Royal Blue: The Everton FC Podcast
1,032 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 76 ratingsEverton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO, including our main Royal Blue show with Joe Thomas, Chris Beesley, Connor O'Neill, Paul Wheelock, Ian Croll and Gavin Buckland.
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Leon Osman Special | Goodison Park: My Home
July 11, 2024 04:00 - 53 minutesLeon Osman joins Chris Beesley for the latest episode of Goodison Park: My Home. The modern day icon, who is returning to the Grand Old Lady next month to host the Gwladys Street Presents: Cult Heroes event where he will join former team-mates Lee Carsley and Thomas Gravesen plus 90s hero Daniel Amokachi, was one of the Blues' silkiest midfielders of the Premier League era. Despite not making his first start until he was almost 23, Osman went on to make 433 appearances for Everton, making it ...
Branthwaite offer rejected | Philogene transfer takes new twist | Royal Blue
July 09, 2024 14:35 - 42 minutesEverton transfer news as Jarrad Branthwaite has been the subject of another Manchester United bid and move for Jaden Philogene launched Manchester United have launched a new move for Jarrad Branthwaite. The club is understood to have submitted a new bid for the centre back on Monday night. The offer, a package worth up to £50m, was an improvement on the opening bid of £35m plus £8m in add-ons made last month. Yet the ECHO understands it remains short of the club’s valuation of a key player an...
Pickford bashing must stop | United slammed over Branthwaite | Pre-season return | Royal Blue
July 08, 2024 13:05 - 1 hourHost Chris Beesley joins his ECHO colleague Joe Thomas and regular guest Gavin Buckland for the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast. The panel discuss Everton returning to Finch Farm for the first day of pre-season training and the latest transfer speculation with the Blues reputedly now targeting a winger. One player who won't be back with the group yet is goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, who is gearing up for Wednesday's European Championship semi-final against the Netherlands on Wednesday ...
Branthwaite set for Everton stay as club make intentions clear | Royal Blue
July 02, 2024 13:50 - 55 minutesEverton are actively planning on having Jarrad Branthwaite with them next season as Manchester United turn their attentions to Bayern Munich’s Matthijs de Ligt. Dutch publication De Telegraaf reports that Manchester United have offered Netherlands international De Light a five-year contract as they continue transfer talks with the Bundesliga giants. The 24-year-old who is in Germany, preparing for Ronald Koeman’s side’s European Championship last 16 clash against Romania (5pm kick-off) in his...
Jim Ratcliffe's ‘Big 6’ claims | Ndiaye to be announced? Royal Blue
July 01, 2024 13:10 - 1 hourSir Jim Ratcliffe has sensationally claimed that the so called ‘big six’ clubs should have more voting rights than the rest of the Premier League. Ratcliffe gave a rare in-person interview with Bloomberg in which he outlined his vision for the league going forward. The minority stake holder – who oversees the footballing side of operations – has caused a stir with some of his comments and it goes without saying it has riled up the rest of the Premier League. In other news, a deal to bring Il...
Premier League transfer warning to Everton | Royal Blue
June 28, 2024 15:30 - 1 hourThe Premier League has reminded Everton as well as the 19 other rival clubs that they will be punished for deceitful playing trading - just days after several clubs conducted a string of deals. Everton are one of several Premier League clubs who have been scrutinised in recent days as they signed England under-20 international Tim Iroegbunam from Aston Villa for £9m, while academy graduate Lewis Dobbin moved to Villa Park in a similarly-priced deal. As a result of such deals, Everton, Villa a...
Everton Transfers: Ben Godfrey bids, Ndiaye latest, Beto Future | Royal Blue
June 27, 2024 16:20 - 1 hourIt has been a frenetic start to the transfer window for Everton as the club are currently weighing up two bids for Ben Godfrey. Atalanta and Lyon have both submitted offers for the England international defender, whose sale before Sunday's Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) 'transfer deadline' could, following Lewis Dobbin's departure to Aston Villa, help the Blues avoid another charge. But it's not all about outgoings. Having sealed a deal for Villa midfielder Tim Iroegbunam and the retur...
Everton transfers hot up as DCL future takes twist and two deals confirmed - Royal Blue
June 24, 2024 15:59 - 53 minutesFollowing a busy weekend at Goodison Park, the ECHO’s Everton correspondent Joe Thomas catches up with Everton reporter Chris Beesley for the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast. The pair discuss a flurry of transfer activity with Sean Dyche’s first signing of the summer Tim Iroegbunam, the loan return of Jack Harrison, Lewis Dobbin’s move to Aston Villa, the proposed moves of Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Yankuba Minteh between Everton and Newcastle United – and their subsequent collapse – ...
