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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Dyche & Patterson SLAP INCIDENT! Points deduction chaos! Royal Blue
March 18, 2024 16:15 - 1 hourHost Ian Croll is joined by Joe Thomas and Matt Jones who sat down prior to the Nottingham Forest points deduction verdict to discuss the latest news coming out of Goodison Park. It was an Everton free weekend, however, it wasn’t a free weekend of Everton news. The lads react to the reports circulating online that the Toffee’s training camp was marred by an altercation between manager Sean Dyche and several of his players. According to reports Dyche shocked his squad by aiming a jocular sla...
The awkward Jarrard Branthwaite question? | Royal Blue
March 15, 2024 14:30 - 1 hourJoin Ian Croll and Gav Buckland for the latest Royal Blue Podcast. Everton might have a weekend off but there’s no rest for the lads as they jump on a live stream podcast to discuss the latest news coming out of Goodison Park. The agenda for today’s show varies, but includes discussion on Jarrard Branthwaite’s England call up and Everton future, as well as a preview of the weekend’s fixtures, specifically the Luton and Nottingham Forest encounter. All that and more on the Royal Blue Podcas...
Dyche approaching unwanted record | The EVERTONian
March 14, 2024 13:59 - 20 minutesThe EVERTONian show returns for its second episode with Ian Croll as he discusses the United defeat, the full-back problem and the latest on 777. Get in touch with Ian on X (formerly Twitter) @Iancroll1 and leave him a comment or give him a follow. Alternatively, leave a review on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - everyday. ...
Branthwaite's Everton future debated | how good is Onana? | Low quality Everton
March 11, 2024 15:53 - 40 minutesHost Chris Beesley joins his colleague Joe Thomas, the ECHO's Everton correspondent and regular guest Gavin Buckland for the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast to review the 2-0 defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford. The panel discuss the penalties that Sean Dyche's side conceded, whether Everton's numerous chances were "low quality" as Erik ten Hag suggested and the two young talents in the side who their opponents are reportedly casting admiring glances towards, Jarrad Branthwai...
Post-Match: Manchester United 2-0 Everton | 11 games without a win
March 09, 2024 16:56 - 50 minutesJoin Joe Thomas and Ian Croll for the post-match verdict following Everton’s 2-0 defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford. #EFC #EvertonFC #EvertonFootballClub #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: https://bit.ly/3aNfYav Listen and subscribe to the Royal Blue Podcast for a...
Crucial 777 Meeting | United Preview | New Injury Blow | Royal Blue
March 08, 2024 14:35 - 1 hourJoin Ian Croll, Joe Thomas & Gav Buckland for Friday’s Royal Blue Podcast. Sean Dyche may be under pressure after going 10 league games without a win, but so too is Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag, with the Dutch coach said to be three games away from the sack. The lads look ahead and preview the United game at Old Trafford this Saturday and discuss whether Everton can take advantage of the Red Devil’s recent woes. Also on the agenda is the 777 takeover and what next now the American b...
Everton takeover | 777 finances | Alternative interest | Royal Blue
March 06, 2024 16:40 - 50 minutes777 Partners are set to meet the Premier League this week to try and satisfy them that they are suitable owners of Everton and hope to complete their takeover in March. The Premier League recently sent the American investment firm some further questions which they hope to be able to answer face to face, although no time has yet been arranged. Join Ian Croll and Chris Beesley as they chew the fat over the latest on the Everton takeover #EFC #EvertonFC #EvertonFootballClub Everton FC podcasts f...
Dyche feeling the pressure! The EVERTONian Show
March 05, 2024 17:45 - 16 minutesIntroducing a new show to the Royal Blue Podcast, The EVERTONian featuring Ian Croll. Each episode, Ian will bring you an unscripted one man show of Everton opinion, news & gossip lasting no longer than 20 minutes. Perfect for the commute to and from work. As well as the latest news, Ian will share some happy and sometimes unhappy memories of supporting Everton, dating back to the early 90s. Please show Ian your support. Feedback, positive or negative will be welcomed. Get in touch with Ia...
Relegation battle inevitable now! Everton 1-3 West Ham
March 04, 2024 13:30 - 42 minutesIan Croll, Joe Thomas and Chris Beesley make the starting line up for this week’s Monday podcast as the lads look back and analyse Everton’s 3-1 defeat to West Ham. This was a frustrating defeat for Everton that will do little to ease the nerves around a club still hopeful of avoiding another horrible relegation battle. The four point reprieve earlier this week, along with a good, if galling, point at Brighton, gave this match the potential to cap off seven days that could have reshaped the ...
'DOUBLE JEOPARDY’ defence | West Ham Build Up | Royal Blue Podcast
March 01, 2024 14:30 - 1 hourJoin Ian Croll, Joe Thomas and Gav Buckland as they look ahead to Everton’s Saturday 3pm kick off against West Ham United. There is further reaction and opinion to Everton’s point deduction appeal verdict with the topic of conversation very much centred around the second breach and what that means for future points deductions. Those listening live on YouTube and Facebook were very keen to stress the double jeopardy defence and how Everton can avoid yet more bad news in the coming weeks and m...
Brighton POSITIVES & NEGATIVES
February 27, 2024 16:00 - 55 minutesJoin Joe Thomas, Chris Beesley & Steve Dickinson for the latest Royal Blue Podcast as they analyse the pros and cons of Everton’s result and performance against Brighton at the Amex Stadium. This podcast was recorded before Everton’s points deduction appeal verdict was confirmed with the focus and theme of the show on the Brighton performance and result. Enjoy - COYB! #EFC #EvertonFC #EvertonFootballClub Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive ...
Everton 10-point deduction reduced to six following appeal verdict
February 26, 2024 18:35 - 1 hourJoin Ian Croll, Chris Beesley and Joe Thomas as they react to today’s breaking news. The 10-point penalty handed to Everton for breaching Premier League spending rules has been reduced on appeal. A specially-convened panel, which heard arguments over the case earlier this year, has lessened the sanction by four points. That decision offers an immediate boost to a club that has been engulfed in off-the-pitch controversy since being sanctioned in November. #EFC #EvertonFC #EvertonFootballClub ...
Points deduction wait causing CHAOS & UNCERTAINTY | Brighton build up
February 23, 2024 16:05 - 43 minutesHost Chris Beesley joins colleague Joe Thomas, the ECHO's Everton correspondent, and regular guest Gavin Buckland for the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast as they preview the trip to Brighton & Hove Albion. An emphatic 5-1 victory for Sean Dyche's side at the Amex Stadium last May played a huge role in Everton's Premier League survival but the Blues head down to the Sussex coast without a Premier League win in over two months after Monday night's disappointing display in their 1-1 dra...
What is going on? Points Deduction Appeal | Dyche Presser Reaction
February 22, 2024 17:00 - 33 minutesIan Croll and Connor O’Neill are recalled to the starting lineup for today’s Royal Blue Podcast as they discuss the latest on the points deduction and the 777 takeover. Also, Sean Dyche spoke to the media this afternoon ahead of his side’s game with Brighton on Saturday. The lads breakdown what the gaffer had to say with the latest on the appeal and injuries on the agenda. The Blues are back in action after a disappointing showing on Monday night. A late header from Amadou Onana rescued a 1-...
PODCAST SPECIAL: Incredible Dixie Dean Memories
February 21, 2024 13:55 - 56 minutesIn a special episode of the Royal Blue podcast, the ECHO’s Everton reporter Chris Beesley travels to the home and studio of world-renowned sports artist Paul Trevillion. Dubbed ‘The Master of Movement’, the title of an exhibition of his work showcased at The Strand Gallery in London back in 2014, Trevillion has immortalised the likenesses of some of the biggest names in sport over his stunning career that spans over 70 years. With his unrivalled ability to capture elite athletes in action, he...
Frustrating Everton in MISSED OPPORTUNITY against Palace
February 20, 2024 16:30 - 1 hourIan Croll, Chris Beesley and Joe Thomas make the starting line-up for today’s Royal Blue Podcast as they analyse Everton’s draw with Crystal Palace and discuss the latest on the points deduction. Everton failed to secure their first Premier League win in over two months against Crystal Palace but they came from behind to secure a 1-1 draw that takes them out of the relegation zone on goal difference. Jordan Ayew stunned Goodison Park when he fired the Eagles in front on 66 minutes but six mi...
PALACE IS MASSIVE | 777 QUESTIONS | APPEAL WAIT
February 16, 2024 16:30 - 1 hourIan Croll, Gav Buckland and Joe Thomas are on duty for today’s Royal Blue Podcast as they preview The Toffee’s 25th Premier League game of the season. Everton return to Premier League action on Monday night when they take on Crystal Palace at Goodison Park. The Blues were beaten 2-0 by Manchester City last time out, with Erling Haaland scoring twice during the second-half. The defeat left Sean Dyche’s side inside the relegation zone. Abdoulaye Doucoure looks poised to hand Everton a major fi...
777 nearing final decision
February 15, 2024 17:00 - 53 minutesEverton’s prospective takeover by 777 Partners could be nearing a verdict. Sources close to the process are hopeful of headway being made in the coming days, with formal contact anticipated in advance of a decision being made in the weeks to come, possibly before the end of the month. In the latest live show on the Royal Blue Podcast, Ian Croll and Joe Thomas sit down and discuss the latest developments Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Ev...
APPEAL DECISION THIS WEEK? City LOSS!
February 12, 2024 14:00 - 43 minutesEcho Everton reporter Chris Beesley joins regular guest Gavin Buckland and host Matt Jones for a live edition of the Royal Blue podcast to review Everton's 2-0 defeat at champions Manchester City. The panel discuss Sean Dyche's display at the Etihad before looking forward to what could be a pivotal week for the club with the potential points deduction appeal result and upcoming home game against Crystal Palace. Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exc...
Dyche SLAMS REFS | Injury Boosts | City Preview
February 09, 2024 14:50 - 42 minutesToday’s Royal Blue Podcast features Connor O’Neill & Joe Thomas. Sean Dyche believes there should be understanding for managers like himself and their reaction to decisions following his touchline ban for Everton’s trip to Manchester City. The Blues boss will be forced to watch his team’s game against the Premier League champions from the stands at the Etihad Stadium after picking up his third yellow card of the season in the 2-2 draw with Tottenham Hotspur last Saturday. In today’s show, Con...
Dyche Touchline Ban | Press Conference Reaction | Manchester City vs Everton
February 08, 2024 16:10 - 43 minutesIn today's Royal Blue Podcast, Ian Croll and Chris Beesley sat down and reacted to what the gaffer had to say during his pre-Manchester City press conference. Everton boss Sean Dyche spoke to the media on Thursday (8th) at 1:30pm, two days out from the visit to the English and European champions Manchester City. Dyche took questions on a number of topics ahead of what promises to be a challenging afternoon for the Blues at the Etihad Stadium. Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Roy...
MORE 777 FUNDS | Richarlison Return, Spurs Preview
February 02, 2024 17:00 - 35 minutesThe Royal Blue Podcast featuring Ian Croll, Chris Beesley and Gav Buckland. 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 SPOTIFY...
Handball ANGER | VAR DECISION | Fulham Verdict
January 31, 2024 17:30 - 46 minutesToday’s Royal Blue Podcast features Joe Thomas & Chris Beesley who discuss last night’s 0-0 draw with Fulham at Craven Cottage. Beto missed a huge chance to win it at the death and the Toffees were once again frustrated with VAR in the first half against Fulham after Antonee Robinson escaped punishment for what looked like a clear first half handball. James Tarkowski's deflected effort hit the bar and Robinson handled only for the referee and VAR to decide against giving a penalty as the sid...
Luton DEBACLE | DEADLINE DAY Deals | Fulham!
January 29, 2024 17:20 - 1 hourToday’s Royal Blue Podcast features Ian Croll and Joe Thomas. Sean Dyche acknowledged Beto and Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s partnership had looked ‘rusty’ as he detailed his search for answers over Everton’s injury list. The pair started up front together for the first time as Dyche shifted his approach in an attempt to deal with the absence of Abdoulaye Doucoure and Andre Gomes. After the FA Cup defeat, Dyche said he had learned something new from watching the pair together - a lesson that could...
Transfer Ban Fear | Appeal Latest | Luton Preview
January 24, 2024 14:45 - 1 hourToday’s Royal Blue Podcast features Ian Croll and Chris Beesley. As Everton prepare to appeal the sanction handed down for one profit and sustainability breach and defend a second case, points deductions are not the only concern. As per recent reports, a transfer ban would be seriously problematic for Everton should the Premier League and its independent panel see it as a fit and proper punishment. This would come at a time when the club was hoping to transition towards a better, more sustain...
Points Deduction DECISION | Doucoure Future | Danjuma Latest
January 22, 2024 16:50 - 1 hourToday’s Royal Blue Podcast features Paul Wheelock, Joe Thomas & Gav Buckland. There is no way Everton will want to lose Abdoulaye Doucoure this month, but according to Fabrizio Romano, Doucoure is wanted by Steven Gerrard at Saudi Pro League strugglers Al Ettifaq after the release of former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson to join Ajax. Also in today’s show, the lads discuss the latest on the points deduction appeal, and the takeover latest. #EFC #EvertonFC #EvertonFootballClub Everton FC ...
Gomes Shines | Palace Win | 777 Latest!
January 18, 2024 16:25 - 46 minutesThe Royal Blue Podcast featuring Ian Croll, Gav Buckland & Chris Beesley. After a start to the week in which the club was hit with a new Premier League profit and sustainability charge, Everton turned their attention back to on-pitch matters last night by beating Crystal Palace at Goodison Park to progress to the FA Cup fourth round. The 1-0 win was sealed with a fabulous free kick from Andre Gomes and sets up another home tie, this time against Premier League strugglers Luton Town on Januar...
Richard Masters Everton Grilling - Key Moments
January 17, 2024 15:05 - 19 minutesPremier League chief executive Richard Masters has broken his silence on the decision to charge Everton with a breach of Profit and Sustainability Regulations for the second time in just over a year. On Monday the Toffees were landed with another charge for a breach of PSR and will, along with Nottingham Forest, be referred to an independent commission, a move made at the same time as the club are already appealing against the first decision of the commission to hand the club a 10-point deduc...
Everton FFP Breach | Richard Masters Quizzed
January 16, 2024 15:00 - 51 minutesThe Royal Blue Podcast featuring Connor O’Neill, Joe Thomas & Matt Jones. Everton were yesterday charged by the Premier League for breaching the Profit and Sustainability rules. The Blues now face a second points deduction after they were hit with a 10-point penalty in November. Sean Dyche's side became the first to break the rules which left Sean Dyche's side in the thick of a relegation battle. An independent panel will now review the case as Everton fall under scrutiny covering 12 months ...
Everton charged AGAIN for FFP Breach! POINTS DEDUCTION!
January 15, 2024 18:10 - 36 minutesToday's Royal Blue Podcast features Joe Thomas, Chris Beesley & Gav Buckland. Everton have been charged with a further breach of spending regulations by the Premier League.The club was today formally notified of new allegations after a review of the accounts for the football financial year that ended last summer. Everton now have a fortnight to respond to the accusations, which are expected to end up before an independent commission that will aim to assess the case before the end of this seas...
Everton's Best & Worst of 2023
January 09, 2024 15:40 - 55 minutesRoyal Blue Podcast Special with Ian Croll & Connor O’Neill. Here the lads look back over 2023 and discuss and debate the best and worst of Everton during the last year. Topics of discussion include, Best Player, Most Disappointing Player, Best Match, Worse Match, Best Moment, Worst Moment - plus plenty more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hannibal TALKS HELD! 777 LATEST!
January 08, 2024 15:45 - 56 minutesThere is plenty on today’s agenda with an update on 777 Partners' proposed takeover of Everton said to be days away. Also on the agenda is transfer talk and the news Everton have held talks with Manchester United over a loan deal for Hannibal Mejbri. Watch the Royal Blue podcast live on YouTube https://bit.ly/3aNfYav or Facebook https://bit.ly/3RooT9A. Listen to the latest Royal Blue podcast now and let us know your thoughts by leaving us a review and a rating. Learn more about your ad choic...
RED CARD FUME! APPEAL Submitted!
January 05, 2024 16:15 - 45 minutesHost Chris Beesley returns from Selhurst Park with Joe Thomas to discuss Everton's FA Cup third round controversy alongside regular guest Gavin Buckland. Everton have launched an appeal against the red card handed to Dominic Calvert-Lewin against Crystal Palace. The forward was sent off amid controversy in the FA Cup third round at Selhurst Park after referee Chris Kavanagh was ordered to review his challenge on Nathaniel Clyne. Kavanagh had seen no issue with the incident in real-time but, p...
JANUARY TRANSFER PLAN! FA CUP Preview! Wolves DEFEAT
January 02, 2024 17:18 - 52 minutesIt is the Royal Blue podcast and it is the first show of the year. Everton FC correspondent Joe Thomas and club statistician Gareth Buckland look ahead to January, from the transfer window to the latest financial scrutiny, and back over the busy festive fixture schedule as they assess where the club is and what its priorities are as we head into 2024. Watch, subscribe and follow the Royal Blue podcast on YouTube https://bit.ly/3aNfYav or Facebook https://bit.ly/3RooT9A. Listen to the latest R...
Spurs Preview, Fulham Final Word, Kenwright Memorial
December 23, 2023 10:21 - 43 minutesEverton’s run in the Carabao Cup came to a disappointing end in the week, however there is plenty still to be positive about. The Toffees have won four successive Premier League matches in a row and head to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium aiming to make it five. Everton left-back Vitaly Mykolenko is back in contention after missing two games through injury. Seamus Coleman is "touch and go" to feature, while Ashley Young and Abdoulaye Doucoure remain out. In the latest Royal Blue podcast Joe T...
League Cup Exit | Onana Penalty | Fulham Reaction!
December 20, 2023 16:00 - 55 minutesEverton's run in the Carabao Cup ended in heartbreak after losing to a penalty shootout in the Carabao Cup quarter-final against Fulham. Penalty misses from Amadou Onana and Idrissa Gana Gueye saw the Cottagers prevail 7-6. Despite the cup exit, manager Sean Dyche hailed his team’s performance and refused to criticise Onana despite a tame effort. In the latest Royal Blue podcast Ian Croll & Connor O’Neill discuss yet another disappointing cup exit and that now infamous Onana penalty. Watch th...
Royal Blue: Things are looking up for the Blues
December 18, 2023 15:39 - 51 minutesIan Croll is joined by Connor O'Neill, Joe Thomas and Matt Jones as they look back at Everton's win against Burnley, making it four wins on the bounce for Sean Dyche's men. They bask in the current positivity around the club as well as talking about Nathan Patterson taking his chance, Michael Keane finding his moment and asking the big question: should Evertonians be booking their Wembley hotels now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Royal Blue: Everton v Burnley preview
December 15, 2023 14:13 - 48 minutesIan Croll is in the hosting hot seat as he's joined by Liverpool ECHO colleagues Chris Beesley and Paul Wheelock. The panel preview the Blues impending visit to Burnley, how the feel good factor has improved in recent weeks, will Nathan Patterson get his chance, Mason Holgate's possible return and Burnley's bizarre ban on flags and A4 pieces of paper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Doucoure’s Transformation! Everton News
December 14, 2023 10:15 - 38 minutesAbdoulaye Doucoure has netted 15 times for Everton in his century of matches, giving him an overall strike rate of a goal every 6.67 games. However, 11 of those goals have come in the last 26 matches, to produce a goal every 2.36 matches, an incredible rate for a midfielder, especially when you consider that the Blues’ main striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s 50 Premier League goals have been over 193 appearances, for a goal every 3.86 games. Other than being Everton’s “Johnny on the spot” as Dyc...
‘Chelsea the better team’ - Poch! Everton News
December 12, 2023 12:00 - 58 minutesMauricio Pochettino insisted Chelsea were the better side at Goodison Park despite losing 2-0 to Everton. Second half goals from Abdoulaye Doucoure and Lewis Dobbin gave Sean Dyche’s men a third successive win and if it wasn’t for the club’s 10-point deduction – the heaviest sporting penalty in the 135-year history of English top flight football – Everton would now be four points clear of the big-spending west London club in the Premier League table. However, their Argentinian head coach main...
Royal Blue: Three on the bounce
December 11, 2023 14:44 - 55 minutesIt's back in the Liverpool ECHO office for Chris Beesley as he is joined by Joe Thomas and Connor O'Neill for another episode of the Royal Blue Podcast. They enjoy the change in tone as Everton made it three wins on the bounce by defeating Chelsea 2-0 at the weekend. They also talk about Jarrad Branthwaite going from strength to strength, the impressive form of Vitaliy Mykolenko and the reasons that Blues can be positive going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...
The Everton coach inspiring people at Finch Farm and beyond
December 09, 2023 20:00 - 32 minutesEverton reporter Joe Thomas welcomes to the studio one of the people responsible for getting the likes of Seamus Coleman back to fitness. Jack Dowling is a key member of the Finch Farm team who is undertaking an incredible fundraising campaign, inspired by his brother Tom. Jack is running 26 marathons in 26 weeks to support Macmillan, the charity playing a crucial role following Tom's diagnosis with cancer. Seven weeks into his challenge, Jack discusses the psychological and physical battles ...
Everton 3-0 Newcastle! REACTION
December 08, 2023 16:45 - 53 minutesConnor O’Neill, Joe Thomas, Gav Buckland and Chris Beesley react and give their verdict on last night’s 3-0 win over Newcastle United. Everton scored three times in the closing stages of a hectic encounter to beat The Magpies and move out of the Premier League's relegation zone. It was a special night under the lights at Goodison Park as the Toffees punished Newcastle with goals from McNeil, Doucoure and Beto. Watch the Royal Blue podcast live on YouTube https://bit.ly/3aNfYav or Facebook htt...
Everton vs Newcastle - Behind Enemy Lines
December 06, 2023 21:00 - 21 minutesSean Dyche faced the media on Wednesday (6) at 1.30pm at Finch Farm ahead of Thursday's Premier League game against Newcastle United. The Blues are gearing up to take on Newcastle in the Premier League this week as the club's fightback from a 10-point deduction continues. In this episode of the Royal Blue Podcast, ECHO Everton Reporter Chris Beesley, sits down with Newcastle football journalist Andrew Musgrove to get the inside track on Eddie Howe's men and the immienent return of Anthony Gor...
McNeil Downs Forest: Nottingham Forest 0-1 Everton | REACTION
December 04, 2023 15:45 - 1 hourEverton boss Sean Dyche spoke of the morale boost the first points after the club's deduction will have on a dressing room that has been stunned by being plunged into the relegation zone through no fault of its own. The Blues secured a hard fought 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Saturday night and on today’s show, Ian Croll, Chris Beesley, Gav Buckland and Paul Wheelock discuss and analyse the victory and performance. Also on the agenda, is individual performances, s...
Royal Blue: Everton strike back
December 01, 2023 18:54 - 41 minutesChris Beesley, Joe Thomas and Gavin Buckland get together in the Liverpool ECHO offices to discuss the latest breaking news that Everton have lodged their appeal to the ten point deduction handed out by the Premier League. The severity of the punishment sparked concern within the club, leading to mass supporter protests and support among the region’s politicians and has plunged Everton into the relegation zone after a promising series of performances had pushed the club towards midtable. Th...
Royal Blue Podcast: Protest special
November 30, 2023 15:18 - 30 minutesJoe Thomas chronicles Everton's defeat to Manchester United, but obviously the story is of the fan's protest, and build up outside of Goodison Park on this momentous day, when Everton supporters got to tell the Premier League how they really feel. Joe talks to Katie Carter from the 1878's fan group, as well as the Fan Advisory Board's Dave Kelly, ECHO writer Connor O'Neill, Mayor of Greater Manchester and Blues season ticket holder Andy Burnham and of course, Everton boss Sean Dyche. Learn m...
Royal Blue: Defeated but defiant
November 27, 2023 16:44 - 46 minutesJoe Thomas is joined by Connor O'Neill and Gavin Buckland to pick apart Everton's 3-0 defeat at the hands of Manchester United. They delve deep into the magnificent display of defiance from the Goodison Park faithful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Royal Blue: How will the players react?
November 24, 2023 12:08 - 51 minutesChris Beesley hosts another episode of the Royal Blue Podcast and is joined by his ECHO colleague Joe Thomas and regular guest Gav Buckland. The trio ponder the question of how Everton's ten point deduction by the Premier League will affect the players as the Blues prepare to face Manchester United at Goodison Park on Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Royal Blue: Picking apart Profit and Sustainability
November 20, 2023 16:29 - 55 minutesAfter a long, long weekend to digest the news of the Premier League handing Everton a ten point deduction, Paul Wheelock, Joe Thomas, Gav Buckland and Connor O'Neill return to pick apart the ruling, the effect it might have on Everton's season and how it will reverberate around the league, and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices