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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Analysing Everton: Reviewing Everton’s rivals transfer business and looking ahead to Watford
January 30, 2020 17:22 - 52 minutesDavid and Josh review some of the transfer business made by some of Everton's rivals this month, consider whether the Toffees missed out on any of these players and thereafter look ahead to Watford this weekend. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Analysing Everton: Reviewing Everton’s rivals transfer business and looking ahead to Watford
January 30, 2020 17:22 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBDavid and Josh review some of the transfer business made by some of Everton's rivals this month, consider whether the Toffees missed out on any of these players and thereafter look ahead to Watford this weekend. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
The Agenda: Barcelona's reported £85million Richarlison bid bombshell
January 29, 2020 19:10 - 30 minutesNews of an £85million bid for Everton forward Richarlison broke online just as the lads were about to enter the podcast studio. The Barcelona bombshell without a doubt came from no where and became the hot topic in this week’s Agenda podcast. Ian Croll and Connor O’Neill answer your questions but first, they address the unwelcome news on Everton’s Brazilian forward For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Analysing Everton: Assessing Everton's Newcastle performance beyond the result
January 23, 2020 17:00 - 53 minutesThis week, David and Josh examine the fallout from West Ham and Newcastle before taking questions from some of the show's listeners For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View from the Gwladys: Everton’s best performance of the season ruined by two minutes of madness
January 23, 2020 01:00 - 37 minutesWe should be talking about Moise Kean’s first Everton goal. We should be talking about Bernard’s Man of the Match performance. We should be talking about the stellar performances of Morgan Schneiderlin and Fabian Delph. We should be talking about a routine 2-0 Everton win over Newcastle. Instead we’re talking about the craziest two minutes a Goodison Park crowd has seen in a long time. In this week’s View from the Gwladys Street podcast, Ian Croll, Gary Callaghan and Connor Bennett sit down a...
Royal Blue: The good, the bad and the ugly of Everton's draw with Newcastle discussed
January 22, 2020 16:25 - 46 minutesIt's a tale of two halves in this latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast.The first-half focuses on how well Everton had played for almost all of Tuesday night's game with Newcastle United, establishing a two goal lead after a commanding performance. The second-half moves onto the events of the 94th and 95th minutes at Goodison. Host Phil Kirkbride is joined by Adam Jones and Gavin Buckland to dissect the Blues' performance - for better and for worse - a first goal for Moise Kean, another fo...
Royal Blue: The task facing Marcel Brands and how Everton should deal with Richarlison's West Ham absence
January 17, 2020 18:10 - 45 minutesIt's been another eventful week for Everton. The club held its General Meeting on Tuesday in which record losses were announced, a deal over stadium naming rights option with USM was confirmed and Marcel Brands gave a candid speech about the task on his hands.And that's before this weekend's match against West Ham came into the equation - with Carlo Ancelotti confirming he will be without both Richarlison and Gylfi Sigurdsson for the clash. Phil Kirkbride is joined by Adam Jones, Dave Prentic...
Analysing Everton: The hosts analyse Saturday's 1-0 win over Brighton at Goodison Park, analyse potential January transfer targets, and look
January 16, 2020 17:20 - 54 minutesThe hosts analyse Saturday's 1-0 win over Brighton at Goodison ParkAnalyse potential January transfer targetsLook ahead to the upcoming clash with David Moyes' West Ham side. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Analysing Everton: The hosts analyse Saturday's 1-0 win over Brighton at Goodison Park, analyse potential January transfer targets, and look ahead to the upcoming clash with David Moyes' West Ham side.
January 16, 2020 17:20 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBThe hosts analyse Saturday's 1-0 win over Brighton at Goodison Park Analyse potential January transfer targets Look ahead to the upcoming clash with David Moyes' West Ham side. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
The Agenda: Everton transfer talk and realistic aims for the remainder of the season
January 15, 2020 15:00 - 30 minutesWATCH THE AGENDA PODCAST ON YOUTUBE - HEREThe Royal Blue Agenda podcast returns after a few weeks off with plenty discuss. The January Transfer Window is in full swing and this week’s questions submitted by you the fans centre very much around potential incomings and outgoings. Ian Croll and Connor O’Neill are sat in the hot seats to answer your questions as they also discuss and react to all the news coming out of Everton’s AGM. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/p...
View from the Gwladys: Everton’s win over Brighton a step in the right direction but there’s plenty still to prove
January 14, 2020 01:00 - 50 minutesThe win over Brighton – not pretty by any means but Everton secured the win. At this stage of this season, less than three weeks into Carlo Ancelotti’s reign as Everton manager, that’s all that matters. Blues’ fans expect to be entertained, but who cares when you have a manager who can win you games. In this week’s View from the Gwladys Street, Ian Croll sits down with Graham Callaghan and Rob Astell who discuss, debate and analyse Everton’s performance against Brighton. There is plenty on th...
Royal Blue: Everton beat Brighton at flat Goodison Park as Richarlison paves the way forward
January 13, 2020 17:00 - 32 minutesSubscribe to the Royal Blue YouTube channel - HEREA win is a win.A result was all that mattered for Everton heading into Saturday's game against Brighton, and the Blues came away with all three points thanks to their Brazilian talisman once again.Richarlison scored the only goal of a 1-0 win at an understandably flat Goodison Park, although that doesn't mean the match was devoid of talking points.Adam Jones is joined by Dave Prentice and Sam Carroll to talk Richarlison, Bernard, VAR and looki...
Royal Blue: Angry Everton fans at the training ground, Delph's spat and Cenk Tosun's loan on the agenda
January 10, 2020 17:42 - 42 minutesAngry fans descending on Finch Farm to confront the Everton players, Fabian Delph's social media spat and Carlo Ancelotti's press conference are all discussed in the second Royal Blue podcast of the week.Host Phil Kirkbride is joined by Dave Prentice, Sam Carroll and Chris Beesley to also talk about Cenk Tosun's loan move to Crystal Palace, the visit of Brighton, the injury update on Andre Gomes and the future of Jordan Pickford.The panel are also asked for their predictions as Everton go abo...
Transfer News: Everton striker Cenk Tosun edges closer to January window exit
January 10, 2020 11:37 - 6 minutesSam Carroll and Phil Kirkbride discuss the possible transfer of Cenk Tosun to Crystal Palace, how likely it is and if it would benefit Everton. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Analysing Everton: The Anfield horror show, recruitment and looking ahead to Brighton
January 09, 2020 17:20 - 45 minutesThis week on Analysing Everton, David Hughes and Josh Williams return to discuss Everton's terrible display at Anfield, whether psychology should play a bigger part in their recruitment process and thereafter look ahead to Brighton. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Analysing Everton: The Anfield horror show, recruitment and looking ahead to Brighton
January 09, 2020 17:20 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBThis week on Analysing Everton, David Hughes and Josh Williams return to discuss Everton's terrible display at Anfield, whether psychology should play a bigger part in their recruitment process and thereafter look ahead to Brighton. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
View from the Gwladys: Everton’s derby embarrassment another kick in the teeth to long suffering fans
January 07, 2020 01:00 - 50 minutesIt’s a brand new year, it’s a brand new decade, but unfortunately it’s still the same old Everton. The Blues succumbed to yet another embarrassing Anfield derby defeat, this time in the FA Cup and this time against a Liverpool team who fielded players who weren’t even born the last time Everton won at Anfield. Ian Croll is joined by Rob Astell and Ben Crawford as they sit down to assess and analyse the fiasco that was Sunday afternoon’s Merseyside derby defeat in the first View from the Gwlad...
Royal Blue: What Everton must do after Anfield embarrassment - and what next for failing midfield?
January 06, 2020 16:58 - 38 minutesAfter a Christmas break the Royal Blue podcast is back, but in circumstances no-one will have wanted.Everton were embarrassed again at the hands of bitter rivals Liverpool in their latest outing, despite the hosts playing a distinctly second-string side. Curtis Jones bagged the only goal in the second half to condemn Carlo Ancelotti's Blues to another defeat and knock them out of the FA Cup.It was a performance lacking fight, desire and passion - and our podcast panel had a lot to say.Sam Car...
Royal Blue: Carlo Ancelotti, his first Everton press conference as manager and January transfer plans
December 23, 2019 15:50 - 28 minutesCarlo Ancelotti is the new Everton manager.The 60-year-old Italian hosted his first press conference at Goodison Park on Monday morning after watching Saturday's goalless draw with Arsenal from the stands alongside Farhad Moshiri, Bill Kenwright and Marcel Brands.The ECHO's head of sport Dave Prentice, Everton correspondent Phil Kirkbride and breaking news writer Sam Carroll were all in attendance to witness Ancelotti address the media for the first time and form a three-man panel on a festiv...
Analysing Everton - Dissecting United, Leicester, Kean, Ancelotti and looking ahead to Arsenal
December 19, 2019 16:59 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBThis week on Analysing Everton, David Hughes and Josh Williams recap Everton’s trip to Old Trafford, discuss their cup tie with Leicester City and drill down the numbers behind Moise Kean. They also look ahead to Ancelotti’s arrival and Arsenal’s trip to Goodison. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Analysing Everton - Dissecting United, Leicester, Kean, Ancelotti and looking ahead to Arsenal
December 19, 2019 16:59 - 46 minutesThis week on Analysing Everton, David Hughes and Josh Williams recap Everton’s trip to Old Trafford, discuss their cup tie with Leicester City and drill down the numbers behind Moise Kean. They also look ahead to Ancelotti’s arrival and Arsenal’s trip to Goodison. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View from the Gwladys: Ancelotti hope, Ferguson looking the part and the Moise Kean sub
December 16, 2019 19:13 - 48 minutesEverton 1 Manchester United 1 and it’s fair to say we were all disappointed not to come away with all three points at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon. In this week’s fan podcast, Ian Croll, Ben Crawford and Rob Astell sit down and discuss the latest news coming out of Everton FC. Four unexpected points in two games...Duncan has come in and not only steadied the ship but he has given us our identity back The United performance and result was a massive plus but one negative following the game ...
Analysing Everton: Everton's win vs Chelsea, the psychological impact of Ferguson, is Ancelotti right for the club & the Man Utd fixture
December 12, 2019 17:16 - 50 minutesOn this weeks show, David Hughes and Josh Williams discuss Everton's great win vs Chelsea and the psychological impact of Ducan Ferguson. They also inspect the merits of Carlo Ancelotti and whether he is the correct appointment for the club before looking ahead to the Blues trip to Old Trafford For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Agenda: Ferguson more than capable, January transfer planning and who comes in?
December 12, 2019 05:00 - 34 minutesThe Agenda podcast is back by popular demand as Ian Croll and Connor O’Neill sit down and answer your questions. Everything from Duncan Ferguson, the manager search, Richarlison’s future, Gylfi Sigurdsson and of course, Burnley’s Chris Wood are all on the agenda. Even Zlatan Ibrahimovic gets a mention. Ferguson is set to be in charge for the trip to Old Trafford but does the manager position need to be filled as soon as possible? Who is the right man and can Farhad Moshiri get this appointmen...
The Agenda: Ferguson more than capable, January transfer planning and who comes in?
December 12, 2019 05:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBThe Agenda podcast is back by popular demand as Ian Croll and Connor O’Neill sit down and answer your questions. Everything from Duncan Ferguson, the manager search, Richarlison’s future, Gylfi Sigurdsson and of course, Burnley’s Chris Wood are all on the agenda. Even Zlatan Ibrahimovic gets a mention. Ferguson is set to be in charge for the trip to Old Trafford but does the manager position need to be filled as soon as possible? Who is the right man and can Farhad Moshiri get this appointme...
Royal Blue: Everton's manager search, Duncan Ferguson and the prospect of Carlo Ancelotti coming to Goodison
December 11, 2019 17:35 - 43 minutesThe Royal Blue podcast team have reconvened to discuss Everton's on-going search for a new manager. Nearly a week has passed since the sacking of Marco Silva and with the club keen on making an appointment as "swiftly" as possible, we take a look at the situation. Host Phil Kirkbride is joined by Dave Prenitce, Sam Carroll and Gav Buckland to reflect on Duncan Ferguson's debut in the dugout, the prospect of Carlo Ancelotti getting the job and the timeframe the club should be working to. For ...
View from the Gwladys: Big Dunc’s impact and how long can it last?
December 09, 2019 20:31 - 50 minutesA humiliating Merseyside derby defeat and the sacking of Marco Silva left Everton’s season in tatters but all that was forgotten on Saturday afternoon as the Blues secured a 3-1 victory at Goodison Park against Frank Lampard’s Chelsea. In this week’s View from the Gwladys Street, Ian Croll, Ben Crawford and Gary Callaghan are beaming from ear to ear as they sit down and discuss the events of the last few days. Duncan Ferguson was appointed caretaker manager on the Thursday, much to the surpri...
Royal Blue: The situation at Everton after Marco Silva sacking and what comes next for the Blues
December 06, 2019 18:12 - 45 minutesFollowing a humiliating defeat at Anfield, Marco Silva's Everton tenure came to an end.The boss had been under a lot of pressure for some time but a derby defeat was the final straw, with Duncan Ferguson taking temporary charge of the first team until a permanent manager is brought.Phil Kirkbride is joined by Adam Jones, Dave Prentice and Gavin Buckland to discuss exactly what led the Blues to this point, what comes next and what kind of manager Everton should be on the hunt for.As you can im...
Analysing Everton: Dissecting the Derby, reflecting on Silva and assessing what happens next
December 05, 2019 18:08 - 54 minutesDavid Hughes and Josh Williams undertake a tactical recap of a tough week for Everton, reflect on the clubs current sticky situation and look ahead to what comes next For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Analysing Everton: Dissecting the Derby, reflecting on Silva and assessing what happens next
December 05, 2019 18:08 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBDavid Hughes and Josh Williams undertake a tactical recap of a tough week for Everton, reflect on the clubs current sticky situation and look ahead to what comes next For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Royal Blue: What the Merseyside derby could do for Marco Silva after heart-breaking Leicester loss
December 03, 2019 17:00 - 40 minutesThere's hardly any time for Everton to recover from what was a gut-wrenching loss to Leicester before another match comes on the horizon. Just the small matter of a Merseyside derby at Anfield, no big deal... Marco Silva is certainly feeling the pressure as Blues manager and faces the prospect of a tough match against Premier League leaders Liverpool, with his job potentially on the line. Phil Kirkbride is joined by Adam Jones, Dave Prentice and Gavin Buckland to discuss the Leicester loss, w...
View from the Gwladys: Relegation a real possibility and Anfield damage limitation
December 02, 2019 20:35 - 44 minutesIntense questions are still being asked about the future of Marco Silva and after 14 games of the season gone, he finds himself on the brink. Another defeat away to Leicester City sees Everton with 14 points in 17th position. Certainly not the start many associated with the club would have anticipated. Things don’t get much easier for the Toffees in their next two games as a daunting trip to Anfield awaits and then a home match against Chelsea. Farhard Moshiri is sticking with Silva, but how ...
Royal Blue: Marco Silva comments on future and assessing Everton's midfield crisis
November 29, 2019 16:58 - 24 minutesMarco Silva faced the intense gaze of the media on Friday afternoon ahead of Everton's match against Leicester this weekend.Shortly after a message of support was released from Marcel Brands the boss was questioned heavily on his future, his relationship with the fans and how he thinks things might be turned around. Phil Kirkbride and Adam Jones were both at Finch Farm for the presser, and they're joined by Paul Wheelock to dissect every one of Silva's words.Discussion on Silva's message, a p...
The Agenda: Who's really in charge at Everton and should youth be given a chance?
November 28, 2019 18:30 - 34 minutesThe Agenda podcast is brought to you by Ian Croll and Connor O’Neill who read out and answer the questions sent in via social media. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Agenda: Who's really in charge at Everton and should youth be given a chance?
November 28, 2019 18:30 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBThe Agenda podcast is brought to you by Ian Croll and Connor O’Neill who read out and answer the questions sent in via social media. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Royal Blue: What happens next for Everton and Marco Silva as Goodison Park turns toxic after Norwich embarrassment
November 27, 2019 13:00 - 41 minutesDefeat to Norwich at the weekend has left Everton in a truly dreadful position. Marco Silva's position as manager is under the most intense pressure he has faced since joining the club in the summer of 2018, with loud chants of dissent being heard from the home support as the Canaries won 2-0. The Portuguese boss is still in position, but how long will that last? Phil Kirkbride is joined by Sam Carroll, Adam Jones and Chris Beesley to discuss the managerial situation at Everton, how we got to...
Analysing Everton: Recurring mistakes proving to be the underdoing of Marco Silva as he enters last chance saloon
November 26, 2019 17:00 - 46 minutesOn the latest Analysing Everton, David Hughes and Josh Williams examine Marco Silva’s tactical mistakes vs Norwich City and consider what the game means for his future. They also give their thoughts on the direction of any future Everton manager and look ahead to the Blues tough trip away to Leicester City For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View from the Gwladys: Disgraceful Norwich display, Silva’s decision-making and what next?
November 25, 2019 20:43 - 43 minutesWithout a doubt one of the worst displays seen at Goodison Park this season. Something which unfortunately, is no longer a rarity under Marco Silva. Everton were diabolical against Norwich. The team placed bottom of the league prior to Saturday’s game were well worth their win. In this week’s View from the Gwladys Street, host Ian Croll and guests, Tom Clarke and Max Carlyle summarise their feelings coming out of Goodison on Saturday evening as boos rang around the stadium. From the outside l...
Royal Blue: Silva faces his latest 'must-win' match against Norwich City, with a starting XI which picks itself
November 22, 2019 17:00 - 31 minutesEverton correspondent Phil Kirkbride, Everton expert Gavin Buckland and Echo Sports Editor Dave Prentice discuss the options for the visit of The Canaries. And there's one position which causes plenty of debate.There's also discussion about what role Moise Kean should play at the weekend and Steve Walsh's cryptic comments aired in an interview earlier this week. And yes, because it's Gavin and Prenno, there's a very brief stroll down Memory Lane with references to Mickey Walsh and a famous de...
Analysing Everton: The staples of Marco Silva's philosophy, assessing Brands' recruitment and explaining why the table doesn't reflect the Blues performances
November 21, 2019 14:30 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBDavid Hughes and Josh Williams bring you the brand new Royal Blue show, Analysing Everton, which delves into the underlying performances and all the key data from Goodison Park. In this first episode, they look into the foundations of Marco Silva's philosophy at Everton and examine his sides underlying numbers to determine whether the current table accurately reflects their performances. They also assess the Blues' recruitment under Marcel Brands, rate Alex Iwobi vs Gylfi Sigurdsson and weig...
Analysing Everton: The staples of Marco Silva's philosophy, assessing Brands' recruitment and explaining why the table doesn't reflect the B
November 21, 2019 14:30 - 59 minutesDavid Hughes and Josh Williams bring you the brand new Royal Blue show, Analysing Everton, which delves into the underlying performances and all the key data from Goodison Park. In this first episode, they look into the foundations of Marco Silva's philosophy at Everton and examine his sides underlying numbers to determine whether the current table accurately reflects their performances. They also assess the Blues' recruitment under Marcel Brands, rate Alex Iwobi vs Gylfi Sigurdsson and weigh...
View from the Gwladys: Everton’s memorable moments from the last decade including goals, matches, players & managers
November 20, 2019 21:01 - 55 minutesIt's been an interesting decade for Everton Football Club. The David Moyes era ended when he went to Manchester United, and Everton have had four permanent managers since then. Farhad Moshiri completed his takeover of the club in 2016 and has spent millions, as well as accelerated plans for a new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock.In this week’s View from the Gwladys, host Ian Croll and guests Rob Astell and Connor O’Neill discuss, debate and reminisce over the past 10 years. They reveal their tea...
View from the Gwladys: Moise Kean woes, away day relief, Davies resurgence and 2019 points prediction
November 14, 2019 13:00 - 51 minutesMoise Kean has made the headlines for all the wrong reasons this week. The out of form striker was left out of match day squad for the trip to Southampton after a second breach of club regulations. This is understand to be as a result of turning up late for a team meeting. Silva also revealed it was not for the first time.On a more positive note, Everton secured their first away win of the season against Southampton. With the away day monkey now off Silva’s back, can his team go on a run up t...
Royal Blue: Assessing Moise Kean's squad omission and what Everton need to take from important away win
November 12, 2019 14:48 - 40 minutesFinally, Everton have won a game away from home. It was a long time coming! Phil Kirkbride is joined by Chris Beesley, Gavin Buckland and Adam Jones to discuss just how important that victory is for the Blues, and what Marco Silva needs to take from that game. The news of Moise Kean's omission from the squad at the weekend is also discussed, with a number of differing opinions being aired around the teenager. With Richarlison, Tom Davies and Mason Holgate also taking centre-stage - this is a ...
Royal Blue: Why Heung-Min Son's red card shouldn't have been rescinded and how Everton should react to VAR controversies
November 07, 2019 17:46 - 57 minutesControversy has dominated the conversation around Everton over the past week. The club's draw with Spurs might be a good few days gone now, but the ramifications of that match are still being felt. Phil Kirkbride is joined by David Prentice, Gavin Buckland and Adam Jones to discuss all of those - including a decision to rescind Heung-Min Son's red card for a foul on Andre Gomes. The narrative to that incident in the wider media is also discussed - as of course is VAR and whether Marco Silva s...
The Agenda: Richarlison’s antics, January reinforcements and Moshiri lessons to be learned
November 07, 2019 01:00 - 46 minutesPlenty of questions to be read out and answered in the latest Agenda podcast. Ian Croll and Connor O’Neill sit down and get through as many as possible. Richarlison, Gomes, Silva, Moyes, VAR, Tom Davies and Cenk Tosun are all hot topics. It’s never a dull day as an Evertonian and this week has been no different.Plenty to discuss... For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Royal Blue: Exclusive chat with Everton legend Derek Mountfield
November 06, 2019 11:13 - 36 minutesEverton legend Derek Mountfield makes a guest appearance alongside ECHO Head of Sport David Prentice and host Chris Beesley in a Royal Blue podcast special.Looking forward to getting back together with his team-mates from the most-successful season in Everton's history for the first time in more than three decades at the St George's Hall showing of new film Howard's Way which pays tribute to the glorious 1984/85 campaign, Derek regales us with a mountain of magical memories as towering as one...
View from the Gwladys: Son’s tackle and why Silva’s clear lack of fight is cause for concern
November 05, 2019 01:00 - 45 minutesA difficult game for the Blues against Spurs turned into a nightmare as arguably Everton’s best midfielder, Andre Gomes suffered a nightmare injury leaving his season in tatters. If things couldn’t get any worse, VAR was up to its old tricks again. Yes, Sunday will be one to remember, but for all the wrong reasons. This week’s fan podcast sees host Ian Croll joined by guests, Ben Crawford and Tom Clarke as they look back at a torrid afternoon at Goodison Park. The Son tackle, the Andre Gomes ...
Royal Blue: Gomes injury, VAR farce, and where Spurs draw leaves Marco Silva
November 04, 2019 18:23 - 35 minutesSam Carroll, Adam Jones and Paul Wheelock look back on an incident-packed, and ultimately, very sad afternoon at Goodison Park in the latest Royal Blue podcast. Andre Gomes’ season-ending injury, plus VAR and the performance of referee Martin Atkinson, dominate before talk turns to Everton’s display itself against Tottenham Hotspur, and where the 1-1 draw leaves Marco Silva. Also on the agenda is the resurgence of Tom Davies and what happens next for Cenk Tosun after his last-gasp equaliser. ...
Royal Blue: Everton's centre-back conundrum, Carabao Cup reaction and how Blues should approach difficult Spurs clash
November 01, 2019 17:24 - 45 minutesA win is a win, and that's exactly what Everton managed on Tuesday night against Watford. It might not have been pretty on occasion, but the Blues got through to the next round and secured a tie against Leicester City in mid-December thanks to goals from Mason Holgate and Richarlison. And the former of those is at the centre of an interesting discussion for our podcast panel. Phil Kirkbride is joined by Dave Prentice, Sam Carroll and Adam Jones to review the win over Watford, the upcoming Car...