Palace before going on to preview the upcoming fixture in the Premier League away at Tottenham Hotspur. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 decisions as the Blues were denied a stone-wall penalty late on. The panel also goes over what was a strong performance from Frank Lampard's side, and look ahead to an important FA Cup clash with Boreham Wood...

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 joined by Jazz Bal, chairman of the Everton Stakeholder Steering Group, and Bren Connolly - chairman of the Everton Heritage Society. The panel discuss the importance of fan involvement now as they look...

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 Southampton. The lads take a look at the initial impressions that Frank Lampard has had and the tough run that he and the squad have ahead of them. Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s form is discussed along with the resp...

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 preview this weekend's South-Coast Clash with Southampton! The Blues are on a high after their 3-0 win over Leeds, and will be looking to build on their impressive development under Frank Lampard. Talk then...

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 colourful character on both Twitter and YouTube, the 43-year-old remains humble about his new-found fame, proclaiming: "Without y'all I'm just some silly dufus from middle Georgia that loves Everton too mu...

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 ways in front of the home crowd as well as analysing the impact of the home support. Alex Iwobi’s showing was also praised with Frank Lampard having publicly spoken about the trust he has in the former Ars...

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 Toffees find themselves in is also on the agenda, as the lads look ahead to all of the big games left to be played this season. How will Lampard and his squad bounce back from the Newcastle defeat? Will...

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 impact of Yerry Mina's injury is also on the agenda as the Blues look ahead to a crucial game at Goodison against Leeds United. How will this loss be taken by Lampard and his squad? And what do Everton...

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 tomorrow night's trip to St James' Park, where new signings Dele Alli and Donny van de Beek will hope to feature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Lampard has the squad he will be working with for the rest of the season, but the additions continued with the recruitment of Lampard's former teammate Ashley Cole into the Goodison coaching staff. But h...