Royal Blue: The Everton FC Podcast

Following swiftly on from Everton revealing their new hummel kits ahead of the 2020/21 season, the ECHO's Everton reporter Adam Jones has been speaking exclusively with hummel Chief Brand Officer Filip Trulsson. Catch their conversation as Filip explains the lengths hummel have gone to in order to deliver a bespoke design for their first set of Everton kits. He also explains why the brand were keen to get involved with the Blues and also touches on the guided tour he was given at Goodison Park by Graeme Sharp. Plus, we ask more about the links between Everton and hummel with their famous chevrons set to don the famous Blue shirts and also how club's iconic Z-Cars anthem is the inspiration behind that idea, with its soundbar expanded and embossed in a striking manner. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Carlo Ancelotti's tactical "masterclass" to a new kit and a new signing, there's plenty packed in to this edition of the Royal Blue podcast. Host Phil Kirkbride is joined by Adam Jones and Gav Buckland to look back over a win over Leicester City, look ahead to a trip to Spurs and the future in a new strip and with a new left-back at the club. The panel ask whether the midweek win has flown under the radar and praise Ancelotti's handling of a squad hit by injuries since the lockdown. The chase for Europe is talked about as is a pivotal game in that hunt - Monday night's trip to Spurs. Should the Blues be wary of a wounded Jose Mourinho, who will be smarting from the defeat to Sheffield United? Or is the Portuguese coach not the force he once was? Everton released next season's hummel home kit today, to widespread acclaim, and the lads share in their admiration for the designs. The signing of Niels Nkounkou, a free transfer from Marseille, is discussed as well as what it means in the future for Everton. Also news that Jean-Philippe Gbamin could be back for the start of next term, is also on the agenda. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Having picked up seven points from nine on offer in the first three games back after the lockdown, Everton remain within reach of European-finish to the Premier League campaign. With the action now back and in full flow, Analysing Everton makes a long awaited return to Royal Blue. Join Dave Hughes and Josh Williams as they look back on the draw with Liverpool and wins over both Norwich City and Leicester City as well as discuss whether or not a European finish is out of the reach of Carlo Ancelotti's Blues. In the focus is the improvement defensive under the Italian, how set-pieces have gone from a weakness to a strength for the Blues as well as how Ancelotti continues to adapt and remain at the top of his game. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The agenda for today's Royal Blue podcast includes Yerry Mina, Fabian Delph, the visit of Leicester City, Yannick Bolasie and Jonjoe Kenny. Host Phil Kirkbride is joined by Adam Jones and Sam Carroll to preview Wednesday night's game at Goodison plus discuss what Carlo Ancelotti said at this pre-match press conference, as well as all the other Blues news. Ancelotti confirmed that Mina is fit again and will be in the squad to face Leicester while Djibril Sidibe will return to training on Friday and Theo Walcott next week. But Delph remains injured and the panel talk about their frustrations over a stop-start first season at Everton for the midfielder. Confidence is high for another Everton win as the panel point to Leicester's packed start, which has only seen them draw two of their opening three league and cup games. Bolasie is also talking in a confident mood today, declaring his intention to return to Everton in pre-season and fight for his place, but the panel don't share the winger's optimism. Yet, there is greater hope that on the back of a successful season on loan at Schalke, Kenny has done enough to force his way into Ancelotti's thinking. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Buoyed by the victory over Norwich City the Royal Blue podcast team are back with a spring in their step today. Host Phil Kirkbride is joined by Dave Prentice and Gav Buckland to look back on the 1-0 win at Carrow Road and ask how realistic Carlo Ancelotti's Europa League aims are? Also up for discussion are match-winner Michael Keane - should he score more goals than he does? - as well as the man who laid on the assist, Lucas Digne. Is the Everton left-back having a good season? The surprise social media outburst of architect Dan Meis, in which he made his feelings at no longer being "directly engaged" in Everton's new stadium project clear, is also on the agenda.The lads also discuss the news this week that Oumar Niasse and Cuco Martina will be released at the end of their contracts next week. Niasse, predictably, dominates this segment of the discussion before the pod moves onto Leighton Baines. The Blues' hero has signed a short-term extension to his contract but the club await a response to the offer of a new one-year deal. Is the wait any reason for concern? Dave and Gav have their say. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Royal Blue podcast returns from home - 24 hours after the last edition! - to discuss the Premier League trip to rock-bottom Norwich City for Everton on Wednesday. Everton contested an evenly-fought encounter with top-of-the-table Liverpool on Sunday but will face an entirely different prospect at Carrow Road with Daniel Farke desperately hoping to guide his team to an unlikely escape act. Host Sam Carroll is joined by Adam Jones, Dave Prentice and Gavin Buckland as the panel pick apart Carlo Ancelotti's press conference, the line-up options available to him and the differing tactics that could be employed against the Canaries. Plus, they get into the future of Leighton Baines as that was on the agenda as Ancelotti spoke with the media ahead of the trip to Carrow Road. Norwich have enjoyed 48 hours extra rest than Everton, who will be hoping to avenge the home defeat suffered at Goodison Park under Marco SIlva in November. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Royal Blue podcast returns from home to dissect the goalless draw played out between Everton and Liverpool in the 236th Merseyside Derby at Goodison Park on Sunday. Both sides were three months without football due to the outbreak of coronavirus but contested an evenly-fought encounter with Tom Davies, Richarlison and Dominic Calvert-Lewin having opportunities for the home side. Host Sam Carroll is joined by Adam Jones and Dave Prentice to discuss whether Everton deserved victory, the tactics employed by Carlo Ancelotti, Seamus Coleman and the midfield performances of Alex Iwobi and Andre Gomes. The panel also talked through the impending exit of Morgan Schneiderlin to French club Nice and the news that Maarten Stekelenburg has signed a new short-term contract ahead of a summer move to Ajax, where he started his career. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Finally, Everton are back in action this weekend! The Blues welcome Liverpool to an empty Goodison Park on Sunday evening for the 236th Merseyside derby as they return to Premier League football for the first time in over three months. What a game to have first up. Adam Jones is joined by Dave Prentice and Gav Buckland to discuss just how Everton might be affected by not having the home support behind them this weekend. One player who has stoked the flames of the derby atmosphere with no fans able to be in attendance is Richarlison. The panel also discuss the Blues' injury situation and, of course, make their ever-accurate score predictions for the upcoming game! Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Royal Blue podcast returned from home this week to discuss the Everton intrasquad friendly played behind closed doors at Goodison Park on Saturday. Anthony Gordon caught the eye with a goal - further strengthening his chances of being involved in the squad to face Liverpool - while Cuco Martina operated as a makeshift centre-back with Yerry Mina out injured. Host Sam Carroll asked Adam Jones and Dave Prentice their thoughts on Gordon, Martina and a host of other topics, including how a young player would react to being included for a Merseyside Derby played in front of a select crowd. With the podcast to return later in the week to look ahead to the visit of Liverpool, Luke Garbutt - who will leave this summer - and young goalkeeper Joao Virginia are also discussed. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's bumper edition of the Royal Blue podcast we discuss everything from commercial deals to selling Morgan Schneiderlin. Host Phil Kirkbride is joined by Dave Prentice, Sam Carroll and Gav Buckland to talk through the major talking points coming out of Goodison this week. We start by assessing the club's new shirt sponsorship deal with Cazoo and the merits of ending the agreement with SportPesa before moving onto the news that players, board members and other key staff have taken wage cuts and deferrals - plus a generous donation from fans that was matched by Farhad Moshiri and Bill Kenwright. Goodison was given the go-ahead to host next weekend's Merseyside derby and we talk about how players will deal with no fans inside the ground and how Everton can overcome the challenges of making the stadium bio-secure. Carlo Ancelotti's preparations for the game have been dealt a blow this week with the news that Theo Walcott has been ruled out and Andre Gomes and Fabian Delph are concerns. The panel discuss who should play on the right-wing and conclude the podcast by talking about the futures of Maarten Stekelenburg, Djibril Sidibe and Schneiderlin, who has been the subject of interest from Nice. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Premier League have this week voted in favour of allowing teams to use five subs when the season resumes - but which Everton player will benefit the most? We ask that question and many more on the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast. Host Phil Kirkbride is joined by Sam Carroll and Gavin Buckland to discuss the use of five subs and if Carlo Ancelotti could use the final nine games of the campaign to experiment with the team. The panel discuss the Merseyside derby and argue that for the 'integrity' of the competition, the game has to take place at Goodison and not at a neutral venue. And what is the mood among Evertonians about the season resuming? The lads debate that as well as the prospect of the club selling young striker Fraser Hornby. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everton were finally dealt a slice of good news on Wednesday as Leighton Baines was offered a new one-year contract at Goodison Park. The iconic defender has been brilliant when stepping into the side this term so this might not have come as a surprise, but it's certainly a welcome boost to supporters. This is, of course, after another injury was confirmed recently, with Yerry Mina picking up a thigh issue in training. Phil Kirkbride is joined by Dave Prentice, Adam Jones and Sam Carroll to discuss Everton's brilliant position at left-back - compared to the potential issues in central defence. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Unfortunately, just as it seemed Jean-Philippe Gbamin might play a part for Everton this season, the opportunity has once again been taken away. The midfielder has suffered another serious injury which will keep him on the sidelines for the long term as his back luck at Goodison Park continues. Phil Kirkbride is joined by Adam Jones and Sam Carroll to discuss that situation and where that leaves both the player and the club in the long run. Also on the agenda is the potential of a Merseyside derby being played both behind-closed-doors and at a neutral venue - which causes a very interesting debate. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everton are facing up to a new transfer reality because of the coronavirus crisis. Planned spending looks as though it will have to be reined in and frees, loans and swaps could dominate the market when it opens. And on today's podcast, host Phil Kirkbride asks Sam Carroll and Adam Jones how confident they are that the Blues can still find the right players to improve the squad. We also look at a developing trend in the Bundesliga where there have only been three home wins in 22 matches, since the league resumed. So how concerned are the lads about the potential impact Everton could feel when games at Goodison are played behind closed doors, too? And in the final part of today's podcast, we assess the comments from Jean-Philippe Gbamin as he sets a target of playing again this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we tackle your questions on the Royal Blue podcast. Listeners put a whole host of topics on the table for host Phil Kirkbride, Adam Jones and Sam Carroll to get their teeth stuck into. There were questions on the new kit deal with Hummel, future shirt sponsorship deals and potential pre-season tours of the US. The four key areas for Everton to target in the next transfer window, a question about the suitability of Adrien Rabiot and the future of Jonjoe Kenny. We had questions about a new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock, FFP, Ancelotti's system and potential rule changes. Sit back, relax and enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's all about the past, present and future on today's Royal Blue podcast. On the anniversary of Everton's 1995 FA Cup win, we ask why supporters are conflicted by the date and the panel discuss what has got to happen to bring silverware back to Goodison. Host Phil Kirkbride opens the podcast by talking about the day's breaking news, that Everton have struck a club-record kit deal with hummel to supply the club ahead of next season. Dave Prentice, Adam Jones and Sam Carroll shares their hopes for what the new deal could bring. And the third element of today's podcast, sees the lads talk through the latest developments in Project Restart, the league-wide testing, a return to training and the prospect of behind closed doors games. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Royal Blue Podcast returns - from home - to discuss the latest talking points surrounding Everton and the return of Premier League football. Host Sam Carroll is joined by Adam Jones and Dave Prentice as the trio dissect European Cup Winners' Cup glory, the latest government comments about the Premier League and talented prospects coming through the ranks at Goodison Park. Everton lifted the Cup Winners' Cup 35 years ago on Friday and Prentice delivers his memories of the victory over Rapid Vienna while Jones is encouraged by the willingness of current players to get behind the Howard's Way documentary film. A statement made by culture secretary Oliver Dowden about the Premier League returning in June is pondered while the podcast also discusses which partnership from different eras of modern Everton history they would like to have seen turning out together. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The government has given the Premier League the green light to restart the season in June but the big question that kicks off this latest episode of the Royal Blue podcast is: should we be even talking about playing football again? Host Phil Kirkbride, Adam Jones and Chris Beesley also discuss the issues of playing out the campaign at neutral venues, and what will happen if or, in more likelihood, when a player gets tested positive for coronavirus once the action resumes. And what should Everton do about Oumar Niasse, Cuco Martina and Martin Stekelenburg, whose current contracts will expire before the season ends? And should the Blues wrap up a deal for the on-loan Djibril Sidibé? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The second part of our 1990s special begins with the appointment of Joe Royle as Everton manager. His impact was immediate, and lasting, as he kept the Blues up and then won the FA Cup. Everton would just miss out on qualifying for Europe the following season as a revamped squad, with Andrei Kanchelskis scoring 16 times in the league, looking like they would revive the club's fortunes. But the 1990s would prove a troublesome decade for the club and as the team's form dipped, a meeting between Royle and owner Peter Johnson would set about more dramatic change. Host Phil Kirkbride is, once again, joined by Dave Prentice and Gav Buckland to discuss the second-half of the decade which saw Kendall's second comeback, another last day survival job and the arrival of Walter Smith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our latest Royal Blue podcast special sees us tackle the 1990s at Everton. In part one of our look at the decade, host Phil Kirkbride is joined by Dave Prentice and Gav Buckland to look at the birth of a new decade, right up until the sacking of Mike Walker. As with our 80s specials, Prentice and Buckland provide wonderful insight, commentary and knowledge about a turbulent period of the Blues' history. This first part of the 90s would, eventually, pave the way for Joe Royle to lead the club to 1995 FA Cup success, but before that came hirings, firings and a survival battle on the final day of the season. With tales of signings that didn't happen, tales from the press box and more, this podcast is the first of two parts on Everton in the 90s. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Royal Blue Podcast returns on lockdown to discuss the fall of Marco Silva at Everton and the loss of Idrissa Gana Gueye as well as the next steps for Jean-Philippe Gbamin. Host Phil Kirkbride is joined by Adam Jones, Dave Prentice and Sam Carroll as they reflect on the one-year anniversary of the 4-0 victory over Manchester United at Goodison Park. The win is hailed as the high-point of Silva's short tenure and the panel assess whether the transfer of Gueye to Paris Saint Germain hindered Everton more than initially expected. Gbamin and his return to action is also on the agenda as well as assessing the performances of goalkeeper Jordan Pickford as he faces scrutiny over his position as number one for club and country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everton legend Graeme Sharp’s call for the Premier League to be scrapped is one of the big talking points of the Royal Blue podcast. Adam Jones, Dave Prentice and Chris Beesley also discuss the future of Gylfi Sigurdsson with reports suggesting the Blues will have to take a huge loss if they choose to sell the Icelandic midfielder. And also on the agenda is two famous FA Cup semi-finals that took place on this day in years gone by – one we’re quite happy never to talk about again, and the other we’ll never stop talking about. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A special Royal Blue podcast as we also get the view from across the park on furloughing staff, players’ wage cuts, the prospect of behind-closed-doors football, and changes to the transfer market. Days before Everton were set to welcome Liverpool to Goodison Park, the Premier League was shut down, which it continues to be. So, to replace the derby that never was, Royal Blue regulars Phil Kirkbride and Adam Jones are joined by Paul Gorst and Joe Rimmer of the Liverpool ECHO’s Blood Red: Liverpool FC podcast for a Merseyside take on the big issues surrounding our clubs and football worldwide. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everton's 4-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the 1995 FA Cup semi-final is regarded as one of the Blues' greatest-ever displays - particularly in a big game - and the best performance of Joe Roye's tenure as manager. April 9, 2020 is the 25th anniversary of the match at Elland Road and in a Royal Blue podcast special, Chris Beesley speaks to Matt Jackson - scorer of the opening goal that afternoon. The former Blues right-back discusses why he believes his side enjoyed a psychological advantage before a ball was even kicked, his header from Andy Hinchcliffe's corner kick, the mystery behind super super Daniel Amokachi's introduction into the game and the delight of 'The Dogs of War' at denying the so-called 'Dream Final' between Spurs and the previous season's double winners, Manchester United. Jackson also offers his opinion on the current Everton side under Carlo Ancelotti and what he really thought about his old team-mate Duncan Ferguson going into management. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is the second part of our special look at Everton in the 1980s. In part one, we looked at the years that came before Howard Kendall's side won league titles, European honours and domestic cups - and how a relegation fight at the start of the decade would ultimately lead to success. In part two, we look at how a changing Everton tried to live up to the expectations and standards set by that great team of Kendall's, after the manager left for Bibao. Host Phil Kirkbride is, again, joined by Dave Prentice and Gavin Buckland to talk us through the first two-and-a-half seasons of Colin Harvey's reign, the players from the title-winning era, the new ones, a British record signing and much more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Still no football to speak of so this week we are going to do some short-term reminiscing. Thursday December 5th 2019 was the day Marco Silva’s tenure at Everton Football Club came to an end. That after the final straw of a humiliating 5-2 derby defeat to Liverpool. We all know what happened after that with the short-term appointment of Duncan Ferguson and the then permanent appointment of Carlo Ancelotti. But we are hear this week to discuss and debate on Marco Silva and where it all went wrong. This week’s podcast includes, Ian Croll, Rob Astell and Graham Callaghan. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is the first of a two-part podcast special on Everton in the 1980s.But here we focus not on the great Howard Kendall side that won league titles, lifted a European trophy and won an FA Cup, but on the years before and after that.Host Phil Kirkbride is joined by Dave Prentice and Gav Buckland to talk about Everton entering the new decade and how they began to lay the foundations to build one of the finest sides Goodison has ever seen.From Gordon Lee, his sacking, important signings, the appointment of Kendall and much, much more, the Royal Blue podcast talks through the first part of Everton in the 80s. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Royal Blue Podcast returns - in lockdown - to discuss when the Premier League could return from the current hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic.From their respective homes, host Phil Kirkbride is joined by David Prentice, Adam Jones and Sam Carroll as the suspension of the campaign is mulled over following reports action could return in a TV 'mega event' to boost morale and complete the season.Kirkbride also asks his guests about players who failed to fulfil their potential at Goodison Park as names such as Kevin Mirallas, Gerard Deulofeu, Luke Garbutt and Jack Rodwell are mentioned.The Royal Blue Podcast will return later this week and you can send your own questions to the panel on Twitter via @SamCarroll0 or by joining the Royal Blue Podcast group on Facebook. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Still no football to speak of due to the coronavirus pandemic so we thought it was a good time to look back over the season and rate and grade Everton’s first team squad so far. Ian Croll is joined by Rob Astell and Ben Crawford for the latest View from the Gwladys Street podcast to share their thoughts and opinions on how Everton’s current first team have rated individually. The conversation starts with the latest reports coming out on the Premier League return but stay tuned for some interesting ratings out of 10. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's time for part two of us answering your questions on Everton.The Royal Blue podcast is back, from across the city once again, to discuss all things at Goodison Park in the continued absence of football.Top of the agenda for Phil Kirkbride, Adam Jones and Dave Prentice is the right back situation and whether Jonjoe Kenny has earned an opportunity next term.Under-appreciated players, midfielders and potential loan exits are also discussed by our panel - and don't forget to send your questions in through Twitter and Facebook if you want to be involved! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian Croll and Connor O’Neill return to the Royal Blue table to answer your questions in this week’s Agenda Podcast. Moise Kean, Carlo Ancelotti, Leighton Baines, Lucas Digne, Coronavirus and Roberto Martinez all feature. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our Royal Blue podcast is back and are answering your questions on a wide range of topics. Phil Kirkbride is joined by Adam Jones, Sam Carroll and Gavin Buckland to talk about realistic transfers, Netflix recommendations, and which Everton players you would want to isolate with. Be sure to get your questions in on Facebook or Twitter for future episodes! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The show goes on!Our Royal Blue podcast panel are scattered around Merseyside and Wirral while working from home, but there is still lots to discuss in the world of football.Phil Kirkbride is joined by Adam Jones, Chris Beesley and Sam Carroll from the comfort of their own homes to discuss the extended suspension of Premier League football and how that might affect Everton in particular.The lads also discuss Steve Walsh on his return to football, looking back on his best and worst signings during his time as the Blues director of football.Our podcasts will not be going away! So stick with us and keep safe. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The conversation in this week’s fan podcast should be centred around the Merseyside derby. Unfortunately, that isn’t the case as the world faces an unprecedented crisis with the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. All Premier League football has been abandoned to the earliest date of April 3. How likely football is to return for that time still remains uncertain. Ian Croll and Rob Astell are the only two on this week’s show. The lads sit down with mic in hand to discuss the past week and what they think and should happen moving forward. Stay safe people. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Premier League football might have been suspended until at least April 3 due to the coronavirus pandemic, but our Royal Blue podcast hasn't!Sam Carroll is joined by Chris Beesley, Adam Jones and Dave Prentice to analyse what comes next for Everton during the break from action and why it was the right call to postpone top division football for the time-being.Look out for each other, keep well, and listen to the podcast to pass the time if you're self-isolating. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Josh look back on a bad day in the capital, some worrying defensive trends and look ahead to a big Merseyside derby For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian Croll and Connor O’Neill return to the Royal Blue table to answer your questions in this week’s Agenda Podcast. Gylfi Sigurdsson, Wayne Rooney, Djibril Sidibe, Carlo Ancelotti, Moise Kean and of course Chris Wood all feature. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Royal Blue Podcast returns to dissect the 4-0 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.Everton limped to a heavy loss in London following goals from Mason Mount, Pedro, Willian and Olivier Giroud and host Phil Kirkbride asks the panel where it all went wrong for Carlo Ancelotti and his side.Midfield options and the performances of Michael Keane and Mason Holgate are discussed as well as the need for other sources of consistent goals.Dave Prentice believes the performance was the darkest he has seen in Royal Blue since a 4-1 loss at Coventry City in 1997 while Gavin Buckland and Sam Carroll are also on hand to assess the future of Djibril Sidibe after his transfer comments.The Royal Blue Podcast will return later this week to preview Monday's Merseyside Derby between Everton and Liverpool at Goodison Park. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shambles, toothless, pathetic – just some of the words to describe Everton’s performance against Chelsea. Without a doubt Everton’s worst performance under Carlo Ancelotti leaving a huge cloud over the Blues’ European aspirations. Everton never really got going at Stamford Bridge and a 4-0 drubbing could’ve been a lot worse. Ian Croll and guests of Ben Crawford and Stuey Carroll sit down around the Royal Blue table to discuss, debate and scrutinize what unfolded on Sunday afternoon. Who was to blame and did last week’s VAR decision kill any momentum as quite clearly every single Everton player on that pitch wasn’t at the races. This week’s show is a hard listen but it’s all part of the weekly Everton therapy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evertonians love Carlo Ancelotti, that much is clear. The boss has spoken this week about how much he enjoys living in the city and his trips to Bootle Strand and Crosby Beach among other places, which has only put him in higher esteem with Blues fans.He's a very popular figure at Everton, but how has he managed to do it so quickly? Phil Kirkbride is joined by Dave Prentice, Adam Jones and Gavin Buckland to discuss exactly that - along with conversations on new contracts, potential Champions League qualification and previewing this weekend's trip to Chelsea. Strap in for a bumper episode! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode, David and Josh discuss Everton's 1-1 draw with Manchester United, pay homage to Leighton Baines, run through some potential midfield targets in the summer before looking ahead to Chelsea. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The focus on this week’s fan podcast is very much on Everton’s draw with Manchester United. Unfortunately however Everton’s strong second half display is overshadowed by talk of what occurred in the final few minutes of Sunday afternoon’s match at Goodison Park. Host Ian Croll is joined by Graham Callaghan and Rob Astell who try to make sense of all the drama. Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Jordan Pickford and a Chelsea preview are all on the agenda but the farce that is VAR and the decisions made by the match officials dominate this week’s show. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

VAR, what is it good for? Absolutely nothing.That seems to be the case for Everton at the moment.Technology denied the Blues a late winner, and a penalty in the process, against Manchester United after a promising second half display.Adam Jones is joined by David Prentice and special guests Alex Johnson and James Boyman from the American Toffee Podcast to dissect every aspect of the game including VAR, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and much more.Our guests also talk about their experiences of following Everton from across the pond and what their first ever taste of Goodison Park was like.It's not one to be missed For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's another important match for Everton this weekend as they take on Manchester United at Goodison Park on Sunday afternoon.But Carlo Ancelotti has been dealt another injury blow ahead of it.Morgan Schneiderlin has had surgery on his knee and will face an extended spell on the sidelines, while Lucas Digne will face a late fitness test.But how will that affect Everton?Phil Kirkbride is joined by Dave Prentice, Adam Jones and Gavin Buckland to discuss the impact of Schneiderlin's absence, take an in-depth look at Andre Gomes' return and talk over the threat of Manchester United. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Analysing Everton is back with David and Josh as they scrutinise a competitive display at Arsenal, highlight some notable tactical changes under Ancelotti before previewing Manchester United. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was a frustrating weekend for Everton. Despite taking the lead inside 50 seconds and dominating large portions of the second half on Sunday, the Blues were beaten 3-2 by Arsenal. But, despite that, there were a wealth of positives to be able to take from the game - not least the incredible return of Andre Gomes for the final 35 minutes. Adam Jones, Dave Prentice and Chris Beesley dissect every aspect of Everton's display in north London - both positive and negative. Gomes, the midfield dilemma, Djibril Sidibe and lots more are on the agenda! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian Croll is joined by Ben Crawford and Gary Callaghan who analyse and discuss the defeat against Arsenal in this week’s View from the Gwladys Street podcast. Frustration is the overall theme but the overriding positive has to be the return and impact of Andre Gomes. A number of players struggled on Sunday and the lads question where the likes of Sigurdsson, Iwobi and Schneiderlin go from here. Djibril Sidibe hasn’t had the best of times lately and there is much debate on whether he has been found out. Calvert-Lewin got Everton off to the perfect start but missed some great opportunities to get the Blues back in the game. Was he unlucky or just not clinical enough? It was a disappointing result but the lads do their best to take positives from it heading into a must win against Manchester United on at the weekend. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Royal Blue Podcast returns this week as the panel discuss Everton's trip to Arsenal, Andre Gomes' comeback and the release of planning applications for the move to a new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock. Host Phil Kirkbride is joined by Dave Prentice, Gavin Buckland and Sam Carroll as they sift through a busy week at Goodison Park. The trio of guests debate whether Carlo Ancelotti would be right to start Andre Gomes at the Emirates on Sunday while former Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta's progress since being appointed Arsenal manager is reviewed.In the same week planning applications for Bramley-Moore Dock were uploaded to the Liverpool Council website, Prentice admits there will be an uplift in mood around the club as the stadium move becomes ever-closer to reality. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everton haven’t played since the 8th February but a lot has happened since that 3-1 win over Crystal Palace. United’s win over Chelsea on Monday night and Manchester City’s impending European football ban has left the race for Champions League qualification wide open.The winter break is almost over and the lads on this week’s show are desperate for their weekly fix of Premier League action. On this week’s View from the Gwladys Street podcast Ian Croll is joined by Connor Bennett and Ben Crawford who sit down and assess Everton’s rivals in the fight for Europe. The lads also discuss Manchester City’s financial fair play situation and how it will impact the Blues. Carlo Ancelotti’s men return to action on Sunday against Arsenal with former Goodison favourite Mikel Arteta in the opposition dugout. The match at the Emirates is previewed along with the return of Andre Gomes. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It might be Everton's winter break, but it's still been a very interesting week.Man City's Financial Fair Play ruling and ban from European football for two years, as things stand at least, have brought up an interesting conversation.If fifth place in England's top division does earn a spot in next year's Champions League, can the Blues realistically set their sights on it?Phil Kirkbride is joined by Dave Prentice, Adam Jones and Chris Beesley to discuss exactly that.The panel also chat about Andre Gomes after his return in a behind-closed-doors match and Everton's decision to end their partnership with SportPesa early. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices