Royal Blue: The Everton FC Podcast

Will the real Everton please stand up?From a 6-2 hammering at home by Tottenham, to a 5-1 beating of Burnley at Turf Moor, and now to this... a lacklustre and disappointing 1-0 defeat at Brighton.Little wonder, then, that the final Post-Game podcast of what's been a forgettable 2018 is not an upbeat one.It's a podcast that starts with the definitive verdict of our Everton FC correspondent Phil Kirkbride, and continues with the thoughts of Sam Carroll, who was also on reporting duty for the ECHO at the Amex.Host Paul Wheelock then speaks to big Blue and View from the Gwladys Street podcast regular Rob Astell.Before the show rounds off with the full audio from Marco Silva's press conference. He's not happy.And he's not the only one. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We debate the ECHO's big Marcel Brands interview in the latest Royal Blue podcast.Everton's director of football offered brilliant insight into his thinking ahead of the January transfer window, how he has revamped the club's scouting department and why he's appointed a "pitbull" as his new chief European scout.And today's panel give their take on a two-part interview that has got Evertonians talking.Host Phil Kirkbride is joined by head of sport Dave Prentice, Chris Beesley and Sam Carroll with Brands' vision the main talking point.But the lads also reflect on Boxing Day's 5-1 win over Burnley, Prenno is armed with a remarkable stat, Chris offers an impassioned defence of Jordan Pickford and Sam eulogises about Lucas Digne.All this and more is crammed into the podcast with the lads also offering their customary predictions ahead of the long trip to Brighton.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

As responses go, that was just about perfect.Everton came in for stick - and rightly so - after they were embarrassed in front of their own supporters by Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.But to the credit of Marco Silva and his players, they hit back in style on Boxing Day with a 5-1 win at struggling Burnley.It's a win that is pored over in our Post-Game podcast, which features the definitive verdict from our Everton FC writers Phil Kirkbride and Adam Jones.Host Paul Wheelock also speaks to our View from the Gwladys Street host Ian Croll to get the view from the stands, before you get to hear every single word Blues boss Silva had to say in his press conference, including the reasons why certain players were not involved. 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 night before and Adam Jones, our Everton FC reporter, and Sam Carroll, who was on reporting duty at Goodison Park on Sunday, join host Paul Wheelock for the latest Royal Blue podcast.Sadly, the Blues’ 6-2 loss to Tottenham Hotspur dominates the agenda, and Sam, in particular, having witnessed the humiliation first hand, has a lot to get off his chest.Adam, who had the foresight to book the day off, reckons the hiding to Spurs underlines the importance of Idrissa Gueye to Everton.But were the midfield helped by Marco Silva’s tactics? Paul doesn’t think so, which in turn leads to Adam suggesting that the Blues boss was a victim of his own ambition and well-read Sam to bringing a bit of Greek mythology to proceedings.The facts don’t lie, however, and Everton currently have one point fewer than they did at this stage of last season. So have we all been going over the top with talk of progress being made under Silva?The lads debate that question before flatmates Adam and Sam have it out over whether Jonjoe Kenny should replace Seamus Coleman in the starting line-up.And the podcast rounds off with predictions for the trip to Turf Moor to take on Burnley on Boxing Day, Sam name-dropping, and waxing lyrical about Adam’s cooking.Enjoy – and Merry Christmas from everyone at the Royal Blue podcasts. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

