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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Royal Blue: Everton's transfer window assessed as Rondon arrives but right-back and Rodriguez issues remain
September 01, 2021 15:23 - 45 minutesAdam Jones and Connor O’Neill join host Phil Kirkbride to look back on Everton’s summer transfer window after deadline day saw the arrival of Salomon Rondon but not a new right-back, or the departure of James Rodriguez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Royal Blue: Calvert-Lewin keeps cool despite Richarlison sulk & Blues preparing late spending spree?
August 30, 2021 12:45 - 35 minutesThe Royal Blue podcast is back as Everton continued their unbeaten start to the season in impressive fashion. Goals from Demarai Gray and Dominic Calvert-Lewin secured a 2-0 win over Brighton at the weekend, and our panel had a lot to say on the match. Host Adam Jones is joined by Dave Prentice and Gavin Buckland to discuss an impressive performance from the Blues and also delve into *that* penalty incident involving Richarlison. And of course, with transfer deadline day just around the corne...
Royal Blue: Luis Diaz swap for James Rodriguez, Benitez’s Richarlison to PSG stance & Moise Kean to Juventus?
August 27, 2021 13:12 - 53 minutesAs the transfer window heads into its final few days, Everton are right at the centre of most of the big deals taking place! Phil Kirkbride is joined by Dave Prentice, Adam Jones and Gav Buckland to get into the Blues’ proposed swap swoop for Porto winger Luis Diaz with James Rodriguez being offered in exchange. With Cristiano Ronaldo linked with a Juventus exit - and Kylian Mbappe eyeing a move away from PSG, Moise Kean and Richarlison have both been rumoured with moves. Plus, there’s the sm...
Royal Blue: Demarai Gray sparkles at Leeds as DCL joins illustrious company in Everton history books
August 23, 2021 15:33 - 45 minutesThe Royal Blue podcast is back after what was a pulsating game against Leeds United at Elland Road on Saturday. Host Adam Jones is joined by Dave Prentice, Chris Beesley and Gavin Buckland to discuss the finer details of Everton's 2-2 draw with Marcelo Bielsa's side. Top of the agenda is discussion surrounding the two goalscorers at the weekend, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Demarai Gray, while the panel talk over the Blues' attacking promise under Benitez. Also discussed are the mistakes at the ...
Royal Blue: Surprise signing, transfer difficulties and a huge Elland Road test
August 20, 2021 15:36 - 43 minutesThe Royal Blue podcast team gather for the second time this week as they look ahead to Everton's game with Leeds United. Host Phil Kirkbride is joined by Dave Prentice, Adam Jones and Gav Buckland to preview the trip to Elland Road. How will the Blues' players keep a ferocious home support quiet, as Leeds play a Premier League game in front of their fans for the first time since 2004? Will Rafa Benitez stick with the side that defeated Southampton or does he have to make changes at the back? ...
Royal Blue: Everton’s transfer priorities as Gray & Townsend show promise as Blues begin with win
August 18, 2021 15:56 - 54 minutesSam Carroll is back in the host chair for the latest Royal Blue podcast, looking back on the opening day win over Southampton and the transfer window. Joined by Phil Kirkbride, Dave Prentice and Adam Jones they analyse Everton’s win over the Saints with Rafa Benitez beginning his Blues tenure with a win at Goodison Park. The debut showings of Demarai Gray and Andros Townsend are also dissected with the two wingers giving cause for optimism. Plus, Everton’s transfer needs are debated, includin...
Royal Blue: Richarlison ready for the opening day despite summer exploits | 2021/22 Season Preview, Predictions & Transfer Latest
August 13, 2021 16:22 - 56 minutesAhead of the start of the new Premier League season, the Royal Blue podcast look ahead to the campaign to come. Following on from Rafa Benitez’s press conference ahead of the visit of Southampton, Phil Kirkbride is joined by Dave Prentice, Chris Beesley and Gav Buckland to have their say on the major talking points out of Goodison Park. The future of James Rodriguez as well as what else the Blues need to do in the transfer market is also up for discussion prior to our predictions for the open...
Analysing Everton: Rafa Benitez’s squad options, Demarai Gray Blues’ secret weapon & why Moise Kean's Everton move hasn't worked out?
August 12, 2021 12:06 - 1 hourAhead of the start of the new season, David Hughes and Josh Williams are back with an analytical take of what Everton can achieve for the coming campaign. Discussing the make-up of Rafa Benitez's squad, Demarai Gray's role he could play at Goodison Park upon arriving this summer as well as Moise Kean's wish to leave are all covered. Linking to Ademola Lookman and Nikola Vlasic's Everton careers, Dave and Josh also consider why the move to Everton hasn't worked for Kean. Plus there's a preview...
Royal Blue: United preview | James and Kean futures | Rom remembered | Countdown to Goodison return
August 06, 2021 12:55 - 55 minutesDave Prentice and Gavin Buckland join Phil Kirkbride for the latest Royal Blue podcast, which starts with a preview of Everton's final pre-season friendly at Manchester United on Saturday, and what we need to see from it. James Rodriguez and Moise Kean look likely to feature at Old Trafford but their futures look far from certain - at a time when Everton need them to be, especially with financial regulations to keep right side of. Other clubs have no such concerns and after debating the spend...
Royal Blue: Everton’s pre-season winners and losers as Rafa Benitez assesses transfer market needs
July 30, 2021 14:42 - 47 minutesJoin Phil Kirkbride, Dave Prentice, Adam Jones and Sam Carroll for the latest news from Goodison Park as the new season draws closer. Following the Blues second win out in the US, beating Pumas 1-0, the panel look back on the pre-season preparations to date before looking to the transfer market. With Everton linked with PSV Eindhoven’s Denzell Dumfries and Burnley winger Dwight McNeil, we bring you the latest the pursuit for additions to the squad. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Royal Blue: Bramley-Moore Dock latest, Benitez’s Blues pre-season preparations & transfer targets
July 27, 2021 13:23 - 47 minutesAdam Jones is joined by Phil Kirkbride,Dave Prentice, Sam Carroll and Connor O’Neill to get into all the latest Everton talking points. From the first official day at the Bramley-Moore Dock stadium site to pre-season preparations in Florida all bases are covered. Plus there’s the latest from the transfer market fresh from last week’s triple swoop for Asmir Begovic, Andros Townsend and Demarai Gray. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Royal Blue: Rafa's first press conference and first pre-season outing - and what the Euros will do for Pickford
July 14, 2021 17:10 - 48 minutesAdam Jones is joined by Chris Beesley, Connor O'Neill and Gav Buckland for the latest Royal Blue podcast as they react to Rafa Benitez's first press conference as Everton boss, and his first pre-season outing in charge of the club, as well as Jordan Pickford's performance in the Euro 2020 final and whether Dominic Calvert-Lewin should be disappointed he didn't get on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Royal Blue: Rodriguez, Richarlison and Kean questions to answer as new era at Everton gets set to begin
July 07, 2021 14:38 - 52 minutesAdam Jones, Sam Carroll and Chris Beesley join host Phil Kirkbride for the latest Royal Blue podcast, following the return to training of the Everton players under new manager Rafa Benitez. But why were some of Benitez's squad missing? And who has the biggest points to prove? The futures of James Rodriguez and Moise Kean are discussed as is the club's decision to allow Richarlison to play at the Olympics. And the podcast ends on an upbeat note as the Blues get set to start work on their magni...
Royal Blue: Reaction to Rafa Benitez’s appointment as Everton manager
June 30, 2021 17:55 - 1 hourFresh from the new former Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has been given the Everton manager’s job, Royal Blue reacts. Host Phil Kirkbride is joined by Dave Prentice, Adam Jones, Chris Beesley and Gav Buckland to analyse the decision. From the search to fill the vacancy, led by majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri through to the image it presents for the Blues and the style of play Benitez will bring, all avenues are explored. Plus, with the Spaniard set to officially start in his new role at t...
Royal Blue: Farhad Moshiri's managerial conundrum as Rafa Benitez links cause divide at Goodison
June 18, 2021 13:49 - 51 minutesJoin Phil Kirkbride, Dave Prentice, Sam Carroll and Gav Buckland for the latest Royal Blue podcast as they debate links with former Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez and discuss the Blues' next steps. The divide caused regarding the potential appointment of the Spaniard are brought into the conversation as well as his recent managerial record. Comparisons to Carlo Ancelotti are drawn with Benitez having held a similar position within European football added to having managed both Real Madrid and ...
Royal Blue: Nuno Espirito Santo latest and James Rodriguez future as Everton new stadium work begins
June 14, 2021 15:27 - 40 minutesThe Royal Blue Podcast returns to discuss the continued search for a new manager to replace Carlo Ancelotti at Everton. Nuno Espirito Santo is the current favourite for the position and Sam Carroll is joined by Dave Prentice, Adam Jones and Chris Beesley to consider what the Portuguese can offer. Dave admits he is 'underwhelmed' by the appointment while Adam reflects on what the search means for Marcel Brands in his position as director of football and the transfer landscape as a whole follow...
Royal Blue: Nuno Espirito Santo, Farhad Moshiri and the next Everton manager considered
June 04, 2021 15:37 - 53 minutesSam Carroll is joined by Adam Jones and Dave Prentice to analyse who is in the running to succeed the Italian after he returned to Real Madrid on Tuesday. Dave insists David Moyes and Eddie Howe are not viable candidates in the Everton boardroom while left-field options - such as Claudio Ranieri and Maurizio Sarri - are also considered. The trio also react to Everton confirming their retained list at the end of the season as Josh King was released without starting a game, and Yannick Bolasie ...
Analysing Everton: Runners and riders to replace Ancelotti at Goodison Park | Nuno, Potter, Favre
June 03, 2021 13:14 - 58 minutesFollowing a tumultuous week at Goodison Park, David Hughes and Josh Williams are back with Analysing Everton to assess who could replace Carlo Ancelotti. Before getting into replacement, the guys have their say on Ancelotti's departure for Real Madrid and whether or not he was on the road to long-term success with the Blues. From the bookies' favourite Nuno Espirito Santo to others linked with the vacancy such as Graham Potter and Duncan Ferguson we analyse the pros and cons to the contenders...
Royal Blue: Carlo Ancelotti walks out to rejoin Real Madrid | Why, what next & who do the Blues turn to now?
June 01, 2021 19:48 - 51 minutesFresh from the news Carlo Ancelotti has left Goodison Park to return to Real Madrid, the Royal Blue podcast is here to react. Host Phil Kirkbride is joined by Dave Prentice, Adam Jones and Gavin Buckland to share their views on Ancelotti’s decision to leave. From the shock, emotion and reasoning for his departure, the panel give their sentiments on the Italians decision to leave less than 18 months after arriving. Marcel Brands role in Everton moving forward is considered before mentioning po...
Analysing Everton: Where Everton’s season went wrong & how Marcel Brands and Carlo Ancelotti fix it this summer
May 27, 2021 12:52 - 1 hourFollowing the end of the season, Analysing Everton returns with a season review as David Hughes and Josh Williams take a statistical and analytical approach to the Blues’ season. Looking through a number of the key performance indicators, they delve into the numbers to explain what and where the season tailed off for Carlo Ancelotti’s side. After addressing the final few months of the campaign, which ultimately led to the Blues finishing in 10th place, they then move on to address the club’s ...
Royal Blue: What comes next for Everton and Carlo Ancelotti after disappointing season end
May 24, 2021 15:36 - 53 minutesThe Royal Blue Podcast returns to pick over the wreckage of a 5-0 defeat at Premier League champions Manchester City on the final day of the season and review a disappointing season for Everton. Carlo Ancelotti took his side to the Etihad knowing European qualification was still a possibility but watched as the visitors were decimated by the Champions League finalists. Sam Carroll is joined by Adam Jones, Dave Prentice and Gavin Buckland to dissect the defeat and begin to look ahead to what i...
Royal Blue: Everton's James Rodriguez frustrations & permutations for European football ahead of final day
May 21, 2021 16:02 - 51 minutesPhil Kirkbride is joined by Adam Jones, Dave Prentice and Gav Buckland ahead of the final day of the season. Before previewing the visit to Man City on the final day of the Premier League season, the guys look back on the win over Wolves at Goodison Park as 6,500 were in attendance to see Richarlison grab the game's only goal. Missing for the Blues though was James Rodriguez, leading to the panel debating how Carlo Ancelotti plans for next season and what impact the Colombian's injury-hit sea...
Royal Blue: Carlo Ancelotti question asked as Everton face another massive transfer window
May 17, 2021 15:58 - 53 minutesThe Royal Blue Podcast returns after the dismal home defeat to Sheffield United on Sunday. Everton were edged out by an early Daniel Jebbison goal - the 17-year-old making his first Premier League start - to leave their chances of qualifying for European football next season almost non-existent. Sam Carroll is joined by Dave Prentice, Adam Jones and Connor O'Neill to look at what went wrong at Goodison Park and how much blame must be shouldered by manager Carlo Ancelotti. The quartet also pee...
Royal Blue: Creativity void, Richarlison drought, and time to banish the home Blues
May 14, 2021 14:29 - 42 minutesAs Everton prepare to welcome Sheffield United to Goodison Park on Sunday, join Adam Jones, Chris Beesley and Gavin Buckland for the latest Royal Blue podcast. Fresh from the goalless draw at Villa Park, the panel discuss the lack of creativity against Aston Villa without James Rodriguez and the omission of Tom Davies from Carlo Ancelotti’s midfield. Richarlison’s goal drought is brought into the debate, too, ahead of the Blades’ visit, which is set to be the final game at Goodison without fa...
Royal Blue: Everton's massive improvements in West Ham win and how to take them into Aston Villa
May 10, 2021 13:20 - 45 minutesAdam Jones is joined by Chris Beesley and Gavin Buckland for another positive edition of the Royal Blue podcast! That's because Everton secured their 11th away Premier League win of the season on Sunday afternoon with a 1-0 victory over West Ham United thanks to Dominic Calvert-Lewin's goal. The panel discuss the major improvements on show from the Blues, including standout performances from a lot of players, and look ahead to how they can take that into their next match against Aston Villa. ...
Royal Blue: Everton's crunch fixture against West Ham and Carlo Ancelotti's attacking desire
May 08, 2021 10:40 - 59 minutesPhil Kirkbride is joined by Adam Jones and Gav Buckland to look ahead to Everton's crucial tie against West Ham at the weekend. Carlo Ancelotti has admitted he wants to play more attacking football in the future, and he could welcome back Abdoulaye Doucoure for this match, but James Rodriguez is out again. The panel discuss how Everton should set up and talk over the job former Blues boss David Moyes has achieved with the Hammers so far this term. The lads also look at the latest Super League...
Royal Blue: Villa heap on further Goodison woes as Everton feel James void opens up while Pickford upturn continues
May 03, 2021 13:47 - 40 minutesAfter Everton fell to an eighth Goodison Park defeat of the Premier League season, the Royal Blue podcast is here to react. Host Adam Jones is joined by Chris Beesley, Connor O'Neill and Gav Buckland as they pick through the 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa on Saturday evening. Amongst the talking points is the nature of the latest defeat for Carlo Ancelotti's side, the creative void left by following an injury to James Rodriguez in the warm-up before getting onto another impressive showing from Jor...
Royal Blue: Everton’s European ambitions come into focus as Aston Villa come to Goodison | Doucoure back in training for Blues
April 30, 2021 16:36 - 54 minutesEverton welcome Aston Villa to Goodison Park as the race for European qualification in the Premier League heats up. Host Phil Kirkbride is joined by Adam Jones and Gav Buckland to look ahead to the meeting at Goodison, with the Blues looking to build on the win over Arsenal last time out. The panel discuss the importance of European qualification, whether in the Champions League, Europa League or Europa Conference League, plus Josh King’s future, or lack of as well as Abdoulaye Doucoure’s ret...
Royal Blue: Pickford's resurgence, Delph's re-emergence, and how the fight for Europe is looking after huge Arsenal win
April 26, 2021 14:43 - 41 minutesDave Prentice, Sam Carroll and Gavin Buckland join Adam Jones for a positively upbeat Royal Blue podcast after Everton won at Arsenal for the first time in 25 years to boost their hopes of finishing in the European places. It was a win that owed much to a superb late save from Jordan Pickford who, on the quiet, has got back to his best. Ben Godfrey and Mason Holgate were in solid form in front of the England goalkeeper, but going forward, who are Everton's first-choice centre-backs? The panel...
Royal Blue: What should happen to the breakaway six, Brands' new deal, exciting new talents, and Arsenal previewed
April 22, 2021 19:39 - 43 minutesDave Prentice, Adam Jones, Gavin Buckland and - belatedly, after a few audio problems - Sam Carroll join Phil Kirkbride for the latest Royal Blue podcast. On the agenda is the fallout from the seeming collapse of the European Super League and whether the breakaway six Premier League clubs, including Liverpool, should still face sanctions despite withdrawing from the despised project. Talk then turns to the new Champions League model, and Carlo Ancelotti's enthusiasm for it, before the panel d...
Royal Blue: Everton's fantastic response to Super League proposals and what it means for English football
April 20, 2021 14:50 - 43 minutesSunday was a huge day in the footballing world after an announcement was made by 12 clubs over the creation of "The Super League". The proposals have been slammed by fans, pundits and governing bodies over the last 48 hours - and Everton have now thrown their response into the mix. And, as ever, it was fantastic. So Adam Jones is joined by Phil Kirkbride, Dave Prentice and Chris Beesley to discuss the Blues' damning statement, plus the reactions of both Denise Barrett-Baxendale and Farhad Mos...
Royal Blue: James Rodriguez Everton’s most gifted player of all-time?
April 18, 2021 15:40 - 45 minutesAfter winning a penalty and dictating much of proceedings at Goodison Park on Friday night, Royal Blue is here to assess the importance of James Rodriguez. Host Phil Kirkbride is joined by Adam Jones and Chris Beesley to reflect on the 2-2 draw with Tottenham Hotspur, with the Blues’ European hopes beginning to fade. Having been rested and given time to reach his peak fitness levels, the panel analyse Carlo Ancelotti’s treatment of James Rodriguez and his place amongst some Everton favourites...
Royal Blue: Everton injuries peak at wrong time as Jean-Philippe Gbamin blow explored
April 13, 2021 15:30 - 44 minutesThe Royal Blue Podcast returns hours after Adam Jones and Sam Carroll arrived back in Liverpool following their trip to the South Coast for the goalless draw at Brighton and Hove Albion. Adam and Sam are joined by Dave Prentice and Gavin Buckland to discuss the game which was marred by injuries to Jean-Philippe Gbamin, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Joshua King. With the Everton injury list now the worst in the Premier League, the panel discuss the impact on Marcel Brands' summer transfer plans as...
Royal Blue: Everton's midfield injuries stack up ahead of Brighton as Joshua King future assessed
April 09, 2021 16:35 - 41 minutesEverton are back in action against Brighton on Monday evening, but they could have somewhat of an injury crisis in midfield. Andre Gomes will miss the game while Allan faces a late check on his fitness - with Abdoulaye Doucoure already out of action. So, who will start? And what system will Carlo Ancelotti play? Host Adam Jones is joined by Dave Prentice, Connor O'Neill and Gavin Buckland to discuss all of that ahead of the trip to the South Coast. The lads also talk over the future of Joshua...
Royal Blue: James Rodriguez shines but Everton find new ways to frustrate as Euro hopes hit
April 06, 2021 13:29 - 46 minutesHost Adam Jones is joined by Dave Prentice, Sam Carroll and Gavin Buckland to look back on last night's 1-1 Goodison Park draw with Crystal Palace that meant Everton missed another opportunity to truly close the gap on the Champions League places. The panel marvel at the performance of the goalscorer, James Rodriguez, but lament the finishing of the normally reliable Dominic Calvert-Lewin, as well as Richarlison, and assess whether Carlo Ancelotti got it right with his selection and his subst...
Royal Blue: Gbamin ready, Koulibaly transfer, and Everton's player of the season so far
April 02, 2021 17:44 - 49 minutesThe Royal Blue Podcast returns with a positive Good Friday edition. Sam Carroll is joined by Adam Jones, Dave Prentice and Gavin Buckland as the quartet discuss the return of Jean-Philippe Gbamin, what it means for Everton and their transfer plans, links to Kalidou Koulibaly and the future of Joao Virginia. Gavin also considers the 'unimpressive' decision of the Republic of Ireland to field Seamus Coleman three times in six days during the international break while wondering whether he could ...
Analysing Everton: Success of James, Carlo's style, DCL's ceiling, and what transfers the Blues should target
April 01, 2021 15:36 - 1 hourDavid Hughes and Josh Williams are back with their Analysing Everton tactics and scouting podcast - and it's a special one as they turn the whole of the show over to our listeners. Answering questions sent in beforehand, the panellists talk transfers, whether James Rodriguez's move should be a deemed a success or not, Dominic Calvert-Lewin's ceiling, Carlo Ancelotti's style of football, and much more else besides. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Royal Blue: 'THIS IS IT' | Bramley Moore-Dock given go-ahead as Farhad Moshiri gets set to deliver Everton legacy
March 27, 2021 12:37 - 48 minutesJoin Phil Kirkbride, Dave Prentice, Adam Jones, Sam Carroll and Gavin Buckland for a very special Royal Blue podcast reacting to the news that the government have given Everton the go-ahead to build their spectacular new ground at Bramley-Moore Dock. Looking back on what was a truly momentous day in the club’s history, including how the announcement even took Blues officials by surprise, the panel sum up the excitement in the fanbase and also the sadness that one day, not too long in the futu...
Royal Blue: How Everton should face Man City challenge and Jean-Philippe Gbamin returns to Finch Farm
March 19, 2021 18:02 - 47 minutesEverton are undoubtedly facing a tough test this weekend as Man City visit Goodison Park in the quarter final of the FA Cup. But, Carlo Ancelotti had a certain amount of confidence about his side - and so do our podcast panel. Adam Jones is joined by Dave Prentice and Gavin Buckland to discuss Joao Virginia starting in goal and how the Blues can challenge Pep Guardiola's side. The lads also discuss a return to Finch Farm for Jean-Philippe Gbamin after his long-term injury absence and assess h...
Royal Blue: Dismal Everton home form continues as Doucoure-shaped gap appears in Blues' midfield
March 15, 2021 14:38 - 39 minutesThe Royal Blue Podcast returns this week to discuss the dismal defeat to Burnley at Goodison Park and where it went wrong for Everton. Sam Carroll is joined by Adam Jones, Dave Prentice and Gavin Buckland as they debate the 'preferred position' of Alex Iwobi, Mason Holgate as a right-back, the absence of Abdoulaye Doucoure and a 'Jekyll and Hyde' showing from Dominic Calvert-Lewin. There is also time for Dave to briefly lock himself out of the video call while Gavin assesses the progress Ever...
Royal Blue: Alex Iwobi conundrum, Abdoulaye Doucoure and James Rodriguez blow & Davide Ancelotti's role in Blues' resurgence
March 12, 2021 15:17 - 51 minutesCarlo Ancelotti has responded to Alex Iwobi's cryptic message about playing in his favoured position ahead of Everton's clash with Burnley at Goodison Park. Host Phil Kirkbride is joined by Adam Jones, Dave Prentice and Gav Buckland to discuss Ancelotti's press conference ahead of taking on the Clarets including the latest injury news surrounding Abdoulaye Doucoure and James Rodriguez. Plus, ahead of giving match predictions on how the game could play out at Goodison, the panel discuss the im...
Analysing Everton: How has Carlo Ancelotti continued to work his magic to defy Everton's underlying numbers?
March 11, 2021 05:00 - 39 minutesFollowing a few weeks away, Analysing Everton is back to rule an eye over the Blues recent run from a statistical and analytical viewpoint. David Hughes and Josh Williams look back on the run of results since the Merseyside derby win and try to get to the bottom of how Everton have maintained their strong form, despite the underlying numbers. Plenty of the praise goes to manager Carlo Ancelotti and his ability to set up the side, as the guys look deep into the numbers and assess the hopes for...
Royal Blue: Abdoulaye Doucoure, James Rodriguez and why Carlo Ancelotti struck right tone after Chelsea defeat
March 09, 2021 15:56 - 31 minutesDave Prentice and Gavin Buckland join Phil Kirkbride to look back at Everton's 2-0 loss at Chelsea on Monday night - and Carlo Ancelotti's reaction to what was his side's first defeat on the road since November. Also on the agenda is the injury sustained by Abdoulaye Doucoure, the fitness of James Rodriguez, and the job a certain David Moyes is doing at top-four rivals West Ham United. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Royal Blue: West Brom win, Champions League hopes and Everton's Chelsea challenge assessed
March 05, 2021 14:49 - 44 minutesCarlo Ancelotti was delighted to see his side secure their third consecutive Premier League win on Thursday, as was our Royal Blue panel! Richarlison's second half strike kept up Everton's hopes of potential Champions League qualification by briefly pushing them up to fourth in the table, before a Chelsea win over Liverpool had them overtake the Blues. A trip to Stamford Bridge is next on the horizon, and that will surely be a huge test for the credentials of this side. Phil Kirkbride is join...
Royal Blue: Big Sam stands in way of Everton and top four after home comforts restored
March 02, 2021 14:37 - 42 minutesDave Prentice and Adam Jones join host Phil Kirkbride as the Royal Blue podcast returns to review Everton's 1-0 win over Southampton on Monday and preview Thursday's visit to Sam Allardyce's West Brom. Richarlison's early strike ensured the Blues beat the Saintsand ended their run of five Premier League games without a win at Goodison Park. But there's also praise for the performances of Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Jordan Pickford and the returning Allan before talk turns to the showdown with the ...
Royal Blue: Farhad Moshiri's Everton dream taking shape five years on as Bramley-Moore dock moves big step towards reality
February 26, 2021 16:53 - 55 minutesThe Royal Blue podcast has plenty to talk about after a jam-packed and hugely significant week at Everton. On the heels of Monday’s show, which reflected on an historic win at Anfield, host Phil Kirkbride, Dave Prentice, Sam Carroll and Gav Buckland get stuck into the events which have followed. At the top of the agenda is the Blues taking a massive step towards building a new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock after Liverpool City Council gave its seal of approval. The panel talk about the excite...
Royal Blue: What it means to end Everton's Anfield derby wait for a win, Carlo's tactical masterclass & Pickford proving doubters wrong
February 22, 2021 17:03 - 47 minutesThe Royal Blue Podcast returns this week to record several 'firsts' live on-air after the stunning win at Liverpool on Saturday. It is the first time Gavin Buckland has been able to talk about an Everton victory at Anfield since the beginning of his podcast career while host Guy Clarke is handed a debut in the hot-seat. Sam Carroll also introduces a noisy washing machine to the podcast for the first time while Adam Jones and Dave Prentice bring some much-needed sanity to the discussion around...
Post-Game SPECIAL | Liverpool 0-2 Everton | Blues have new derby heroes - not only Richarlison and Gylfi Sigurdsson
February 20, 2021 22:15 - 12 minutesFollowing Everton's first Anfield derby win since September 1999, we're here with a special Royal Blue post-game offering. The ECHO's Everton reporter Adam Jones reflects on the Blues' historic victory at Anfield, with Richarlison and Gylfi Sigurdsson writing their names into the history books. We also bring you Carlo Ancelotti's post-match press conference following his tactical masterclass as the Blues finally break the hoodoo! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...
Royal Blue: Reflecting on Man City defeat and finding reasons to be quietly confident for the derby
February 19, 2021 17:06 - 43 minutesIt’s that time again – the Merseyside derby at Anfield. But before getting stuck into the trip across Stanley Park, Phil Kirkbride, Adam Jones, Dave Prentice and Gavin Buckland examine Everton’s midweek defeat to Manchester City and the reaction to it. But, in the main, the latest Royal Blue podcast focuses on Liverpool v Everton on Saturday night. With no home supporters present, and with Liverpool suffering from poor home form and a lack of fit and available defenders, can Everton supporter...
Analysing Everton: Stylistic match-up that provides Blues with chance of a generation to break Anfield hoodoo
February 18, 2021 15:45 - 45 minutesAhead of the Anfield Merseyside derby, Analysing Everton is back after a couple of disappointing results for the Blues. David Hughes is joined by Josh Williams to look through the statistical and analytical data around the Blues’ defeat to Man City before previewing Saturday’s trip to the Reds. Can the Blues end their Anfield hoodoo? Where will the key battles be and how far have Everton come under Carlo Ancelotti in comparison to Marco Silva? Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...