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The Blue Room - Everton FC Podcast

The Blue Room - Everton FC Podcast

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The Weekly - Should Everton go on the attack at City?

Warren, Dave, and John look ahead to the City game - with no win there since 2010, how should Moyes approach this one? And how does the team line up without Grealish? And, as we come out the other side of yet another international break, UEFA are talking about making changes to battle low viewing figures. Is there too much football on telly? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 15, 20251h 11m

OUT TOMORROW - THE DEEP DIVE EPISODE 7: The Flying Dutchman Part Two

In the second episode of a two-part mini-series, Steve and Becky continue their deep dive into Ronald Koeman’s tenure at Everton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 14, 20250 min

Byline 63 - Who is making decisions on Everton contracts and transfers?

Matt and Paddy answer your Everton questions during this international break special. But there is Blues news to address too. With James Tarkowski's new deal signed, we look at who is next - spoiler, it's Jordan Pickford - and who is making the decisions on who gets new contracts as part of the new recruitment structure. We also reflect on a huge day for Everton Women at Hill Dickinson Stadium - with so much interest in the team, do results need to improve after a tough start to the season? David Weir event: https://tinyurl.com/57mte4ar GET AD-FREE LISTENING: ⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/yc83x2zh⁠⁠ EMAIL: [email protected] Use discount code TBR25: ⁠https://lgatesphotoshop.com/⁠⁠ #EFC⁠ ⁠#Everton⁠ ⁠#EvertonStadium Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 13, 202551 min

Blue Monday - Is Pickford Everton's best ever Premier League goalkeeper?

Dave has escaped from Alcatraz to join Les on this week's Blue Monday - a Jordan Pickford appreciation episode after he broke Gordon Banks' decades-long clean sheet record by keeping out Wales on Thursday evening. We've got stats from his England and Everton appearances and ask if he's Everton's best Premier League goalkeeper. There's also a look ahead to Saturday's game at Man City - with Grealish unavailable and Dewsbury-Hall back after suspension, how will Moyes shuffle the pack to deal with a Man City team that looks like it could be getting back to its best as Haaland and Doku have both had great starts to the season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 13, 202553 min

Peter MacFarlane previews the first ever match at Hill Dickinson for Everton Women’s

Peter Mac spoke to Paul Higgs on Liverpool Live Radio to talk all things Everton Women in the build up to tomorrow's historic WSL game at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Kick off is at 12pm Sunday Limited tickets still available £12 adults £6 under 18s Don't miss out blues! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 11, 202515 min

Peter MacFarlane previews the first ever match at Hill Dickinson for Everton Women

Peter Mac spoke to Paul Higgs on Liverpool Live Radio to talk all things Everton Women in the build up to tomorrow's historic WSL game at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Kick off is at 12pm Sunday Limited tickets still available £12 adults £6 under 18s Don't miss out blues! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 11, 202515 min

Kick About - Semi-Charmed Season So Far

Rob and Les discuss the hits and misses of Everton's season so far - Grealish, Dewsbury-Hall, and Keane are among the hits, but are we being too impatient with Barry? Do we really have the time/patience to develop players, or is the thirst for results too overpowering? And this episode's albums come from Third Eye Blind and The Coral. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 11, 20252h 0m

Good Times - Number 27: 2023/24 (Part 2)

Now and then Good Times Serendipity is all around. Of course the 10-point deduction episode falls on the 10th day of the 10th month of the year.In our first ever middle part, we spend a bit of time on the fallout from the deduction, the vociferous protests at Goodison for the ultimately deflating United game, and credit Sean Dyche and the players (and his starff) for responding by leading Everton into their best run of form in a few years.This episode is in association with The Excelsior. Thanks to Sean Ponzini, Gary Lunt and Niall O'Donnell for their contributions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 9, 20251h 32m

Clare Wheeler and Emily Ramsey Interview

Clare Wheeler and Emily Ramsey talk to Peter Mac from the Hill Dickinson Stadium ahead of Sunday's historic 1st game there for Everton Women. Tickets are still available - £12 adults, £6 for U18s, let's show our support Blues! Get tickets here: https://www.eticketing.co.uk/evertonfc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 9, 20255 min

The Deep Dive - Episode Six: The Flying Dutchman Part 1

In Episode Six - the first in a two-part mini-series - Steve and Becky dive deep into Ronald Koeman’s tenure as Everton manager. In the wake of Koeman’s appointment in the summer of 2016, discover who joined the Board during a major shake-up at Goodison; after Moshiri’s pledge to retain key players, find out who was first star out of the door; what happened on the pitch during Koeman’s first six months in charge; how statements made at first AGM shaped events in the forthcoming transfer windows; and how effective was the Blues’ trouncing of Manchester City in propelling them toward the goal of European football. Ask Steve and Becky questions or send your feedback to: [email protected] If you like what you hear and want more, grab a copy of Steve and Lyndon Lloyd’s book, ‘The Unofficial Everton Timeline: 2014-2024, The Moshiri Years’ by clicking here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Unofficial-Everton-Timeline-2014-2024-Friedkin/dp/B0DSJWZJY3 It’s available as an e-book, paperback and as an audiobook. Also follow our podcast page on X @EvertonDeepDive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 8, 20251h 14m

Subs' Weekly - Will Grealish winner ignite new stadium atmosphere?

LISTEN IN FULL: https://tinyurl.com/mx25mp95 Matt, Mick and Patric return this week. The win over Crystal Palace dominates the conversation, as we dig deep into the changes that sparked a second-half comeback. Is the Ndiaye as a no. 10 experiment over after Alcaraz’s impact? And is the striker situation set for the short-term after Barry’s disappointing display. We also look at the wild celebrations that followed the winner and overall atmosphere so far at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 8, 202512 min

Weekly - Can Garner be Everton's right-back solution?

Warren, Paul, and Rob discuss Everton's last-gasp win against Palace and ask if Garner should be right back for the foreseeable future. There's also a round-up of other Premier League stories - what's going on at Forest and is Haaland the Premier League's best ever striker? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 8, 20251h 5m

OUT ON THURSDAY - THE DEEP DIVE EPISODE 6: The Flying Dutchman Part One

In the first episode of a two-part mini-series, Steve and Becky dive deep into the appointment of Ronald Koeman and Steve Walsh in the summer of 2016, find out who was first star out of the door after Farhad Moshiri’s pledge to keep key players, and re-live the highs and lows of Koeman’s first six months in charge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 7, 20251 min

Byline 62 - Has Alcaraz been treated harshly after Everton transfer?

How many different emotions can go through your head in half a second? Plenty it would appear, after Beto’s missed chance led to a remarkable Jack Grealish winner for Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium. So what did an injury-time goal look, sound and feel like at our new home? Matt and Paddy do their best to try and explain. We also look at the changes that sparked the transformation, with particular focus on Carlos Alcaraz. And what now for Thierno Barry and Tyler Dibling after tough days. GET AD-FREE LISTENING: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/yc83x2zh⁠ EMAIL: [email protected] Use discount code TBR25: ⁠https://lgatesphotoshop.com/⁠⁠ #EFC⁠ ⁠#Everton⁠ ⁠#EvertonStadium Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 6, 202549 min

Blue Monday - Grealish gives new ground first big moment!

Les is joined by Rodger to discuss Everton's last-gasp winner against Crystal Palace - arguably the first big moment at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Moyes' half-time subs added the intensity that the crowd needed to see and gave the manager some selection dilemmas once the international break is over. And can we dispel any worries about a lack of atmosphere at the new ground - when it's loud, it's really loud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 6, 202547 min

Instant Reaction - Everton 2-1 Palace

Matt, Mose, Keith and Rob react to the dramatic win over Crystal Palace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 5, 202546 min

Good Times Bonus - Kev on ITV's 'You Bet'

A slight detour from our 2023/24 deep dive for a behind-the-scenes watchalong of Kev's recent appearance on ITV game show 'You Bet', where he was tasked with remembering the result of 5 random Everton games from the Premier League era. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 3, 202558 min

The Deep Dive - Episode Five: The Life of Brian Part 2

In Episode Five, Steve and Becky complete their behind-the-scenes story of the ‘Life of Brian’ - the last Corinthian, Brian Labone - with unique insights through Brian’s own words, and the words of his wife, Pat.Hear about his international career; his marriage to beauty queen, Pat Lynam; a decision he took that would shock the footballing world in 1966; his life after football, plus so much more.And, listen in this episode to extracts from Becky’s original taped recording with Pat. It’s true Everton history in the making. Ask Steve and Becky questions or send us your feedback to [email protected] our new podcast page on X @EvertonDeepDive where Everton history comes to life. If you like what you hear in this episode and want more, grab a copy of Becky’s book, Real Footballer’s Wives - The First Ladies of Everton by clicking here:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Real-Footballers-Wives-Ladies-Everton/dp/1549741985And also her book, Talking Blue, featuring fans’ questions to Brian Labone and a host of other Everton legends. Grab a copy by clicking here:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Talking-Blue-Collection-Interviews-Everton/dp/1859832091 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 1, 20251h 10m

Blue Monday - Is the honeymoon period over at Everton's Stadium?

Les and Dave are back (a little later this week) to look back at the West Ham game and ahead to Palace on Sunday. Should David Moyes make better use of his squad - especially the options up front - and are fans starting to get a little unsettled at the new ground? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 1, 202556 min

OUT TOMORROW - THE DEEP DIVE EPISODE 5: The Life of Brian Part Two

In the second episode of the two week special, Steve and Becky complete their behind-the-scenes story of Everton legend Brian Labone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 1, 20251 min

Byline 61 - Has Moyes already lost trust in some new Everton transfers?

Not-so-fresh from a visit to Hill Dickinson Stadium on Monday night, Matt and Paddy convene to pick through a frustrating 1-1 draw with West Ham United. We look at the big issues that emerged from the game, as the Blues became the worst version of themselves across the pitch. How big a problem are the two full-backs and the two centre-forward options? Moyes’ handling of the new players is also analysed, as well as the ridiculous recent bookings for Dewsbury-Hall. EMAIL: [email protected] Use discount code TBR25: ⁠https://lgatesphotoshop.com/⁠⁠ #EFC⁠ ⁠#Everton⁠ ⁠#EvertonStadium Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 30, 202549 min

Instant Reaction - Everton 1-1 West Ham

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Sep 29, 202532 min

Weekly - Back to reality for Everton?

Warren, Paul, and John discuss whether the manager was solely to blame for the Wolves defeat or if the players need to take responsibility - is the squad depth not as good as we thought? And there's a look ahead to West Ham - have Moyes and the team put unnecessary pressure on themselves? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 26, 202546 min

Good Times 26 - 2023/24 (Part 1)

It's a Good Times first as we embark on a three-parter, as warranted in a season that delivers two points deductions, the death of the chairman, a doomed takeover, and an actual derby win (in front of fans and everything.) Some important questions are posed here in part one. The main one: is Kevin Thelwell really trying to spell out DYCHE with the initials of his summer signings? This episode is in association with The Excelsior. Our next Good Times Pub Quiz takes place there on 23 October 2025. Thanks to Sean Ponzini and Gary Lunt for their contributions. UTFT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 25, 20252h 0m

The Deep Dive - Episode Four: The Life of Brian

Steve and Becky provide the first chapter of a two week special exploring the life and career of the legend that is Brian Labone. Ask Steve & Becky questions: [email protected] If you like what you hear and want more, grab a copy of Becky’s book, Real Footballer’s Wives - The First Ladies of Everton, by clicking on the link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Real-Footballers-Wives-Ladies-Everton/dp/1549741985 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 25, 202550 min

OUT TOMORROW - THE DEEP DIVE EPISODE 4: The Life of Brian

Steve and Becky provide the first chapter of a two week special exploring the life and career of the legend that is Brian Labone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 24, 20251 min

Instant Reaction - Wolves 2-0 Everton

Dave and Les discuss a dreadful night for the Blues as they lost away to Wolves in the third round of the Carabao Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 23, 202542 min

Byline 60 - Could Everton face more sanctions after £50m legal case?

How long, ref!? Matt and Paddy are back with the Everton podcast that never shirks on added time…unlike Darren England and the Reds. We reflect on what went wrong in the opening 30 minutes at Anfield. Did the players freeze? Were the tactics wrong? Or were Liverpool just a bit better? And Burnley’s legal case against Everton has reared its head again. Is a conclusion in sight? Or is this set to rumble on and on? EMAIL: [email protected] Use discount code TBR25: ⁠https://lgatesphotoshop.com/⁠⁠ #efc⁠ ⁠#Everton⁠ ⁠#EvertonStadium Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 23, 202551 min

Blue Monday - All change for Wolves away?

Les and Dave look back at the lows and highs of Saturday’s derby defeat, and how an odd refereeing display affected things. Then a look ahead to Wolves away in the League Cup - can Moyes, for once, afford to make multiple change but still field a strong side? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 22, 202555 min

Instant Reaction - Liverpool 2-1 Everton

Paul Daly gives his thoughts on the game as he leaves Anfield after the Blues lost 2-1. Then Matt is joined by Les, Keith, Paul Dargan, Liam and Maggie in the Denbigh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 20, 202537 min

How can Everton win at Liverpool?

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LISTEN IN FULL: https://tinyurl.com/bdfv6tma Matt is joined by Alan to assess the state of the team so far this season. We also preview the clash with Liverpool at Anfield. If Everton are to get one over on the Reds, how do they go about it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 19, 202512 min

Preview - Everton Women v London City Lionesses

Pete MacFarlane looks ahead to the second WSL match for Everton Women at Goodison Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 19, 202515 min

Gabbing About Good Times - Liam v Joe Thomas

Liam is joined by the ECHO's Everton correspondent Joe Thomas to talk 2023-24, points deductions and a huge derby win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 18, 202545 min

The Deep Dive - Episode Three: Moshiri’s first 60 days

In Episode Three, Steve and Becky explore the behind-the-scenes story of Farhad Moshiri’s first 60 days at Everton. Discover the new majority shareholder’s four top priorities when he took over. What did CEO, Robert Elstone, say was the most important decision the club would make in recent times? Hear how events played out on the field. And find out how close David Moyes came to taking over from Roberto Martinez. Ask Steve and Becky questions or send us your feedback to [email protected] If you like what you hear in this episode and want more, grab a copy of Steve & Lyndon Lloyd’s book; The Unofficial Everton Timeline: 2014-2024, The Moshiri Years by clicking here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Unofficial-Everton-Timeline-2014-2024-Friedkin/dp/B0DSJWZJY3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 18, 20251h 10m

The Weekly - Derby Week

Paul McParlan & Liam Knight (Good Times Podcast) join Warren to have the final say on the Villa game and preview the upcoming Merseyside Derby at Anfield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 17, 202552 min

COMING SOON - THE DEEP DIVE EPISODE 3

In Episode Three, Steve and Becky explore the behind-the-scenes story of Farhad Moshiri’s first 60 days at Everton. Discover the new majority shareholder’s four top priorities when he took over. What did CEO, Robert Elstone, say was the most important decision the club would make in recent times? Hear how events played out on the field. And find out how close David Moyes came to taking over from Roberto Martinez. Ask Steve and Becky questions or send us your feedback to [email protected] If you like what you hear in this episode and want more, grab a copy of Steve & Lyndon Lloyd’s book, The Unofficial Everton Timeline: 2014-2024, The Moshiri Years by clicking here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Unofficial-Everton-Timeline-2014-2024-Friedkin/dp/B0DSJWZJY3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 16, 20251 min

Byline 59 - Has Everton 'hype train' really gone overboard?

Frustration abound at Hill Dickinson Stadium - but still plenty of positives for Everton to take from the 0-0 draw at Aston Villa. The Blues were the better side but couldn't get over the line against Unai Emery's side. Is it purely an issue with the centre-forwards? Or, as one report claimed, has the 'hype' around Everton been too much? We also look at David Moyes' lack of changes. Is there anything down for the likes of Dwight McNeil anymore? EMAIL: [email protected] Use discount code TBR25: https://lgatesphotoshop.com/#EFC #Everton #EvertonStadium Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 15, 202551 min

Post match: Everton Women 0-2 Tottenham Women

Pete gives his thoughts following the opening match of the WSL season at Goodison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 15, 20255 min

Blue Monday - Can Moyes go on the attack at Anfield?

Les and Dave look back at a disappointing draw against Villa and ask what options the Toffees have up front to break down teams differently. And there's a look ahead to Saturday's Anfield derby - should Moyes play it safe or get at Liverpool's defence? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 15, 202543 min

Instant Reaction - Everton 0-0 Aston Villa

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Sep 13, 202540 min

Everton Women Podcast 25/26 - Episode Two

Pete and Julie reflect on an incredible win at Anfield before a full preview of this weekend's clash with Tottenham Hotspur at Goodison Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 13, 202540 min

The Weekly - The Feel Good Factor

This week, Liam from the ‘Good Times’ podcast joins Warren to discuss the feel good factor at Everton with both men’s and women’s teams. The lads also look ahead to returning to The Hill Dickinson Stadium by previewing the Aston Villa game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 11, 202541 min

Subs' Weekly - What has Pickford done to improve?

LISTEN: https://tinyurl.com/yydn9dza Matt, Laura and Jack are back after the international break to look ahead to a big weekend of football. Everton are back at Hill Dickinson Stadium to face Aston Villa. They are also back at Goodison Park, as the women look to ride the momentum of their stunning win at Anfield. They take on Tottenham Hotspur. We also reflect on the news that Jordan Pickford is set to sign a new contract with the club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 11, 202516 min

The Deep Dive - Episode Two: The Dawn of the Moshiri years

On Episode Two: The Dawn of the Moshiri years, Steve and Becky explore the behind-the-scenes story of why Farhad Moshiri came to be the major shareholder at Everton. Discover what happened in 2003 to change the Premier League forever. Find out what the Moscow Times had to say about Farhad Moshiri and Alisher Usmanov in 2012. Uncover the relationships between the four key men who masterminded Moshiri’s Everton takeover. And hear about the key assumptions that drove Moshiri’s plan to take over the Blues. Ask Steve and Becky questions or send us your feedback to [email protected] If you like what you hear and want more, grab a copy of Steve & Lyndon Lloyd’s book, The Unofficial Everton Timeline: 2014-2024, The Moshiri Years by clicking here:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Unofficial-Everton-Timeline-2014-2024-Friedkin/dp/B0DSJWZJY3It’s available as an audiobook, paperback and ebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 11, 20251h 2m

Byline 58 - Have Everton ever come close to selling Pickford?

The lads have been on an international break - but the girls have been taking care of business at Anfield as usual. Everton won 4-1 in the Merseyside Derby, with Ornella Vignola netting a sensational hat-trick on her debut. Liverpool will be sick of the sigh of the Blues at this point. Elsewhere, Jordan Pickford looks to be in line for a new contract. James Tarkowski, Vitalii Mykolenko and James Garner could also be set for talks over extensions. And we finish off with your questions on a variety of topics, including training, ownership and transfer window fallout. EMAIL: [email protected] Use discount code TBR25: https://lgatesphotoshop.com/ #EFC #Everton #EvertonStadium Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 8, 202556 min

COMING SOON - THE DEEP DIVE EPISODE 2

Out this Thursday The latest episode from Steve and Becky sees them explore the Farhad Moshiri era and everything around his time at the club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 8, 20251 min

Blue Monday - Goals, goalies, and go top if we beat Villa?

Les and Dave reflect on a historic win and hat-trick for Everton Women at Anfield, Jordan Pickford's value as Everton offers him a new contract, and look ahead to Saturday's match against Aston Villa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 8, 202548 min

Instant Reaction - Liverpool 1-4 Everton

Pete Mc reflects on and incredible win for the Blues at Anfield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 7, 202511 min

Everton Women Podcast 25/26 - Episode One

The Everton Women podcast is back! Peter Mac is joined by Everton Women Official Supporters' Club chair & founder Julie Makin, looking ahead to the start of the new WSL season.- The move to Goodison Park - New signings - The Derby - Predictions and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 6, 202556 min

Warren Doyle on BBC Radio Merseyside

Warren joins Paul Salt to discuss the news that Jordan Pickford looks like he's signing a new contract with Everton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 5, 202525 min