The Blue Room - Everton FC Podcast

Liam is joined by musician and fellow blue Keith Mullin. They discuss Everton’s seminal 1995 cup final anthem and how it came about. They also discuss the Toffees since and the wonderful “Howard’s Way”.This episode is brought to you 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

Warren is joined by Dave this week to discuss the emotions that are really starting to kick in with just a number of days left at Goodison. The lads also look at the striker situation with Beto linked with a move away and Calvert-Lewin's predicament. Plus this a preview of the weekend's game at Fulham. Thinking of therapy? Don’t miss out on this exclusive offer for The Blue Room listeners.Visit www.betterhelp.com/BLUEROOM to get 10% off your first month – as heard on the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Matt on holiday, friend of the show Alan Feehely joins Paddy to discuss the disappointing draw against Ipswich. Did Moyes target Liam Delap’s post-match actions provide a hint as to his summer destination? Is Dominic Calvert-Lewin eyeing a new Everton deal?We also look at the departure of head of recruitment Dan Purdy and what that means ahead of a busy summer. Make sure you don’t miss out on our exclusive deal – head to nordvpn.com/blueroom and get an extra four months free when you sign up for the 2-year plan. And don’t worry, there’s no risk with NordVPN’s 30-day money-back guarantee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's show with Les, Dave and Rodger: With Thelwell leaving and a CEO not arriving until the first of June and so much to be done, who will make the key decisions on signings, new contracts, loanees etc? What are the priorities and how do we drive change needed at all levels? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reaction to yet another draw for the Blues. Les, Keith, Dave, Dave D, Ed and Foxy with their thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We talked about end of season and beyond with big dives into Moyes 2.0 at Everton, the conundrum of Calvert-Lewin and a ton on the complexities of figuring out next season’s squad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Warren is joined by Liam from The Good Times podcast to discuss the latest news and links with the club, as well as what's going on with the new owners and the changes they're making. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everton are unbeaten at home (in the league) for 12 months. Bottom of the league Sunderland come to L4 next on Boxing Day. A heroic 10-man defeat sets the tone for the second half of many people's favourite Good Times season. This episode is in association with The Excelsior. Thanks to Sean Ponzini and Gary Lunt for their contributions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fresh from some close encounters with Enzo Maresca in the press box with Enzo Maresca, Matt and Paddy are back to assess the damage after a difficult day at Chelsea. A few players got a chance - but did some blow it? And what does Beto's poor form mean for the striker situation this summer? We also look at the new additions of Jason Kidd and Christopher Sarofim. Make sure you don’t miss out on our exclusive deal – head to ⁠nordvpn.com/blueroom⁠ and get an extra four months when you sign up for the 2-year plan. And don’t worry, there’s no risk with NordVPN’s 30-day money-back guarantee. Sponsor Matt: https://tinyurl.com/3tv22xfp Use discount code TBR25: https://lgatesphotoshop.com/#EFC #Everton #EvertonStadium Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Les, Rodger, and Dave pick through another bad day at Stamford Bridge for the Toffees, albeit one with some positives. And given the squad overhaul needed in the summer and the quality in those mid-table Premier League teams, can Everton realistically look beyond mid-table next season? Make sure you don’t miss out on our exclusive deal – head to nordvpn.com/blueroom and get an extra four months free when you sign up for the 2-year plan. And don’t worry, there’s no risk with NordVPN’s 30-day money-back guarantee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Warren, Pete and Dave react to Everton's defeat at Stamford Bridge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LISTEN IN FULL: https://tinyurl.com/bwpywbuu Matt, Dave D and Dave P look at the latest Everton talking points. Would Soucek joining send the right message this summer? Can Armstrong or any other youngsters break through next season? And is this a week or strong Premier League season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A sobering day at Goodison...in some ways. Matt and Paddy assess the damage after James Tarkowski's withdrawal sparks a mini-collapse against Manchester City. Will that half an hour change David Moyes' transfer plans? And will they involve Carlos Alcaraz after a recent shift in tone? Sponsor Matt: https://tinyurl.com/3tv22xfp Use discount code TBR25: https://lgatesphotoshop.com/ #EFC #Everton #EvertonStadium Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Les, Dave, and Rodger discuss the Man City match and Everton's record of 8 wins, 14 draws & 11 losses this season. 34 scored and 40 conceded show again where the issues lie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt, Les, Mark, Mat and Keith review the defeat in the third to last game at Goodison Park. ALSO make sure you don’t miss out on our exclusive deal – head to nordvpn.com/blueroom and get an extra four months free when you sign up for the 2-year plan. And don’t worry, there’s no risk with NordVPN’s 30-day money-back guarantee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Warren is joined by Paul and Pete on this week's show, reacting to Neville Southall and Duncan Ferguson after their thoughts on the Blues recently. They also look ahead to Manchester City coming to Goodison with just three games remaining at the Old Lady. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin had a dream To do a podcast with Liam They had no money so they bought £8 microphooooones This episode, chosen by the Good Times Everton Quiz runners-up, is in association with The Excelsior. Thanks to Sean Ponzini and Gary Lunt for their contributions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LISTEN IN FULL: https://tinyurl.com/5637f4ap Moyes has made a huge difference since returning to Everton - but was the win over Forest the best performance since his return? Matt and Mike take a deeper look at what the Blues did so well at the City Ground and where this team can still make improvements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Les, Dave and Rodger discuss a great away win at Forest. Is a lack of pressure benefiting Moyes' men? Away from Everton, agent fees have increased by 25% since last year - are they getting out of hand? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sign the contract? Call me up? What's my name? Matt and Paddy take a granular look at Abdoulaye Doucoure's goal and celebration(s) from the last-gasp win at Nottingham Forest. There's also a look at David Moyes' bullish comments in recent weeks. Is he right to talk up the Blues ahead of next season? We also check in on Harrison Armstrong's development after Paddy's jaunt to Derby last week. And this week's number section could offer a few cautionary tales for the young midfielder. Email us at [email protected] Sponsor Matt: https://tinyurl.com/3tv22xfp Use discount code TBR25: https://lgatesphotoshop.com/ #EFC #Everton #EvertonStadium Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Les chats to Chris Evans about the first Gary Lineker biography in 30 years and the first to cover both his football and media careers. What was behind the move to Barcelona? Did Lineker become a legend at any of his clubs? Could he have done any more in the agonising 85/86 season. We discuss all this and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt and Les reflect on a huge win and an amazing moment from Doucoure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liam is joined by The Blue Room’s Warren Doyle to discuss 13/14, the arguable high point of the Good Times era. The lads discuss seminal games and moments such as Arsenal getting terrorised at Goodison and Warren’s rather eventful trip to Upton Park Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LISTEN IN FULL: https://tinyurl.com/3z35bknr Matt catches up with Daniel Storey to preview the weekend's match and review Daniel's journey around the 92 Football League clubs this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Warren is joined by Good Times Podcast host Liam Knight on this week's episode. They look at the remaining games of the season including the Goodison countdown and look ahead to the trip to Nottingham Forest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Les, Dave, and Rodger discuss Everton's match with Arsenal, in particular the Gunners' endless passing and time-wasting. Has this style of play made Premier League football boring? Could fast, counter-attacking football be the antidote to this dull version of tiki-taka? And should Everton be all over Alcaraz for €15m or is he not a Moyes-like player? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plan for the future? Focus on the present? That's the dilemma for David Moyes at the moment. Matt and Paddy take a look at the selection from the weekend's draw with Arsenal with that in mind. We also focus on the fallout following James Tarkowski's red card and give our views on the potential scheduling problems around Goodison Park's last game. Email us at [email protected] Sponsor Matt: https://tinyurl.com/3tv22xfp Use discount code TBR25: https://lgatesphotoshop.com/ #EFC #Everton #EvertonStadium Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Les, Paul, Dave and Warren react to Everton's defeat at Anfield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Actual football is almost back - but the Everton accounts arrived first. Matt and Paddy look at the latest losses reported and find some positives from the results. We then focus on some more appointments behind made off-the-pitch and what that could mean for summer transfer business. Then it's Merseyside derby chat. Who plays left-back? Who plays left wing? And will the Reds actually unfurl their banner this time? Email us at [email protected] Sponsor Matt: https://tinyurl.com/3tv22xfp Use discount code TBR25: https://lgatesphotoshop.com/ #EFC #Everton #EvertonStadium Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Les, Dave and Rodger discuss the upcoming trip to Anfield, Everton nerves, Moyes' record there, the changing rivalry and possible team selections to get a result. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Warren is joined by Paul McParlan and Pete MacFarlane on this week's show, debating the current squad and looking ahead to next week's derby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LISTEN IN FULL: https://tinyurl.com/58h73h9v Matt, Mick and Steve take a deeper look at the new stadium. All looks good on the inside - Mick tells us about his experience - but what about the transport to and from the ground? We also look at Jarrad Branthwaite's situation amid fresh speculation over his future. #Everton #EFC #EvertonStadium Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt and Paddy return to answer your questions. Is there an Everton reporter WhatsApp group!? What will Dyche be thinking now? What are the chances of keeping Branthwaite? What can Everton do to get people to the new stadium early and keep them late? Email us at [email protected] Sponsor Matt: https://tinyurl.com/3tv22xfp Use discount code TBR25: https://lgatesphotoshop.com/ #EFC #Everton #EvertonStadium Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Rodger discuss how quickly Everton need to move in order to catch up on the years of stagnation...what do the new owners have in mind? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Pete review all aspects of the second test event at Everton's new stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gav is back with Les and Rodger to discuss loyalty at Everton, how we look at the past with blue-tinted specs, what the new owners need to learn from the past, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob and Les ask whether Moyes should try out new systems and players for the rest of the season and which three out-of-contract players should be released in summer? There's Jake O'Brien chat and two more classic album picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The second half of the Covid season is bookended by heartbreak and elation for Liam. Sky's cameras are there to capture the latter. Elsewhere, Kevin gives the definitive verdict on the saga of Fabian Delph's 'wrong socks' at Arsenal. This episode is in association with The Excelsior. Thanks to Sean Ponzini and Gary Lunt for their contributions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Warren and Dave discuss Jordan Pickford's career at the Blues and international football. They take an in depth look of what the club need to move away from in order to become a modern day success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LISTEN IN FULL: https://tinyurl.com/4778cs38 Matt and Adam look at some of the big Everton talking points during the international break. We reflect on Newcastle's win and what it means from a Blues perspective, before looking at Harrison Armstrong, Carlos Alcaraz and the upcoming second test event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt and Paddy return to focus on the fallout from the West Ham game. We take a deeper look at the transformation in Jake O'Brien in recent weeks and look at some of David Moyes' other big success stories. The striker options are also assessed ahead of next season and we look at recent comments from Colin Chong about the potential purchase of Nelson Dock. Email us at [email protected] Use discount code TBR25: https://lgatesphotoshop.com/ #Everton #EFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Les, Rodger and Dave look ahead to the summer and what the club should be putting in place for the Blues to improve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Les, Mat, Keith, Foxy and Ed react to the draw against the Hammers at Goodison Park Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Les and Dave discuss the weekend's game against West Ham along with Jarrad Branthwaite's omission from the England squad. Would you sooner Everton players get called up or happy for them to miss out? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the first time, the 30-season Good Times odyssey goes Behind Closed Doors. Let us take you back to when it felt like the game - and the world - had changed forever, and relive the properly surreal experience of Neal Maupay scoring at Goodison. It's the first half of 2020/21! Thanks to Sean Ponzini, Gary Lunt and Niall O'Donnell for their contributions to this episode, which is in association with The Excelsior. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LISTEN IN FULL: https://tinyurl.com/2e85ypcj Matt, Dave P and Rob reflect on a big week of news. We assess Carlos Alcaraz's position in the pecking order and whether he needs a longer run in the side. Then off the pitch takes focus - what do we make of them? And how much of a boost is a summer tour to the States? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While Everton's fortunes continue to follow a familiar trend on the pitch, off it it's all change. Matt and Paddy look at Harrison and Lindstrom after they answered Moyes' call this weekend. How much confidence can you really take from an unintentional assist and a deflected shot!? Attentions then turn to sweeping changes made by The Friedkin Group. What next for recruitment? And who is calling the shots? Email us at [email protected] Sponsor Matt: https://www.justgiving.com/page/matt-jones-1722956503752 Use discount code TBR25: https://lgatesphotoshop.com/ #Everton #EFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Les and Dave discuss the draw at Wolves before looking ahead to the summer. 13 players are out of contract from June 30 - who should Everton try to keep and who should be let go? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt and Dave discuss a draw for the Blues in the midlands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices