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Ian Croll and Connor O'Neill return for the latest edition of the Royal Blue: Everton FC podcast, previewing the Blues' daunting trip to North London to take on champions Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/efc Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Can Everton bounce back from their first defeat of the season, or will the champions prove a step too far at the Emirates? Join Ian Croll and Connor O'Neill on the latest episode of the Royal Blue Everton FC podcast as the lads look ahead to Saturday’s 3pm clash against Arsenal in North London. Following a frustrating 2–0 home defeat to Chelsea that brought the Blues' unbeaten run to an end, David Moyes’ side face arguably the sternest test in English football. Arsenal away has historically been a graveyard for Everton, with the Toffees failing to take three points in front of away supporters at Arsenal since 1996. But with Arsenal navigating midweek European fatigue and key injury concerns of their o

Refund Club: If you took out a car finance agreement between 2007 and 2021 you may have been missold due to hidden commission arrangements between lenders and dealerships. Click the link in the description to fill in the free check: https://refundclub.co.uk/royal Join Ian Croll and Chris Beesley live for Wednesday’s edition of the Royal Blue Podcast, breaking down the biggest talking points surrounding Everton Football Club. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/efc Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee. On today’s agenda: David Moyes Tactical Debate: Does David Moyes need to evolve his tactical approach to win over sceptical Evertonians? While his teams are notoriously resilient, disciplined, and difficult to beat, does his pragmatic blueprint ultimately stifle attacking flair and creative freedom? Big Dunc on Dominic Calvert-Lewin: Duncan Ferguson pulled no punches on The Overlap Daily, claiming the Blues should never have allowed Dominic Calvert-Lewin to leave the club—

Ian Croll is joined by Chris Beesley and Gavin Buckland to react to Everton’s bitterly disappointing 2-0 defeat to Chelsea. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/efc Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee. The lads break down a game of two distinct halves at Hill Dickinson Stadium. After a solid, competitive opening 45 minutes where Everton held their own, the Blues completely unravelled after the break—conceding an early goal in the second half and failing to muster any real response. Top of the agenda today: where did it all go wrong for David Moyes?  The panel scrutinise the manager's tactical decisions, with plenty of supporters raising serious questions over his second-half substitutions and game management. Plus, the panel discuss what needs to change quickly as Everton look to bounce back. Listen, watch, and subscribe: *

Everton’s unbeaten start to the season is over after a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Chelsea at Hill Dickinson Stadium. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/efc Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee . Ian Croll and Tony Scott are outside the stadium for the latest Royal Blue Podcast, reflecting on a frustrating afternoon for the Blues as Chelsea bring Everton’s early-season run to an end. The lads break down where it went wrong for David Moyes’ side, analyse the key moments that decided the game, and discuss which Everton players impressed — and who struggled to make an impact. Was this simply a setback against a quality Chelsea side, or are there warning signs Everton need to address? With the unbeaten run now behind them, how should Everton respond, and what does this result mean for their ambitions this season?

Everton put their unbeaten start on the line this Saturday as they welcome Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea to Hill Dickinson in a 12:30 PM kick-off. Ian Croll and Connor O'Neill sit down in the latest edition of the Royal Blue Podcast to break down everything you need to know ahead of the early weekend clash. With the Blues flying high and carrying momentum, can David Moyes’ men make another massive statement against an in-form Chelsea side? The lads will also be reacting to David Moyes' pre-match press conference, where the Blues boss revealed defender Jarrad Branthwaite has a 'problem' and is a major doubt for Saturday's fixture. Join the conversation in the comments below! Can the Blues keep the unbeaten run going, or will Chelsea spoil the party? Drop your score predictions and preferred starting XI!

Refund Club: If you took out a car finance agreement between 2007 and 2021 you may have been missold due to hidden commission arrangements between lenders and dealerships. Click the link in the description to fill in the free check: https://refundclub.co.uk/royal Fresh off Everton’s frustrating 2-2 draw away at Hull City, host Ian Croll and Tony Scott return to the Royal Blue studio to dissect all the major talking points surrounding the Toffees! With Tony having the final word from Hull, the pair waste no time debating the tactical adjustments needed for Everton's upcoming starting lineup. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/efc Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee.  On this episode, the lads dive into: * The Jack Grealish Dilemma: How do Everton get the absolute best out of Manchester City loanee Jack Grealish? Can he continue to exert control from the left wing without bursting pace, or is it time to move him centrally into the No. 10 role behind the striker? * Managin

Welcome back to the Royal Blue Podcast! Ian Croll is joined by Chris Beesley and Gavin Buckland to break down all the fallout from Everton’s 2-2 draw against Hull City and analyze huge off-pitch news surrounding the club’s ownership. ON THE AGENDA: Hull City 2-2 Everton — The Final Word: Was that a point gained or two points dropped? The panel dissects a frustrating afternoon and debates David Moyes' tactical choices. Team Selection & Selection Dilemmas: Did Moyes get it wrong by moving star centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite out wide to left-back in Vitalii Mykolenko's absence? Plus, the decision to leave impressers Tyrique George and Hayden Hackney on the bench. Costly Defensive Errors: A breakdown of how two sloppy mistakes in build-up play allowed Hull back into the game and punished the Toffees. The Thierno Barry Experience: We saw the absolute best and worst of the forward—from a handful of frustrating missed chances to a brilliant strike sparked by brilliant work from Kiernan Dewsbu

Ian Croll and Day Kennedy bring you the Royal Blue post-match reaction following Everton's frustrating 2-2 draw against Hull City. While David Moyes’ side extend their unbeaten run and remain fifth in the table, this undoubtedly feels like two points dropped. The lads dive deep into Moyes' team selection following an abject, disjointed first-half performance. Although the Toffees showed resilience and improved after the break, shocking defensive lapses ultimately cost all three points. Watch or listen as Ian and Day break down the tactical missteps, individual performances, and look ahead to a massive fixture against Chelsea.

Welcome back to the Royal Blue Everton FC podcast. Following the announcement that The Friedkin Group has officially put Everton Football Club up for sale, Ian Croll and Connor O'Neill sit down to provide further reaction and in-depth analysis on another massive day of news at Hill Dickinson Stadium. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/efc Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee. The lads dive straight into the press conference comments from Everton manager David Moyes, dissecting his candid thoughts on the ownership's sudden exit just a year and a half into their tenure. In this episode, Ian and Connor discuss: Moyes' Surprise & Transfer Window Suspicions: Reacting to Moyes admitting he was surprised by the swift sale, but revealing that the writing may have been on the wall after the way the recent transfer window played out. "It's for Evertonians I'm more disappointed": Moyes' heartfelt message to the fanbase. Why the manager doesn't feel personally let down, but fe

Ian Croll and Tony Scott are back for an emergency episode of the Royal Blue Everton FC Podcast following the massive breaking news that The Friedkin Group (TFG) have put Everton Football Club up for sale! EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/efc Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Less than two years after completing their takeover of the club in December 2024, TFG has released an official bombshell statement confirming they are exploring "new investment options," including the "potential sale of a controlling interest." Ian and Tony react to the statement in full, in which the American ownership group claims their initial priority of bringing stability and securing the move to the newly-completed Hill Dickinson Stadium has been achieved, meaning the "time is right to consider the next chapter for Everton."

Everton return to action this Sunday afternoon as they travel to face Hull City! With the Blues still unbeaten so far this season, Ian Croll and Connor O'Neill sit down in the latest episode of the Royal Blue Podcast to discuss whether David Moyes’ side can blow away any post-international break rust and keep their impressive momentum rolling. Team News & Selection Dilemmas: Who is fit following the three-week international break, and who starts in key tactical positions? The lads dive deep into everything you need to know ahead of Sunday’s clash at the MKM Stadium. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/efc Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee.

With the long international break finally coming to an end, Premier League football is returning and Everton are back in action this weekend! EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/efc Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee. In today's episode, Ian Croll, Chris Beesley and Gavin Buckland dive into the latest headlining news around Everton FC and the wider Premier League landscape: Man City Punishment & Transfer Financials: The lads build on the ongoing Manchester City case, speculating on what the upcoming appeal could bring. They also tackle circulating rumours that rival Premier League clubs are growing concerned about money owed to them by City for historical transfer deals. Dan Meis Exclusive & Expansion Talk: Following Chris Beesley's exclusive interview with American architect Dan Meis—the man behind Everton's state-of-the-art waterfront home—the panel reacts to Dan's thoughts on stadium capacity. Is 52,769 truly the "magic number" for the Blues, or should the capacity have be

Join host Chris Beesley for a very special edition of the Royal Blue Podcast, as he sits down for an exclusive and fiercely candid chat with former teenage footballing sensation, Billy Kenny. When Billy made his debut for his boyhood heroes Everton in 1992, he was widely dubbed the finest young talent in the country. A scintillating performance in the very first Merseyside derby of the Premier League era led to teammate Peter Beardsley famously nicknaming him ‘The Goodison Gazza’—cementing his reputation as a young midfielder with the world at his feet. But just three years later, it was all over. In this deeply moving and raw interview, Billy opens up about his rapid departure from the game, retiring after being dogged by severe drug and alcohol issues that eventually took him to the brink of death. He speaks openly about enduring betrayal and heartbreak, injury and arrest, and reveals how it ultimately took a devastating family tragedy, a stint in prison, and two hard-fought spells in rehab to help him f

Author Simon Hart and Francesca Lyons join Chris Beesley for a special edition of the Royal Blue podcast to discuss the former’s new book on the latter’s father. The Man Who Bled Blue tells the triumphs and tragedy of Mike Lyons.  ORDER A COPY OF THE BOOK - The Man Who Bled Blue: The Triumphs and Tragedy of Mike Lyons: https://tinyurl.com/TheManWhoBledBlue Hart, whose previous publications include Here We Go: Everton in the 1980s and World in Motion: The Inside Story of Italia ‘90 the tournament that changed football, has produced what the Daily Mail’s Ian Herbert describes as: “A beautifully written and meticulously researched portrait of an extraordinary football life.”  Lifelong Evertonian Lyons, born in Mill Lane Maternity Hospital in Everton and raised at 5 Malpas Road, Croxteth, had a season ticket in the Bullens Road Paddock before making his first team debut when Harry Catterick’s Blues were reigning League Champions. However, despite only five other players topping his 473 appearances fo

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Welcome to a massive episode of the Royal Blue Podcast! Join Chris Beesley, Joe Thomas, Gavin Buckland, and Tony Scott as the team reacts to a historic day in English football—and bids a fond farewell to one of our own.

Join Ian Croll and Joe Thomas on the latest episode of the Royal Blue Podcast as they break down one of the biggest legal bombshells in Premier League history and check in on Everton's stars away on international duty!

The ECHO’s Everton reporter Chris Beesley is joined by author and Evertonian Nathan O’Hagan for the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast as the pair talk all things Colin Harvey.  Chris dives into Nathan’s new book Succession about Colin Harvey and his time as Everton manager.  Having written novels The World Is (Not) A Cold Dead Place; Out Of The City and The Last Sane Man On Earth, Nathan has also penned articles about football, culture, current affairs and men’s mental health for The New World; Byline Times; Four Four Two; Men’s Fitness and Metro.  Succession explores an often-overlooked period in Everton’s modern history under arguably the greatest servant the club has ever known. The book offers a sympathetic, clear-eyed account as it tracks the initial enthusiasm surrounding Harvey’s appointment, the weight of expectation and his struggle to replicate the success he helped create as a player and coach. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Succession-Colin-Harvey-Everton-Manager/dp/1836802935

Ian Croll is joined by Paul Wheelock and Gavin Buckland on the latest episode of the Royal Blue Podcast to react to the latest headlines and tactical talking points surrounding Everton Football Club. On Today’s Agenda: Tim Cahill’s Ownership Comments: Everton Icon Tim Cahill recently spoke to BBC’s Giulia Bould regarding the club’s ownership situation, sparking significant debate across Toffees supporters. The panel breaks down Cahill’s remarks and discusses why fan reaction has been largely divided and critical. Tarkowski & Mykolenko Resurgence: Moving onto the pitch, James Tarkowski and Vitalii Mykolenko have both hit impressive form. What is behind their defensive resurgence, and how critical are they to Everton’s backline strength? Midfield Balance under Moyes: Tactical focus turns to the engine room. How can David Moyes strike the right balance in midfield and extract the best performance out of the options at his disposal? Early Season Sparks: A look at Thierno Barry and Tyler

Join Liverpool ECHO reporters Chris Beesley and Joe Thomas on the latest episode of the Royal Blue Podcast as they dissect Everton’s 1-0 win over Ipswich Town! EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/efc Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee. On Today’s Agenda: Ipswich Town Analysis: Full breakdown of Saturday’s 1-0 victory, assessing the performance, tactical decisions, and key moments from the match. Five Games Unbeaten: How Everton extended their unbeaten Premier League run to five matches heading into the three-week international break. Early Season Verdict: Sitting 7th in the Premier League table on nine points, Chris and Joe deliver their verdict on Everton’s start to the campaign.