Friedkin takeover of Everton edges closer! Exclusivity Deal Signed! Royal Blue
June 21, 2024 15:25 - 1 hourEverton owner Farhad Moshiri has entered into a period of exclusivity with US billionaire Dan Friedkin over the sale of the club. Having seen the long-doomed pursuit of a Toffees takeover by Miami-based 777 Partners finally end last month after the struggling firm failed to come up with the funds to complete, AS Roma owner Friedkin was one of a number of interested parties to show their hand. While it is a step closer to a deal for the club, and provides a credible candidate with football exp...
Derek Temple Special: FA Cup Winning Goalscorer | Goodison Park: My Home
June 20, 2024 12:10 - 54 minutesIn the week in which we learned what the final fixture at the Grand Old Lady will be, the latest episode of Goodison Park: My Home sees ECHO Everton reporter Chris Beesley speaking to a true Blue legend, Derek Temple. Liverpool-born Temple, 85, wrote himself into Everton folklore when he scored the winning goal in the 1966 FA Cup final to complete a sensational 3-2 comeback victory against Sheffield Wednesday. A prolific scorer in schoolboy football, he had to pick of both his local clubs plu...
Everton fixtures confirmed, Goodison final game, Club Request | Royal Blue
June 18, 2024 11:40 - 1 hourThe final league game at Goodison Park will be against Southampton. Everton will face the south coast side on the weekend of May 18 in what will be an emotional send off to the Grand Old Lady. It will not, however, be the final game of the season with the Blues scheduled to end their campaign at Newcastle United the following weekend. Join Ian Croll, Chris Beesley and Joe Thomas as they delve into key dates, schedule, first game and of course, the final game at Goodison Park. Everton FC podca...
Kevin Campbell Special Tribute
June 17, 2024 15:20 - 31 minutesEverton great Kevin Campbell passed away over the weekend. The striker, whose legendary spell in the final stages of the 1998-99 campaign helped lift the Blues to safety, was aged 54. News Campbell was battling serious illness had emerged earlier this month, prompting an outpouring of heartfelt messages of support. Kevin Campbell's son Tyrese paid an emotional tribute to his father following the Everton great's death at the age of just 54, which has triggered a wave of tributes from across fo...
Branthwaite Latest! New takeover bid | Coleman Contract | Royal Blue
June 14, 2024 12:30 - 1 hourFarhad Moshiri's quest to sell Everton continues with a number of parties interested in a takeover. Last night the race took a fresh twist with reports of new bidders ( Vici Private Finance) joining the mix. That wasn’t the only news circulating online late this week as reports surfaced that a deal for Everton to sell Jarrad Branthwaite to Manchester United was close. Everton are currently holding out for an offer in excess of £70million. In other news the transfer window has officially ope...
The SERIOUS CONTENDERS in Everton takeover battle
June 13, 2024 15:10 - 41 minutesFollowing the collapse of 777 Partners’ attempts to acquire Everton last month, the door has been opened to other interested parties but who are the serious contenders? Join Matt Jones live as he sits down with our Business of Football writer Dave Powell to discuss the latest on Everton’s takeover. 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 Ever...
Everton takeover: Ideal owners discussed
June 12, 2024 16:20 - 51 minutesJoin Ian Croll and Connor O’Neill as they discuss and debate who would be the ideal fit to take over at Everton. There are currently a number of parties who have lodged formal bids with reports of further interest from those waiting in the wings. So far there has generally been positive feedback from Blues fans with regards to those who have shown interest, however are there any red flags Everton fans should be aware of? What is the best fit for Everton short term and long term? #efc #Everton...
Everton takeover battle assessed | Royal Blue
June 10, 2024 13:25 - 1 hourA myriad of prospective new Everton owners are now emerging to take over the helm at Goodison Park. With Everton released from the grip of 777 Partners after their Share Purchase Agreement expired some eight-and-a-half months on from wantaway majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri striking a deal to sell his entire 94.1% stake to the controversial Miami-based private investment firm, an increasing number of interested parties have stepped forward to offer varying takeover bids. In today’s Royal...
What's next in Everton takeover saga, John Textor latest, summer transfer news - Royal Blue podcast
June 06, 2024 18:05 - 53 minutesECHO Everton correspondent Joe Thomas joins ECHO Everton reporter Chris Beesley for the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast. The pair discuss Everton’s ongoing takeover saga and what Farhad Moshiri does next after the expiry of 777 Partners’ Share Purchase Agreement, including John Textor’s prospects of purchasing the club. This summer also promises to be a significant period of change in terms of playing personnel both coming into and going out of the club and transfer options are also...
777 Takeover Deadline Day | Calvert-Lewin Contract | Transfer News | Royal Blue
May 31, 2024 12:45 - 1 hourEverton and 777 Partners are expected to officially end talks over a takeover with Farhad Moshiri's deadline approaching today. Meanwhile, on the pitch the Blues are interested in signing Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips, while they have also been linked with Heidenheim winger Jan-Niklas Beste, who would appear to tick a lot of boxes. Everton are insistent there will be no 'fire sale' of Sean Dyche's current squad, and they have opened contract talks with Calvert-Lewin. Join Ian Cro...
John Textor ‘front runner’ for Everton Takeover
May 28, 2024 16:10 - 1 hourCrystal Palace part owner John Textor is said to be stepping up his bid to buy Everton and is thought to be the frontrunner to buy Moshiri’s shareholding. Join Ian Croll, Chris Beesley and Connor O’Neill for Tuesday’s Royal Blue Podcast LIVE. 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 watch daily live shows HERE: ...
Everton takeover PROBLEMS mount, 777 problems, Arsenal preview - Royal Blue podcast
May 17, 2024 14:56 - 45 minutesFresh from attending Sean Dyche's pre-match press conference for Everton's trip to Arsenal at Finch Farm, Joe Thomas joins ECHO colleague Chris Beesley in the car to record another edition of the Royal Blue podcast on the road. The pair look forward to Everton's final fixture at the Emirates Stadium of what has been a tumultuous season on and off the pitch with Sean Dyche's men having achieved safety last month but Mikel Arteta's side battling Manchester City for the title. They discuss who t...
Richard Masters: 'not for Premier League to decide Everton takeover'
May 14, 2024 23:01 - 55 minutesRichard Masters appeared in front of a select committee on Parliament's Football Governance Bill and offered new insight on the attempted takeover of Everton by 777 Partners. Masters was asked why he had not rejected 777's takeover of Everton. You can listen to the full committee meeting right here on the Royal Blue Podcast channel. Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - everyda...
Paul Gregg Special | 'My biggest Everton mistake & message to Moshiri’
May 14, 2024 11:00 - 27 minutesFormer Everton co-owner Paul Gregg has spoken to the ECHO's Chris Beesley for a special edition of the Royal Blue podcast to coincide with the release of his autobiography Backstage Without A Pass. The theatre impresario - who sold his entertainment company for the equivalent of £350million in today's money - arrived at Goodison Park in 1999 when he matched Bill Kenwright's £7.5million stake in buying the club from Peter Johnson. Gregg tried to bring about Everton's first attempt to relocate ...
777 absence telling! Sheffield United Reaction! Players’ futures! LIVE
May 13, 2024 12:30 - 1 hourEverton finished the season with a fifth successive home win as they defeated already-relegated Sheffield United 1-0 at Goodison Park. It wasn't a classic but once again, Sean Dyche's side got the job done thanks to a first half header from Abdoulaye Doucoure. The absence of any figures from 777 Partners was not a surprise but told a story of its own. For so much of this season the US group has had a high-profile presence in the directors box of the club it has been trying to take over for ei...
MSP Takeover? Everton Withdraw Points Deduction Appeal | Royal Blue
May 10, 2024 14:35 - 1 hourAfter more uncertainty over 777 Partners’ takeover of Everton, reports surfaced that midweek that MSP Sports Capital are exploring buying The Toffees. After months of talks with Josh Wander and the Premier League, Farhad Moshiri looks set to pull the plug on the deal which was struck back in September of last year. All of this is yet to be confirmed, however should a deal fallthrough, which is looking increasingly likely, where does that leave Everton and Farhad Moshiri? Everton's majority...
777 deal on the brink of collapse! Takeover State Of Play!
May 09, 2024 15:10 - 42 minutesEverton owner Farhad Moshiri has held face-to-face talks with potential owners 777 Partners in London this week after fresh doubt was cast on the deal being done. Moshiri, who agreed to sell his 94.1% shareholding in the club to the Miami-based investment firm back in September of last year, has held talks with 777 co-founder Josh Wander, as first reported by Sky Sports and since independently verified by the ECHO, in a bid to try and gain some clarity over where the deal stands. Join Matt Jo...
Everton Takeover: 777 Partners, Moshiri & the Premier League
May 08, 2024 12:35 - 1 hourJoin Ian Croll, Chris Beesley and Gav Buckland as they discuss the latest in the Everton takeover saga. The Everton FC Shareholders Association have called for action from Farhad Moshiri and demanded that he recognise that 777 Partners are not “fit-and-proper” prospective owners of the club. This comes on the back of accusations labelled at 777 over a $600m fraud scheme involving double-pledging and forged documents which is on the brink of collapse. Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool E...
Graham Stuart Special: The Great Escape: Everton v Wimbledon | Goodison Park: My Home
May 07, 2024 12:45 - 50 minutesIn the latest edition of Goodison Park: My Home, Chris Beesley speaks to a true Everton hero, Graham Stuart on the 30th anniversary of the “Great Escape.” On May 7, 1994, Stuart saved Everton Football Club with a stirring two-goal display in their dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Wimbledon to complete a “Great Escape” from relegation on the final day of the Premier League season. With their top flight status on the line, the Blues recovered from going 2-0 down just 20 minutes into the conte...
Everton have LAST LAUGH at Sky Sports as Ross Barkley RETURN debated
May 04, 2024 12:53 - 1 hourJoe Thomas joins Chris Beesley for the first ever edition of the Royal Blue podcast - on the road. Fresh from covering the 1-1 draw against Luton Town at Kenilworth Road, the ECHO’s Everton correspondent and reporter analyse the action, including Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s penalty, Jarrad Branthwaite’s clearance and the booing of Ashley Young. The pair also discuss the possibility of a potential summer transfer return for Ross Barkley to Goodison Park while negotiating the UK’s motorway network...
Everton end of season EXPERIMENT? Luton Preview | Royal Blue
May 03, 2024 11:35 - 34 minutesJoin Connor O’Neill & Ian Croll as they preview Everton’s Friday night fixture against Luton Town. 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 watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3aNfYav Listen and subscribe to the Royal Blue Podcast for all your latest Everton FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https:...
Everton superfan Dr David France: Gods of Goodison | Goodison Park: My Home
April 30, 2024 13:10 - 1 hourAlthough Goodison Park: My Home is a series mostly dedicated to Everton players, we make a change of gear for part 4 as Chris Beesley speaks to Blues super fan Dr David France. Growing up in humble surroundings in Widnes and coming from a family of Evertonians stretching back five generations, the 75-year-old affectionately known as 'Dr Everton' is a retired oil and gas industry executive who sold his 10,000-item collection of Everton memorabilia to the club at a heavily discounted price so i...
Everton safety secured with 'boring' 1-0 win
April 29, 2024 15:12 - 53 minutesIdrissa Gueye’s second goal in consecutive weekends secured a third successive home win for Everton and a result that ensured Sean Dyche’s side are now mathematically safe going into the final month of the season. Despite two separate points deductions, the Blues will now go into their last season at Goodison Park as a Premier League club. Join, Chris Beesley, Gav Buckland & Joe Thomas for the latest Royal Blue Podcast. Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel...
More Merseyside Derby Reaction! Brentford Preview!
April 26, 2024 15:10 - 1 hourThe Blues are back in action against Brentford on Saturday and manager Sean Dyche has a number of big decisions to make. Ian Croll, Dan Haygarth and Joe Thomas headed into the Royal Blue studio to discuss and debate those big decisions. Of course, Sean Dyche will be looking ahead to Saturday’s encounter with Brentford, however the lads are still on cloud 9 from Wednesday’s famous win, with more Merseyside Derby discussion on the agenda. Everton's win over Liverpool on Wednesday night propel...
Everton 2-0 Liverpool | Merseyside Derby Ecstasy
April 25, 2024 15:20 - 1 hourJoin Ian Croll, Joe Thomas & Gav Buckland as they look back at a famous Merseyside Derby win under the lights at Goodison Park. A superb display gave Everton their first Merseyside Derby on home turf since October 2010 as they beat Liverpool 2-0. Blues fans mocked their neighbours by chanting "you lost the league at Goodison Park" after goals from Jarrad Branthwaite and Dominic Calvert-Lewin either side of the break gave Sean Dyche’s side a richly-deserved three points to hand defeat to Jurge...
Everton vs Liverpool | Merseyside Derby Preview
April 24, 2024 11:30 - 49 minutesJoin Ian Croll and Connor O’Neill as they look ahead to tonight’s Merseyside Derby. Everton will assess Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who came off with a minor injury against Nottingham Forest last Sunday. Beto will miss the next two games in line with head injury protocols, while Seamus Coleman is back in training but isn't yet ready to be involved. Sean Dyche's side are aiming to win three consecutive home league matches without conceding for the first time since a run of five in 2019. Everton FC...
Nottingham Forest fume, Clattenburg joke and Everton's most significant win of the season - Royal Blue
April 22, 2024 16:08 - 1 hourHost Chris Beesley joins ECHO Everton correspondent Joe Thomas and regular guest Gavin Buckland for the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast. The panel review Everton’s 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest, which could be a hugely-significant win for the club and manager Sean Dyche’s side as they bid to secure Premier League survival. Goals from Idrissa Gueye and Dwight McNeil plus a crucial save from Jordan Pickford helped secure three points but the visitors were left upset by the officia...
Michael Ball Special: Truth Behind My Everton Exit | Goodison Park: My Home
April 17, 2024 10:00 - 1 hourMichael Ball is perhaps aptly number three in our Goodison Park: My Home series as he joins Chris Beesley in the ECHO’s Royal Blue studio to look back on his playing career. The lifelong Evertonian explains how he grew up close to Goodison and attended matches regularly from a young age before coming up through the club’s junior ranks and making his senior debut as a 17-year-old under caretaker manager and fellow Scouser Dave Watson in 1997. Ball admits he defied doctor’s orders to play his p...
Disgraceful Chelsea Defeat! What Next? Royal Blue
April 16, 2024 15:05 - 57 minutesSean Dyche suffered his heaviest defeat as Everton manager as his side were torn apart 6-0 by a rampant Chelsea side at Stamford Bridge in their first fixture since being handed a new two-point deduction, their second sporting sanction of this season. Cole Palmer was the main architect of the Blues’ downfall as he ran riot with four goals on the night, the last of which came from the penalty spot while Nicolas Jackson and substitute Alfie Gilchrist netted the others but while their hosts were...
777 Partners extension | Chelsea Preview
April 12, 2024 12:15 - 57 minutesHost Chris Beesley joins the ECHO’s Everton correspondent Joe Thomas and regular guest Gavin Buckland for the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast as they discuss another tumultuous week off the pitch at Goodison Park. Following on from Everton’s latest points deduction on Monday, prospective owners 777 Partners have formally requested an extension to a deadline to pay a major club creditor. Going back to football matters, after finally ending the club’s longest-ever winless streak in the...
Everton hit with new points deduction | Royal Blue
April 08, 2024 19:10 - 37 minutesEverton have been deducted a further two points after the outcome of their second Profit and Sustainability Rules case this season was announced. After Everton handed an initial 10-point deduction in November – the biggest sporting sanction in 135 years of English top flight football at the time – which was later reduced to six points on appeal, the club were charged with a second breach of Premier League PSR in mid-January; which began a 12-week disciplinary process. Everton set out its posi...
Burnley a must win! Everton fans’ rallying cry! 777 Uncertainty! Royal Blue
April 05, 2024 14:15 - 57 minutesJoin Ian Croll, Chris Beesley and Dan Haygarth for Friday’s Royal Blue Podcast. 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 watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3aNfYav Listen and subscribe to the Royal Blue Podcast for all your latest Everton FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HbiY1E SP...
Calvert-Lewin penalty rescues Blues | Newcastle 1-1 Everton | Royal Blue
April 03, 2024 15:55 - 1 hourJoin Ian Croll, Chris Beesley and Gav Buckland as they look back at Everton’s 1-1 draw with Newcastle United. Substitute Dominic Calvert-Lewin's late penalty snatched what could be a precious point for Everton against Newcastle United at St James' Park after Alexander Isak had put the hosts ahead in the first half. Although the result ensured the Blues broke their club record for their longest-ever winless run in the Premier League, the result, taken in isolation, and coming after the Magpies...
Everton accounts, PSR impact and the aftermath of another Bournemouth horror show - Royal Blue podcast
April 01, 2024 15:52 - 1 hourJoin Joe Thomas, Connor O’Neill and Gavin Buckland as the Royal Blue podcast discusses the newly released Everton accounts, what they may mean for the club’s second profit and sustainability case and, of course, the fallout from Bournemouth. 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 watch daily live shows HERE: http...
More 777 Funds! Dyche & Patterson! Bournemouth Preview!
March 29, 2024 15:20 - 54 minutesHost Chris Beesley joins ECHO Everton correspondent Joe Thomas and regular guest Gavin Buckland for the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast to preview the trip to Bournemouth. Everton haven't played a game for three weeks but there's been plenty going on off the field with the Fan Advisory Board letters to Farhad Moshiri, Richard Masters and Josh Wander. The panel also react to Sean Dyche's press conference on Thursday as the Blues boss discussed a number of topics, including an inciden...
Derek Mountfield Exclusive: Living The Dream | Goodison Park: My Home
March 28, 2024 12:00 - 1 hourEverton legend Derek Mountfield joins Chris Beesley in the Royal Blue studio for a stirring second episode of the Goodison Park: My Home, a series which begins the countdown to the club’s historic stadium move. Following on from Chris’ inaugural interview with Everton’s most-successful captain Kevin Ratcliffe last time out, the Wales international’s centre-back colleague enthusiastically shares his memories of the glory days with typical Scouse wit and humour. Mountfield lived the dream, goin...
Takeover ANSWERS NEEDED! Forest Appeal Decision! Royal Blue
March 26, 2024 15:55 - 1 hourNottingham Forest have decided to appeal their Premier League points deduction which they were handed last week for breaching spending rules.The four-point penalty saw them sink into the bottom three with nine games of the season remaining, however a successful appeal could have a major impact on Everton’s final league standing. Host Ian Croll is joined by Paul Wheelock and debutant Luke Davies to discuss the latest on all of the above. Also on the agenda is Everton’s prospective takeover b...
Bramley-Moore Stadium Special: Behind The Scenes
March 25, 2024 18:00 - 11 minutesWith work on Everton’s new stadium scheduled to be completed by the end of the calendar year and the first team set to play their first competitive game by the banks of the Mersey in less than 18 months’ time, progress on the Blues’ future home is continuing at pace. The laying of the pitch should begin next month while more than 30,000 of the total 52,888 seats have already been installed in a process due to be completed this summer. The ECHO’s Everton correspondent Joe Thomas produced a spe...
PSR Chaos! Pickford Criticism! Bramley Moore Jibe! Royal Blue
March 22, 2024 16:55 - 1 hourIt’s another Everton free weekend but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to talk about. As has been the case for most of the season, PSR remains firmly on the agenda with Leicester City the latest club facing a breach. It leaves Everton still sweating over the latest charge with the hearing expected next week. Join Ian Croll, Chris Beesley and Paul Wheelock as they discuss the latest on all things PSR and what Leiecester’s charge means for the Blues. Also on the agenda is the latest round of ...
Everton eye Merseyside derby double against Liverpool
March 21, 2024 15:00 - 12 minutesJoin Beth Lindop for a special edition of the Royal Blue podcast ahead of this weekend's Women's Merseyside derby at Goodison Park. It hasn't been the easiest season for Everton but something about facing their city rivals always seems to bring the best out of the Blues. Ahead of this weekend's showdown, we speak to first-team stars Courtney Brosnan and Heather Payne about the challenges posed by Matt Beard's side and how the home support could help get them over the line. Everton FC podcast...
EXCLUSIVE Kevin Ratcliffe Interview | Goodison Park: My Home
March 20, 2024 12:30 - 45 minutesTo begin the countdown to Everton's historic stadium move, the Royal Blue podcast has launched a new series entitled Goodison Park: My Home and we kick things off in style with an exclusive interview as Chris Beesley speaks to the club's most-successful captain Kevin Ratcliffe. Lifelong Evertonian Ratcliffe recalls his early years as a fan, travelling from his home in North Wales with his father and other relatives to matches at Goodison Park before making the leap to becoming a first team pl...
Everton & Forest points deduction farce exposed | Royal Blue
March 19, 2024 15:05 - 1 hourJoin Ian Croll, Joe Thomas and Gav Buckland as they discuss the latest on Everton and Nottingham Forest’s points deductions. In what has become a farcical situation, the lads don’t hold back on the absurd explanation from the Premier League’s Independent commission . Nottingham Forest have received a four-point deduction for breaching Premier League spending rules. Forest were yesterday informed of the verdict, handed down by an independent commission after a two-day hearing earlier this mon...