The Blue Room - Everton FC Podcast

Everton Football Club has held a project commencement ceremony at Bramley-Moore Dock to mark the breaking of ground in the construction of a new £500m stadium. The momentous occasion was attended by Everton Chairman Bill Kenwright, Chief Executive Denise Barrett-Baxendale and Players’ Life President Graeme Sharp alongside some of the project’s key planning, construction and engineering partners. History was made as an Everton branded excavator made the first incision into the eastern quayside at Bramley-Moore Dock as work to develop the Club’s new 52,888 capacity waterfront home begins to gather pace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam joins Mark and Rob to talk returning to normality, James' future, the financial inequality of the league and Blue Room Olympics. There is also - of course - plenty of power washing chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark gains insight from Lyndon on the matchday experience in Florida and Everton establishing a presence in the US, whilst resident fashionista Les reflects on there never having previously been more lovely clobber on a football pitch before. We also look at FFP restrictions, Moise Kean's future and our best and worst Everton kits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt catches up with Jamie, who was in attendance in Florida to watch the Toffees, hang out with Tim Howard and see James Rodriguez kick a ball in a royal blue shirt *live*. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen in full: https://bit.ly/3eJIhdr Matt speaks to Pete Selby from the For Fox Sake podcast about what Everton are getting from their new signing, Demarai Gray. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob and Mark are joined by Rob's latest Twitter followee Adam Sutton to talk Fast & Furious, bluenose horses, new signings, pre-season turmoil and we finally address the age old debate of Jet washing v Gardening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt and Rob pick through the latest transfer stories, seeking to offer a positive slant on the potential acquisitions of Andros Townsend and Demarai Gray. We also examine the reported interest in Dwight McNeil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen in full here: https://bit.ly/3kMBDqP Dan from HLTCO tells us what to expect from Andros Townsend, who looks set to join Everton on a free transfer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt is joined by Adam and Les. We look forward to being back at Goodison, talk about Jordan Pickford's homecoming gear and discuss tactics for bunking off school. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Rob and Mark reflect on a busy week for the Toffees as Benitez eyes squad assembly, player sales edge closer and we prepare for the end of Goodison Park. There's tournament footy and BBQ chat too of course. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt, Dave and Rob react as Rafael Benitez is confirmed as the Everton manager. Want a little more from us? Try The Blue Room Extra for more than 20 hours extra content a month: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlueRoomExtra Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben speaks to Everton in the Community's health and wellbeing manager Johnnie Garside about the work done by the organisation and men's mental health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen in full here: https://bit.ly/3h36H1O Matt speaks to Merseyside football broadcaster and commentator Steve Hothersall to get more insight on Benitez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt is joined by Lyndon, Adam and Mick this week. We discuss Jordan Pickford's strong performances for England at the European Championships and address the undesirable elephant in the room—Rafael Benitez becoming Everton manager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob and Mark on the structural chaos at Everton, rolling the dice with Rafael Benitez, the danger of apathy and sparing a thought for a once-loved Everton Twitter admin team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen in full here: https://bit.ly/35N4Adu Matt chats to Kris, a football journalist and Newcastle United fan, about what Evertonians can expect from Benitez, who looks poised to become the club's new manager. Want a little more from us? Try The Blue Room Extra for more than 20 hours extra content a month: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlueRoomExtra Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark and Rob are joined by Les to reflect on the Euros so far, Graham Potter taking us to xG glory and with the fixtures out - we pinpoint where Everton's season falls apart this time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen in full here: https://bit.ly/3xmrtjC Matt speaks to football journalist, broadcaster and Wolves supporter Lynsey Hooper about Everton's potential new manager, Nuno Santo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt and Dave have a chat about the latest wild Everton rumours, along with the upcoming European Championships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob me and Adam on the ongoing pursuit of a new man in charge, the “punishment” aimed at the ESL clubs and a look ahead to the start of Euro 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen in full: https://bit.ly/3cn2ODt Matt catches up with former goalkeeper, coach and analyst David Preece to assess what has been an eventful season for Jordan Pickford ahead of the European Championships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob and Mark reflect on 18 months under Ancelotti, potential further outgoings, the spotlight on Marcel Brands’ role and the deja vu of it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sponsored by Pitch Football: Matt is joined by Sarah and Lyndon this week, as we pick the bones out of what has been a staggering week for Everton. We assess Ancelotti's shock exit and begin looking forward. What do Everton need now? Who ticks the most boxes? Want a little more from us? Try The Blue Room Extra for more than 20 hours extra content a month: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlueRoomExtra Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen in full here: https://bit.ly/3ib7boJ Matt catches up with Professor Christopher Brady, the co-author of Carlo Ancelotti’s Quiet Leadership book, about his time at Everton, the shock nature of his departure and why Real Madrid is such a pull for him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt, Mike and Dave react as Ancelotti leaves Everton for Real Madrid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt joins Rob and Mark for Kick About this week to answer three key questions... How did Carlo Ancelotti do this season? Who was the team’s biggest disappointment? Who are our leaders? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt is joined by Mike and Adam. We gauge frustration levels at James Rodriguez, look at reasons why Everton's season unravelled and praise a strong end to the season for Jordan Pickford. Want a little more from us? Try The Blue Room Extra for more than 20 hours extra content a month: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlueRoomExtra Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt, Rob and Lyndon react, as Everton's season ends in dismal fashion at the Etihad Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen in full here: https://bit.ly/3fGCeGm Matt speaks to Dave Mooney about our final game of the Premier League season, away at champions Manchester City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sponsored by Pitch Football: Matt is joined by Ben and Patric. We discuss the win over Wolves, fans being back in Goodison Park and James Rodriguez's latest absence. Want a little more from us? Try The Blue Room Extra for more than 20 hours extra content a month: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlueRoomExtra Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt and Mike react as Everton win 1-0 at a sort-of full Goodison Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt, Mat and Mike react to another dismal day for Everton at Goodison Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen in full here: https://bit.ly/3yc3GnI Matt speaks to Richard Sutcliffe from The Athletic ahead of our clash with Sheffield United on Sunday. We discuss what's gone wrong for the Blades this season, what's to come next year and get an update on former Everton skipper Phil Jagielka. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt and Mark react to the draw at Villa Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark and Rob are joined by Hannah for the latest edition of Kick About. We discuss DCL and Everton dads, the dynamics of players being themselves with the public online, Ajax’s title gift to their fans, and the ideal types/shapes of a proper sporting trophy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen in full here: https://bit.ly/3uH45fD Matt is joined by Dave and Adam this week. We reflect on some of the standout performers at West Ham and assess our position in the table ahead of Aston Villa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt, Nick and Mark react as the Toffees grab an 11th win on the road this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen in full: https://bit.ly/3tm0276 Matt catches up with Jacob Steinberg from the Guardian ahead of the clash with West Ham this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob and Mark on the return on live music in Liverpool, fall out from events at Old Trafford and an opportunity for bravery in Everton's summer transfer window. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sponsored by Pitch Football: Matt is joined by Lyndon, Mick and Alan this week. We look back at the Villa loss, assess the defensive options ahead of the summer and preview Sunday's crucial game with West Ham United. Want a little more from us? Try The Blue Room Extra for more than 20 hours extra content a month: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlueRoomExtra Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen in full here: https://t.co/QmDWGQ4Sb8?amp=1 Sue Smith, Dave and Carl join Matt this week to reflect on an eventful weekend of football. We discuss the protests at Old Trafford to start with, before exploring the reasons behind another dismal home showing from Everton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Matt is joined by Paul, Connor and Dave this week. We look at a big week for the Blues and ask some important questions ahead of the game with Aston Villa. There's also some reflections on the Youth Cup loss for the young Toffees in midweek against West Brom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt catches up with Sam Tighe for a chat about Aston Villa ahead of this weekend's clash with Aston Villa. We discuss the season overall, the lack of rotation, Jack Grealish's absence and Ross Barkley's recent struggles. Want a little more from us? Try The Blue Room Extra for more than 20 hours extra content a month: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlueRoomExtra Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob, Mark and KRJ are back talking favourite cities, the gin craze, the power of travel and of course a look back at Everton’s continuing domination over the ESL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt speaks to Labour Mayor for Greater Manchester Andy Burnham about a wild week in football. Andy tells us about the campaign launched by himself and Steve Rotherham to "Reclaim Our Game" and is full of praise for the way in which Everton responded to the European Super League plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt, Mark and Nick react as Everton get their first win at Arsenal since 1995. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There's plenty to discuss for Matt, Hannah, Dave and Adam. We discuss the Super League's collapse, Marcel Brands' new deal and an actual football match against Arsenal on Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen in full: https://bit.ly/3dGVMdR Matt is joined by James Benge from CBS to have a chat about Arsenal ahead of this Friday's game. We discuss the job Mikel Arteta is doing, the absence of some key players and the fall of the European Super League. Want a little more from us? Try The Blue Room Extra for more than 20 hours extra content a month: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlueRoomExtra Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices