Royal Blue: The Everton FC Podcast

Intense questions are still being asked about the future of Marco Silva and after 14 games of the season gone, he finds himself on the brink. Another defeat away to Leicester City sees Everton with 14 points in 17th position. Certainly not the start many associated with the club would have anticipated. Things don’t get much easier for the Toffees in their next two games as a daunting trip to Anfield awaits and then a home match against Chelsea. Farhard Moshiri is sticking with Silva, but how much longer can the show of faith last? In this week’s View from the Gwladys Street, Ian Croll, Rob Astell and Graham Callaghan look back at the Leicester defeat and try to work out how Everton can come away from Anfield unscathed. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marco Silva faced the intense gaze of the media on Friday afternoon ahead of Everton's match against Leicester this weekend.Shortly after a message of support was released from Marcel Brands the boss was questioned heavily on his future, his relationship with the fans and how he thinks things might be turned around. Phil Kirkbride and Adam Jones were both at Finch Farm for the presser, and they're joined by Paul Wheelock to dissect every one of Silva's words.Discussion on Silva's message, a proposed new contract for Richarlison and a real midfield crisis also come up on what is a lean and mean episode of the podcast. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Agenda podcast is brought to you by Ian Croll and Connor O’Neill who read out and answer the questions sent in via social media. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Defeat to Norwich at the weekend has left Everton in a truly dreadful position. Marco Silva's position as manager is under the most intense pressure he has faced since joining the club in the summer of 2018, with loud chants of dissent being heard from the home support as the Canaries won 2-0. The Portuguese boss is still in position, but how long will that last? Phil Kirkbride is joined by Sam Carroll, Adam Jones and Chris Beesley to discuss the managerial situation at Everton, how we got to this point, and what the club should do next.Watch and subscribe via YouTube For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the latest Analysing Everton, David Hughes and Josh Williams examine Marco Silva’s tactical mistakes vs Norwich City and consider what the game means for his future. They also give their thoughts on the direction of any future Everton manager and look ahead to the Blues tough trip away to Leicester City For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Without a doubt one of the worst displays seen at Goodison Park this season. Something which unfortunately, is no longer a rarity under Marco Silva. Everton were diabolical against Norwich. The team placed bottom of the league prior to Saturday’s game were well worth their win. In this week’s View from the Gwladys Street, host Ian Croll and guests, Tom Clarke and Max Carlyle summarise their feelings coming out of Goodison on Saturday evening as boos rang around the stadium. From the outside looking in, the club is a complete mess. Uncertainty over Marco Silva’s future has resulted in a long list of managers to be linked with the club.The lads discuss potential candidates and whether Marco Silva will survive the week. From what we understand, Silva will still be in charge at Leicester. How can he pick himself and his players up as Everton approach a nightmare December run? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everton correspondent Phil Kirkbride, Everton expert Gavin Buckland and Echo Sports Editor Dave Prentice discuss the options for the visit of The Canaries. And there's one position which causes plenty of debate.There's also discussion about what role Moise Kean should play at the weekend and Steve Walsh's cryptic comments aired in an interview earlier this week. And yes, because it's Gavin and Prenno, there's a very brief stroll down Memory Lane with references to Mickey Walsh and a famous derby match 25 years ago this week. Make the Royal Blue podcast part of your pre-match routine as the Blues prepare to take on bottom of the table Norwich City at Goodison Park. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Hughes and Josh Williams bring you the brand new Royal Blue show, Analysing Everton, which delves into the underlying performances and all the key data from Goodison Park. In this first episode, they look into the foundations of Marco Silva's philosophy at Everton and examine his sides underlying numbers to determine whether the current table accurately reflects their performances. They also assess the Blues' recruitment under Marcel Brands, rate Alex Iwobi vs Gylfi Sigurdsson and weigh in on Moise Kean’s future prospects before looking ahead to the visit of Norwich City this coming weekend. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been an interesting decade for Everton Football Club. The David Moyes era ended when he went to Manchester United, and Everton have had four permanent managers since then. Farhad Moshiri completed his takeover of the club in 2016 and has spent millions, as well as accelerated plans for a new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock.In this week’s View from the Gwladys, host Ian Croll and guests Rob Astell and Connor O’Neill discuss, debate and reminisce over the past 10 years. They reveal their team of the decade, best player, standout match, memorable goal and low point since 2010. The lads also pick their manager of the decade which is unfortunately slim pickings. There have been many ups and downs over the past 10 years. Relive it all through this week’s fan podcast. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Moise Kean has made the headlines for all the wrong reasons this week. The out of form striker was left out of match day squad for the trip to Southampton after a second breach of club regulations. This is understand to be as a result of turning up late for a team meeting. Silva also revealed it was not for the first time.On a more positive note, Everton secured their first away win of the season against Southampton. With the away day monkey now off Silva’s back, can his team go on a run up the table? The resurgence of Tom Davies when it was needed most is a welcome addition. In form and scoring for the first time in 18 months is always good for confidence.Host, Ian Croll and guests Connor O’Neill and Ben Crawford jump into the hot topics coming out of Goodison Park in the latest View from the Gwladys Street fan podcast. To finish off, the lads predict how many points Everton will pick for the remainder of 2019. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Finally, Everton have won a game away from home. It was a long time coming! Phil Kirkbride is joined by Chris Beesley, Gavin Buckland and Adam Jones to discuss just how important that victory is for the Blues, and what Marco Silva needs to take from that game. The news of Moise Kean's omission from the squad at the weekend is also discussed, with a number of differing opinions being aired around the teenager. With Richarlison, Tom Davies and Mason Holgate also taking centre-stage - this is a lively edition! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Controversy has dominated the conversation around Everton over the past week. The club's draw with Spurs might be a good few days gone now, but the ramifications of that match are still being felt. Phil Kirkbride is joined by David Prentice, Gavin Buckland and Adam Jones to discuss all of those - including a decision to rescind Heung-Min Son's red card for a foul on Andre Gomes. The narrative to that incident in the wider media is also discussed - as of course is VAR and whether Marco Silva should be more angry about decisions going against his side. And there's the little matter of a match against Southampton to preview, and our panel talk about whether this is a must-win game for the boss or not. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plenty of questions to be read out and answered in the latest Agenda podcast. Ian Croll and Connor O’Neill sit down and get through as many as possible. Richarlison, Gomes, Silva, Moyes, VAR, Tom Davies and Cenk Tosun are all hot topics. It’s never a dull day as an Evertonian and this week has been no different.Plenty to discuss... For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everton legend Derek Mountfield makes a guest appearance alongside ECHO Head of Sport David Prentice and host Chris Beesley in a Royal Blue podcast special.Looking forward to getting back together with his team-mates from the most-successful season in Everton's history for the first time in more than three decades at the St George's Hall showing of new film Howard's Way which pays tribute to the glorious 1984/85 campaign, Derek regales us with a mountain of magical memories as towering as one of his trademark headers which were the backbone of the centre-half's 14 goals that term as he and his pals enjoyed the best year of their lives.A lifelong Blue who lived the dream of turning out for his boyhood heroes during their finest hour, Mountfield recalls in vivid detail many of the pivotal moments from his time at Goodison Park and speaks candidly on how Marco Silva's current side have struggled to live up to such ideals.He also explains his own role in the film which involved him clambering up into his loft to unearth a treasure trove of Everton artefacts and speaks about finally lifting the lid on living with epilepsy – a condition that he and his employers kept secret from the public throughout his playing career but which he suspects may have ultimately curtailed his time at the Blues. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A difficult game for the Blues against Spurs turned into a nightmare as arguably Everton’s best midfielder, Andre Gomes suffered a nightmare injury leaving his season in tatters. If things couldn’t get any worse, VAR was up to its old tricks again. Yes, Sunday will be one to remember, but for all the wrong reasons. This week’s fan podcast sees host Ian Croll joined by guests, Ben Crawford and Tom Clarke as they look back at a torrid afternoon at Goodison Park. The Son tackle, the Andre Gomes injury, the farce that has become VAR. We haven’t even got to the footballing side of things yet. Everton’s performance wasn’t the best, but to take a positive, Marco Silva’s men didn’t lose the game taking a point in the last minute with a Cenk Tosun header. Marco Silva was visible shaken in his post-match press conference and the lads question whether he has the fight to take Everton forward. Where do Everton go from here? The immediate answer is Southampton away, but what does Marco Silva do with his team selection and how does he lift his players? All that and plenty more in this week’s fan show. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Carroll, Adam Jones and Paul Wheelock look back on an incident-packed, and ultimately, very sad afternoon at Goodison Park in the latest Royal Blue podcast. Andre Gomes’ season-ending injury, plus VAR and the performance of referee Martin Atkinson, dominate before talk turns to Everton’s display itself against Tottenham Hotspur, and where the 1-1 draw leaves Marco Silva. Also on the agenda is the resurgence of Tom Davies and what happens next for Cenk Tosun after his last-gasp equaliser. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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