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.
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
Everton points deduction: What next?
November 19, 2023 18:30 - 53 minutesEverton are still digesting the news that they have been hit with a 10-point deduction after being found guilty of breaching the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules. The punishment is unprecedented in English top-flight football and leaves the Blues 19th in the table on four points. The club has stated that it plans to appeal against the decision, with the severity of the punishment sparking plenty of debate across the footballing world. But what next? And how long do we expect t...
Everton anger over 10-point deduction
November 18, 2023 16:10 - 41 minutesEverton have responded with fury to a 10-point deduction handed down after an independent commission found the club guilty of breaching financial regulations. Blues chiefs dispute claims by the Premier League the club has not acted with the “utmost good faith” over its finances - arguing it has been fully transparent with league officials. There is also frustration that the club has been hit with a sporting sanction - one that sees the club drop into the relegation zone - for what is consider...
Royal Blue: Everton hit with 10-point deduction
November 17, 2023 17:20 - 32 minutesEverton have been hit with a 10-point deduction by the Premier League after being found guilty of breaching financial rules. The Toffees will now drop to 19th in the table on just four points after the ruling, level on points with bottom club Burnley. This week's Royal Blue podcast looks at the reason behind the decision and the impact it will have on Everton on and off the field. Host Ian Croll is joined by the ECHO’s Everton FC Correspondent Joe Thomas to discuss today’s breaking news, whi...
Royal Blue: Everton paint London blue again
November 13, 2023 14:24 - 48 minutesOn the latest Royal Blue podcast, Joe Thomas, Chris Beesley and Gavin Buckland join host Paul Wheelock to look back on Everton's 3-2 win at Crystal Palace. With the Blues having now taken maximum points from their past three trips to the capital, the mood is upbeat. But it's also reflective, as the panel give their verdicts on the season so far and the job Sean Dyche is doing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Royal Blue: Everton's right-back quandary
November 10, 2023 16:07 - 44 minutesThe award-winning Joe Thomas is joined by Gavin Buckland as they look ahead to Everton's visit to Selhurst Park as the Blues face Crystal Palace on Saturday. They tackle Everton's right-back quandary, the development of Nathan Patterson and the value of Dele Alli's experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Royal Blue: Brighton reaction
November 06, 2023 16:16 - 52 minutesJoe Thomas sits down with Paul Wheelock and Gavin Buckland to ask the age-old football question: was it two points lost or a point gained as the trio look at Everton's 1-1 draw at home to Brighton. Is Sean Dyche's identity finally being imprinted on to the Blues' team or do Everton desperately need to get on the ball more? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Royal Blue: Gaining momentum
November 03, 2023 16:30 - 42 minutesMatt Jones is back for another positive Royal Blue episode as he and his ECHO colleague Chris Beesley and Connor O'Neill look back at Wednesday's Carabao Cup win at Burnley, Abdoulaye Doucoure extending his contract and look forward to Brighton's visit to Goodison Park. At the start of the show, Matt talks about Reach's new monthly magazine, Women's Football News. You can pick this up from major outlets or visit www.reachshops.co.uk/womensfootball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...
Royal Blue: Capital Gains
October 30, 2023 15:53 - 49 minutesPaul Wheelock is in the hot seat for this episode of the Royal Blue Podcast and is joined by Chris Beesley and Gavin Buckland. They pick apart a rare Everton win in London as the Blues claimed a 1-0 victory against West Ham on Sunday and wonder if Dominic Calvert-Lewin has turned a corner with his fitness as well as singing the praises of Jarrad Branthwaite, a player who is gathering admirers at pace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Royal Blue Podcast: West Ham vs Everton Preview | Patterson or Garner?
October 27, 2023 12:00 - 58 minutesJoin the Liverpool ECHO's Connor O'Neill, Joe Thomas, Chris Beesley and Matt Jones for the latest episode of the Royal Blue Podcast! The show starts with a tribute to the late, great Bill Kenwright, with Joe and Matt paying their respects after Connor and Chris' mid-week special. Attention then turns to Everton, reflecting on the 2-0 Merseyside Derby defeat and looking ahead to this weekend's fixture with West Ham, as Sean Dyche faces a selection dilemma following Ashley Young's sending off a...
Royal Blue: Bill Kenwright CBE, 1945-2023
October 25, 2023 12:44 - 29 minutesConnor O'Neill and Chris Beesley react to the sad news of the passing of Bill Kenwright, Royal Blue, through and through. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Royal Blue: Seeing Red
October 23, 2023 15:00 - 45 minutesJoe Thomas takes a deep breath and gets into the Merseyside Derby along with Ian Croll and Gavin Buckland. They dissect a performance Everton can be proud of, even if the result didn't go their way. They do their best to explore other subjects before hitting the inevitable hot topic of Ashley Young's sending off and how Ibrahima Konaté managed to avoid picking up a second yellow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Royal Blue: Operation Anfield
October 20, 2023 12:37 - 45 minutesConnor O'Neill is joined by Liverpool ECHO colleagues Joe Thomas and Chris Beesley as the international break ends and thoughts move towards the Merseyside derby. They talk about how important it is to turn in a good performance at Anfield in contrast to recent capitulations and if Sean Dyche should change a winning team. The absence of Andy Robertson for Liverpool could provide an opportunity for Everton's attacking players to create chances. Can they capitalise on them? Learn more about you...
Royal Blue: Can Dyche and co emulate Everton women at Anfield?
October 16, 2023 15:01 - 45 minutesJoe Thomas is joined in the heart of Liverpool city centre by ECHO colleagues Beth Lindop and Paul Wheelock along with regular contributor Gavin Buckland to run the rule on Everton's historic 1-0 at Anfield in the Women's Super League at the weekend. Inevitably, eyes turn towards the men's derby this coming weekend. Can the Blues break the Anfield cycle? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Royal Blue: The inside story of Everton: Nothing Will Be The Same
October 13, 2023 14:46 - 39 minutesJoe Thomas and Chris Beesley are joined by Giulia Bould, the creative force behind the BBC's new podcast documentary Everton: Nothing Will Be The Same. Giulia talks about the access she had at Finch Farm as Frank Lampard's time came to an end as well as seeing a different side to Sean Dyche. They also discuss the news that Everton's new stadium will host games at Euro 2028, Dyche's front five being all available for the first time as well as wishing Bill Kenwright all the best in his recovery...
Royal Blue: WSL Merseyside Derby preview
October 13, 2023 08:56 - 14 minutesConnor O'Neill sat down and talked to Beth Lindop, Women's Football Writer at Reach PLC to discuss the upcoming WSL Merseyside Derby at Anfield. Brian Sørensen will be looking for an improvement from his Everton side, who have had a slow start to the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Royal Blue: The midfield clicks at last
October 09, 2023 16:59 - 42 minutesConnor O'Neill sits down with Gavin Buckland and Ian Croll to enjoy a rarity this season - a podcast celebrating a comprehensive Everton win following a good performance. They talk about the improved midfield combination, Jack Harrison's impressive contribution, the importance of a clean sheet and 777's letter to Everton fans. Not even a fire alarm in the Liverpool ECHO office during recording could temper the positivity of the Royal Blue team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...
Royal Blue: Shaking off the Luton hangover
October 06, 2023 10:33 - 50 minutesJoe Thomas, Chris Beesley and Gavin Buckland get together to shake off the Luton hangover, how Everton's xG is vastly better away from home, the need for leaders on the pitch and where Dyche and the Blues go from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Royal Blue: Everton 1-2 Luton Reaction | Toffees Brought Back Down to Earth Despite Dominic Calvert-Lewin Goal
October 02, 2023 15:22 - 39 minutesJoin the Liverpool ECHO's Joe Thomas, Chris Beesley and Connor O'Neill alongside regular guest Gavin Buckland for the latest episode of the Royal Blue Podcast! Following Everton's 2-1 defeat at home to Luton Town, there is plenty for the quartet to get stuck into, as once again Everton struggle to defend set pieces, and rue several missed goal scoring opportunities. The result left Everton 16th and on four points from seven games. Everton have also lost all four matches they've played at home...
Royal Blue: Everton to make it three wins in a week? Aston Villa reaction & Luton preview
September 29, 2023 15:04 - 42 minutesECHO Everton reporter Chris Beesley and regular guest Gavin Buckland join host Matt Jones for a gloriously upbeat edition of the Royal Blue podcast following a brace of away victories at Brentford and Aston Villa. The panel discuss the 2-1 Carabao Cup success on Wednesday night where James Garner netted his first goal for the club and Dominic Calvert-Lewin returned to the scene of his latest injury disappointment to this time feel the love of the travelling Evertonians following his second st...
Royal Blue: Brentford 1-3 Everton Reaction as Sean Dyche’s Toffees run riot in the capital
September 25, 2023 16:10 - 47 minutesJoin the Liverpool ECHO's Joe Thomas and Paul Wheelock for the latest episode of the Royal Blue Podcast! Following Everton's 3-1 demolition of Brentford, there is plenty to react to, as the Toffee’s best display of the season helped Sean Dyche's side run riot in the capital. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Royal Blue: Would you play DCL and Beto together?
September 22, 2023 12:16 - 43 minutesConnor O'Neil makes it into the office only to find Joe Thomas and Chris Beesley working from home. The lads get together to pick through 777's takeover process while also looking forward to matters on the pitch with the trip to Brentford imminent. Set-pieces, retaining possession and Beto and Calvert-Lewin playing in a 4-4-2 are all items on the agenda. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ECHO Podcast special: Joe Rimmer talks to the Guardian's Football Weekly team
September 19, 2023 15:30 - 40 minutesJoe Rimmer is joined by Max Rushden, Jonathan Wilson and Barry Glendenning from the Guardian's Football Weekly Podcast. They talk about the history of the popular podcast, how Jonathan informed Gerard Houllier that Michael Jackson had died, the podcast's popularity with vasectomy patients, how Merseyside's teams will fare in the Premier League this season and they also find time to talk about their new book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Royal Blue: Arsenal aftermath and 777 deep dive
September 18, 2023 14:22 - 1 hourJoe Thomas is back with a bumper edition of the Royal Blue Podcast. He's joined by his Liverpool ECHO colleague Paul Wheelock, regular guest Gav Buckland and Dave Powell, who is the Business of Football writer at the Liverpool ECHO. They stumble through the aftermath of Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Arsenal, look ahead to the Blues next few fixtures and delve into the 777 group, utilising Dave's unique football and business insight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Royal Blue: 777 agree Everton deal
September 15, 2023 15:36 - 39 minutesIt's been a hectic day in the Liverpool ECHO office as the bombshell dropped at 9:30am that a deal had been reached for 777 to takeover Everton Football Club. Connor O'Neill hosts Joe Thomas, Gavin Buckland and Chris Beesley as they react to this massive news, while also squeezing in a preview of Arsenal's visit to Goodison Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Royal Blue: Takeover latest
September 12, 2023 14:10 - 44 minutesMatt Jones and Joe Thomas get together in the Liverpool ECHO office to talk about rubbing shoulders with Sir Keir Starmer, rumours of an imminent takeover at Goodison Park, Amadou Onana's position in the team, Demarai Gray's fitness and the strength of Everton's squad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Royal Blue: Fade to Gray
September 07, 2023 13:16 - 37 minutesChris Beesley catches the last sun of the summer outside Lovelock's Coffee Shop in the heart of Liverpool city centre and is joined by Joe Thomas and Gavin Buckland to go over the departure of Demarai Gray, Jarrad Branthwaite's injury and Everton's start to the Premier League season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Royal Blue: Something to build on
September 04, 2023 16:05 - 59 minutesIt's a full house in the Liverpool ECHO offices as Connor O'Neill is joined by Matt Jones, Joe Thomas and Gavin Buckland to talk about Everton's 2-2 draw with Sheffield United and how the transfer window went for the Blues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Royal Blue: Doncaster, deadline day and The Blades
August 31, 2023 21:58 - 40 minutesMatt Jones and Connor O'Neill sat down in the Liverpool ECHO office to talk about the difficult but dramatic game against Doncaster, the end of the transfer window and Saturday's clash with Premier League new boys Sheffield United. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Royal Blue: Beto signs for the Blues
August 29, 2023 15:00 - 39 minutesMatt Jones and Connor O'Neil pick apart the bones of Everton's defeat to Wolves, look ahead to what surely will be the Blues first win of the season at Doncaster and react to the news that a new centre-forward has finally been signed as Everton announce the arrival of Beto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Royal Blue: Everton vs Wolves Preview, Sean Dyche Tactics Assessed & MSP Investment Talks Break Down
August 25, 2023 14:18 - 42 minutesHost Chris Beesley joins ECHO sport colleagues Connor O'Neill, Matt Jones and regular guest Gavin Buckland for the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast. As well as previewing Everton's Premier League showdown with Wolverhampton Wanderers at Goodison Park, the panel discuss Mason Holgate's proposed loan move to Southampton, the breakdown of investment talks with MSP Sport Capital and Sean Dyche's selection dilemmas for this weekend's game after the horror show at Aston Villa last time out....
