Royal Blue: The Everton FC Podcast

Join Ian Croll, Paul Wheelock and guest Rob Astell as they share their special memories of Goodison Park upon the final game to be played by the men’s first team.  Goodbye to Goodison special souvenir edition:  https://tinyurl.com/GoodbyeGoodisonSouvenir Gavin Buckland's Book 'The End' | Order your copy here: https://tinyurl.com/GavinBucklandTheEnd Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Roy...

Join Chris Beesley, Joe Thomas and Gav Buckland for the Friday edition of the Royal Blue podcast as they preview Everton’s final men’s first team game at Goodison Park against Southampton Goodbye to Goodison special souvenir edition:  https://tinyurl.com/GoodbyeGoodisonSouvenir Gavin Buckland's Book 'The End' | Order your copy here: https://tinyurl.com/GavinBucklandTheEnd Everton FC podcasts from...

After starting with Everton’s most-successful skipper Kevin Ratcliffe at the Cheshire Cat pub in Christleton in March 2024, the 20th and final episode of the Goodison Park: My Home series sees Chris Beesley at ‘The Grand Old Lady’ herself, to speak to current club captain Seamus Coleman. Arguably the best pound for pound signing of the Premier League era with his fabled “Sixty Grand” fee that feat...

Goodison Park is set to become the home of Everton Women in a move that will retain the club’s presence in its historic home. The men’s team will play its final game at the Grand Old Lady on Sunday, ending 133 years of footballing heritage before the club moves to a new state-of-the art home on the Liverpool waterfront. Thousands of supporters will line the surrounding streets to welcome the playe...

Everton produced a spectacular comeback to defeat Fulham 3-1 at Craven Cottage in glorious sunshine by the Thames after being on the back foot for most of the first 45 minutes. A powerful header from Raul Jimenez on 17 minutes put the hosts in front and they continued to boss proceedings for the lion’s share of the first half before the Blues got back into the contest with a slice of good fortune...

Everton will host a special ‘End of an Era’ celebration after the final whistle of the final game at Goodison Park. Guest presenters, current and former players and live music will all feature as part of the post-match entertainment to mark the historic occasion. The event will last for around an hour and will follow what is set to be an emotional match against Southampton - the game that will mar...

Dave Watson, Everton’s most-recent trophy-winning captain, is Chris Beesley’s latest guest on Goodison Park: My Home. The centre-half was the Blues’ skipper when they defeated Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United side 1-0 in the 1995 FA Cup final and recalls an incredible story about what happened to the famous silverware that night after the Wembley victory. Scouser Watson, who grew up on Bounda...

Everton threw away a two goal lead against an already relegated Ipswich Town side to be held to a frustrating 2-2 draw in Goodison Park’s penultimate fixture. With a series of spectacular displays in the stands courtesy of fan group the 1878s, the two sides took to the pitch with a ticker tape welcome and the party atmosphere looked like continuing for the hosts. Beto headed David Moyes’ side ahea...

It’s the Friday edition of the Royal Blue podcast with Ian Croll, Joe Thomas and Gavin Buckland as they look ahead to Everton’s penultimate game at Goodison Park against Ipswich Town on Saturday. Also on the agenda, Everton were mentioned in parliament this past week by local MP Ian Bryne. We’ll discuss and explain why.  Goodbye to Goodison special souvenir edition:  https://tinyurl.com/GoodbyeGoo...

It’s the Wednesday edition of the Royal Blue podcast as Ian Croll, Tony Scott and Connor O’Neill discuss the latest news coming out of Everton Football Club.  Goodbye to Goodison special souvenir edition:  https://tinyurl.com/GoodbyeGoodisonSouvenir Gavin Buckland's Book 'The End' | Order your copy here: https://tinyurl.com/GavinBucklandTheEnd Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Bl...

Everton’s record-breaking wait for a Premier League win at Stamford Bridge continues as they were beaten 1-0 by Chelsea in the west London sunshine. Nicolas Jackson struck the only goal of the contest on 27 minutes when Beto gave up possession cheaply and the Senegal international striker struck a low drive beyond Jordan Pickford. Although the hosts threatened to run riot at that time having domin...

Join Ian Croll, Chris Beesley and Paul Wheelock as they look ahead to Everton’s trip to Stamford Bridge in the Saturday 12:30 kick off.  Goodbye to Goodison special souvenir edition:  https://tinyurl.com/GoodbyeGoodisonSouvenir 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. Ge...

Chris Beesley is joined by guests Gavin Buckland and David Prentice for a a special edition of the Royal Blue podcast to mark the 40th anniversary of Everton's 3-1 win over Bayern Munich in the European Cup-Winners' Cup semi-final second leg, an occasion widely-regarded as the greatest night in Goodison Park's history. After a goalless first leg in what was then West Germany, Everton, roared on by...

Join Ian Croll and Tony Scott for the Wednesday edition of the Royal Blue podcast as they look back at the Manchester City defeat and assess what there is left to do following mathematically safety being secured. Goodbye to Goodison special souvenir edition: https://shop.regionalnewspapers.co.uk/goodbye-to-goodison-4384-p.asp?utm_source=Goodbye+Goodison+Park-Echo&utm_medium=Goodbye+Goodison+Park-E...

After taking on the Premier League’s top two less than 72 hours apart a week ago, Everton secured a deserved 1-0 win away at third placed Nottingham Forest thanks to Abdoulaye Doucoure’s stoppage time goal. It was no less than the Blues deserved against this season’s surprise package in the Premier League after dominating proceedings against Nuno Espirito Santo’s high-fliers. Join Ian Croll and Ch...

Everton manager David Moyes has revealed Jesper Lindstrom has undergone surgery and given an update on the fitness of Dominic Calvert-Lewin. And the Blues boss has also issued a stern warning to clubs interested in signing Jarrad Branthwaite. Join Ian Croll and Joe Thomas as they head into the Royal Blue studio for the Friday edition of the podcast to discuss all things Everton. Goodbye to Goodiso...

Join Ian Croll and Tony Scott for the Wednesday edition of the Royal Blue podcast as they cover a range of topics on today’s show including the date for Goodison’s final game, Yousseff Chermiti and Armando Broja. The lads also look ahead to Saturday’s trip to third placed Nottingham Forest. Goodbye to Goodison special souvenir edition: https://shop.regionalnewspapers.co.uk/goodbye-to-goodison-4384...

Trevor Steven, the player who scored the goal that produced arguably the loudest roar in the Grand Old Lady’s history, is Chris Beesley’s latest guest on Goodison Park: My Home. Steven netted the goal that clinched Everton’s place in the 1985 European Cup-Winners’ Cup final when he sealed the 3-1 win over Bayern Munich in what is widely regarded as Goodison Park’s greatest-ever night. Born in Berw...

Everton recovered from what could have been a post-Merseyside Derby hangover to snatch a share of spoils against second-placed Arsenal despite a lacklustre first half. Join Ian Croll, Joe Thomas and Gavin Buckland for the latest Royal Blue podcast as they react to Everton’s 1-1 draw against Arsenal. Gavin Buckland's Book 'The End' | Order your copy here: https://tinyurl.com/GavinBucklandTheEnd Eve...

Join Ian Croll, Gavin Buckland and Chris Beesley as they have the final word on the Merseyside Derby and look ahead to Everton’s match with Arsenal on Saturday. 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...

After containing champions-elect Liverpool for almost an hour, Everton were left to rue a couple of golden chances in front of the Kop as they suffered a 1-0 defeat at Anfield when ‘crossing the park’ for the final time in a Merseyside Derby. Join Ian Croll, Chris Beesley and Paul Wheelock as they react to Everton’s 1-0 defeat in the Merseyside Derby. Gavin Buckland's Book 'The End' | Order your c...

Join Ian Croll, Joe Thomas and Dave Powell as they discuss they latest Everon financial accounts.  Everton have announced losses of £53.2m in the latest club accounts. The period covers the 12 months leading to July 2024 and represents an improvement on the £89.1m loss reported in the previous year. While the club’s net debt has risen by more than £200m the latest accounts show increased confidenc...

Join Ian Croll, Gavin Buckland and special guest Steve Coffey for the Monday edition of the Royal Blue podcast, as they look ahead to the Merseyside Derby and discuss the ongoing issues facing fans obtaining access to Everton’s Bramley-Moore stadium. Gavin Buckland's Book 'The End' | Order your copy here: https://tinyurl.com/GavinBucklandTheEnd Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal B...

Join Chris Beesley, Joe Thomas and Gav Buckland for the Friday edition of the Royal Blue Podcast.  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 Yo...

Described by Everton’s most-successful manager Howard Kendall as the Blues’ most-important signing since the Second World War, Peter Reid joins Chris Beesley for the latest episode of Goodison Park: My Home. Reid first played at ‘The Grand Old Lady’ when he was just 14 years old for Huyton schoolboys but back then he was a Liverpool fan. The midfielder underwent an emphatic conversion though follo...