Royal Blue: The Everton FC Podcast

Now if you’ve been on Twitter or Facebook today there’s a good chance that you’ll know that Tim Cahill is celebrating his 39th birthday.Not that we needed an excuse, but we’ve put together a special podcast celebrating the best £1.5m Everton are ever likely to spend.To do that, Paul Wheelock speaks to three Aussie-based Evertonians, Ronan Mathews, Lachlan Spiteri and Robert Martin.We talked what Cahill means to the trio – both as Blues and Australians – and the influence he had on them supporting the club.We all remember his goals against Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea, and many others – but what made Tim extra special in the eyes of Evertonians?We then ponder the possibility of Australia’s all-time leading goalscorer returning to the club in some capacity in the future once his illustrious playing career comes to an end.We also talk the current day and the new Blue heroes hoping to follow in Tim’s footsteps, and the jobs Marco Silva and Marcel Brands are doing.And, of course, we ask what it’s like to follow the Blues from the other side of the world.Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One word comes up more than other in the Post-Game podcast... frustration.And with good reason as that perfectly encapsulated the mood around Goodison Park on Wednesday night.Yes, the 1-1 draw with a well-organised and at times cynical Newcastle United side was enough to move Everton back up to sixth.But with everyone desperate to put the devastating Merseyside derby defeat behind them, it felt like two points dropped.The podcast starts with the considered thoughts of our Everton FC correspondent Phil Kirkbride and our Everton FC reporter Adam Jones.Before it ends with the full audio from Blues boss Marco Silva’s press conference. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

So yet another devastating late Merseyside derby defeat for Everton.But, for anyone expecting the latest Royal Blue podcast to be akin to a wake, then you’d be wrong. Therapy maybe, but there’s no mourning.And why would there be after the Blues produced their best performance at Anfield in some time; a performance that should have brought the point their efforts so richly deserved.So to pick the bones out of Sunday’s match, our Everton FC correspondent Phil Kirkbride is joined by head of sport Dave Prentice, Everton’s official statistician Gavin Buckland, and by Paul Wheelock.Prenno kicks things off with a rousing rallying cry that will banish any blues you’re still feeling.The lads debate Jordan Pickford’s mistake and how he will bounce back from it before talk turns to the job Marco Silva is doing.Would the result against Liverpool have been different had Silva had an out-an-out centre-forward on the pitch? One panellist thinks so. Another disagrees.The Ademola Lookman-Theo Walcott debate then gets another airing before the visit of Newcastle United to Goodison Park on Wednesday is previewed.And, without giving the game away, more positivity abounds. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Merseyside derby defeats go, that one is up there for complete and utter final whistle deflation. For the first time in a long time, Everton went there without any fear and matched Liverpool all the way. For a mistake like that at the very end to turn the game on its head, it was absolutely devastating.This week, the fan podcast is brought to you by host Ian Croll and glasses half full guests, Connor O’Neill and Graham Callaghan. The lads are hurting but confidence is still high and six points over the next two games is a must. With Newcastle on Wednesday, the lads preview what’s to come, but the majority of the podcast is spent looking back over Everton’s 1-0 defeat to Liverpool. The performance, the chances, the mistake by Pickford, the progression and Klopp’s reaction are all discussed. Questions submitted by fans in the Royal Blue Facebook podcast group are also read out at the end. Give it a listen. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just because we've been here before doesn't mean it hurts any less.But while Divock Origi's 96th-minute winner was a sickening blow to a set of supporters who have grown wearily accustomed to them in meetings with Liverpool, there were massive positives to take from Everton's performance at Anfield this afternoon.That much is made clear by the two guests on the Post-Game podcast, our Everton FC reporter Phil Kirkbride and Blues fan Tom Clarke.Marco Silva also had words of praise for his devastated side.And this podcast rounds off with the full audio from the impressive Everton's manager post-match press conference. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Don't let anyone tell you otherwise - the Merseyside derby is still the big game for Everton and Liverpool supporters.And, with the 232nd meeting between the sides just hours away, we've produced a special preview podcast for both our Royal Blue and Blood Red listeners.Host Paul Wheelock speaks to Adam Jones, the ECHO's Everton FC reporter, and Paul Gorst, one of our football journalists, and who provides the Liverpool perspective.The mood in both camps, the importance of history, the pros and cons of throwing in new signings, and the players to watch out for are discussed by both Gorsty and Adam.They also reveal which player they'd like to make the move across Stanley Park - and sign for Everton from Liverpool, and vice versa - before giving their predictions.Enjoy - and we'll be back after the match with our Post-Game podcast. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Royal Blue podcast panel haven't quite got derby fever but they are confident ahead of Sunday's trip to Anfield.Host Phil Kirkbride is joined by Head of Sport Dave Prentice, Everton reporter Adam Jones and Gavin Buckland to talk about the 232nd meeting between the Blues and Liverpool.And confidence abounds with the lads fully expecting Everton to produce a performance to be proud of as Marco Silva takes charge in a Merseyside derby for the first time.The mood of Reds boss Jurgen Klopp is discussed after a spiky press conference but are the panel buying his glowing assessment of the Blues squad?Silva's pre-match tone is also a topic for discussion as is Ademola Lookman and whether the winger, who is "doing more than enough to be in the starting XI", will get the nod on Sunday.The Everton boss is expected to keep faith with the majority of players who have taken the club to sixth in the table which may well mean there are no local lads in the XI - but does that matter?All this and more - including the panel's favourite derby cliches - are in this latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast.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

Should Everton be willing to make Andre Gomes the club's highest paid player in the hope of signing him permanently?How do you rate the Blues' chances of striking a deal with Barcelona?And what should Everton's sales pitch be?All these questions are put to the panel in the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast as the future of the on-loan midfielder is discussed.Host Phil Kirkbride puts the questions to Head of Sport Dave Prentice, sports reporter Chris Beesley and stats man Gav Buckland - with Gomes top of the agenda.There's a brief look back on the win over Cardiff and a debate over sixth place and whether the troubles at Old Trafford present the Blues with a chance.And to round off the podcast, the appointment of Chris Kavanagh is talked about.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 Merseyside derby, the Cardiff win, Andre Gomes, and more are all key talking points in this week’s fan podcast. Brought to you by host, Ian Croll with guests, Rob Astell and Gary Callaghan, the lads discuss and debate the standout points from Saturday’s 1-0 win. Impressive as it was, the Blues can’t rest on their laurels as a Sunday 4:15pm Merseyside derby awaits. Happy and content with Saturday’s win, attention quickly turns to bitter rivals Liverpool and how Everton can finally claim victory at Anfield after a 19 year win less streak. Plenty has been made following Everton’s Cardiff victory about how broadcast media outlets have ignored Marco Silva’s men. Is this actually a thing? And if it is, are you bothered? The lads discuss in detail. The podcast finishes off with questions posed by those in our Royal Blue Facebook group - click HERE to join. Stayed tune for some crackers. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another home game, another win for Everton.But while the performance was not entirely convincing, a seventh goal of the season for top-scorer Gylfi Sigurdsson was enough to beat Cardiff City 1-0 and earn the Blues a fourth straight victory at Goodison Park.And, just for good measure, it also lifted them into the top six.So little wonder, then, it is a happy Post-Game podcast.The pod kicks off with the considered thoughts of our Everton FC correspondent Phil Kirkbride and Everton FC reporter Adam Jones.You then get the verdict of season-ticket holder Matthew Barry, who had particular reason to be pleased by the outcome.And the show rounds off with the full audio from Blues boss Marco Silva's press conference. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Sam Carroll is joined by Everton correspondent Adam Jones, reporter Chris Beesley and regular guest Gavin Buckland for the latest Royal Blue podcast.Adam, who attended Marco Silva's press conference earlier on Friday, reveals his chat with the manager about Ademola Lookman as the quartet discuss James McCarthy's long-term future.Reports that starlet Anthony Gordon is attracting interest from Germany are mulled over as the benefits - and subsequent drawbacks - of Everton's academy system are assessed. Neil Warnock's startlingly good recent record against the Blues is revealed but the mood in camp is confident ahead of Cardiff's visit to Goodison Park.The lads believe someone is due a good hiding at the Old Lady sooner or later as Silva's revolution continues and the weekly round of predictions hope for a big win against the Bluebirds! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With regular host Ian Croll away, Paul Wheelock is joined by two young Blues, Tom Clarke and Max Carlyle, for our latest View from the Gwladys Street fans' podcast.Recorded on the final day of the final international break of the year, the trio take a look back at the season so far and look ahead to this weekend's visit of Cardiff City to Goodison Park, and to the January transfer window.It was certainly a successful summer for the Blues and, while Tom and Max are quick to pay tribute to the job being done on the field by Marco Silva, they also believe Farhad Moshiri's decision to bring in Marcel Brands is already paying dividends.The lads debate Silva and Brands' best signing so far and the players who have come on the most under the new regime before talk turns to the New Year and further potential additions.Everton have been linked with Benfica winger Andrija Zivkovic and West Ham striker Marko Arnautovic but we ask is the former needed and is the latter the right profile?And, after an Andre Gomes mutual admiration society, the pod rounds off by previewing the Cardiff clash and the big selection decisions facing Silva this weekend. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This international break might have seemed like it has gone on forever, but there have still been a lot of Everton issues to discuss!The club recently announced they would be freezing season ticket prices once more, which is always a great thing to hear.However, how will it affect Bramley-Moore's potential prices?And, focusing on the pitch, there are some interesting rumours regarding Cenk Tosun heading into January, so where does his future lie?Adam Jones is joined by Dave Prentice, Chris Beesley and Gavin Buckland to discuss the new stadium, Tosun, Tim Cahill's Blues career and much more! 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 that doesn't stop Sam Carroll, Chris Beesley, Adam Jones and Head of Sport David Prentice discussing all the pressing matters at Everton. Adam met club captain Phil Jagielka and long-serving full-back Leighton Baines at the club's Blue Base yesterday as consultation over the Bramley-Moore stadium move began. The Everton correspondent gives his thoughts on the process while Chris Beesley and Dave Prentice highlight the necessity of a new arena as the Blues look to keep pace with the top six.With the season already almost one-third of the way through, the quartet take stock of Marco Silva's start to life as Everton boss while several players come in for specific praise. Our Royal Blue followers also submitted their questions for the podcast which are answered in detail, with January signings, the centre-back dilemma and season expectations all cropping up.You can follow our Royal Blue Podcast Facebook page and leave all your comments, ideas and feedback HERE. You can also listen to our weekly View from the Gwladys fans podcast HERE. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week’s fan podcast, host Ian Croll is joined by Paul Wheelock and Mark Frances. A point at Stamford Bridge was well deserved by Marco Silva’s men on Sunday afternoon and along with all the positives following the final whistle, it’s a fair assessment to say Everton felt a sense of frustration that they couldn’t do more to win the game. That’s how far the Blues have come, however. Going to Stamford Bridge, matching Chelsea for 90 minutes to come away with a decent result, and yet, to still be disappointed. The lads look back and react to the 0-0 draw and delve into a number issues stemming from the game. Level of officiating, Bernard’s form, Mina debut, injury blows and the defensive dilemma Marco Silva now faces are all on the agenda. All that and plenty more in the latest View from the Gwladys Street podcast. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Sam Carroll is joined by our Everton FC correspondent Adam Jones and regular guest Gavin Buckland for the latest Royal Blue podcast.The trio start by dissecting the weekend's draw at Chelsea, in which the Blues brought home a battling point from the capital.Yerry Mina's impressive debut is also discussed as Marco Silva's defensive selection headache deepens. In a good way, of course.Michael Keane and Kurt Zouma's credentials are considered as Mina's partner when Everton return to action against Cardiff while the impact of both Andre Gomes and Gylfi Sigurdsson - who have returned home from international duty injured - is examined.The lads then delve into Theo Walcott's recent form, and whether Ademola Lookman's time is now, before also giving their verdict on VAR in the Premier League.You can join our Royal Blue podcast Facebook page and leave all your comments, ideas and feedback HERE. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It wasn't the overdue win at a 'top six' side that all Blues crave, but the performance in this afternoon's 0-0 draw at unbeaten Chelsea served to underline the progress Everton are making under Marco Silva.And to pick the bones out of what was an excellent point, we get the verdict of our Everton FC correspondent Phil Kirkbride, before host Paul Wheelock speaks to Blues supporter Rob Astell.And the podcast rounds off with the full audio from Silva's post-match press conference.If you would like to get involved with all the podcasts we produce, apply to join our new Royal Blue Facebook group by clicking HERE. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have a special Royal Blue for you.Firstly, our Everton FC correspondent Phil Kirkbride, head of sport Dave Prentice, and Sam Carroll get around the table to debate the latest big talking points from Goodison.And there is no bigger talking point than the club’s two-year academy ban and £500,000 fine. Is the punishment too severe? What is chief executive Denise Barrett-Baxendale's reaction to the findings? Just how much damage has been done to Everton’s standing? And just what impact will it have on the club and in particular Brands? After the all, the impressive new director of football has made it part of his mission to improve the club’s production line of players.Some passionate debate follows before talk turns to how Marco Silva is going to fit big summer signing Yerry Mina into a defence that has improved considerably in recent weeks.With Kurt Zouma ineligible, Mina is set to make his full debut on Sunday at Stamford Bridge, where the Blues have failed to win in the league since 1994.The lads ask can and when will Everton’s record at the ‘big six’ improve as well as casting scrutiny on the comments Ross Barkley has made since his move to Chelsea.And the first part of the podcast rounds off by previewing big blue Tony Bellew’s massive fight with Oleksandr Usyk.The second part of the podcast gives you a chance to listen to Silva’s pre-match press conference in full.The Everton boss talks Richarlison’s fitness, Michael Keane, plus much more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've got something a little different for you today, Blues.Earlier this afternoon Yerry Mina was paraded in front of the press.It came before what is set to be the £27m centre-back's full debut for Everton at Chelsea this weekend.A smiling Mina kicked off the press conference with a playful 'okay, come on!' before he was asked about his fitness, his first Premier League start, and any frustration he has felt at being injured at the start of his Goodison career.The Colombia international then talked making his debut late on in the win over Brighton last weekend, the reception he received, and the relationship he has already built up with Evertonians.And the press conference rounds off with his ambitions and his thoughts on working with Marco Silva.Just a heads up, Mina's answers are translated into English.But they are well worth that little bit longer to hear.We'll be back tomorrow 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

The Royal Blue podcast returns slightly later than usual this week as ECHO Head of Sport Dave Prentice joins Chris Beesley, Ian Croll and host Sam Carroll to discuss a fruitful week for the Blues.Marco Silva's footballing ideals were on display at Goodison Park last Saturday as Everton dispatched a Brighton team that were full of compliments for their counterparts after the game. Michael Keane continued his renaissance as the former Burnley man impressed in front of England boss Gareth Southgate and Richarlison once more validated Silva's decision to utilise the young Brazilian in a central striking role.Gor Mahia were next up in midweek as Yerry Mina dominated the headlines, with the defender now expected to retain his place for Sunday's trip to Chelsea.Kieran Dowell, Ademola Lookman and returning physio Mick Rathbone are also on the menu as the quartet hope to see a first Stamford Bridge victory since 1995. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week’s fan podcast is most definitely a happy one. Following on from Everton’s 3-1 win over Brighton and arguably their best performance of the season the lads couldn’t hide their joy at Saturday’s result.Host Ian Croll sits down with guests Mark Crotty, John Howard and Connor O’Neill who taker closer a look at the win and provide reaction and debate to the sub-plots that unfolded on Saturday evening.Was it the best performance of the season? Was Coleman’s goal celebration justified? Did Walcott silence the critics? Are fans worried by the Zouma and Keane partnership break up? And should Everton fear Ross Barkley?There’s that and plenty more! The View from the Gwladys Street is a podcast by the fans for the fans as we discuss all the big talking points coming out of Goodison Park. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Well, that was another enjoyable afternoon at Goodison Park, wasn't it?Two goals from Richarlison and one very warmly received strike from Seamus Coleman secured a richly deserved 3-1 victory over Brighton.That meant the Blues bounced back from their undeserved defeat at Manchester United and made it three straight home wins in the Premier League.Little wonder, then, that your latest Post-Game podcast is a happy one.The pod kicks off with the expert analysis of our Everton FC correspondent Phil Kirkbride and our Everton FC reporter Adam Jones.You then hear Paul Wheelock's chat with Ian Croll, the host of our brilliant View from the Gwladys Street podcast and a Goodison season-ticket holder.And the podcast rounds off with the full audio from Blues boss Marco Silva’s press conference.Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marco Silva's selection posers are the big talking points in the latest Royal Blue podcast, hosted by our Everton FC reporter Adam Jones and also featuring our Everton FC correspondent Phil Kirkbride, along with Paul Wheelock.With Kurt Zouma ineligible to face his parent club Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday week, should Blues boss Marco Silva rest the Frenchman for this Saturday's visit of Brighton to Goodison Park and hand big summer signing Yerry Mina his debut?It could be argued that it's now Michael Keane and another at the back for Silva's side and the panel discuss the England international's renaissance so far this season.But what of captain Seamus Coleman?While it may be true that Coleman is not in the best of form, Phil and Paul have no doubts he remains Everton's first-choice right-back.And Adam asks the question whether the Irishman was helped by Theo Walcott's performance at Old Trafford last weekend.That leads to a discussion about why the Brighton match could be the perfect opportunity to hand Ademola Lookman his first start of the Premier League campaign.How Everton should approach the clash with the Seagulls is also debated, as is the merits of continuing Richarlison in a central striking role.Enjoy - and just to let you know, we have created a Facebook group for the podcasts we produce under the Royal Blue banner if you'd like to get involved. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In our latest Royal Blue podcast we pick the bones out of Everton's trip to Old Trafford to face Manchester United and tackle the big issues to come out of the game.Echo Head of Sport David Prentice hosts and is joined by Adam Jones, Chris Beesley and regular guest Gavin Buckland.United's penalty obviously features high on the bill and the panel discuss both whether it should have been given and after it was - why Anthony Martial's theatrical tumble was not brought before the FA.Jordan Pickford's impressive form comes under discussion but so do the less impressive displays from the likes of Seamus Coleman and Theo Walcott down the Blues right flank.Andre Gomes' bright start at the club is highlighted while the deployment of Marco Silva's frontmen comes under scrutiny.The various merits - or lack of them - of Everton's participation in the Checkatrade Trophy are also discussed. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The former Academy graduate is preparing to face the Blues with Oldham Athletic this evening in the Checkatrade Trophy and sat down with the ECHO to reflect on his time at Goodison.Baxter, the youngest player to have represented the club, talks candidly about the lifeline Everton handed him in 2017 when he faced "some very dark moments" during a drugs ban.The 26-year-old spent last season with the Blues' under-23s in the hope of relaunching a career that lay in tatters and says he owes a debt of gratitude to Bill Kenwright and others who gave him a "third chance".Baxter also provides fascinating insight into playing under David Moyes, how a moment on his debut will haunt him forever and how close he came to playing in the 2009 FA Cup final.The Bootle born attacker reveals a "surreal" experience with Tim Cahill, the truth about the new contract he turned down in 2012 and how Joleon Lescott delivered a painful lesson in training.Baxter goes on to discuss Phil Neville, Leighton Baines, being a mentor to Everton's young players and much, much more.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 2-1 defeat to Man Utd dominates the first half of this week’s fan podcast. The second half topic of debate then turns to the recent stadium announcement and how the fans feel about the readjusted timeline of completion for Bramley-Moore.The focus starts out with Everton’s performance at Old Traffird but quickly turns to Sunday evening’s level of officiating. It’s fair to say the guests on this week’s show don’t hold back on Jon Moss and his decision to award a penalty following Idrissa Gueye’s challenge on Anthony Martial.View from the Gwladys Street is brought to you by host, Ian Croll and guests Rob Astell, Lee Molton and Mark Crotty who provide reaction and debate to all of the above as well as opinion on individual performances from Theo Walcott and Seamus Coleman.This one is certainly worth a listen. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everton are on the hunt for their fourth Premier League win in a row - and standing in their way is Manchester United.The Blues haven't had a great record at Old Trafford in the past, but performances from both sides recently have given Evertonians massive confidence going into this weekend's match.And our podcast panel are no different!Sam Carroll, Adam Jones, Ian Croll and Gavin Buckland discuss this weekend's game and also touch on the very latest Everton stadium developments after Wednesday night's announcement. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the latest Royal Blue podcast we pick the bones out of Everton's third consecutive Premier League win after Marco Silva's side left it late to finish off Crystal Palace.Host Sam Carroll is joined by Chris Beesley and Ian Croll as there's plenty to discuss in the fall-out to the Eagles visit to Goodison Park.Andre Gomes impressed on his long-awaited debut and given that the Portuguese playmaker brings an added dimension to Everton's midfield, does his emergence spell the end of Morgan Schneiderlin's time at the club?Can homegrown heroes Tom Davies and Jonjoe Kenny feel hard done by after missing out and will Ademola Lookman's assist spark his Merseyside career into life?It emerges that debate over the club's central defensive options had prompted accusations that Sam is in fact a 'true blue' of a different kind while Chris reveals that he is in fact old enough to remember Neville Southall at the peak of his powers as he assesses Jordan Pickford's penalty save and what the future might hold for England's number one. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Well, that was sweet wasn't it?Late, late goals from substitutes Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Cenk Tosun sealed a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace that left Goodison Park bouncing in a way the Grand Old Lady has not in some time.From manager Marco Silva's brave changes, to Jordan Pickford's penalty save and the performance of debutant Andre Gomes, not to mention the little matter of a third straight Premier League victory for the first time in 18 months, Evertonians have every right to feel positive going into next weekend's trip to Manchester United.But this podcast is all about the Palace match - and we get the view from the press box, with our Everton FC reporter Adam Jones and head of sport Dave Prentice, the view from the stands with Blues fan Max Carlyle, and the view from the dugout with Silva's press conference in full.Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The wait is nearly over... Everton return to Premier League action on Sunday, and in your and second final Royal Blue podcast of the week, we preview the visit of Crystal Palace to Goodison Park.But before getting stuck into the clash with Roy Hodgson’s side, the show kicks off with a debate about a player who may not even make the match – Idrissa Gueye. If the midfielder is ruled out with the injury he sustained on international duty, who should take his place? Morgan Schneiderlin? Unleash Andre Gomes? Drop Gylfi Sigurdsson back?The ECHO’s head of sport, Dave Prentice, who is joined on the podcast by Chris Beesley, Paul Wheelock and host Sam Carroll, is dead against the idea of shifting Sigurdsson out of the No 10 position, particularly given the display he produced as part of a new-look, exciting front four in the win at Leicester City before the international break.That leads on to a discussion about whether the Blues have finally found a way of replacing Romelu Lukaku – but not in the way most supporters expected.Also up for debate is Yerry Mina, and when will be the right time to introduce the big summer signing, the brilliant Bernard, as well as the club’s promising young players, including Jonjoe Kenny.And before the podcast rounds off with positively upbeat Palace predictions, the lads take a trip down Memory Lane to remember one of the most famous goals in the club’s modern-day history, which just so happened to hit the back of David Seaman’s net 16 years ago today.Remember the name... For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, the fan podcast is brought to you by guests, Tom Clarke, Max Carlyle and Rob Astell with your host, Ian Croll. The lads are desperate for the international break to be over and for the return of Premier League football. So to fill the time ahead of the Palace home game, they discuss and debate which players should stay beyond this season despite having only months left on their deal. Players such as Leighton Baines, Phil Jagielka, Ashley Williams and James McCarthy are all part of today’s chat. To finish off, the lads preview Crystal Palace and give their predictions ahead of Sunday’s game. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One year ago today an injury-time penalty from Wayne Rooney earned Everton a 1-1 draw at Brighton. It merely proved a stay of execution for Ronald Koeman, who lost his job soon after following home defeats to Lyon and Arsenal.And in our latest Royal Blue podcast, hosted by Sam Carroll and featuring Dave Prentice, Ian Croll and Paul Wheelock, we remember Koeman’s sacking and, with the benefit of 12 months hindsight, ask what state he left the club in, and ask what can be considered progress for the manager that Farhad Moshiri always wanted to replace the Dutchman.The lads also discuss the importance of Idrissa Gueye after the midfielder picked up an injury on international duty and question whether the Blues have ever replaced one of the players Koeman allowed to leave the club.Talk then turns to comments made by Kevin Mirallas before the podcast rounds off with a lively debate – between Dave and Ian in particular – about what constitutes being a Blues legend and great.Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The international break is upon us, so it seems like a good time to take stock of where Everton really are.Marco Silva has now had 10 competitive matches as Blues boss, and heads into the time off on the back of consecutive Premier League wins for the first time this season.Things are on the up, and that's before we've even mentioned the players on their way back from injury!Our podcast panel Sam Carroll, Dave Prentice, Adam Jones and Paul Wheelock discuss Everton's behind-closed-doors friendly earlier this week and review the stars who have already been in international action.The panel also discuss home form and a look at the Goodison atmosphere, with some great memories of games gone by over the years.It's well worth a listen! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Everton Academy star John Paul Kissock is the special guest for this edition of the Royal Blue podcast.Ahead of Non-League Day this weekend, we caught up with Kissock who has spent the majority of his career playing in the fifth and sixth tiers of the English football pyramid after leaving Goodison in 2009.Kissock, now with National League South side Welling United, speaks about how the non-league game helped revive his career and rekindle his love of football after being released by David Moyes hit him hard.The 28-year-old opens up on his first-team experiences at Everton where he travelled with the squad to Alkmaar in the Uefa Cup before being named in the matchday squads for a run of games - including a derby at Anfield.Kissock talks to the Royal Blue podcast about Moyes, how things could've been under Roberto Martinez, the brilliance of Andy van der Meyde, the senior pros who consoled him the day he left as well as his ambition to return to Everton as an Academy coach.And much, much more.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

Bernard’s best position? Richarlison as a No 9? What has changed for Sigurdsson? Is Ross Barkley right about Everton’s coaching approach? International break timing good or bad?All of the following is answered in this week’s View from the Gwladys Street fan podcast with guest opinions from Graham Callaghan, Connor Bennett and Harry Crockett, with your host, Ian Croll. There’s also the final word on Everton’s 2-1 over Leicester and what Silva must do moving forward. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A first away win in months, the pecking order upfront, Silva's first eight games, his next eight and controversy over an assist.It's all in the first Royal Blue podcast of the week.Host Phil Kirkbride is joined by Paul Wheelock, Adam Jones and Gavin Buckland as the panel relive a satisfying first away win of the season - and a couple of special goals.The 2-1 win over Leicester City saw Richarlison start as the Blues' No9 and the lads discuss whether he is now in place as the squad's first-choice striker and what does it mean for the Cenk Tosun, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Oumar Niasse.The panel then put Everton's forwards in a pecking order.A second international break of the season allows us to reflect on the opening eight league games of the Silva era and look ahead to the next eight, which include some tasty away games but winnable home matches.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

Well, what a difference four days make.Evertonians were down in the dumps on Tuesday night after watching their side exit the League Cup in disappointing fashion.But spirits have most definitely been lifted after they witnessed an excellent 2-1 victory at Leicester City this afternoon.A quite magnificent goal from Gylfi Sigurdsson secured the Blues a first away win of the season and a second straight success in the Premier League.And to reflect on a job well done, we hear from our Everton FC reporter Adam Jones and our sports editor David Prentice.Host Paul Wheelock then talks to Blues supporter Mark Crotty, who is speaking on a very happy, and noisy, bus back from the King Power.And the podcast rounds off with all the audio from Everton manager Marco Silva’s top-table press conference. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sadly, there is only one place where we could start the latest Royal Blue podcast, hosted by Sam Carroll and also featuring Paul Wheelock and our Everton FC reporter Adam Jones - and that is the miserable Carabao Cup exit to Southampton.Was Marco Silva's decision to make seven changes the main reason for the defeat? Or was the team he selected good enough to beat a similarly second-string Saints side?Both questions are discussed as well as the two minor positives of an otherwise forgettable night - the performances of Bernard and Ademola Lookman.The lads all believe Bernard should be handed his first Premier League start against Leicester City on Saturday but should Tom Davies keep his place?The Academy graduate came in for stick on Tuesday night and Sam, Paul and Adam debate whether that's fair.They also ponder whether the yet-to-be-seen Andre Gomes could turn out to be Silva's most important summer signing before the must-listen podcast rounds off by previewing the trip to the King Power.Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New manager, same old story for Everton in the League Cup.The Blues exited a competition they have yet to win after going down 4-3 on penalties to Southampton at a hugely disappointed and frustrated Goodison Park.To pick the bones out of the performance, and manager Marco Silva’s decision to make seven changes to the side that started the weekend win over Fulham, the podcast kicks off with the views of our Everton FC reporter Adam Jones.You will then get the verdict of our sports editor Dave Prentice, before hearing the thoughts of Everton supporter Rob Astell.And the podcast rounds off with audio from Marco Silva’s press conference after the match. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week’s fan podcast takes a closer look at Theo Walcott’s contribution to Everton Football Club. Are the fans happy with his current form? Is the former Arsenal man doing enough to repay back that hefty transfer fee? Can he do more? Hosted by Ian Croll, guests include Lee Molton and Rob Astell. The lads also assess Gylfi Sigurdsson recent performance and why it’s about time he started to deliver. There’s also the final word on Everton’s 3-0 win over Fulham and a short preview of Tuesday's Carabao Cup tie with Southampton – including a good debate on who Marco Silva should start. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A first league win in over a month, a clutch of candidates for man-of-the-match and talk about getting to the final of the League Cup.It's all in an upbeat Royal Blue podcast today as the panel reflect on the weekend's 3-0 win over Fulham at Goodison.Host Phil Kirkbride is joined by a panel of Gav Buckland, Tony Scott and Chris Beesley as they look back on a much needed victory for Everton and Marco Silva.The Blues are hoping to pick up back-to-back wins for the first time since April but the Royal Blue podcasters wonder where the Carabao Cup comes on the manager's list and what sort of team he will select to face Southampton tomorrow night.The excitement around Bernard, the concept of cup keepers and a debate over who is the squad's best defender, also feature in today's edition.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

There are certain things you can guarantee in life – and an Everton win at home to Fulham is one of those.The Cottagers have now lost their last 22 league trips to Goodison Park after the Blues produced a vastly improved second-half performance to run out 3-0 winners this afternoon.This podcast starts with the verdict of our Everton FC correspondent Phil Kirkbride before our Everton FC reporter Adam Jones gives his thoughts.The show's host, Paul Wheelock, then chats with Blues season-ticket holder Ian Croll, to get a view from the stands, before we get the view from the dugout with audio from Marco Silva’s top-table press conference that took place after the match.Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Phil Kirkbride is back with the second and final Royal Blue podcast of the week, and just like last Friday, he is joined by Dave Prentice, Adam Jones and Paul Wheelock.Marco Silva, in contrast, has not yet had the luxury of naming the same side, and the panel discuss whether he should make changes for the visit of a club that Everton have a remarkable record against at Goodison Park.But will the atmosphere be different compared to the last time Fulham came to town? Roberto Martinez is brought up for the first, but certainly not the last time, in the podcast, before talk turns to the public persona of the manager currently in the Everton hotseat.Silva's midfield options for the clash with the Cottagers are discussed, as is the situation surrounding Yerry Mina, and who should fill his shoes while the big summer signing attempts to overcome a new injury problem.Fresh from Jordan Pickford putting pen to paper on a six-year deal, Phil kicks off an interesting debate about which Blues player should be next in line for a new contract, and what the future holds for Phil Jagielka and Leighton Baines, before the show rounds off with something that may have gone unnoticed at the Emirates last weekend.Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If Evertonians could see the defeat to West Ham coming a mile off, and the loss to Arsenal a grim inevitability despite an improved performance at the Emirates, then surely hopes should be higher for this weekend’s visit of Fulham?The Cottagers have lost their last 11 trips to Goodison and have never won in the league at the home of the Blues.But are last season’s Championship play-off winners confident of ending that record on Saturday?To find out, Paul Wheelock speaks to Ryan O’Donovan, who covers Fulham for the Football.London website.Ryan gives an insight into how the Cottagers are shaping up for the journey to Merseyside, the players Everton will have to be wary off, and much more else besides. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sunday did not produce the result Everton fans wanted.Despite dominating large portions of the match, the Blues were defeated 2-0 by Arsenal at the Emirates stadium to leave Marco Silva with six points from as many matches so far.However, there are positives to take from that performance.Our podcast panel Dave Prentice, Adam Jones, Chris Beesley and Gavin Buckland discuss those positives, Tom Davies' captaincy and much more in a lively Royal Blue podcast. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s podcast will focus on the defeat at the Emirates as well as look ahead to the Fulham game on Saturday. The lads also discuss the current state of affairs and the perceived negativity surrounding the club with some fans already calling for Silva to go. Few other points on the agenda include the captain debate as well as who should play upfront short-term. Guests include, John Howard, Rob Astell and Graham Callaghan with your host, Ian Croll. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You have to go back to 1996 for the last time Everton won at the home of Arsenal.But they won’t have had many better chances to end that wretched record than they did this afternoon.So were the Blues the masters of their own downfall? Or were the officials to blame?We attempt to answers those questions – and more – in our Post-Game podcast.It is a podcast that kicks off with the verdict of our Everton FC correspondent Phil Kirkbride.You will then get the thoughts of Blues supporter Tom Clarke before hearing audio from Marco Silva’s top-table press conference. It's the view from the pressbox, the stands, and the dugout. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been over 22 years since Everton won at Arsenal - and the Royal Blue podcast are trying to find reasons why that run will end this weekend!Phil Kirkbride is joined by Dave Prentice, Adam Jones and Paul Wheelock as the panel look back at why the Blues have endured such a miserable time in that part of North London and what needs to change.The panel talk about mindsets, how Marco Silva should set up his defence, if Yerry Mina needs to come in from the start and whether or not a change in formation is required.And if last season's abysmal performance in the 5-1 defeat at the Emirates was a failed attempt to replicate the tactics of Swansea City, as Sam Allardyce revealed, then who should Silva be trying to emulate this weekend?The return of Richarlison, and the expectation which is on his shoulders, is talked about as is Theo Walcott who plays against his old club.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

Our Everton FC correspondent Phil Kirkbride has been down to Finch Farm this afternoon (Friday) for Marco Silva's pre-Arsenal press conference.Phil kicks off this podcast by giving a quick update from the main top-table presser before providing an insight into what to expect on the Liverpool ECHO site following his one-on-one interview with the Everton manager.You will then be able to hear Silva's top-table press conference in full, in which he talks the fitness of Phil Jagielka, Andre Gomes, Seamus Coleman and Yerry Mina, his thoughts on the trip to Arsenal and last weekend's loss to West Ham United, and the season so far.It is a bite-sized show.But we'll have something more substantial later today with our second and final Royal Blue podcast of the week. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week’s fan podcast includes some strong words aimed at Silva and his players following the 3-1 defeat to West Ham. Ian Croll hosts as guests Paul Wheelock and Tom Clarke pull no punches on their verdict of Everton’s shoddy performance.Other segments of the podcast include the Premier League’s investigation into the appointment of Marco Silva as Everton manager – are fans worried? The lads also react to Wayne Rooney’s recent comments about being forced out of the club by Farhad Moshiri. All that as well as an Arsenal preview. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices