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Join Chris Beesley, Joe Thomas and Gav Buckland for the Friday edition of the Royal Blue podcast as they preview Everton’s final men’s first team game at Goodison Park against Southampton Goodbye to Goodison special souvenir edition:  https://tinyurl.com/GoodbyeGoodisonSouvenir Gavin Buckland's Book 'The End' | Order your copy here: https://tinyurl.com/GavinBucklandTheEnd Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - everyday.  Subscribe to the Royal Blue Everton FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3aNfYav Listen and subscribe to the Royal Blue Podcast for all your latest Everton FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HbiY1E SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/47xwdnY Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivEchoEFC Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royal.

After starting with Everton’s most-successful skipper Kevin Ratcliffe at the Cheshire Cat pub in Christleton in March 2024, the 20th and final episode of the Goodison Park: My Home series sees Chris Beesley at ‘The Grand Old Lady’ herself, to speak to current club captain Seamus Coleman. Arguably the best pound for pound signing of the Premier League era with his fabled “Sixty Grand” fee that features in a popular supporters’ song, the Republic of Ireland international holds the Blues record for the most matches in the competition and is widely regarded as being their best player in his position of modern times. Lauded by then Everton manager Frank Lampard as “the best man I’ve ever met,” after the 3-2 comeback win over Crystal Palace in 2022 to secure top flight survival, the right-back from Killybegs, County Donegal, has epitomised the ‘Spirit of the Blues’ both on and off the pitch for over 16 years since joining from Sligo Rovers in January 2009 and unlike many of his team-mates, he chooses to live in

Goodison Park is set to become the home of Everton Women in a move that will retain the club’s presence in its historic home. The men’s team will play its final game at the Grand Old Lady on Sunday, ending 133 years of footballing heritage before the club moves to a new state-of-the art home on the Liverpool waterfront. Thousands of supporters will line the surrounding streets to welcome the players ahead of the game against Southampton and celebrations will continue on the pitch after the final whistle. The game will no longer mark the end of competitive football at the Goodison Road site, however, after the results of a feasibility study conducted by the club paved the way for the women’s team move. Join Ian Croll, Connor O’Neill and Tony Scott for the Wednesday edition of the Royal Blue podcast as they discuss the latest news coming out of Everton.  Goodbye to Goodison special souvenir edition:  https://tinyurl.com/GoodbyeGoodisonSouvenir Gavin Buckland's Book 'The End' | Order your copy here: https:

Everton produced a spectacular comeback to defeat Fulham 3-1 at Craven Cottage in glorious sunshine by the Thames after being on the back foot for most of the first 45 minutes. A powerful header from Raul Jimenez on 17 minutes put the hosts in front and they continued to boss proceedings for the lion’s share of the first half before the Blues got back into the contest with a slice of good fortune when Vitalii Mykolenko’s deflected shot deceived Bernd Leno. Everton went ahead on 70 minutes when substitute Dwight McNeil’s corner-kick was headed in at the back post by Michael Keane, who had come into the side as one of four changes, before Beto completed the turnaround three minutes later as his shot proved too hot to handle for Leno. ​Join Ian Croll, Joe Thomas and Dan Haygarth for the Monday edition of the Royal Blue podcast as they react to the 3-1 win against Fulham.  Goodbye to Goodison special souvenir edition:  https://tinyurl.com/GoodbyeGoodisonSouvenir Gavin Buckland's Book 'The End' | Order your

Everton will host a special ‘End of an Era’ celebration after the final whistle of the final game at Goodison Park. Guest presenters, current and former players and live music will all feature as part of the post-match entertainment to mark the historic occasion. The event will last for around an hour and will follow what is set to be an emotional match against Southampton - the game that will mark the conclusion of 133-years of the club’s senior men’s team playing at the iconic stadium. Before the match a special coach welcome will be organised to welcome the players. That is set to be organised by the 1878s supporters' group, which held one spectacular final display in the stands ahead of the draw with Ipswich Town last Saturday. Join Ian Croll, Joe Thomas a guest Damian Kennedy for the Friday edition of the Royal Blue podcast as they look ahead to Fulham away and discuss Goodison Park’s final game. Goodbye to Goodison special souvenir edition:  https://tinyurl.com/GoodbyeGoodisonSouvenir Gavin Buckla

Dave Watson, Everton’s most-recent trophy-winning captain, is Chris Beesley’s latest guest on Goodison Park: My Home. The centre-half was the Blues’ skipper when they defeated Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United side 1-0 in the 1995 FA Cup final and recalls an incredible story about what happened to the famous silverware that night after the Wembley victory. Scouser Watson, who grew up on Boundary Street, close to the new Everton Stadium, started his professional career across Stanley Park with Liverpool – for whom his brother Alex later played – but never made a first team appearance before joining Norwich City in 1980. While with the Canaries, he made his England debut, winning his first of 12 caps for the Three Lions, in a 2-0 win over Brazil in the Maracana Stadium before lifting the League Cup the following year. He returned to his home city in 1986 when Howard Kendall snapped him up for Everton for a then club record £900,000 fee and was part of their last League Championship-winning side in his fir

Everton threw away a two goal lead against an already relegated Ipswich Town side to be held to a frustrating 2-2 draw in Goodison Park’s penultimate fixture. With a series of spectacular displays in the stands courtesy of fan group the 1878s, the two sides took to the pitch with a ticker tape welcome and the party atmosphere looked like continuing for the hosts. Beto headed David Moyes’ side ahead on 26 minutes and nine minutes later, Dwight McNeil doubled their lead with a strike that left visiting keeper Alex Palmer rooted to the spot. However, an incredible, swerving drive from Julio Enciso four minutes before the interval handed the Suffolk side a lifeline and they shocked the Blues with a headed back post equaliser from substitute George Hirst 11 minutes from the end to earn a share of the spoils. Join Ian Croll, Chris Beesley and Gavin Buckland for reaction and debate on the latest Royal Blue Podcast.  Goodbye to Goodison special souvenir edition:  https://tinyurl.com/GoodbyeGoodisonSouvenir Gavi

It’s the Friday edition of the Royal Blue podcast with Ian Croll, Joe Thomas and Gavin Buckland as they look ahead to Everton’s penultimate game at Goodison Park against Ipswich Town on Saturday. Also on the agenda, Everton were mentioned in parliament this past week by local MP Ian Bryne. We’ll discuss and explain why.  Goodbye to Goodison special souvenir edition:  https://tinyurl.com/GoodbyeGoodisonSouvenir Gavin Buckland's Book 'The End' | Order your copy here: https://tinyurl.com/GavinBucklandTheEnd Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - everyday.  Subscribe to the Royal Blue Everton FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3aNfYav Listen and subscribe to the Royal Blue Podcast for all your latest Everton FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HbiY1E SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/47xwdnY Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolec

It’s the Wednesday edition of the Royal Blue podcast as Ian Croll, Tony Scott and Connor O’Neill discuss the latest news coming out of Everton Football Club.  Goodbye to Goodison special souvenir edition:  https://tinyurl.com/GoodbyeGoodisonSouvenir Gavin Buckland's Book 'The End' | Order your copy here: https://tinyurl.com/GavinBucklandTheEnd Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - everyday.  Subscribe to the Royal Blue Everton FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3aNfYav Listen and subscribe to the Royal Blue Podcast for all your latest Everton FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HbiY1E SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/47xwdnY Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivEchoEFC Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royal.blue.everto Follow us on Fac

Everton’s record-breaking wait for a Premier League win at Stamford Bridge continues as they were beaten 1-0 by Chelsea in the west London sunshine. Nicolas Jackson struck the only goal of the contest on 27 minutes when Beto gave up possession cheaply and the Senegal international striker struck a low drive beyond Jordan Pickford. Although the hosts threatened to run riot at that time having dominated the first half, David Moyes’ men, playing their first fixture after their Premier League status had been secured for next season improved as the contest wore on. Abdoulaye Doucoure should have done better with a header just before the break while both Beto and substitute Dwight McNeil were denied in the second half as the visitors searched in vain for an equaliser. Goodbye to Goodison special souvenir edition:  https://tinyurl.com/GoodbyeGoodisonSouvenir Gavin Buckland's Book 'The End' | Order your copy here: https://tinyurl.com/GavinBucklandTheEnd Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue Yo

Join Ian Croll, Chris Beesley and Paul Wheelock as they look ahead to Everton’s trip to Stamford Bridge in the Saturday 12:30 kick off.  Goodbye to Goodison special souvenir edition:  https://tinyurl.com/GoodbyeGoodisonSouvenir Gavin Buckland's Book 'The End' | Order your copy here: https://tinyurl.com/GavinBucklandTheEnd Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - everyday.  Subscribe to the Royal Blue Everton FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3aNfYav Listen and subscribe to the Royal Blue Podcast for all your latest Everton FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HbiY1E SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/47xwdnY Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivEchoEFC Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royal.blue.everto Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebo

Chris Beesley is joined by guests Gavin Buckland and David Prentice for a a special edition of the Royal Blue podcast to mark the 40th anniversary of Everton's 3-1 win over Bayern Munich in the European Cup-Winners' Cup semi-final second leg, an occasion widely-regarded as the greatest night in Goodison Park's history. After a goalless first leg in what was then West Germany, Everton, roared on by a passionate home crowd, recovered from a goal down at half-time to power through to what remains their only European final. In what proved to be a legendary team talk, manager Howard Kendall told his players at the interval that "The Gwladys Street would suck the ball into the net," and so it proved with goals from Graeme Sharp and Andy Gray before Trevor Steven's iconic late clincher. Gavin and David, who were both present at Goodison to witness the action, share their memories along with exclusive interviews from Everton players who starred that night: Derek Mountfield, Kevin Sheedy, Kevin Ratcliffe, Peter Reid

Join Ian Croll and Tony Scott for the Wednesday edition of the Royal Blue podcast as they look back at the Manchester City defeat and assess what there is left to do following mathematically safety being secured. Goodbye to Goodison special souvenir edition: https://shop.regionalnewspapers.co.uk/goodbye-to-goodison-4384-p.asp?utm_source=Goodbye+Goodison+Park-Echo&utm_medium=Goodbye+Goodison+Park-Echo-Factbox&utm_campaign=Goodbye+Goodison+Park&utm_id=Goodbye+Goodison+Park Gavin Buckland's Book 'The End' | Order your copy here: https://tinyurl.com/GavinBucklandTheEnd Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - everyday.  Subscribe to the Royal Blue Everton FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3aNfYav Listen and subscribe to the Royal Blue Podcast for all your latest Everton FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HbiY1E SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/47xwd

After taking on the Premier League’s top two less than 72 hours apart a week ago, Everton secured a deserved 1-0 win away at third placed Nottingham Forest thanks to Abdoulaye Doucoure’s stoppage time goal. It was no less than the Blues deserved against this season’s surprise package in the Premier League after dominating proceedings against Nuno Espirito Santo’s high-fliers. Join Ian Croll and Chris Beesley for the Monday edition of the Royal Blue podcast they look back and react to Everton’s win at the City Ground.  Goodbye to Goodison special souvenir edition: https://shop.regionalnewspapers.co.uk/goodbye-to-goodison-4384-p.asp?utm_source=Goodbye+Goodison+Park-Echo&utm_medium=Goodbye+Goodison+Park-Echo-Factbox&utm_campaign=Goodbye+Goodison+Park&utm_id=Goodbye+Goodison+Park Gavin Buckland's Book 'The End' | Order your copy here: https://tinyurl.com/GavinBucklandTheEnd Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live

Everton manager David Moyes has revealed Jesper Lindstrom has undergone surgery and given an update on the fitness of Dominic Calvert-Lewin. And the Blues boss has also issued a stern warning to clubs interested in signing Jarrad Branthwaite. Join Ian Croll and Joe Thomas as they head into the Royal Blue studio for the Friday edition of the podcast to discuss all things Everton. Goodbye to Goodison special souvenir edition: https://shop.regionalnewspapers.co.uk/goodbye-to-goodison-4384-p.asp?utm_source=Goodbye+Goodison+Park-Echo&utm_medium=Goodbye+Goodison+Park-Echo-Factbox&utm_campaign=Goodbye+Goodison+Park&utm_id=Goodbye+Goodison+Park Gavin Buckland's Book 'The End' | Order your copy here: https://tinyurl.com/GavinBucklandTheEnd Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - everyday.  Subscribe to the Royal Blue Everton FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3aNfYav

Join Ian Croll and Tony Scott for the Wednesday edition of the Royal Blue podcast as they cover a range of topics on today’s show including the date for Goodison’s final game, Yousseff Chermiti and Armando Broja. The lads also look ahead to Saturday’s trip to third placed Nottingham Forest. Goodbye to Goodison special souvenir edition: https://shop.regionalnewspapers.co.uk/goodbye-to-goodison-4384-p.asp?utm_source=Goodbye+Goodison+Park-Echo&utm_medium=Goodbye+Goodison+Park-Echo-Factbox&utm_campaign=Goodbye+Goodison+Park&utm_id=Goodbye+Goodison+Park Gavin Buckland's Book 'The End' | Order your copy here: https://tinyurl.com/GavinBucklandTheEnd Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - everyday.  Subscribe to the Royal Blue Everton FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3aNfYav Listen and subscribe to the Royal Blue Podcast for all your latest Everton FC content via

Trevor Steven, the player who scored the goal that produced arguably the loudest roar in the Grand Old Lady’s history, is Chris Beesley’s latest guest on Goodison Park: My Home. Steven netted the goal that clinched Everton’s place in the 1985 European Cup-Winners’ Cup final when he sealed the 3-1 win over Bayern Munich in what is widely regarded as Goodison Park’s greatest-ever night. Born in Berwick-upon-Tweed, Steven recalls his early football memories, growing up close to England’s border with Scotland, before getting his big break in the professional ranks at Burnley, where he played alongside a previous Goodison Park: My Home guest Martin Dobson. Having been snapped up by fellow North Easterner Howard Kendall for £300,000 in 1983, Steven’s first season on Merseyside finished with him delivering the cross for Andy Gray’s goal to clinch the 2-0 victory over Watford in the FA Cup final. The following season, the midfielder was part of Everton’s most-successful side with a memorable goal at Tottenham Hotsp

Everton recovered from what could have been a post-Merseyside Derby hangover to snatch a share of spoils against second-placed Arsenal despite a lacklustre first half. Join Ian Croll, Joe Thomas and Gavin Buckland for the latest Royal Blue podcast as they react to Everton’s 1-1 draw against Arsenal. Gavin Buckland's Book 'The End' | Order your copy here: https://tinyurl.com/GavinBucklandTheEnd Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - everyday.  Subscribe to the Royal Blue Everton FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3aNfYav Listen and subscribe to the Royal Blue Podcast for all your latest Everton FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HbiY1E SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/47xwdnY Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivEchoEFC Follow us on TikTok: https://www

Join Ian Croll, Gavin Buckland and Chris Beesley as they have the final word on the Merseyside Derby and look ahead to Everton’s match with Arsenal on Saturday. Gavin Buckland's Book 'The End' | Order your copy here: https://tinyurl.com/GavinBucklandTheEnd Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - everyday.  Subscribe to the Royal Blue Everton FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3aNfYav Listen and subscribe to the Royal Blue Podcast for all your latest Everton FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HbiY1E SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/47xwdnY Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivEchoEFC Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royal.blue.everto Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoEFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap

After containing champions-elect Liverpool for almost an hour, Everton were left to rue a couple of golden chances in front of the Kop as they suffered a 1-0 defeat at Anfield when ‘crossing the park’ for the final time in a Merseyside Derby. Join Ian Croll, Chris Beesley and Paul Wheelock as they react to Everton’s 1-0 defeat in the Merseyside Derby. Gavin Buckland's Book 'The End' | Order your copy here: https://tinyurl.com/GavinBucklandTheEnd Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - everyday.  Subscribe to the Royal Blue Everton FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3aNfYav Listen and subscribe to the Royal Blue Podcast for all your latest Everton FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HbiY1E SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/47xwdnY Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc Follow us on Twitter: https://twi