Royal Blue: The Everton FC Podcast

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 turn the game on its head, it was absolutely devastating. This week, the fan podcast is brought to you by host Ian Croll and glasses half full guests,...

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 positives to take from Everton's performance at Anfield this afternoon. That much is made clear by the two guests on the Post-Game podcast, our Everton FC...

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 Blood Red listeners. Host Paul Wheelock speaks to Adam Jones, the ECHO's Everton FC reporter, and Paul Gorst, one of our football journalists, and wh...

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 meeting between the Blues and Liverpool. And confidence abounds with the lads fully expecting Everton to produce a performance to be proud of as Marco...

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 are put to the panel in the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast as the future of the on-loan midfielder is discussed. Host Phil Kirkbride puts the...

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 Saturday’s 1-0 win. Impressive as it was, the Blues can’t rest on their laurels as a Sunday 4:15pm Merseyside derby awaits. Happy and content with Saturd...

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 Goodison Park. And, just for good measure, it also lifted them into the top six. So little wonder, then, it is a happy Post-Game podcast. The pod kicks off...

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 manager about Ademola Lookman as the quartet discuss James McCarthy's long-term future. Reports that starlet Anthony Gordon is attracting interest fro...

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 a look back at the season so far and look ahead to this weekend's visit of Cardiff City to Goodison Park, and to the January transfer window. It was...

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 hear. However, how will it affect Bramley-Moore's potential prices? And, focusing on the pitch, there are some interesting rumours regarding Cenk Tosu...

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 Baines at the club's Blue Base yesterday as consultation over the Bramley-Moore stadium move began. The Everton correspondent gives his thoughts on the p...

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 assessment to say Everton felt a sense of frustration that they couldn’t do more to win the game. That’s how far the Blues have come, however. Going to...

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 the capital. Yerry Mina's impressive debut is also discussed as Marco Silva's defensive selection headache deepens. In a good way, of course. Michae...

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 excellent point, we get the verdict of our Everton FC correspondent Phil Kirkbride, before host Paul Wheelock speaks to Blues supporter Rob Astell. And...

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 than the club’s two-year academy ban and £500,000 fine. Is the punishment too severe? What is chief executive Denise Barrett-Baxendale's reaction to t...

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 kicked off the press conference with a playful 'okay, come on!' before he was asked about his fitness, his first Premier League start, and any frustrat...

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 Goodison Park last Saturday as Everton dispatched a Brighton team that were full of compliments for their counterparts after the game. Michael Keane co...

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 Mark Crotty, John Howard and Connor O’Neill who taker closer a look at the win and provide reaction and debate to the sub-plots that unfolded on Saturda...

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 their undeserved defeat at Manchester United and made it three straight home wins in the Premier League. Little wonder, then, that your latest Post-Game...

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 ineligible to face his parent club Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday week, should Blues boss Marco Silva rest the Frenchman for this Saturday's visit of B...

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 and regular guest Gavin Buckland. United's penalty obviously features high on the bill and the panel discuss both whether it should have been given and...

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 candidly about the lifeline Everton handed him in 2017 when he faced "some very dark moments" during a drugs ban. The 26-year-old spent last season with t...

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. The focus starts out with Everton’s performance at Old Traffird but quickly turns to Sunday evening’s level of officiating. It’s fair to say the guests...

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 massive confidence going into this weekend's match. And our podcast panel are no different! Sam Carroll, Adam Jones, Ian Croll and Gavin Buckland disc...

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 to discuss in the fall-out to the Eagles visit to Goodison Park. Andre Gomes impressed on his long-awaited debut and given that the Portuguese playmake...