And there we were thinking the hangovers were supposed to come after Christmas.No, ever since that heartbreaking derby defeat, back at the start of what is shaping to be a horrible month, results and performances have been deteriorating for Everton.Then came today, and a truly embarrassing 6-2 home loss to an admittedly superb Tottenham Hotspur side that stretched the Blues' winless Premier League run to five matches.Whether Marco Silva's men can bounce over the course of the next 10 days, which sees them to travel to Burnley, Brighton and then host Leicester City, remains to be seen.But this Post-Game podcast focuses on a 23rd straight game without victory against one of the big six.It starts with a pull-no-punches verdict from our Everton FC correspondent Phil Kirkbride.You then hear from Sam Carroll, who was alongside Phil in the pressbox this afternoon, and who equally does not hold back.Host Paul Wheelock then picks up the phone to Blues fan Max Carlyle, who like many, left before the final whistle.Before the podcast rounds off with every word that Everton boss Silva had to say in his post-match press conference. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tottenham are riding a crest of wave after they drew at Barcelona to qualify for the knock-out stages of the Champions League, beat Burnley at the death to continue their best ever start to a Premier League season, and then won 2-0 at North London neighbours Arsenal in midweek to make it through to the Carabao Cup semi-finals.They also have a great recent record against Everton. They’ve not tasted defeat to the Blues since December 2012 when those late, late goals from Nikica Jelavic and Steven Pienaar earned David Moyes’ side an unlikely victory.But could Sunday's Goodison Park clash be a game too far for Spurs? And can Marco Silva's men take advantage of what truly is a defensive crisis for Mauricio Pochettino?Paul Wheelock speaks to Alasdair Gold, who covers Tottenham for the Football.London website, to get answers to those questions.The Spurs expert also talks his admiration for Everton and Silva, why Richarlison could have been a target for Pochettino, and why a player the Blues looked like they'd dodged a bullet with has now come good.You will then hear Silva’s pre-match press conference in full, including the Everton manager's thoughts on the big news about Bramley-Moore Dock, the January transfer window, team news, and his team's record against the big six. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There's only one place for the Royal Blue podcast to start today - and that's at Bramley-Moore Dock.Everton this week announced they are proposing to build a new stadium on the waterfront with a capacity of 52,000, with the potential for that to rise by an extra 10,000.It is THE talking point of the week among Evertonians and we waste no time in debating the news and tackling the issue of ambition.But in a week brimming with news, the club also released their annual accounts which revealed that Farhad Moshiri has pumped in another £100m in the form of a loan.The accounts also confirmed Everton had to pay £14.4m in pay-offs to sack Ronald Koeman, Sam Allardyce - and their staff - as well as Steve Walsh.We close the pod by previewing Sunday's clash with Spurs and ask if the speculation over Mauricio Pochettino's future will work in the Blues' favour.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 View from the Gwladys Street podcast is back and with regular host Ian Croll laid low by illness, stand-in Paul Wheelock is joined by guests Rob Astell and Connor Bennett.The trio talk the Manchester City defeat and the major talking points from it, from Everton’s best centre-back system to Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Ademola Lookman, and to the importance of Idrissa Gueye and the two of the players – one unexpected – who could replace the Senegalese if he misses out on Everton’s festive schedule.It’s a schedule that kicks off with the visit of Tottenham Hotspur to Goodison Park on Sunday and the lads wonder whether yet another Blues hoodoo can be banished and lift spirits after what has been a testing couple of weeks. Not for the first time this season, the P words, patience and perspective, are uttered.As we were going on air, the club announced it is proposing a capacity of 52,000 for a new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock – and Rob and Connor give their instant reaction.And for the authoritative take on what is a big topic of debate among Evertonians, make sure to check out our latest Royal Blue podcast, featuring Phil Kirkbride, Dave Prentice and the rest of the ECHO’s Everton reporting team, when it is released on Friday (December 21). For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're sifting through the defeat to Manchester City on the first Royal Blue podcast of the week.Host Phil Kirkbride is joined by Dave Prentice and Gav Buckland, and Marco Silva's decision to play three at the back is top of the agenda.One of podcasters thinks it was a bad idea. Another thinks Silva was right to go with it.Buckland's pre-match wish to see Dominic Calvert-Lewin given a chance at City was granted and the lads discuss whether the young striker now needs to be given a run as the Blues face three games in seven days.Also up for discussion is the growing concern over the consistency of the squad's wingers, Seamus Coleman's performance at the weekend is talked about, as is the run of form which is the worst since Silva took charge.The lads talk about ways the manager can get Everton back to winning ways and it wouldn't be a Royal Blue podcast without talk turning to signing a new - yes, you guessed it - striker.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

It's a short, but not so sweet Post-Game podcast.Everton went down 3-1 at Manchester City this afternoon to stretch their winless run to four matches and continue their wretched record at 'big six' teams.The podcast starts with the verdict of our Everton FC correspondent Phil Kirkbride and concludes 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

The Royal Blue podcast team are back for a second time this week to preview the trip to Manchester City.Host Phil Kirkbride is joined by Dave Prentice, Adam Jones and Gav Buckland and they are asked a simple question with a not so straightforward answer: how do the Blues beat City?The lads give share their - different - confidence levels, discuss a potential change in tactics and assess if Pep Guardiola's current team is as good as the one that romped to the title last season.Everton have picked up 1-1 draws in their last two trip to the Etihad with Dominic Calvert-Lewin one of the stand-out performers in last season's game but what is the next step for the young forward?Should he start tomorrow lunchtime? He is the answer to Everton's lack of goals against the top six teams so far?John Stones is also a topic of discussion as is Yerry Mina with Buckland offering the Colombian very high praise indeed with a prediction.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

In a week that promised so much for Everton, it’s fair to say the glimmer of expectation surrounding the previous week’s run of fixtures was high. Heartbreak at Anfield and frustration at Goodison, twice, has certainly stopped that in its tracks. It really wasn’t supposed to be like this. The next run of fixtures won’t be any easier. Manchester City and Spurs await. To talk through the past week of action and look ahead to Saturday’s early kick off against Pep Guardiola’s men, host Ian Croll is joined by Connor O’Neill and Robert Astell. The lads talk through the performance against Watford, question exactly what has gone wrong and where the Blues go from here. Also on the agenda is Sigurdsson/Coleman/Walcott - And finally, the lads answer the questions submitted by you, the fans via the Royal Blue Facebook group. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A pair of frustrating draws, a highly controversial back page and the daunting prospect of a trip to Man City are all on the agenda as the Royal Blue podcast returns.Host Phil Kirkbride is joined by Head of Sport Dave Prentice and Adam Jones to pour over the events of the past week at Goodison.The panel kick-off by giving their take of the draws with Newcastle United and Watford with the discussion prompting a debate about the extent of Everton's strength in depth.This edition of the podcast then gets into the big talking point of the day - the Daily Mail's back page in which an image from Monday night's game has caused major controversy.Prentice and Jones give their opinion on an edition of the newspaper which has angered Blues fans.The podcast then moves onto this weekend's trip to Man City and the Everton penalty taker debate.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

Welcome to the Post-Game podcast to reflect on a night of mixed emotions for Everton.The overriding feeling at full-time was one of relief after Lucas Digne’s brilliant free kick earned the Blues a 2-2 draw at home to Watford that some would argue they did not deserve.But there was also disappointment and frustration after a poor second-half performance saw the Hornets score twice in three minutes after Richarlison had opened the scoring against his former club with his eighth goal of the season.So to analyse the overall displa, which included another penalty miss by Gylfi Sigurdsson, you will hear from our Everton FC correspondent Phil Kirkbride and then our Everton FC reporter Adam Jones.You’ll then hear host Paul Wheelock's conversation with Goodison Park season-ticket holder, and our View from the Gwladys Street podcast host, Ian Croll.Before the podcast rounds of with the full audio from Marco Silva’s post-match press conference. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let’s be honest, a visit of Watford to Goodison Park is not one of the first matches you look out for when the fixtures are released in the summer.But this evening’s game does have extra spice attached to it as it will be the first time that Everton manager Marco Silva has faced the Hornets since leaving his former club in acrimonious circumstances earlier in the year.It’s clear that Watford, at boardroom level, are and were aggrieved by the part the Blues allegedly played in Silva’s eventual departure from Vicarage Road.But to find out whether that bad blood still exists in the Hornets fan base, and within the playing squad, Paul Wheelock speaks to Phil Spencer, who covers the club for the Football.London website.We also talked Watford’s form, which has seen them lose four of their last five winless matches, the first return of Gerard Deulofeu, Richarlison, and the prospects of Abdoulaye Doucouré joining the Brazilian and Silva at Goodison in the future.Enjoy – and we’ll be back after the match with the Post-Game podcast. 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 travelled to the training ground of Watford on Friday to record a very special Royal Blue podcast.Phil spent time in the company of former Blues winger Gerard Deulofeu, who will be making his return to Goodison Park with Watford on Monday night.They talked his time at Everton, his contrasting relationships with Roberto Martinez and Ronald Koeman, his on-field partnership with Romelu Lukaku, what the Blues fans mean to him, and the player who he played alongside at Vicarage Road last season, but who on Monday will be on the opposing side, Richarlison. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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