Royal Blue: The Everton FC Podcast

A win is a win, and that's exactly what Everton managed on Tuesday night against Watford. It might not have been pretty on occasion, but the Blues got through to the next round and secured a tie against Leicester City in mid-December thanks to goals from Mason Holgate and Richarlison. And the former of those is at the centre of an interesting discussion for our podcast panel. Phil Kirkbride is joined by Dave Prentice, Sam Carroll and Adam Jones to review the win over Watford, the upcoming Carabao Cup tie and what is a crucial game against Spurs this weekend. With discussion on the centre-back conundrum, Moise Kean and the small matter of a mini-Merseyside Derby to boot, this is a jam-packed episode - enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everton’s performance this week in the Carabao Cup was certainly not the most eye-catching display but a win is a win and Everton being in the hat for the next round is the most important thing.A quarter-final spot awaits Everton in December and who knows what a victory in the next round could lead to if the Blues can strike up some consistency. In this week’s fan podcast, the lads look back over the Watford win and preview what comes next for Marco Silva’s men. Spurs head to Goodison Park having not won an away game in the Premier League since February. Three points surely nailed on for Everton then?Other topics on the agenda include Moise Kean and how he is being managed by Marco Silva, Yerry Mina and his frustrating injury record – plus Richarlison and where he is most effective. Host, Ian Croll and guests Rob Astell and Stuey Carroll are in for the latest show. Enjoy For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a good performance against West Ham, things came crashing down to earth for Everton this weekend.And VAR was unfortunately at the centre of it.Adam Jones is joined by Sam Carroll, Dave Prentice and Gavin Buckland to discuss the controversial decision which changed the Blues' match against Brighton, and everything else that went wrong on the south coast.The lads also preview what is a crucial Carabao Cup game against Watford and what changes Marco Silva needs to make to get a result out of his side; For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A demoralising defeat away to Brighton has left Everton back at square one.After so much promise and positivity following the West Ham win, Marco Silva’s men let a 2-1 lead slip into a 3-2 defeat. Plenty of mitigating circumstances surround the defeat of course but regardless of that, it’s yet another away defeat for Marco Silva and another occasion when his team has failed to come back from a losing position.There are a number of interesting question submissions in this week’s Agenda show. Give it a listen as Ian Croll and Connor O’Neill react to the Brighton defeat and preview the Watford EFL Cup game. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can Everton secure their first back-to-back wins of the season?That's the question facing Marco Silva at the minute as he prepares to take the Blues down to Brighton for what will be a crucial game on Saturday.Last weekend's win over West Ham was certainly promising, but it's now time to turn that into a string of positive results.But, with Fabian Delph and Morgan Schneiderlin returning, will the boss be tempted to change? And how will a potential injury to Yerry Mina affect things?Phil Kirkbride, Adam Jones and Gav Buckland sit down to talk about exactly that - while also discussing the battle for right back and how to get the best out of Richarlison. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marco Silva has been speaking to the media ahead of Everton’s trip to Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday. The Toffees head to the south coast off the back of a 2-0 win over West Ham at Goodison. Silva discusses the impact of VAR in the Premier League so far, gives an injury update on the likes of Yerry Mina, Fabian Delph and Morgan Schneiderlin before getting onto giving his thoughts on what threats Brighton may pose on Saturday afternoon. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Agenda: You the listeners send in the questions, you the listeners set the agenda. Some seriously interesting questions submitted via our loyal Royal Blue listeners in this one. Take a listen and enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Finally, Everton were able to end their poor run of form in the Premier League.After four straight defeats had heaped the pressure on Marco Silva before the international break, the Blues returned to secure a convincing 2-0 victory over West Ham on Saturday.The free-flowing attacking football was back on full display, and should really have led to more goals.Phil Kirkbride is joined by Adam Jones and Chris Beesley to discuss the best performers in this weekend's win - including Djibril Sidibe's place in the side and what happens next for Tom Davies.There are certainly still interesting debates to be had around Everton... For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy, happy, happy, happy, happy. Following over six weeks of misery, finally the fan podcast was a positive place to be to talk all things Everton. A win against West Ham and a performance to be proud of. A great team display and individual performances all over the park that made it very difficult to pick a Man of the Match. The pressure was well and truly on Marco Silva heading into this one and the players truly told where their heads are with a strong performance. This week’s View from the Gwladys Street fan podcast is hosted by Ian Croll with guests Ben Crawford and Rob Astell. You won’t find anyone moaning in this one. 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 ahead of Everton's crunch clash against West Ham United at Goodison Park. Host Phil Kirkbride is joined by guests Adam Jones and Sam Carroll as the panel discuss Marco Silva, Gylfi Sigurdsson, Djibril Sidibe and the game with the Hammers that has taken on a grave significance. Silva's future, of course, is a key talking point and the trio ponder where victory - and, sadly, defeat - would leave the former Watford boss. Sigurdsson's position in the team is under threat from Alex Iwobi and his form is dissected while the impending Premier League debut of Sidibe - and what he needs to do to oust Seamus Coleman - also features.You can join the Royal Blue Podcast group on Facebook or send your thoughts on the episode to @philkecho, @Adam_Jones94 and @SamCarroll0. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marco Silva was back in front of the media at Finch Farm on Friday to preview the visit of West Ham United to Goodison Park - a match the under-pressure Everton manager has already labelled a 'must-win'. And you can listen to what Silva had to say here. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to The Agenda podcast. A podcast were you the listeners send in the questions, you the listeners set the agenda. On this week’s show we have Connor O’Neill and Ian Croll who answer your questions sent in via our Royal Blue Facebook Page and our Twitter and Facebook accounts. Talking points on this week's agenda include Silva and his strategy - why stick with the same plan if it's not working?Why does every corner kick feel like we've conceded a penalty?Should Everton sign Burnley striker Chris Wood?Should Everton persist with Marco Silva?Is Marcel Brands to blame as much as the manager?Plenty more included in this week's Agenda show. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week’s View from the Gwladys Street sees a mixed response on whether Marco Silva should keep his job! Host, Ian Croll is joined by Mark Crotty and Connor Bennett who discuss the future of the Everton boss! Four straight league defeats in a row has heaped the pressure on Silva and a loss against West Ham could be the end of his reign. It looks like Silva will be given the opportunity to salvage a terrible start to the season in the next home game at least! An international break stands in the way first and time could be what Silva needs to get the players back he needs to name a full strength team! Silva’s mindset and tactical awareness comes into question although the blame doesn’t solely fall on him. This is an issue much bigger than Marco Silva.Time is ticking and a win against West Ham is a must! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a special edition of Royal Blue, Chris Beesley speaks to ECHO Head of Sport David Prentice and director Rob Sloman about the forthcoming Everton film Howard's Way.Released in November, Howard's Way tells the story of the Blues journey through a decade of disappointment during the 1970s to re-emerge as one of football's greatest teams during 1984/85 – the most-successful season in the club's history under the inspired leadership of their dynamic young manager, Howard Kendall.Rob explains why he made the film, which features fresh interviews with all of Everton squad from the time, why he believes this is a story worth telling and how he put the whole project together.David details what made this particular team so special – both on and off the pitch – and points out how their achievements have not always received the recognition they deserve.Sandwiched between periods of frustration before and since, this is a gripping tale of Blues brilliance featuring a varied cast of fascinating characters who helped to light up Goodison Park before circumstances beyond their control denied them from fulfilling what should have been their destiny. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Jones and Ian Croll sit down to discuss Everton’s 1-0 defeat to Burnley in the latest post-match reaction podcast. Four defeats in a row now for Marco Silva’s men has left the Blues in somewhat of a crisis. The pressure is well and truly on Silva after saying prior to the game ‘this was a must win’The Blues lost - and now have a two week break to mull of proceedings before a huge game at Goodison Park against West Ham.Adam and Ian discuss what went wrong, the positives, Coleman’s red card and whether Silva can pull his men out of this mess. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The trip to Turf Moor and who should lead the line against Burnley for Everton dominates the latest Royal Blue podcast, hosted by Phil Kirkbride and featuring Dave Prentice, Adam Jones and Gavin Buckland. After three straight defeats, can the Blues stop the rot against the Clarets and stop the pressure piling on Marco Silva? And should Silva go with Dominic Calvert-Lewin or Moise Kean up top? Another question our panel attempt to answer concerns the highly-rated Anthony Gordon after Silva admitted the winger is close to a place in his first-team squad. Tim Cahill’s return to the Blues is also addressed before the lads give their usual pre-match predictions. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marco Silva was back in front of the media this afternoon to preview Everton's trip to Burnley. Also on the agenda was the fitness of Andre Gomes and Theo Walcott, a possible move to bring Kurt Zouma back to Goodison Park, Fabian Delph's recall to the England side, plus the form of Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Jordan Pickford. Silva also addressed the pressure he is under and what the improved performance against Manchester City could do to spark his side's stuttering season into life. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're coming to the end of Alan Myers' first series of Everton podcasts on the Royal Blue channel. We're not being biased when we say they've been nothing short of superb. But we reckon the penultimate episode of series one could be his best yet. It features must-listen interviews with the last manager to lead the Blues to a trophy 25 years ago, and the striker who scored the winning goal in the famous 1995 FA Cup final success over Manchester United. We're talking, of course, about Joe Royle and Paul Rideout. But before we hear from Joe and Paul, Alan speaks to the Liverpool ECHO's head of sport, and former Everton FC reporter, Dave Prentice, about why it is taking the Blues so long to add more silverware to the Goodison Park trophy cabinet, and when the barren run will come to an end. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The View from the Gwladys Street fan podcast returns after a short hiatus. It’s been a few weeks since the lads sat round the table and since then Everton’s season has taken somewhat of a tumble! Three Premier League defeats in a row to Bournemouth, Sheffield United and Manchester City has piled considerable pressure on Marco Silva heading into Saturday’s away match with Burnley. Host Ian Croll is joined by Rob Astell and Ben Crawford who discuss, debate and moan about all things Everton. The City defeat is of course on the agenda. The lads give their positive reaction despite defeat and debate what Marco Silva can do to get the club out of this ‘mini crisis’ Defeat against Burnley heading into the International break is just unthinkable. Other topics on the agenda are Pickford’s reaction, Schneiderlin’s contribution and when well Andre Gomes return. Plenty to discuss in this one. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We brought a familiar voice into the Echo studio for our latest podcast. Gavin Buckland, a regular on Royal Blue, joined Phil Kirkbride and Dave Prentice to talk his brilliant new book, Money Can't Buy Us Love: Everton in the 1960s. It's a superb listen as Gav reveals how close the Blues came to signing a player regarded as one of the greatest to play the game, the similarities between the great Harry Catterick and Jose Mourinho, and just what happened with Alan Ball's controversial sale to Arsenal. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Well, the positive was it was a much better performance. Plus the fact the Blues were playing the defending champions and the best team in the country. But the bottom line is it is now three straight defeats for Everton going into next Saturday's trip to Burnley. To pick the bones out of the 3-1 loss to Manchester City, we get the verdicts of our Blues correspondent Phil Kirkbride and Sam Carroll, before hearing Marco Silva's short after-match press conference in full. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Your Royal Blue podcast with Phil Kirkbride, Dave Prentice and Sam Carroll previews the big Saturday night clash with Manchester City at Goodison Park and looks at the ways Everton can beat the defending champions. But who should lead the Blues attack? Moise Kean or Dominic Calvert-Lewin? That is up for discussion, as is the much-needed Carabao Cup win at Sheffield Wednesday, and whether it alleviated the pressure on manager Marco Silva, if he is under any pressure at all. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marco Silva was back in front of the media at Finch Farm this afternoon to preview the visit of defending champions Manchester City to Goodison Park. Also on the agenda was injury news, the battles for the right-back and striking spots, the amount of goals Silva's side are conceding, and his view of the season so far, as well as a report linking the Everton boss with a move to Sporting Lisbon. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Well, that was very much needed. After dreadful Premier League defeats to Sheffield United and Bournemouth raised questions about Marco Silva and his Everton side, there was a much-needed response on Tuesday night when two early goals from Dominic Calvert-Lewin secured a 2-0 win at Championship outfit Sheffield Wednesday in the third round of the Carabao Cup. And, in this Post-Game podcast, we react to the win with our Blues reporting team at Hillsborough, Phil Kirkbride and Chris Beesley, before you have the chance to listen to Silva's interesting after-match press conference in full. 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 following a miserable weekend for Everton. A home reverse to newly-promoted Sheffield United means the pressure has been turned up on manager Marco Silva ahead of what is now a crucial week. Host Sam Carroll is joined by Chris Beesley, Paul Wheelock and Gavin Buckland to trawl through the debris of defeat left by the Blades. Gylfi Sigurdsson's position in the starting XI comes under scrutiny while Chris assesses Everton's poor start to the campaign in light of difficult openings for top-six rivals Manchester United, Chelsea and Wolverhampton Wanderers. The quartet then look ahead to a massive week for Silva starting at Sheffield Wednesday in the Carabao Cup and ending with the visit of champions Manchester City at the weekend. Send your thoughts on the podcast to @SamCarroll0 and join 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

The Alan Myers Everton Podcast is back after our host with the most had the temerity to take an actual holiday! But, my word, has he returned with a bumper edition. There is an update from Blues midfielder Tony Grant in Australia and interviews with ex-strikers Paul Wilkinson and Robbie Wakenshaw, who have very interesting stories to tell after memorable starts to their Everton careers. And that is all followed by Alan's sitdown with Nick Barmby, who became the first Blues player to cross the Merseyside divide in 41 years when he joined Liverpool in 2000. Barmby speaks for the first time about the controversial move but also speaks warmly of his time at Goodison Park. And before all that Alan chats with ECHO football writer Chris Beesley and Royal Blue regular Gavin Buckland, who chats about his new Everton book, Money Can't Buy Us Love. Which is an apt title given the main conversation between the trio. Enjoy! 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 for a bumper instalment ahead of Everton's visit of Sheffield United on Saturday. Host Phil Kirkbride is joined by Everton reporter Adam Jones, regular guest Gavin Buckland and ECHO reporter Sam Carroll to look ahead to the Premier League clash at Goodison Park and chew the fat on all the week's big talking points. Marco Silva's comments on Ademola Lookman - who joined RB Leipzig in the summer after protracted transfer negotiations - are digested while the group also look at Muhamed Besic's situation at this weekend's opponents. There is more talk on Everton's centre-backs - or lack of - while the decision to release Phil Jagielka on a free transfer is considered. You can follow the Royal Blue Podcast page on Facebook to add your comments on the weekly podcast as well as posing any questions you might have to the team. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s the morning after the afternoon before and host Sam Carroll is joined by Adam Jones, Paul Wheelock and Connor O’Neill to pick the bones out of the desperately disappointing defeat at Bournemouth. No player in blue could say they played well, but how much did Marco Silva’s team selection play a part? Our panel answer that before attempting to understand why the Blues are so bad away from home given their excellent form at Goodison Park. Also on the agenda is Dominic Calvert-Lewin and his partnership with Gylfi Sigurdsson, the team’s mentality, Fabian Delph, and what is a big week for Silva and his side. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One step forward, two steps back - it's the Everton way, certainly this season. After missing the chance to go top earlier in the campaign, the Blues blew the opportunity to move into third in the early standings as they were beaten 3-1 at their bogey ground. On this podcast, our Everton FC correspondent Phil Kirkbride analyses yet another below-par performance away from home, before his ECHO colleague Chris Beesley delivers his verdict. And we finish with every word of Blues boss Marco Silva's after-match press conference. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Your essential Friday Everton FC listening is in! In the latest Royal Blue podcast, Adam Jones, Sam Carroll, Dave Prentice and host Phil Kikbride preview Sunday's trip to Bournemouth and wonder why Everton's record at Dean Court has been so poor, what will change it, and whether Fabian Delph is the answer. They also look at the Blues' starting XI from last season's corresponding fixture and ask whether Marco Silva now has a stronger side. Also on the agenda is the FA punishment handed out to Yerry Mina as well as Kurt Zouma's form and whether his Chelsea dip speaks volumes for the work Silva did with him at Goodison Park. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marco Silva was back in front of the media at Finch Farm today to preview the trip to Bournemouth on Sunday. Also on the agenda was the plan for Tom Davies, following his impressive showing for England Under-21s, and Alex Iwobi's start to his Blues career, and just how important the summer signing can be. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The international break continues to drag but that does not deter our Everton writers from returning to the ECHO studio and recording this week's first instalment of the Royal Blue podcast. Host Sam Carroll is joined by Adam Jones, Dave Prentice and Chris Beesley to discuss Jordan Pickford's England shut-out, the transformation of Michael Keane and Tom Davies' statement to Marco Silva. They also dissect Jonjoe Kenny's comments about his Everton future as well as reflecting on the 13th anniversary of the stunning 3-0 win over Liverpool at Goodison Park back in 2006. On top of this, Sam, Adam, Prenno and Chris find time to debate the biggest overall star to represent the Toffees. Enjoy - and just as a reminder, you can join the Royal Blue podcast group on Facebook, and send your thoughts on the podcasts to @SamCarroll0 or @Adam_Jones94 on Twitter. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's the international weekend but our Royal Blue Podcast returns for a weekend special.Host Sam Carroll asks Dave Prentice and Chris Beesley - who own more than 50 years of journalistic experience combined - about their first ever interviews, being starstruck in front of notable Blues and the best moment of their careers.Debutant Connor O'Neill gives his thoughts on his favourite Everton atmosphere of all time while the panel discuss the game they would never return to - not even for £1,000,000!The podcast ends with a light-hearted debate over the club's best signing of the last ten years and there is also time to rank the Rocky movies.You can join the Royal Blue Podcast group on Facebook and send your thoughts on the podcast to @SamCarroll0. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

They say a week is a long time in politics, especially in this country at the moment, but a week can also be a long time in football, especially being an Everton supporter. After being left completely down in the dumps by the defeat and performance at Aston Villa, this week's View from the Gwladys Street Blues fans' podcast is a much more uplifting listen after back-to-back victories for Marco Silva's side. Max Carlyle, Anthony McEllin and Connor O'Neill join host Paul Wheelock to look back on the wins over Lincoln City and Wolves, and much more else besides. Including... the impact made by Fabian Delph, whether Sunday's two-goal hero Richarlison is a centre-forward in-waiting, the improvement in Gylfi Sigurdsson and whether that has to do with his seemingly lack of chemistry with Dominic Calvert-Lewin, the surprise at just how good Alex Iwobi has been, and whether we are seeing a more mature Jordan Pickford. Oh, and backing Everton to break into the top six this season. We told you it was more upbeat! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another week and another Everton victory at Goodison Park. The Royal Blue Podcast returns to discuss the 3-2 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers, an impressive debut from Fabian Delph and Richarlison's goalscoring heroics.Host Sam Carroll is joined by Everton reporter Adam Jones, Chris Beesley and Dave Prentice as they praise Alex Iwobi's start to life in Royal Blue as well as the futures of Theo Walcott and Tom Davies. With Yannick Bolasie joining Sporting Lisbon late on European transfer deadline day, the quartet assess the window as a whole - both incomings and outgoings - before naming the duo left in limbo at Finch Farm. You can follow the Royal Blue Podcast group on Facebook and send your thoughts on the latest episode to @SamCarroll0. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to episode nine of the one and only Alan Myers Everton Podcast. And guess what? It's another belter. Matters get under way with Alan being joined in the studio by the Liverpool ECHO's Paul Wheelock. With more players set to leave Goodison Park before the closure of the European transfer window, they talk the Blues' squad strength, also hearing from Marco Silva on the subject, before discussing Kevin Mirallas after he finally left the club for good. Then talk turns to the magnificent Lucas Digne, and Richarlison's goal celebration in the midweek win at Lincoln City. And then comes the main course - a superb interview with former Everton captain Don Hutchison. There are so many highlights, but his first-hand insight of what happened before and after THAT Coventry City game will take some topping. But so will the tale of his contract negotiations with Walter Smith, what it was like to take the captain's armband off Duncan Ferguson, and THAT disallowed derby goal. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After the debate over team selections, trophy droughts and potential banana skins it all came together for Everton on Wednesday night in Lincoln. The Blues overcame a shocking start to defeat their League One hosts 4-2 and progress to the third round of the League Cup. And the Royal Blue podcast panel reflect on an entertaining evening a Sincil Bank, one that was full of goals, chances and talking points. Host Phil Kirkbride is joined at the table by Adam Jones and Dave Prentice to pick apart the win, discuss which players stood out and the selection headaches Marco Silva may be left with. We talk the love for Alex Iwobi, Moise Kean's performance, the excellent debut of Fabian Delph and ask how long it will be before Djibril Sidibe will put Seamus Coleman under pressure. The lads are asked if Lucas Digne's free-kick was the best of his three scored in royal blue before the conversation moves to the visit of Wolves on Sunday. Can Everton take advantage of a Europa League hangover and head into the international break on the back of a morale-boosting win? Sit back, relax and enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The View from the Gwladys Street podcast is back, and with regular host Ian Croll on honeymoon, Connor O'Neil takes over the hosting reins to discuss what, even at this early stage of the season, is a big week for Everton. Joined by Connor Bennett and Paul Wheelock, the trio talk Friday night's shambolic defeat at Aston Villa and whether it's time Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Gylfi Sigurdsson are taken out of the team given the former's inability to turn his undoubted graft into goals and the latter's anonymous start to the campaign. The lads then preview the Carabao Cup clash at Lincoln City, discussing what players they'd like Marco Silva to bring in, before giving their thoughts on the terribly-timed news that Jean-Philippe Gbamin could be out for up to three months. Despite the Blues looking light in certain areas, it's also clear more players would be allowed to leave before the closure of the European transfer window. But will they go? And just how will Everton get on against Lincoln and then Wolves on Sunday? Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everton need a morale-boosting win over Lincoln City this week to repair the damage inflicted by Aston Villa last Friday. Marco Silva's side fell to a disappointing defeat at newly-promoted Villa and the Royal Blue podcast returns to stumble through the rubble of the loss and look ahead to what could be a crucial seven days. With Jean-Philippe Gbamin injured for at least the next six weeks, host Phil Kirkbride asks the panel to assess the blow and contemplate potential replacements. Adam Jones, Gavin Buckland and Sam Carroll then put themselves in the shoes of Silva to pick their starting XI for the Carabao Cup tie at Lincoln City before deciding on what personnel the manager is likely to opt for. The visit of Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday is also touched on with the quartet agreeing two victories in the space of several days would be the perfect remedy to a testing week. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marco Silva was back in front of the media at Finch Farm on Tuesday afternoon to preview Wednesday's Carabao Cup clash at Lincoln City. The Blues also gave an injury update on Jean-Philippe Gbamin and the importance of the returning Fabian Delph, as well as reflecting on the disappointing defeat at Aston Villa, and Alex Iwobi's performance off the bench during that match. Enjoy - and we'll be back later with the Royal Blue podcast. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let's face it, we all need cheering up after what we witnessed at Villa Park on Friday night. You're in luck, then, because Alan Myers is back with his much-loved Everton podcast. To kick things off our host is joined by the ECHO's Everton FC reporter Phil Kirkbride and football writer Chris Beesley as they pick the bones out of the 2-0 defeat at Aston Villa and look ahead to the Carabao Cup clash at Lincoln City. That is followed by a hat-trick of top-class interviews. The first is with new Blues assistant manager Luis Borte, we then hear from the club's director of football Marcel Brands about the signings of Alex Iwobi and Andre Gomes, before Alan serves up the main course - a long chat with one of the heroes of the 1995 FA Cup final win, Anders Limpar. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Top of the league? Sadly, you are having a laugh. Yes, Everton had to go chance to take over at the summit of the Premier League for the first time in 12 years on Friday night with victory at winless Aston Villa. But, in a performance that will raises some big early-season questions, they were beaten 2-0 and deservedly so. It's true they had some big chances but their overall display did not merit any more than what they got. That feeling is underlined in the Post-Game podcast with the excellent verdicts of our Everton FC correspondent Phil Kirkbride and reporter Adam Jones, who were at Villa Park. And they are followed by Blues boss Marco Silva's after-match press conference in full. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The chance to go top of the Premier League table for the first time in 12 years with victory at Aston Villa on Friday night dominates the latest Royal Blue podcast, hosted as ever by our Everton FC correspondent Phil Kirkbride and featuring Adam Jones, Sam Carroll and Dave Prentice. But while even a stay at the summit may only be fleeting, what would it do, and what would a strong start to the season do, which looks possible given the favourable fixtures, for the Blues? Our panel discuss that along with who should start in midfield and an even bigger selection poser for Marco Silva. Also on the agenda is Richarlison, and why an old saying rings true for the brilliant Brazilian, while Sam explains his particular dislike for Villa. And before the usual predictions, there is a discussion over new comments made by Romelu Lukaku that underline why the Belgian will never be truly loved by the Goodison faithful even if he remains the club's record Premier League goalscorer. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first home game of a new season is always a special occasion at Goodison Park. Saturday afternoon’s encounter with Watford was no different. The optimism, the eagerness, the atmosphere and of course, The Siren. It was all there. Despite not being the most riveting of games, the Blues got over the line with a 1-0 win. Three points was all that mattered. In this week’s View from the Gwladys Street fan podcast, host Ian Croll is joined by Rob Astell and Ben Crawford who happily discuss what was a well deserved Everton victory. Plenty to go at in this week’s show; the performances of several key players were up for debate. The impact and contributions of Richarlison, Sigurdsson and others once again come up in debate. VAR and the positive/negative effect it is having on the game. Fortunately, it fell Everton’s way on Saturday but is it still the way forward? To finish off the lads preview Friday’s trip to Aston Villa and have their say on whether Everton win be top of the league come Friday night. 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 after Everton got their Premier League campaign truly up and running with a 1-0 victory over Watford on Saturday thanks to Bernard's first-half strike. Jean-Philippe Gbamin and Moise Kean made their Goodison debuts and our Blues reporter Adam Jones gives the lowdown on their performances. Dave Prentice, who was invited into the boardroom pre-match, divulges Farhad Moshiri's thoughts on Yerry Mina after another shut-out on Merseyside as Chris Beesley assesses Marco Silva's credentials for a top-six push. Host Sam Carroll, meanwhile, talks Jordan Pickford and his potential after the stopper's impressive start to the new season. The futures of Yannick Bolasie, Kevin Mirallas and Oumar Niasse are also discussed while Everton's under-23 problem is pondered. Enjoy - and don't forget, you can join the Royal Blue Podcast Facebook group HERE. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marco Silva has Everton's midfield on his mind as injuries and suspension leave his options thin on the ground ahead of the visit of Watford.And it is there, and trying to work out what the Blues boss will, where this edition of the Royal Blue podcast kicks-off.Host Phil Kirkbride is joined by Dave Prentice and Adam Jones as they look ahead to the first game at Goodison of the season.The lads wonder if the atmosphere will be as electric as it was towards the end of last season or if Silva needs to select one of his new attackers to help light the touch paper?The form of Dominic Calvert-Lewin is discussed as is the expectation on the man now challenging him for his spot - Moise Kean - and how the manager will handle that.The final part of the podcast focuses on the interview Marcel Brands gave this week in which he outlined his future for Everton in the transfer market, the role the fans played in signing Andre Gomes and why Silva will improve the squad's young players.Sit back, relax and enjoy For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everton's Premier League season finally got underway at the weekend, but it was a bit of a flat start to the campaign if truth be told.The Blues travelled to face Crystal Palace and came away with a point after a 0-0 stalemate between the two sides - with both missing chances to claim victories.There were positives to take for Marco Silva, but also there were a few questions that will have been raised by the performance.A sending off to Morgan Schneiderlin and an injury to Andre Gomes means that there could be a dilemma facing the boss heading into the match against Watford next week.Adam Jones is joined by Dave Prentice, Chris Beesley and Gavin Buckland to discuss those options - and what Everton fans can take from yet another opening day draw. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Probably not the deadline day Everton fans were expecting and probably not the opening result Everton fans were hoping for. But regardless of that, there is still plenty of optimism around the club. After all, who knows what the season may bring. A draw against Palace on the opening day will certainly go down as a disappointment, but for most Everton fans, the season well and truly begins against Watford at Goodison Park on Saturday. In this week’s View from the Glwadys Street fan podcast, host, Ian Croll is joined by Connor O’Neill and Mark Crotty who discuss and debate the outcome of deadline day and what impact Everton’s transfer business will have for the remainder of the season. Crystal Palace away was never going to be an easy game, but the Blues had their chances and probably should’ve taken all three points. The Morgan Schneiderlin red card killed any chances of claiming all three points as Marco Silva's men settled for the draw in the later stages. With that then, there is plenty to discuss in this week’s fan show... The Keane and Mina partnership and why it can flourish if given the chance. Why Sigurdsson needs to do more or watch his back. Plus why anyone shouting at Gbamin for his slow start will be called a Wally. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As expected, transfer deadline day was a hectic affair for Everton.Rumours around Wilfried Zaha were rife and the Blues attempted a late move for Marcos Rojo - but neither man came through the doors at Goodison Park.Instead, Arsenal forward Alex Iwobi was the man who became the Blues' seventh and final signing of the summer, putting pen-to-paper on a five-year contract.So, where does that leave Everton?Phil Kirkbride is joined by Adam Jones and Sam Carroll to assess the Blues' dealings over the summer, ask whether the club should regret not signing Zaha and address the potential conundrum at centre-back facing Marco Silva.It's a lively discussion! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The most sacred of days in the English Football calender is upon us. It’s Deadline Day! Marco Silva demanded four more signings by the close of the window and so far Everton will have to work quickly to make those demands a reality. Zaha, Doucoure, Iwobi, Smalling, McCarthy, Niasse, Tosun and Bolasie all make the agenda this week. There has been plenty of activity, however, today topped it all off. There was movement from both sides as Everton launched another record bid for Wilfried Zaha, which was rejected again. Zaha is reported to have handed in a transfer request following the Palace stance, but since then, it’s been all quietPlenty of names and transfers to discuss in the latest View from the Gwladys Street fan podcast with host, Ian Croll and guests, Rob Astell and John Howard. As we head into Deadline Day, this is one not to be missed. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices