The Blue Room - Everton FC Podcast

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

Matt joins Rob and Mark this week to reflect on a wild week in the football world, as the European Super League started and swiftly folded in on itself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt, Mark and Ryan reflect on a good performance but a frustrating result against Tottenham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt and Paddy join Mark in person this week. We discuss travel, a former Toffee in Idrissa Gueye and an on-loan one in Moise Kean. There's also a focus on Spurs, the Everton Under 18s and some questions to answer about gymnastics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt is joined by Dave and Warren this week. We look at the Max Aarons transfer rumours and whether or not he'd be a good acquisition in the summer. Talk then turns to Everton's progression—or otherwise?—this season ahead of a big game with Spurs on Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen in full here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/50036423 Matt is joined by David Hughes from the Analysing Everton podcast this week. We look at a great night for former Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye and on-loan Toffee Moise Kean for Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League. There are also reflections on the Brighton draw, reflections on the underlying numbers of the team and a look ahead to what's required in the summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Matt, Dave and Alan are on this week's show. We discuss the racism controversy in Spanish football and check in with Ronald Koeman's Barcelona ahead of the Classico this weekend. Attention then turns to Everton's clash with Brighton and whether Richarlison's free-kick antics are a cause for concern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jack joins Rob and Mark for all the build up from Augusta and Aintree, sporting bucket lists and more post-Palace thoughts. Are we 5 points off fourth with a game in hand, or 5 points off tenth? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Full show available here: https://t.co/EkpPXgrXts?amp=1 Matt is joined by Paddy, Patric and (eventually) Dave this week. The lads look at the issues that emerged against Crystal Palace, the substitutions and approach late in the game, and as "where have all the multidimensional footballers gone?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt and Mark react to the home draw with Crystal Palace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob and Mark are joined by Mike this week. The lads discuss important issues like rum, not wearing socks, the Europa Conference, the twilight of Goodison Park and the NFL potentially being played at the new stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen in full here: https://bit.ly/3m9qG0W Matt is joined by Dan from HLTCO to discuss Monday’s opponents in the Premier League. We reflect on a season of ups and downs for the Eagles, a summer of potential upheaval being on the cards and what Everton can expect on Monday. 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 is joined by Adam J and Dave this week. We cover a variety of topics during this international break, including the stadium news, the possible European football rebrand, James Rodriguez and Jean-Philippe Gbamin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob and Mark are joined by Kate and Hannah this week. Final say on City, Ben Godfrey's immaculate hairline and the challenge's faced by women today: from salary to safety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sponsored by Pitch Football: Matt is joined by Sarah and Pete this week. We discuss the WSL’s new broadcasting deal, the fortunes of Everton Women and James Rodriguez’s return to full training during the international break. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen in full here: https://bit.ly/3rf22Np Matt is joined by Paddy and Dave. We look back at City, before assessing an eventful first season at the club for Allan. There's also listener questions to answer, including what expectations we have for the remainder of the campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt, Rob and Dave react to the disappointing loss to City in the FA Cup quarter-final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt is joined by Mike and Les to reflect on the latest Everton news, preview the Manchester City FA Cup clash and answer your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob and Mark are back again this week. We talk St. Paddy’s Day, a big Kick About announcement, Europe and the missing pieces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt, Mark and Dave react to yet another disappointing display from Everton at Goodison Park, following a 2-1 loss to Burnley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen in full here: https://bit.ly/3rIGJES Matt is joined by Natalie Bromley from the No Nay Never podcast. We discuss the new takeover at Burnley, the form on the field and thoughts on what's likely to happen at Goodison Park on Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt, Mike, Dave and Adam get stuck into the big Everton topics of the week and preview the upcoming clash with Burnley. There's also a chat about Alex Iwobi's (best) position in the squad moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices