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Royal Blue: Frank Lampard sacked as Everton Manager

A special edition of the Royal Blue podcast as the ECHO’s Everton correspondent Joe Thomas and Everton reporter Chris Beesley join host Connor O’Neill to discuss Frank Lampard’s sacking as Blues boss. The former Derby County and Chelsea manager was dismissed following a 2-0 defeat to West Ham United, Everton’s eighth loss in nine matches with only goal difference keeping the team off the bottom of the Premier League. The panel give their thoughts on where it went wrong for Lampard and who Farhad Moshiri should turn to now as he looks for an eighth incumbent in the Goodison Park dugout since taking control of the club in 2016 and someone to try and steer Everton clear from the threat of a first relegation in 72 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 23, 202342 min

Royal Blue: Everton allegations explored, Arnaut Danjuma interest and huge West Ham clash

Everton correspondent Joe Thomas discusses how the events of Saturday unfolded off the pitch and how the ECHO sought answers before joining host Chris Beesley, plus guests Gavin Buckland and Paul Wheelock to talk about the huge match at West Ham and transfer interest in Arnaut Danjuma. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 20, 202352 min

Royal Blue: Everton season reaches new low after Southampton loss, Frank Lampard's future & potential January transfer targets?

Host Chris Beesley joins Paul Wheelock, Matt Jones and Gavin Buckland to discuss Everton's 2-1 home defeat to bottom club Southampton. The Blues' season reached a new low at the weekend as they surrendered a lead against the Saints in what proved to be their fourth consecutive home loss for the first time since 1958. The panel discuss Everton's players, whether Frank Lampard should retain his job as manager given the results, the pre-match coach welcome and post-match protests against the club's owner and board plus potential transfer targets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 16, 202350 min

Royal Blue: Farhad Moshiri interview, Southampton preview & Goodison Park welcome and protests planned

Host Chris Beesley joins Gavin Buckland and Matt Jones for the latest Royal Blue podcast as the trio look back on a tumultuous week at Goodison Park and preview Everton's crucial Premier League fixture against Southampton. After dropping into the relegation zone following just one win in their last 10 Premier League games, Frank Lampard's side desperately need a result against the division's basement outfit but despite losing six matches on the spin in the competition, the Saints head to Merseyside on the back of a couple of morale-boosting cup victories. The game is also being played against the backdrop of significant supporter unrest with owner Farhad Moshiri conducting a controversial interview with Jim White on Thursday and while fans have organised a coach welcome for the Everton players before kick-off, protests against the board have been planned for after the final whistle, all of which gives our panel plenty to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 13, 202344 min

Royal Blue: FA Cup Third Round Defeat & Farhad Moshiri Ownership

The latest episode of the Royal Blue podcast is here, with host Chris Beesley joined by Joe Thomas, Gavin Buckland and Paul Wheelock to discuss all the latest Everton FC news. The panel discusses the state of the club as a whole, including the future of Farhad Moshiri's ownership and the relegation battle which the team finds itself in despite the progress being made on a brand new stadium. The lads also recap Everton's FA Cup third round loss against Manchester United, and the difference in performances between this game and the Brighton loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 9, 202347 min

Royal Blue: Demoralising Brighton Loss, Angry Scenes At Goodison & Frank Lampard Future

The latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast is here, with host Connor O'Neill joined by Gavin Buckland, Chris Beesley & Matt Jones to recap an awful display from Everton in their 4-1 loss to Brighton at Goodison Park. The panel discuss the angry scenes after the full time whistle, as well as manager Frank Lampard's future in the dugout for the Blues and how he and the board may look to solve the ongoing issues in the squad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 4, 202355 min

Royal Blue: Wolverhampton Wanderers Preview, Calvert-Lewin Fitness & Contract Talks

Host Chris Beesley is joined by the ECHO's Everton correspondent Joe Thomas, Connor O'Neill and regular guest Gavin Buckland for the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast. The panel preview the Premier League return to action for Everton at home to Wolverhampton Wanderers with Dominic Calvert-Lewin's latest fitness issues, the form of Neal Maupay, Conor Coady's absence and contract talks for Jordan Pickford, Anthony Gordon and Alex Iwobi all on the agenda ahead of what might be the last ever Boxing Day game at Goodison Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 23, 202247 min

Royal Blue: World Cup Break Ends, January Window Requirements & Wolves Preview

Host Connor O'Neill is joined by Chris Beesley, Joe Thomas & Gavin Buckland to discuss all the latest Everton FC news, as well as the end of the World Cup break as Lionel Messi's Argentina emerged victorious. The lads also discuss what the Blues need in the January transfer window, as well as previewing a crucial upcoming Premier League clash against Wolverhampton Wanderers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 19, 202250 min

Royal Blue: Mid-season Tour To Australia & FA Cup Draw Against Manchester United

Join Connor O’Neill and Joe Thomas in the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast in which they discuss Everton’s trip to Australia. Has the World Cup break come at a good time for the Blues, has the Sydney Super Cup left the club in a better place and what is really going through Frank Lampard’s mind? All this and more as Joe offers insight behind the scenes from the trip and what he learned as the only dedicated Everton reporter to leave the UK and follow the club Down Under. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 30, 202249 min

Royal Blue SPECIAL: 25th Anniversary of Neville Southall's Final Everton Game

Chris Beesley joins Gavin Buckland and David Prentice for a special edition of the Royal Blue podcast to mark the 25th anniversary of Everton legend Neville Southall's final game for the club. Not only did the Wales international make a record-breaking 751 appearances for Everton in a 16-year spell at Goodison Park, he won more trophies with the Blues than any other player and was widely-regarding as being the best goalkeeper in the world at the peak of his powers. The panel reflect on what made Southall the number one in his profession and such an iconic player in the eyes of those who watched him, whether they were Evertonians, rival fans, team-mates, managers or opponents on the pitch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 25, 202258 min

Royal Blue: Disappointment On The South Coast, Midfield Balance & Room For Recruitment

The latest episode of Royal Blue is here, with host Connor O'Neill joined by Joe Thomas, Chris Beesley and Gavin Buckland to discuss a disappointing Blues display away from home in a 3-0 loss to Bournemouth in Everton's final fixture before the Premier League breaks for the World Cup. The lads also analyse where Everton can improve, including the midfield balance issues and potential for attacking improvements both within the current squad and the transfer market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 14, 202255 min

Royal Blue: Everton return to Bournemouth for revenge, Blues at the World Cup & a Toffee trip down under

Join Joe Thomas, Chris Beesley, Connor O'Neill and Gav Buckland for the latest Royal Blue Podcast! The quartet discuss Everton's League Cup thrashing on the South Coast at Bournemouth, whom they will face once again this weekend in the last Premier League match before the World Cup. There's plenty of Everton interest in Qatar with several players selected to represent their countries, whilst the remaining squad members journey to Australia for a 'second pre-season' tour down under, with matches against Celtic and the Western Sydney Wanderers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 11, 20221h 4m

Royal Blue: All Eyes on Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup Following Leicester Defeat at Goodison Park

The latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast sees host Chris Beesley joined by the ECHO's Everton correspondent Joe Thomas and regular guest Gavin Buckland to discuss the aftermath of the 2-0 home defeat to Leicester City on Saturday and preview Tuesday night's trip to Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup. Frank Lampard's side were hoping to put on a good show for their own fans in their final Goodison Park fixture before the World Cup break but their defeat not only enabled Brendan Rodgers' side to leapfrog them in the table but tighten up almost the entire bottom half of the Premier League. As well as questions over Everton's tactics and formation, there are also injury concerns of Dominic Calvert-Lewin - again; Idrissa Gueye and Amadou Onana on the agenda for our panel to debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 7, 202247 min

Royal Blue: Everton v Leicester Preview, Amadou Onana continues to impress & Sam Allardyce takes aim at Toffees

Join Joe Thomas, Chris Beesley and Gav Buckland for the latest episode of the Royal Blue Podcast! On the agenda this week, a preview of Everton's Saturday night under the lights Premier League clash with Leicester City, chat about the mightily impressive Amadou Onana both on and off the pitch, plus yet another former Blues boss taking aim at the club via their own podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 4, 202250 min

Royal Blue: Everton once again let down by VAR as Jordan Pickford shines in clean sheet display

The latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast sees Joe Thomas and Matt Jones join host Connor O'Neill to look back on Everton’s draw with Fulham. The panel discusses the goalless encounter at Craven Cottage and the shambolic use of VAR following Aleksandar Mitrovic’s tackle on Idrissa Gueye. The trio also reflect on Jordan Pickford’s heroics, the performances of James Tarkowski and Vitalii Mykolenko as well as reviewing Rafa Benitez’s latest comments about the club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 31, 202251 min

Royal Blue: Could Frank Lampard have wished for anything more from emphatic win over Crystal Palace

Join Joe Thomas, Connor O'Neill and Gavin Buckland as they discuss Everton's emphatic win over Crystal Palace. Goals from Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Anthony Gordon and Dwight McNeil secured a valuable three points for the Blues as Frank Lampard's side provided the perfect response to three consecutive defeats and questions over creativity. The impressive Alex Iwobi, dominant Calvert-Lewin and the marauding Vitalii Mykolenko all pop up in conversation as the team ask: Could Lampard have wished for anything more? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 24, 202254 min

Royal Blue: Newcastle Reflection, Crystal Palace Preview And The Return Of Nathan Patterson

Join Joe Thomas and Chris Beesley for the latest Royal Blue Podcast, where the duo discuss the latest Everton FC News! On this week's edition, the lads react to the Blues' midweek defeat in Newcastle, preview this weekend's clash with Crystal Palace, and discuss the return from injury of young star Nathan Patterson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 21, 202248 min

Royal Blue: Tottenham Defeat & Controversy Review, Newcastle Preview and the return of Dominic Calvert-Lewin

Chris Beesley, Paul Wheelock and Gavin Buckland are joined by host Connor O'Neill on the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast as they review Everton's 2-0 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur while also looking forward to Wednesday night's trip to Newcastle United. Frank Lampard's side held out against high-flying Spurs for almost an hour at the weekend, wasting a couple of big opportunities to score before eventually conceding through a controversial penalty from Harry Kane. The panel are asked about their thoughts on that incident, Lampard's tactics, Dominic Calvert-Lewin's fitness and whether the Blues should ring the changes when they go to the North East while Gav lifts the lid on a vintage display from Howard Kendall's side at St James' Park that turned out to be one of the greatest Everton performances he never saw! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 17, 202250 min

Royal Blue: Tottenham Preview, Anthony Gordon & Team Selection

The latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast sees Joe Thomas, Chris Beesley and host Connor O'Neill preview Everton's trip to Tottenham Hotspur. The panel discuss Anthony Gordon's absence through suspension and what the Blues' home grown hero needs to do to kick on this season, Yerry Mina's latest injury setback and Frank Lampard's selection posers ahead of a fixture that his side lost 5-0 last season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 14, 202252 min

Royal Blue: Manchester United Loss & Dominic Calvert-Lewin Return

Host Connor O'Neill joins ECHO Everton reporter Chris Beesley and Paul Wheelock for the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast. The panel discuss Everton's 2-1 home defeat to Manchester United as Frank Lampard's side were beaten for the first time in seven Premier League matches despite going ahead through Alex Iwobi after just five minutes. Disappointing displays from the likes of Idrissa Gueye and Anthony Gordon are discussed, as is the return of fit-again striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin who took to the field for the first time this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 10, 202241 min

Royal Blue: Manchester United Preview, Selection Dilemmas & Takeover Rumours

Joe Thomas and Chris Beesley join host Connor O'Neill for the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast. As well as previewing Everton's Sunday night showdown at home to Manchester United, the panel discuss Frank Lampard's selection dilemmas, the increasing number of non-traditional kick-off times for televised games and Farhad Moshiri's position amid the latest takeover talk at the club with interest from a new US-based group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 7, 202249 min

Royal Blue Special: Peter & Joe McGrail on The Toffees, Boxing & Upcoming Fights

On today’s Royal Blue Podcast we have special guests, boxers and brothers Peter McGrail & Joe McGrail joining host Joe Thomas & Connor O’Neill to get stuck into everything Everton. The last time the lads joined us was near the end of last season so the chat starts off discussing everything that has happened in between before discussing their hopes for the current season. Before the finish, the brothers detail Peter and Joe then discuss their blossoming professional careers and upcoming fights in front of a home crowd at Probellum Liverpool II, at the Olympia, on Saturday, October 15. The night is sold out but you can still watch the action unfold live, via Probellum.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 5, 202243 min

Royal Blue: Southampton Victory, Back To Back Wins & Seamus Coleman's Role

Welcome back to the Royal Blue podcast, where this week host Conor O'Neill is joined by Chris Beesley, Joe Thomas and Gavin Buckland. The lads discuss the Blues' victory over Southampton at the weekend as well as the wider implications of the Toffees securing back to back Premier League wins.Also on the agenda is Seamus Coleman entering the twilight of his career and Salomon Rondon's potential Saudi exit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 3, 202253 min

Royal Blue: Kaminski Takeover Latest, Southampton Preview & Potential Return of Jordan Pickford

With the Premier League returning, Host Chris Beesley is joined by Adam Jones, Gav Buckland & Paul Wheelock to preview the action to come. The lads start off with a quick word on the Everton Women’s team who have won their last two games before getting into the potential sale of the club to US businessman Maciek Kaminski.The agenda then shifts to Everton’s trip down to the south coast to face Southampton this weekend with reference to the potential return of Dominic Calvert-Lewin, the midfield & the underappreciated Jordan Pickford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 30, 202247 min

Royal Blue: Derby Delight For Everton Women, Allan's UAE Departure & The Return Of Seamus Coleman?

Join ECHO Everton FC reporters Joe Thomas, Adam Jones and Chris Beesley as they discuss the latest from Goodison Park and Finch Farm - and Anfield after Megan Finnigan, Jess Park and Hanna Bennison secured a famous Merseyside derby win for the Blues in the Women's Super League.Allan's move to the UAE, Nathan Patterson's injury and the strategic thinking that appears to have underpinned the actions of Frank Lampard and Kevin Thelwell since their arrivals at the club are also among the topics covered in this latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 26, 202253 min

Royal Blue: Everton's West Ham win, Neal Maupay's influence and Frank Lampard's message

The Royal Blue Podcast is back to discuss Everton's first Premier League victory of the season, courtesy of Neal Maupay's first goal for his new club in a 1-0 win over West Ham at Goodison Park.Adam Jones is joined by Chris Beesley and Connor O'Neil to discuss the impact that the new striker has already made, and how he links well with the ever-impressive Alex Iwobi in midfield.The panel also discuss the solid leadership at the back for Everton, with Asmir Begovic slotting straight into the side, and the message that fans and Frank Lampard shared at the end of the game in jubilant scenes from the stands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 20, 202245 min

Royal Blue: David Moyes’ Return, Anthony Gordon Contract ‘Talks’ & Frank Lampard’s Everton Squad Build

After the enforced two week break, the Royal Blue Podcast is here to take a look at all the current ongoing events in the Everton world. Chris Beesley is joined by Joe Thomas & Gav Buckland to preview the upcoming clash against West Ham and the need for the Blues to start picking up points.The trio then discuss Anthony Gordon’s future as it has emerged that Everton are involved in talks for a new contract for the 21-year-old before discussing just what kind of squad Frank Lampard is building at Everton as the new transfers settle into life on Merseyside. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 16, 202243 min

Royal Blue: Arsenal v Everton Postponed, Fixture Backlog & Captaincy Issues

A very different Royal Blue podcast than we were expecting this week after Everton's trip to Arsenal was postponed along with all this weekend's other Premier League matches following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Host Chris Beesley is joined by Joe Thomas, Adam Jones and Gavin Buckland as the panel discuss the implications of the cancellations and potential fixture backlog, Jordan Pickford's injury, the captaincy issue and whether Frank Lampard still needs to delve into the free agent transfer market to recruit goalkeeping cover. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 9, 202240 min

Royal Blue: Merseyside Derby Draw, Maupay Debut & Wait For Win

In the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast, host Chris Beesley joins Joe Thomas, Adam Jones and Gavin Buckland to discuss the fallout from Everton's goalless but action-packed draw with Liverpool at Goodison Park on Saturday.Hot topics of conversation include Conor Coady's disallowed goal plus whether Virgil van Dijk should have been given his marching orders for a tackle on Amadou Onana.The panel also give their verdict on Neal Maupay's Blues debut and the progress being made by Frank Lampard's side despite the ongoing wait for a first Premier League victory of the campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 5, 202245 min

Royal Blue: Drama on Deadline Day as Gueye & Garner Join Blues | Merseyside Derby Preview

Liverpool ECHO Everton FC Correspondent Joe Thomas is joined by Gav Buckland for the latest Royal Blue Podcast!It was a busy deadline day for Frank Lampard, with Idrissa Gana Gueye re-joining the club from Paris Saint-Germain, whilst the Blues also scooped James Garner from Manchester United.Plus of course, there's plenty of preview ahead of Saturday's Merseyside Derby against Liverpool at Goodison Park.Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 2, 202242 min

Royal Blue: Everton Striker Search, Anthony Gordon Latest and Brentford Preview

Join Adam Jones, Chris Beesley and Joe Thomas for the latest episode of the Royal Blue Podcast!On the agenda this week is Frank Lampard's seemingly never-ending search for a new target man, whilst Anthony Gordon's transfer saga looks set to continue right up to the transfer deadline.The lads also preview this weekend's clash with Brentford, as the Blues chase their first win of the season.Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 26, 202245 min

Royal Blue: Anthony Gordon, Everton's desperate transfer need and draw with Nottingham Forest assessed

Adam Jones is joined by Chris Beesley and Paul Wheelock to look back on Everton picking up their first Premier League point of the season. Rumours still swirl around the future of Anthony Gordon and the panel discuss his performance at the weekend, plus look at the desperate need that the Blues have to secure transfers up front despite Frank Lampard playing that down last week. And, there's a League Cup match to look towards too as Everton are set to take on Fleetwood Town. How many changes will the manager be tempted to make, and will he switch his system? Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 22, 202237 min

Royal Blue: Anthony Gordon & Dele Alli Futures, Stadium Progress & Nottingham Forest Preview

In the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast, host Chris Beesley joins the ECHO's Everton correspondent Joe Thomas plus regular guest Gavin Buckland to preview the Blues' home game against newly-promoted Nottingham Forest who are back in the Premier League for the first time since 1999.The panel discuss the futures of Anthony Gordon and Dele Alli who have been subject to interest from Chelsea and Besiktas respectively plus Everton's ongoing search for a new striker.This week's visit from architect Dan Meis to the check on the Everton stadium construction progress at Bramley-Moore Dock is also on the agenda plus the dilemmas over facing opponents who have brought in no fewer than 16 new signings this summer and whether the Blues' biggest purchase of the window, Amadou Onana should be handed a first start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 19, 202237 min

Royal Blue: Chelsea In For Anthony Gordon, Aston Villa Reaction & A Lively Debut For Amadou Onana

Host Chris Beesley joins regular guest Gavin Buckland and the ECHO's Everton correspondent Joe Thomas to discuss last Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa and Chelsea's interest in Anthony Gordon. Frank Lampard's side - again starting without a recognised striker - produced an encouraging display in the Midlands but fell to a second Premier League loss in as many games while their injury woes continued with Abdoulaye Doucoure's first half exit.There was a lively cameo off the bench from debutant Amadou Onana while Conor Coady also made his Everton bow. The panel also give their thoughts on Gordon's future with potential offers from Stamford Bridge reported to be in the pipeline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 15, 202245 min

Royal Blue: Busy Week For Blues, Bramley-Moore Dock Progress & Aston Villa Preview

The latest Royal Blue podcast sees Joe Thomas, Gavin Buckland, Paul Wheelock and host Chris Beesley look back on a busy week for Everton as the Blues prepare for Saturday's early kick-off at Aston Villa.Ahead of his fist managerial clash against former midfield rival Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard has added Conor Coady and Amadou Onana to his squad although he and director of football Kevin Thelwell remain in the hunt for a defensive midfielder and a striker with former player Idrissa Gueye's proposed return to Goodison Park having still yet to materialise.The panel discuss all of those issues along with the progress being made at Bramley-Moore Dock as the club reached the first anniversary of construction on the new Everton Stadium while looking forward to the weekend game in the West Midlands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 12, 202245 min

Press Conference: Frank Lampard Speaks Ahead Of Trip To Face Aston Villa

Everton Manager Frank Lampard spoke to the press ahead of his side's Premier League away fixture against Aston Villa on SaturdayLampard particularly references the incomings at Everton during the transfer window as well as the injuries suffered already this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 12, 202210 min

Royal Blue: Plenty of Positives from Chelsea Opener, Potential Incomings & Calvert-Lewin Injury

Following Everton’s 1-0 loss in their Premier League opener against Chelsea, the Royal Blue podcast is here to discuss the positives both on and off the field surrounding the fixture in how the Blues can build on this going forward Connor O’Neill is joined by Adam Jones, Joe Thomas & Gav Buckland.Before the finish, the lads discuss any potential incomings to the club as well as the injury to Dominic Calvert-Lewin and how this will impact Everton throughout the next couple months as they look to add goals for the side and strengthen up top. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 8, 202253 min

Royal Blue: Frank Lampard Out To Prove A Point On Opening Night As The Blues Look To Conjure The Spirit Of Goodison Park

Joe Thomas is joined by Connor O’Neill and special guest, the BBC’s Football Correspondent, John Murray to look ahead to the start of Everton's season. The Blues kick-off their Premier League campaign at home to Chelsea tomorrow, and the lads take an in-depth look at the game, and Everton’s return to Goodison Park following that famous win against Crystal Palace last season. The panel also discuss the club’s recent transfer business and the task facing Frank Lampard and his side this season, as well as making their predictions for tomorrow's game.Listen to Everton v Chelsea on BBC Sounds here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live:bbc_radio_five_live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 5, 202240 min

Press Conference: Frank Lampard speaks ahead of Everton Premier League opener against Chelsea

Everton Manager Frank Lampard spoke to the press ahead of his side's Premier League opening fixture against Chelsea on Saturday.Lampard particularly references the clash against his former club, Richarlison's departure and the injury to Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 4, 202224 min

Royal Blue: Dynamo Kyiv win, Everton's transfer needs and midfield system questions

Adam Jones is joined by Joe Thomas and Gavin Buckland to look back over Everton's final pre-season match of the summer.The Blues secured a 3-0 win over Dynamo Kyiv on Friday with new signing Dwight McNeil coming off the bench to score twice. Frank Lampard's side have been linked with more moves before the window closes, but will any be over the line before the first day of the season?The panel discuss links to Idrissa Gueye, the likely system Everton will play with the current squad and talk over the club's warning to supporters encroaching onto the field of play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 1, 202246 min

Royal Blue: Blues Enjoy Trip To Seaside As Pre-Season Continues While Transfer Uncertainty Continues

This week's Royal Blue podcast welcomes Connor O'Neill, Gavin Buckland and Joe Thomas as they discuss another busy week for Everton. Hot topics include the fall out from the defeat to Minnesota United, the transfer window so far and, of course, the highlights of the win against Blackpool. Also up for debate is where Everton go between now and the start of the season as they look to strengthen the squad in a bid to avoid the trouble they endured in the last campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 25, 202241 min

Royal Blue: Blues Move Onto Minnesota As Frank Lampard Gives Youth A Chance, James Tarkowski First Impressions & Cornet Transfer Latest

The latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast follows Everton on to the second leg of their US tour as host Chris Beesley as Joe Thomas - the only journalist covering the team for the entirety of their trip - and Adam Jones about all the latest issues at Goodison Park. Playing their first friendly in manager Frank Lampard's first pre-season in charge, Everton lost 2-0 to fellow Premier League side Arsenal at the Baltimore Ravens' M&T Bank Stadium in the early hours of Sunday morning and have now moved on to Minneapolis ahead of Wednesday night's fixture against Adrian Heath's Minnesota United of Major League Soccer. The panel discuss their thoughts on the weekend's game, how pre-season is shaping up and current transfer speculation with Burnley's Maxwel Cornet being linked with a potential move. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 18, 202243 min

Royal Blue: Everton in the States, Anthony Gordon's role & Moshiri open letter

We bring you a special Transatlantic edition of the Royal Blue podcast with Adam Jones, Gavin Buckland and host Chris Beesley back on Merseyside while Everton correspondent Joe Thomas is out with the team in the USA.Joe – the only external reporter covering the team for the duration of their tour – has been keeping a watchful eye on Frank Lampard’s squad as they prepare in Washington DC for their first pre-season friendly against fellow Premier League side Arsenal in Baltimore on Saturday night.The panel discuss Everton’s Stateside trip so far, the latest on transfers, including the latest on Morgan Gibbs-White plus owner Farhad Moshiri’s second open letter to the fans this summer, insisting that the club is not for sale despite recent takeover talks and subsequent response from supporter group, The 27 Campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 15, 202252 min

Royal Blue: Anthony Gordon future, Armando Broja discussed, takeover latest and Everton's Australia tour

Host Adam Jones is joined by Chris Beesley, Joe Thomas and Gavin Buckland as the Everton news barrels on through the summer.The panel go deep into the Blues transfer plans with talk of Anthony Gordon's future high on the agenda, as well as potential incoming moves that should be sought along the way.There's also the latest updates on Everton's potential takeover after the US consortium strongly linked with a bid released a statement earlier in the week. But, has that muddied the waters for fans even further?And the lads also talk over Everton's tour of Australia to come in November as they look to maximise their profile in the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 8, 20221h 2m

Royal Blue: Richarlison's Exit, Takeover Speculation & James Tarkowski's Arrival

We always say it, but it is never a dull day with Everton Football Club, and it feels like this is going to be a big summer for the club, on and off the pitch.Connor O’Neill is joined by Dave Powell, Joe Thomas and Adam Jones to chew the fat over Richarlison’s exit to Spurs, the current takeover speculation and the arrival of James Tarkowski. The lads also talk about Everton’s return to pre-season training and the pressure Frank Lampard and Kevin Thelwell find themselves under in the transfer market. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 4, 20221h 5m

Royal Blue: Everton End Of Season Review | Highs, Lows & Indifferent

It’s never a dull day with Everton Football Club and it feels like this is going to be a big summer for the club, on and off the pitch. Connor O’Neill is joined by Chris Beesley, Gav Buckland and Adam Jones to take a delayed look back on last season and assess whether the Blues have enough at their disposal to avoid another relegation fight. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 27, 202253 min

Royal Blue: The Recurring Theme as Richarlison Everton talk continues

It’s never a dull day with Everton Football Club and it’s starting to look like there’s going to be a few changes both on and off the pitch this summer.Connor O’Neill is joined by Chris Beesley, Gav Buckland and Paul Wheelock to get stuck into all the news and give their opinions on the latest transfer talk surrounding Richarlison and Everton’s Premier League fixture list and the decisions made by the governing body. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 21, 202252 min

Royal Blue: Is Moshiri heading for the exit as Lampard shapes his side for the new campaign?

It’s never a dull day with Everton Football Club and it’s starting to look like there’s going to be a few changes within the ranks of the club and not just at player level! It has been reported that Farhad Moshiri has had ‘positive talks’ in terms of the club changing hands as well as the incomings and outgoings of players.Connor O’Neill is joined by Adam Jones, Chris Beesley & Gav Buckland to get stuck into all the news and give their opinions on what could be an eventful start to the transfer window for the Toffees, enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 14, 202251 min

Royal Blue: Moshiri's Message To Fans, New Sponsor & Transfer Talk

The Royal Blue podcast is here with host Connor O'Neill joined by Adam Jones and Chris Beesley to discuss the latest Everton news.The trio begin by discussing Farhad Moshiri's message to Evertonians as well as the general running of the club at present, before moving on to cover the controversy surrounding the new gambling shirt sponsor.The lads also talk about links to Burnley's James Tarkowski and Spurs' Harry Winks and what each could bring to the squad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 9, 202256 min

Royal Blue: Richarlison, Everton Transfer News & James Tarkowski

Join Connor O'Neill, Adam Jones, and Joe Thomas for the latest episode of the Royal Blue podcast as we look ahead to the summer transfer window and the potential moves which Everton could make.The trio discuss Richarlison's recent comments on transfer speculation as well as discussing James Tarkowski as a defensive option for the Blues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 1, 202239 min