Royal Blue: Aston Villa 4-0 Everton Reaction | Calvert-Lewin Injury, Dyche Tactics & Che Adams Links
August 21, 2023 16:00 - 44 minutesHost Connor O'Neill joins the ECHO Everton reporter Chris Beesley and regular guest Gavin Buckland for the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast to discuss Everton's 4-0 thrashing at Aston Villa in the opening away game of the Premier League season. Dominic Calvert-Lewin's latest injury setback, Sean Dyche's tactics and the centre-back pairing of Michael Keane and James Tarkowski are all on the agenda. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Royal Blue: Forward thinking
August 18, 2023 15:37 - 39 minutesMatt Jones is joined by Connor O'Neil in the Liverpool ECHO office in the heart of Liverpool city centre for a look ahead to Everton's visit to Villa Park. They talk about Che Adams' possible fit into the Blues team, the Wilfried Gnonto transfer saga and the magic of an away day win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Royal Blue: A Focus on the Positives
August 14, 2023 13:59 - 45 minutesChris Beesley is joined by his Liverpool ECHO colleagues Joe Thomas and Connor O'Neill in the heart of Liverpool city centre to pick apart Everton's 1-0 defeat to Fulham as well as the loan signing of Jack Harrison from Leeds. The boys try and find a positive spin to the events on the pitch on Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Royal Blue: Here we go
August 11, 2023 15:33 - 38 minutesJoe Thomas is joined by Connor O'Neill and Gavin Buckland as excitement, and positivity, builds ahead of the new Premier League season. The team give their thoughts on where Everton might finish this season and how they will get on against Fulham, and it's not all doom and gloom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Royal Blue: Time to beat the curse
August 08, 2023 15:06 - 40 minutesJoe Thomas and the team return to the Liverpool ECHO office in the heart of Liverpool city centre. Joe is joined by ECHO colleague Connor O'Neill and Everton stat supremo Gav Buckland as they pick apart the Sporting Lisbon game, the importance of DCL, hoping that three more players arrive to boost the squad and ask the big important question: are Everton cursed? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Royal Blue: Blues move on Chermiti
August 04, 2023 11:59 - 49 minutesJoe Thomas is joined by Gav Buckland as the pair talk about the latest reports suggesting that Everton are close to signing Youssef Chermiti, the financial state of the club, the importance of statistics to analyse the modern game and a look ahead to the Blues final friendly of the pre-season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Royal Blue: Cannon over Maupay?
July 31, 2023 13:39 - 48 minutesJoe Thomas and Connor O'Neill take a break from the Liverpool ECHO office and head to Lovelocks Coffee Shop, where they dissect the 1-0 win against Stoke City, the recruitment issues, what's Tom Cannon's future and forward options in the transfer market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Royal Blue: Two weeks and counting
July 28, 2023 14:47 - 47 minutesJoe Thomas is joined by his Liverpool ECHO colleague Matt Jones and regular contributor Gavin Buckland as the panel look towards the new season, only two weeks away, and ponder the question, 'are Everton ready'? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Royal Blue: Where does Danjuma fit in?
July 25, 2023 15:40 - 43 minutesJoe Thomas is once again joined with ECHO colleagues Matt Jones and Connor O'Neill in Lovelocks Coffee Shop in the heart of Liverpool city centre to talk all things Everton FC. The gang discuss if Jared Braithwaite is ready to be a Premier League starter, what next for Micheal Keane, where does Arnaut Danjuma fit in to the Everton team and can the Blues compete for the signing of El Bilal Touré? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Royal Blue: Working harder and smarter
July 17, 2023 15:06 - 1 hourHost Joe Thomas is joined at Lovelock's Coffee Shop by Liverpool ECHO colleague Chris Beesley and regular guest Gavin Buckland. The panel discuss Everton's pre-season camp, this week's 'Gaffer's Day', if Everton's aim of being the Premier League's fittest team will be enough to keep them out of a relegation dogfight and how the Blues need to be smarter in the transfer market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Royal Blue: Dele Alli and Lampard speak to the media. Blues reaction
July 13, 2023 15:40 - 49 minutesChris Beesley phones in from Everton's pre-season training camp and speaks to his ECHO colleague Joe Thomas along with regular guest Gavin Buckland. The panel talk about Dele Alli's emotional interview with Gary Neville, Frank Lampard's Diary of a CEO interview, the arrival of Ashley Young and rumours surrounding Anthony Elanga. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Royal Blue: Should Everton fans be proud of Anthony Gordon?
July 10, 2023 16:05 - 1 hourThe team once again take a walk through a rainy Liverpool city centre to Lovelock's Coffee Shop as host Joe Thomas is joined by his Liverpool ECHO colleagues Chris Beesley and Connor O'Neill. They discuss transfer activity, if Everton fans should be proud of Anthony Gordon, the profitability of the academy and if Everton should communicate financial issues to the fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Royal Blue: Seamus, Bramley Moore and looking ahead to pre-season
July 03, 2023 12:37 - 36 minutesMatt Jones and Chris Beesley wander through Liverpool city centre to Lovelocks Coffee Shop to chat about Seamus Coleman's longevity, when Everton might realistically move into their new stadium and the pre-season schedule for the Blues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Royal Blue: Big changes on the board
June 23, 2023 14:25 - 53 minutesHost Joe Thomas is joined by his Liverpool ECHO colleague Connor O'Neill and regular guest Gavin Buckland as they react to the big news about the long-awaited changes on the board at Goodison Park. After picking that apart, the panel talk about Tom Davies and his decision to leave for pastures new. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Royal Blue: Could Everton afford to sell Pickford?
June 19, 2023 13:50 - 44 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. The panel discuss the wait for further announcements from the club on chairman Bill Kenwright and new board appointments; Manchester United's rumoured interest in Jordan Pickford; Alex Iwobi's comments on his future; Everton's upcoming date at the independent commission over their profit and sustainability charge plus the breaking story on Bou...
Royal Blue: So much for a quiet summer
June 15, 2023 12:49 - 1 hourThe Liverpool ECHO's Joe Thomas hosts this episode, joined by his colleague Chris Beesley and regular contributor Gavin Buckland. The team deliver a bumper episode with the latest news on Everton's fixtures for the forthcoming season, when the Blues might be moving to Bramley Moore, this week's shocking news from the board as well as looking back at the key moments from last season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Royal Blue: Will Tom Davies reach his potential at Everton?
June 09, 2023 15:22 - 53 minutesHost Joe Thomas is joined by his Liverpool ECHO colleague Connor O'Neill and regular contributor Gavin Buckland as they look at Everton's retained squad list, as well as looking if it's time for Tom Davies to move on, Everton's goalkeeper situation and how this pre-season compares to recent trips to the US and Australia. It doesn't look like the ECHO's Everton reporters will be needing the factor 50 this time around. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Royal Blue: Blues Survive Against Bournemouth, Conor Coady Decision & Big Summer Ahead
June 05, 2023 15:12 - 58 minutesThe latest episode of the Royal Blue podcast is here, with host Joe Thomas joined by Christopher Beesley & Gavin Buckland to review Everton's final day Premier League survival & more. The lads discuss the decision not to sign Conor Coady on a permanent deal, as well as potential plans ahead of what could prove to be a crucial summer for the Blues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Royal Blue: It all comes down to 90 minutes
May 26, 2023 16:12 - 47 minutesHost Joe Thomas is joined by Matt Jones, sitting in the Liverpool ECHO's city centre office, along with regular guest Gavin Buckland. Obviously they focus on the big one, Everton's make or break clash with Bournemouth at Goodison Park. What more needs to be said? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Royal Blue: Relegation Picture Changes, MSP Sports Capital & Doucoure Contract
May 24, 2023 08:41 - 38 minutesIt's been a busy start to the week for Everton - making it the perfect time for a bonus edition of the Royal Blue podcast. In this latest episode Joe Thomas, Chris Beesley, Gavin Buckland and Dave Powell discuss how they dealt with the nerves of the Leicester City match with Newcastle United, the development that has seen MSP Sports Capital confirmed as the frontrunners to invest in the Blues, Abdoulaye Doucoure's contract extension, and the injury situation heading into Sunday's crucial matc...