Royal Blue: The Everton FC Podcast

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

The Royal Blue podcast team have gathered to sift through the wreckage of Marco Silva's first defeat as Everton manager.The Blues fell to a 3-1 defeat to West Ham at Goodison on Sunday and the panel have tried to make sense of a sobering loss.Host Phil Kirkbride asks Gav Buckland, Tony Scott and Adam Jones to pick their one reason why it went wrong for Silva's side after the Hammers lifted themselves off the foot of the table with their first points of the campaign.Silva was left to reflect on a series of mistakes but the manager also rued a number of missed chances with Cenk Tosun's barren run in front of goal continuing.And so we ask if the time is right to drop Tosun from the starting XI and replace him with Richarlison.To round off the first podcast of the week we discuss David Moyes' comments that the Everton side he left behind in 2013 was a striker away from being Premier League title contenders.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

We were hoping to kick off this new show by talking about a second victory of the season for the Blues. Instead, we will be reflecting on their first defeat of the campaign. Two goals from Andriy Yarmolenko – it just had to be – put West Ham United in control at Goodison Park before Gylfi Sigurdsson gave Everton hope.But that hope was extinguished by Marko Arnautovic and while the Hammers and Manuel Pellegrini were left to celebrate a first win of the season, Marco Silva and the Blues were left with plenty to ponder.This podcast kicks off with the thoughts of our full-time Everton FC correspondent Phil Kirkbride.You’ll then hear from season ticket holder Ian Croll, who also hosts our View from the Gwladys Street podcast.There will two Royal Blue shows this week, along with a View from the Gwladys Street, before this podcast returns after next Sunday’s trip to Arsenal.Here’s hoping for a better outcome. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everton's young players are on the agenda in the latest Royal Blue podcast.Phil Kirkbride is joined by Gavin Buckland and Tony Scott to discuss a whole host of issues connected with emerging talents, their chances of making it at Goodison under Marco Silva, the club's Academy, under-23s football and much, much more.On the back of Marcel Brands saying Silva must be a coach who wants to work with young players, the panel debate whether the definition of that may differ between the club and supporters given the summer signings.We ask what is the main purpose of Everton's Academy and if producing players to sell on at a profit means it now forms a vital part of the club's business model?Is the gap from u-23s football to the Premier League bigger than ever? Which players are best placed to bridge the gap? And we talk about the club's Premier League 2 title winning class of 2017.Feeder clubs, the loan market, the young players we want to see more of and the ones we've expected to see more from, are also discussed.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

Today’s fan podcast brings you discussion, debate and reaction to Morgan Schneiderlin’s defence of his ‘bad attitude’, Moshiri’s increased stake in the club, Phil Neville’s Merseyside derby comments and a look ahead to the West Ham game on Sunday afternoon. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It might be the international break, but Farhad Moshiri has given Everton fans a lot to discuss.It was announced on Tuesday afternoon that the Iranian billionaire had increased his stake in the club from 49.9% to 68.6% - with a view to further increasing his share to 77.2% by July 2019.Adam Jones is joined by Dave Prentice and Sam Carroll to discuss what this move means for Everton in the long run - including how it impacts the stadium and the future of chairman Bill Kenwright. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen to the View from the Gwladys Street podcast, a dedicated fan podcast produced by Everton fans for Everton fans.Frustration was the key word bandied around Goodison Park following the final whistle of Everton's 1-1 draw with Huddersfield. A game Everton were expected to win turned into a battle they couldn't overcome.Huddersfield started off the stronger of the two teams. After recent defeats to Manchester City and Chelsea, who could blame them for wanting to stop the rot! Parking the bus, time wasting, the referee. All excuses given as reasons why Everton didn't find a winner. In truth, based on performance, a point was nothing more than the Blues deserved.They now have an agonising two week international break wait before they can put Huddersfield to bed. Their next Premier League encounter coming in the form of bottom of the table West Ham United at Goodison Park on September 16.This week's View from the Gwladys Street fan podcast is brought to you by host, Ian Croll and guests Rob Astell, Mark Crotty and professional boxer/huge Blue, Tom Farrell.Top of this week's agenda is of course the Huddersfield result as the lads discuss and debate where they think it all went wrong. Other topics include the form of Tom Davies, the question is asked whether fans are putting too much expectation on Ademola Lookman and Cenk Tosun’s goal contribution is scrutinized. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

That sound you hear is of transfer windows shutting across the continent.The noise is coming from the Royal Blue podcast panel as they look back at the window that was for Everton.On the second deadline day of the summer, the Blues kept hold of Ademola Lookman whilst sending Matty Pennington to Ipswich Town on loan to complete a remarkable summer ins and outs.Across the senior squad and under-23s, Everton sold, loaned or released over 20 players and signed just seven as Marcel Brands delivered on his promise to cut the playing staff down.And so after a hectic summer, Phil Kirkbride asks Gavin Buckland and Tony Scott to name their best bit of business - it could be an in, an out or involve someone staying put.The panel kick-off by debating the immediate future of Lookman after Everton stood firm despite heavy interest from RB Leipzig before the discussions gets onto the window as a whole.Their best bits of business are revealed before attention is turned to the visit of Huddersfield, and it would be remiss of the lads not to mention zonal marking!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 progressed into the 3rd round of the Carabao Cup after a 3-1 win over Championship side Rotheram. Before kick off there was a sense of anticipation as to what the starting line-up would be. After all, 22 years without silverware, Evertonians were anxious to see how strong Silva would go. Silva made eight changes. Injuries to certain players surely contributing to his decision making. Even Sandro, on the verge of a loan move back to Spain got a run out. Everton fans didn’t see that one coming. Perhaps neither did Sandro. In the end, it didn’t matter. Despite conceding a late goal, yet again from a set-piece, the Blues looked relatively comfortable throughout. The win and progression into the next round, was all that mattered. As always, there is plenty to discuss following a game. Today's podcast is brought to you by guests, Mark Crotty, Robert Astell and Paul Wheelock 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

A new season brings new hope.But not always where the League Cup is concerned.Everton start out again on a path which has so far led them nowhere with Rotherham the visitors for Wednesday night's Carabao Cup second round tie.And this latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast is dedicated to a trophy missing from the Goodison trophy cabinet.Phil Kirkbride is joined by Dave Prentice and Tony Scott as the panel try to make sense of why the Blues have had to endure - rather than enjoy - the League Cup in all its guises.How will Marco Silva approach the Cup?Will he field a strong team?Is the game a perfect chance to give fringe players some game time?The panel also talk about the trend of the 'top six' taking the League Cup more seriously and how a win tomorrow night is vital to maintain the momentum built up by Silva in his unbeaten start to life as Everton boss.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

Three games in and Everton’s season has already turned into an emotional rollercoaster. Five points from three games represents a solid start but that doesn’t tell the whole story.Travelling Evertonians have witnessed Phil Jagielka and Richarlison both receive red cards in the first half of the Blues' first two away games. A mixture of fast flowing attacking football combined with a hard work ethic has been overshadowed by those two incidents. Frustration isn't the word.A feisty podcast to say the least, the lads discuss and debate whether Richarlison and Adam Smith should have both received red cards on Saturday afternoon. This debate took a strange turn when former Newcastle striker Alan Shearer waded in with his opinion after our host, Ian Croll disagreed with his comments he made on Match of the Day. Listen out for some Twitter beef. We also ask the question whether the standard of refereeing in the Premier League is good enough? Not forgetting analysis of the Bournemouth performance, why Ademola Lookman must now stay and to finish off we preview the Carabao Cup tie against Rotheram United. Today's View from the Gwladys Street podcast is brought to you by host Ian Croll and guests Mark Crotty, Tom Clarke and Sam Carroll. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everton have another selection dilemma on their hands.The Blues will be heading to Bournemouth this weekend without Morgan Schneiderlin in midfield, with injury making sure the in-form man misses out.So now Marco Silva needs to ask, who comes into that hole in the centre of the park?Phil Kirkbride, Adam Jones and Sam Carroll debate that point - and wonder where the manager could potentially fit new signings like Bernard into the team. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Royal Blue podcast welcomed a very special guest to the studio today - Everton hero Ronny Goodlass.Ronny paid a visit to ECHO towers to tell us all about his book 'Blue Nose. My Football Story From Every Angle' which is available next month.Goodlass played for his beloved Everton between 1975-77 before his career took him to a variety of clubs at home and abroad and he tells us about what has gone into his book.A long-standing matchday summariser for BBC Radio Merseyside, Ronny still follows the Blues home and away and also offers his views on the current regime headed up by Marco Silva and Marcel Brands.Ronny is holding two special events to promote his book next month.The first takes place on September 5, at Linghams in Heswall, and is followed by a special dinner evening at Goodison.For more information, ticket prices and times visit www.healththroughsport.co.uk. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marco Silva’s first competitive game at Goodison Park ended in victory as goals from Theo Walcott and Richarlison were enough to earn the Toffees all three points. Heading into Goodison you could feel a real buzz around the place. A sense of enthusiasm and realistic expectation that has been lacking for a number of years.Silva’s men delivered and despite a goal from former Liverpool striker (wouldn’t you know it) Danny Ings, Everton held on for the win playing some fabulous football along the way. The game wasn’t without controversy however as opposition manager Mark Hughes bemoaned the decision not send off Jordan Pickford for his challenge on Danny Ings.Whether Hughes was right or not is up for debate. A point very much up for discussion in the latest View from the Gwladys Street podcast. That, along with discussion and analysis of Everton’s performance, plus a preview of a tough south coast encounter against Bournemouth is all on the agenda.Other segments include discussion and debate on the futures of Ademola Lookman and Oumar Niasse, This week's show is brought to you by host Ian Croll, and guests Rob Astell, Paul Wheelock and Lee Molton. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There's a big question to kick-off today's Royal Blue podcast - Mason Holgate or Kurt Zouma?And the panel are split as Phil Kirkbride is joined by Adam Jones and Sam Carroll to discuss the big selection dilemma facing Marco Silva ahead of Southampton's visit this weekend.Phil Jagielka is banned for three matches, new signing Yerry Mina is not yet fit and so it looks like being between Holgate and Zouma to partner Michael Keane tomorrow.One player who won't be involved is Cuco Martina who has joined Stoke City on a season-long loan.The Royal Blue panel reflect on Martina's time at Everton and ask if he has been misunderstood.We talk about Southampton boss Mark Hughes believing now could be a good time to face Everton, the series of hugely insightful interviews given by Marcel Brands and whether it is time to hand Bernard his debut.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 started the 2018/19 campaign with a 'dull' 2-2 draw against Wolves at MolineuxA good performance and almost certain win over the Premier League new boys looked certain up until the moment Phil Jagileka was award a controversial red card.The decision to send off Everton's captain has divided opinion despite him clearly taking the ball first before the man.In this week's View from the Gwladys Street podcast, Ian Croll, Tom Clarke, Mark Crotty and John Howard, discuss and debate Saturday afternoon's contentious decision.Other things on the agenda include the arrival of Kurt Zouma, a look ahead to Everton's first home game of the season against Southampton and why those links to Russian Billionaire Alisher Usmanov just won't go away.All that and a lot more in the latest View from the Gwladys Street podcast – a podcast by the fans for the fans. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 10 men of Everton dug in for a deserved point at Wolves – and now it's the turn of the Royal Blue podcast three man panel to make theirs.Everton correspondent Phil Kirkbride is joined by podcast regulars Tony Scott and Gavin Buckland to reflect on the Blues' 2-2 draw at Molinuex and the memorable debut of Brazilian winger Richarlison.We also ask if referee Craig Pawson got it wrong with Phil Jagielka's red card and what does the three game ban mean for the captain's Everton future?Was it right to drop Ademola Lookman and will the Blues, despite what they've said, end up selling the talented winger?The panel also discuss the comments of Alisher Usmanov who today said he would "consider" investing in Everton and is "happy to help" his friend Farhad Moshiri.It's all included in a lively, opinionated 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

There are no shortage of talking points on today's Royal Blue podcast.A deadline day to remember, four signings and the start of a new season under a new manager give the panel plenty to get their teeth stuck into.Everton Correspondent Phil Kirkbride is joined by Gav Buckland and Joe Rimmer to talk about the wave of optimism surrounding Goodison on the back of a frenetic final day of the window where Bernard, Yerry Mina and Andre Gomes were signed - and were joined by Kurt Zouma today.We analyse some of the key selection decisions Marco Silva now faces, debate the merits in signing a trio of players from Barcelona and ponder what next for a couple of Blues' stalwarts.The second part of the podcast focuses on the new season and we chew over what would represent success for Everton this term.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 Royal Blue podcast was up at Finch Farm on Friday morning to sit down with under-23s boss David Unsworth.Everton's youngsters begin their Premier League 2 campaign at Chelsea on Sunday and we sat down with Unsworth to preview the new campaign - and much, much more.The Blues' coach spoke at length about the arrival of Marcel Brands and Marco Silva, his hopes for the players in his squad, having Jose Baxter and Jack Rodwell back at the club and why he still believes English football needs to introduce the B Team system.Sit back, relax and enjoy a near half an hour in the company of Unsworth. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The transfer window slammed shut at 5pm on Thursday, August 9.As always, it has been a last ditch scramble for new signings.Everton secured the signatures of Richarlison and Lucas Digne well in advance, but other key areas needed addressing going into deadline day.A front line striker, and two centre-backs were all sounded out by Brands and Silva in the weeks leading up to the close of the window.Bernard and Yerry Mina were both confirmed with minutes to spare. But has this transfer window been good enough?Everton fans join the ECHO in the latest View from the Gwladys Street podcast to discuss.Today's podcast is hosted by Ian Croll and he is joined by Tom Clarke and Mark Crotty. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The transfer window really is hitting crunch time now.Thursday is approaching fast and everyone involved at Everton will know that the club still need to do a lot of business before the end of the window.Centre-back is still a top priority, whilst a central midfielder and more quality in attack could well be needed before the summer window slams shut.Phil Kirkbride, Adam Jones and Sam Carroll have a look at what Everton's expectations should be for the next few days and assess the potential issues the Blues could face in bringing new faces into the club. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The exit of Ashley Williams and Ramiro Funes Mori leaves the Blues short on numbers in central defence - with question marks still hanging over the players still with the club.David Prentice, Adam Jones, Tony Scott and Gavin Buckland discuss Everton's defensive issue, and who the best options currently available to Marco Silva are.Our panel also discuss the quartet of players frozen out of first team training this week - and who they think should be starting for the Blues against Valencia on Saturday. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Royal Blue podcast is back - and we're talking about left-backs.Everton are closing in on the £18m signing of Lucas Digne from Barcelona but what does his arrival mean for Leighton Baines?Will the long-serving defender retain his place as first-choice? Will be instantly fall down the pecking order? Could he even leave Goodison this summer?Everton correspondent Phil Kirkbride hosts the latest edition of the podcast and is joined by Dave Prentice, Tony Scott and Gavin Buckland as the panel discuss the potential consequences of Digne's arrival.Also on the agenda in a first packed podcast of the week are Everton's centre-half issues.Yerry Mina remains their No1 target but the Blues are weighing up alternatives – including Marcos Rojo.The panel are asked to give their views on the merits of potentially making a move for the Manchester United man.Sit back, plug your headphones in and enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Everton exodus over the summer has continued over the last few days - this time with one of last year's big signings biting the dust.Davy Klaassen spent just one season with the Blues after his £23m arrival, making only 16 appearances in what was a nightmare campaign for the midfielder.Phil Kirkbride, Adam Jones and Chris Beesley talk over the midfielder's time at Goodison Park - and also discuss the Blues latest pre-season friendly, which saw a pretty dismal 3-0 loss to Blackburn on Thursday. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The transfer window finally looks like it is kicking into gear for Everton!The Blues, at the time of recording, are set to confirm their first signing of the summer by bringing Richarlison in from Watford.Adam Jones, Dave Prentice, Chris Beesley and Sam Carroll discuss his potential signing, and what the rest of the transfer window should bring to Goodison Park with just 16 days remaining... For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everton are yet to make a move to bring any players into the club, with only a few players leaving as Marco Silva and Marcel Brands try to trim down what is a bloated squad.That's one of the big topics of debate in our latest podcast - with Phil Kirkbride, Adam Jones and Tony Scott discussing the latest goings on at Goodison Park - including the Bury match and where that leaves players such as Kevin Mirallas... For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian Croll is joined by Rob Astell, Tom Clarke and Lee Molton who discuss England's performance at the World Cup.Did Jordan Pickford deserve the Golden Glove award and after a positive performance with Belgium, is there any regret over the Roberto Martinez sacking and what might have been?Also on the agenda is pre-season friendlies, that 22-0 victory over ATV Irdning and with Deadline Day fast approaching, do the fans expect a flurry of activity sooner rather than later? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been a busy week for Everton's pre-season training, but not in terms of transfers. Dave Prentice, Adam Jones, Gavin Buckland and Tony Scott dissect the Blues astonishing 22-0 win over ATV Irdning, what Marco Silva might have learned from it, and whether fans should be worried about the lack of transfer activity so far. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a bumper Royal Blue podcast this week, as Phil Kirkbride, Dave Prentice, Gavin Buckland and Tony Scott discuss the former Everton manager who guided Belgium to a World Cup semi-final, Kieran Tierney, Marco Silva's first pre-season friendly match in charge of the Blues - and whether we should start getting concerned by the lack of transfer activity into Goodison Park so far. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Jordan Pickford the toast of the nation, this week's Royal Blue podcast is a goalkeepers' special. We talk Pickford, obviously, while Phil Kirkbride, Dave Prentice, Gavin Buckland and Adam Jones select their top three Everton goalkeepers from the Premier League era. There's also talk about Ademola Lookman, the TV fixture changes and Shani Tarashaj. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everton have registered interest in Celtic left-back Kieran Tierney. Does that mean a bid could follow? Phil Kirkbride,Dave Prentice and Chris Beesley discuss all things left-back related at Everton. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The transfer window slams shut on Thursday, August 9 at 5pm and so far, Everton haven't bought a single player.Silva and Brands seemed rather relaxed about the situation at their press conference unveiling a few weeks back making it clear they want quality over quantity.Is there a concern amongst the fans by a lack of transfer activity? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Midsummer's Night was just days ago - and the players are back for pre-season testing on Monday. But there's still plenty to talk about. We've had Ramiro Funes Mori's exit, Wayne Rooney's impending exit and the announcement Everton will compete in the Algarve Cup this summer. There's also been a host of names linked with the Blues in action at the World Cup - and, of course, the dreaded VAR! It's all here under discussion by Adam Jones, Dave Prentice and Sam Carroll. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everton haven't bought or sold a single player so far this summer - with new boss Marco Silva making it clear he wants quality rather than quantity.Of course it is only the middle of June, and we do have a major international tournament underway where the world's best players are in action.But should we be concerned? Should we just be patient?Sports Editor Dave Prentice, Everton correspondent Phil Kirkbride and Royal Blue regulars Gavin Buckland and Tony Scott sit round a table to discuss the transfer go slow in our latest Royal Blue podcast. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was Wages Day on the Royal Blue podcast as the panel talked about Everton's need to reduce their squad size - and cost.After new director of football Marcel Brands confirmed there will be some "not nice" conversations over the coming weeks as he looks to trim a bloated squad of 38, Everton Correspondent Phil Kirkbride sat down with Gavin Buckland and Head of Sport Dave Prentice to debate the big issue at Goodison.The Royal Blue team look at the fringe players who could be axed in order to make room for Marco Silva to bring in his players ahead of the new season and we ask if Everton need to copy Spurs and introduce a strict salary cap?We also ponder if weekly wage packets of the Everton squad be made public as well as ask what should the Blues do if they get a big offer for one of their prized All this and more is discussed in a lively debate.Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices