The Blue Room - Everton FC Podcast

Is this the way to Barcelona? No. A 4th place finish seems like a million years ago as Evertonians everywhere are put firmly in their place by the Good Times gods. Dreams of mixing it up at the Nou Camp turn to the reality of running home at the end of your night shift to catch the highlights of a win over 10-man Blackburn. Join us for some condemned aircraft, blackmail plots. and a 6-year-old's a...

With new owners & a brand new stadium it’s a time of great change for EFC. At such a pivotal moment in the Club’s history Sarah & Les join Rodger to discuss what the Club means to them, the key elements of that “culture”, how it’s changed over time & how it might evolve in the years ahead. All comments and questions are welcome ahead of Part Two Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...

LISTEN IN FULL: https://tinyurl.com/mr6xsnrx Matt is joined by Laura and Mick. We look back at the two pre-season performances so far and the growing concern over a lack of additions before the United States. Then we focus on the clips from Tuesday's behind-closed-doors games and the role James Garner has to play this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Worth the wait? Everton returned to the field last week with two pretty underwhelming performances at Accrington Stanley and Blackburn Rovers. Matt and Paddy focus on the loss to the latter, before taking a deep dive into the lack of recent transfer activity. Why haven't the Blues added more new faces? Are things really "quiet"? And how important is the upcoming tour of the United States to bring...

After two underwhelming games against lower league opponents, the lads turn their thoughts to the USA and three games Premier League rivals. Still lots of gaps to fill in the squad, no rush, is there? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mat Flusk is at Ewood Park for full time before Les and Dave discuss the second pre-season friendly for the Blues this summer. They also debate whether it's too early to be concerned by the lack of players we've signed, with the new campaign starting in less than a month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Warren is joined by Keith & Liam to discuss if we can really take anything from the Accrington game, the build up to the US pre-season tour, new kit and the lads discuss who they think if the best British player to play abroad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liam is joined by fellow Toffee and Evertonia podcast contributor Paul Traill to reminisce about 05/06. The two discuss the Toffees’ Champions League “run”, the farewell to Duncan and eventful trips to Highbury, The Hawthorns and The Riverside. This episode is in association with The Excelsior. Thanks to Sean Ponzini, Niall O’Donnell and Gary Lunt for their contributions. Learn more about your ad...

It's the first Instant Reaction podcast of the summer as Everton took on Accrington Stanley at the Wham Stadium. Jack checks in from the stadium before Matt and Dave look at some of the talking points from the game, as a number of youngsters got their chance to make an impression. Harrison Armstrong stood out, Isaac Heath sparkled off the bench and Beto grabbed an emphatic equaliser from the penal...

Fifty up for the Byline! Matt and Paddy take a closer look at Thierno Barry as we reach the half-century. When did the interest start? Where will he fit in? And how much fun is he going to be? We also look at the rest of the transfer possibilities - Mark Travers is imminent but who's next? Focus then turns to actual football. With Accrington hosting the Blues on Tuesday night, who has the most on...

As John Textor lifts the lid on Moshiri’s high stakes negotiation games, Les, Rodger and Dave debate if the club has finally reached some calmer waters. Pre-season friendlies are upon us but there's still plenty of player vacancies for the campaign ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt catches up to get an honest assessment on our new centre-forward from Phil. What are Everton getting right now? How have Villarreal got the best of him? What has the reaction been in Spain to the £27.5m fee? Listen to the Spanish Football Podcast HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LISTEN IN FULL: https://tinyurl.com/mv68admz Matt is joined by Lyndon and Jake an hour after the Blues confirmed the transfer of Thierno Barry. We look at what he can bring to the Everton attack and what other positions need improving before the pre-season really kicks into gear. We also reflect on the contract announcements for Jarrad Branthwaite and Idrissa Gueye. Learn more about your ad choice...

Warren is joined by Keith & Paul and asks if we are starting to feel anxious about lack of incomings or if signings are imminent. The lads also chat about new contracts, the apparent sale of Goodison and the best ever summer signings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt and Paddy are back - with more good news! Idrissa Gueye has signed a new contract, which is a huge relief. What were the details behind the new deal? And is the veteran currently papering over the cracks in midfield? We also look at what happens when the players return to pre-season and Paddy reflects on his VIP tour (sort of) of Hill Dickinson Stadium. EMAIL: evertonbyline@gmail.com Use disc...

Les, Rodger and Dave discuss our recent (re)signings, the new structure at the club, who will have the casting vote & when will the real new signings finally rock up? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LISTEN IN FULL: https://tinyurl.com/5x5uaac2https://tinyurl.com/5x5uaac2 Matt and Rob react to the news of Michael Keane's new contract and Idrissa Gueye's impending renewal. We also assess the significance of Jarrad Branthwaite's new contract and Thierno Barry's potential transfer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liam is joined by fellow Park Ender Callum Gamble for his memories of Marco Silva’s only full season in charge of the ToffeesFrom Palace to Berlin, via a day out in Chester, Callum shares his takes on an eventful season which culminated in him scoring at Goodison Park. This episode is in association with The Excelsior. Thanks to Sean Ponzini, Niall O’Donnell and Gary Lunt for their contributions....

Warren is joined by Pete & Good Times host Liam to discuss the brilliant news of Jarrad Branthwaite’s new contract, pre-season in the States and the latest news on Everton Women. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There is a lot going on at the moment isn't there? Matt and Paddy return with exits (definitely), arrivals (maybe) and contracts (hopefully?) to discuss. Dominic Calvert-Lewin is the first point to tackle this week. What does his Everton legacy look like? And is he the most he-could-play-for-anyone player on the free agent market this summer? We then pivot to talk Jarrad Branthwaite, Idrissa Gueye...

As Les escapes the British summer on a sunbed in Morocco, Dave & Rodger discuss DCL’s Everton career, compare his stats to big Dunc’s and then examine the prices of Premium Seating at Bramley Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keith and Good Times Podcast host Liam  join Warren on the Weekly to discuss the strong links to Thierno Barry, the transfer saga of Kenny Tete, the new kit and a sprinkling of Test Cricket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another 8th place finish beckons, albeit one that inspires more optimism than the last one. Silva and Brands have re-balanced the squad, but after a positive start the season is thrown off-kilter by one of the most harrowing derby moments you could imagine. Re-live it with us. It's what you need. This episode is in association with The Excelsior. Thanks to Sean Ponzini and Gary Lunt for their cont...

LISTEN IN FULL: https://tinyurl.com/7b7khdky Matt and Mick take a deeper look at some transfer targets. Thierno Barry is in talks with the Blues according to reports. Would he be an ideal target? And is he a better fit for Everton than Nick Woltemade at the moment? We also look at Kenny Tete's situation and assess James McAtee's suitability after his performances at the European Under-21 Champions...

Les, Dave, and Rodger discuss the imminent incomings at Everton and look at whether taking players and staff from Premier League rivals points to the club being a serious proposition again. We also have a quick look at the Toffees first six fixtures and how that start could play out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices