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We're sifting through the defeat to Manchester City on the first Royal Blue podcast of the week.Host Phil Kirkbride is joined by Dave Prentice and Gav Buckland, and Marco Silva's decision to play three at the back is top of the agenda.One of podcasters thinks it was a bad idea. Another thinks Silva was right to go with it.Buckland's pre-match wish to see Dominic Calvert-Lewin given a chance at City was granted and the lads discuss whether the young striker now needs to be given a run as the Blues face three games in seven days.Also up for discussion is the growing concern over the consistency of the squad's wingers, Seamus Coleman's performance at the weekend is talked about, as is the run of form which is the worst since Silva took charge.The lads talk about ways the manager can get Everton back to winning ways and it wouldn't be a Royal Blue podcast without talk turning to signing a new - yes, you guessed it - striker.Sit back, relax and enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/p

It's a short, but not so sweet Post-Game podcast.Everton went down 3-1 at Manchester City this afternoon to stretch their winless run to four matches and continue their wretched record at 'big six' teams.The podcast starts with the verdict of our Everton FC correspondent Phil Kirkbride and concludes with the full audio from Blues boss Marco Silva's press conference. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Royal Blue podcast team are back for a second time this week to preview the trip to Manchester City.Host Phil Kirkbride is joined by Dave Prentice, Adam Jones and Gav Buckland and they are asked a simple question with a not so straightforward answer: how do the Blues beat City?The lads give share their - different - confidence levels, discuss a potential change in tactics and assess if Pep Guardiola's current team is as good as the one that romped to the title last season.Everton have picked up 1-1 draws in their last two trip to the Etihad with Dominic Calvert-Lewin one of the stand-out performers in last season's game but what is the next step for the young forward?Should he start tomorrow lunchtime? He is the answer to Everton's lack of goals against the top six teams so far?John Stones is also a topic of discussion as is Yerry Mina with Buckland offering the Colombian very high praise indeed with a prediction.Sit back, relax and enjoy For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/priva

In a week that promised so much for Everton, it’s fair to say the glimmer of expectation surrounding the previous week’s run of fixtures was high. Heartbreak at Anfield and frustration at Goodison, twice, has certainly stopped that in its tracks. It really wasn’t supposed to be like this. The next run of fixtures won’t be any easier. Manchester City and Spurs await. To talk through the past week of action and look ahead to Saturday’s early kick off against Pep Guardiola’s men, host Ian Croll is joined by Connor O’Neill and Robert Astell. The lads talk through the performance against Watford, question exactly what has gone wrong and where the Blues go from here. Also on the agenda is Sigurdsson/Coleman/Walcott - And finally, the lads answer the questions submitted by you, the fans via the Royal Blue Facebook group. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A pair of frustrating draws, a highly controversial back page and the daunting prospect of a trip to Man City are all on the agenda as the Royal Blue podcast returns.Host Phil Kirkbride is joined by Head of Sport Dave Prentice and Adam Jones to pour over the events of the past week at Goodison.The panel kick-off by giving their take of the draws with Newcastle United and Watford with the discussion prompting a debate about the extent of Everton's strength in depth.This edition of the podcast then gets into the big talking point of the day - the Daily Mail's back page in which an image from Monday night's game has caused major controversy.Prentice and Jones give their opinion on an edition of the newspaper which has angered Blues fans.The podcast then moves onto this weekend's trip to Man City and the Everton penalty taker debate.Sit back, relax and enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Post-Game podcast to reflect on a night of mixed emotions for Everton.The overriding feeling at full-time was one of relief after Lucas Digne’s brilliant free kick earned the Blues a 2-2 draw at home to Watford that some would argue they did not deserve.But there was also disappointment and frustration after a poor second-half performance saw the Hornets score twice in three minutes after Richarlison had opened the scoring against his former club with his eighth goal of the season.So to analyse the overall displa, which included another penalty miss by Gylfi Sigurdsson, you will hear from our Everton FC correspondent Phil Kirkbride and then our Everton FC reporter Adam Jones.You’ll then hear host Paul Wheelock's conversation with Goodison Park season-ticket holder, and our View from the Gwladys Street podcast host, Ian Croll.Before the podcast rounds of with the full audio from Marco Silva’s post-match press conference. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn

Let’s be honest, a visit of Watford to Goodison Park is not one of the first matches you look out for when the fixtures are released in the summer.But this evening’s game does have extra spice attached to it as it will be the first time that Everton manager Marco Silva has faced the Hornets since leaving his former club in acrimonious circumstances earlier in the year.It’s clear that Watford, at boardroom level, are and were aggrieved by the part the Blues allegedly played in Silva’s eventual departure from Vicarage Road.But to find out whether that bad blood still exists in the Hornets fan base, and within the playing squad, Paul Wheelock speaks to Phil Spencer, who covers the club for the Football.London website.We also talked Watford’s form, which has seen them lose four of their last five winless matches, the first return of Gerard Deulofeu, Richarlison, and the prospects of Abdoulaye Doucouré joining the Brazilian and Silva at Goodison in the future.Enjoy – and we’ll be back after the match with the Post

Our Everton FC correspondent Phil Kirkbride travelled to the training ground of Watford on Friday to record a very special Royal Blue podcast.Phil spent time in the company of former Blues winger Gerard Deulofeu, who will be making his return to Goodison Park with Watford on Monday night.They talked his time at Everton, his contrasting relationships with Roberto Martinez and Ronald Koeman, his on-field partnership with Romelu Lukaku, what the Blues fans mean to him, and the player who he played alongside at Vicarage Road last season, but who on Monday will be on the opposing side, Richarlison. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now if you’ve been on Twitter or Facebook today there’s a good chance that you’ll know that Tim Cahill is celebrating his 39th birthday.Not that we needed an excuse, but we’ve put together a special podcast celebrating the best £1.5m Everton are ever likely to spend.To do that, Paul Wheelock speaks to three Aussie-based Evertonians, Ronan Mathews, Lachlan Spiteri and Robert Martin.We talked what Cahill means to the trio – both as Blues and Australians – and the influence he had on them supporting the club.We all remember his goals against Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea, and many others – but what made Tim extra special in the eyes of Evertonians?We then ponder the possibility of Australia’s all-time leading goalscorer returning to the club in some capacity in the future once his illustrious playing career comes to an end.We also talk the current day and the new Blue heroes hoping to follow in Tim’s footsteps, and the jobs Marco Silva and Marcel Brands are doing.And, of course, we ask what it’s like to fo

One word comes up more than other in the Post-Game podcast... frustration.And with good reason as that perfectly encapsulated the mood around Goodison Park on Wednesday night.Yes, the 1-1 draw with a well-organised and at times cynical Newcastle United side was enough to move Everton back up to sixth.But with everyone desperate to put the devastating Merseyside derby defeat behind them, it felt like two points dropped.The podcast starts with the considered thoughts of our Everton FC correspondent Phil Kirkbride and our Everton FC reporter Adam Jones.Before it ends with the full audio from Blues boss Marco Silva’s press conference. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So yet another devastating late Merseyside derby defeat for Everton.But, for anyone expecting the latest Royal Blue podcast to be akin to a wake, then you’d be wrong. Therapy maybe, but there’s no mourning.And why would there be after the Blues produced their best performance at Anfield in some time; a performance that should have brought the point their efforts so richly deserved.So to pick the bones out of Sunday’s match, our Everton FC correspondent Phil Kirkbride is joined by head of sport Dave Prentice, Everton’s official statistician Gavin Buckland, and by Paul Wheelock.Prenno kicks things off with a rousing rallying cry that will banish any blues you’re still feeling.The lads debate Jordan Pickford’s mistake and how he will bounce back from it before talk turns to the job Marco Silva is doing.Would the result against Liverpool have been different had Silva had an out-an-out centre-forward on the pitch? One panellist thinks so. Another disagrees.The Ademola Lookman-Theo Walcott debate then gets another

As Merseyside derby defeats go, that one is up there for complete and utter final whistle deflation. For the first time in a long time, Everton went there without any fear and matched Liverpool all the way. For a mistake like that at the very end to turn the game on its head, it was absolutely devastating.This week, the fan podcast is brought to you by host Ian Croll and glasses half full guests, Connor O’Neill and Graham Callaghan. The lads are hurting but confidence is still high and six points over the next two games is a must. With Newcastle on Wednesday, the lads preview what’s to come, but the majority of the podcast is spent looking back over Everton’s 1-0 defeat to Liverpool. The performance, the chances, the mistake by Pickford, the progression and Klopp’s reaction are all discussed. Questions submitted by fans in the Royal Blue Facebook podcast group are also read out at the end. Give it a listen. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices.

Just because we've been here before doesn't mean it hurts any less.But while Divock Origi's 96th-minute winner was a sickening blow to a set of supporters who have grown wearily accustomed to them in meetings with Liverpool, there were massive positives to take from Everton's performance at Anfield this afternoon.That much is made clear by the two guests on the Post-Game podcast, our Everton FC reporter Phil Kirkbride and Blues fan Tom Clarke.Marco Silva also had words of praise for his devastated side.And this podcast rounds off with the full audio from the impressive Everton's manager post-match press conference. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't let anyone tell you otherwise - the Merseyside derby is still the big game for Everton and Liverpool supporters.And, with the 232nd meeting between the sides just hours away, we've produced a special preview podcast for both our Royal Blue and Blood Red listeners.Host Paul Wheelock speaks to Adam Jones, the ECHO's Everton FC reporter, and Paul Gorst, one of our football journalists, and who provides the Liverpool perspective.The mood in both camps, the importance of history, the pros and cons of throwing in new signings, and the players to watch out for are discussed by both Gorsty and Adam.They also reveal which player they'd like to make the move across Stanley Park - and sign for Everton from Liverpool, and vice versa - before giving their predictions.Enjoy - and we'll be back after the match with our Post-Game podcast. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Royal Blue podcast panel haven't quite got derby fever but they are confident ahead of Sunday's trip to Anfield.Host Phil Kirkbride is joined by Head of Sport Dave Prentice, Everton reporter Adam Jones and Gavin Buckland to talk about the 232nd meeting between the Blues and Liverpool.And confidence abounds with the lads fully expecting Everton to produce a performance to be proud of as Marco Silva takes charge in a Merseyside derby for the first time.The mood of Reds boss Jurgen Klopp is discussed after a spiky press conference but are the panel buying his glowing assessment of the Blues squad?Silva's pre-match tone is also a topic for discussion as is Ademola Lookman and whether the winger, who is "doing more than enough to be in the starting XI", will get the nod on Sunday.The Everton boss is expected to keep faith with the majority of players who have taken the club to sixth in the table which may well mean there are no local lads in the XI - but does that matter?All this and more - including the panel

Should Everton be willing to make Andre Gomes the club's highest paid player in the hope of signing him permanently?How do you rate the Blues' chances of striking a deal with Barcelona?And what should Everton's sales pitch be?All these questions are put to the panel in the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast as the future of the on-loan midfielder is discussed.Host Phil Kirkbride puts the questions to Head of Sport Dave Prentice, sports reporter Chris Beesley and stats man Gav Buckland - with Gomes top of the agenda.There's a brief look back on the win over Cardiff and a debate over sixth place and whether the troubles at Old Trafford present the Blues with a chance.And to round off the podcast, the appointment of Chris Kavanagh is talked about.Sit back, relax and enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Merseyside derby, the Cardiff win, Andre Gomes, and more are all key talking points in this week’s fan podcast. Brought to you by host, Ian Croll with guests, Rob Astell and Gary Callaghan, the lads discuss and debate the standout points from Saturday’s 1-0 win. Impressive as it was, the Blues can’t rest on their laurels as a Sunday 4:15pm Merseyside derby awaits. Happy and content with Saturday’s win, attention quickly turns to bitter rivals Liverpool and how Everton can finally claim victory at Anfield after a 19 year win less streak. Plenty has been made following Everton’s Cardiff victory about how broadcast media outlets have ignored Marco Silva’s men. Is this actually a thing? And if it is, are you bothered? The lads discuss in detail. The podcast finishes off with questions posed by those in our Royal Blue Facebook group - click HERE to join. Stayed tune for some crackers.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc

Another home game, another win for Everton.But while the performance was not entirely convincing, a seventh goal of the season for top-scorer Gylfi Sigurdsson was enough to beat Cardiff City 1-0 and earn the Blues a fourth straight victory at Goodison Park.And, just for good measure, it also lifted them into the top six.So little wonder, then, it is a happy Post-Game podcast.The pod kicks off with the considered thoughts of our Everton FC correspondent Phil Kirkbride and Everton FC reporter Adam Jones.You then get the verdict of season-ticket holder Matthew Barry, who had particular reason to be pleased by the outcome.And the show rounds off with the full audio from Blues boss Marco Silva's press conference. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Sam Carroll is joined by Everton correspondent Adam Jones, reporter Chris Beesley and regular guest Gavin Buckland for the latest Royal Blue podcast.Adam, who attended Marco Silva's press conference earlier on Friday, reveals his chat with the manager about Ademola Lookman as the quartet discuss James McCarthy's long-term future.Reports that starlet Anthony Gordon is attracting interest from Germany are mulled over as the benefits - and subsequent drawbacks - of Everton's academy system are assessed. Neil Warnock's startlingly good recent record against the Blues is revealed but the mood in camp is confident ahead of Cardiff's visit to Goodison Park.The lads believe someone is due a good hiding at the Old Lady sooner or later as Silva's revolution continues and the weekly round of predictions hope for a big win against the Bluebirds! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With regular host Ian Croll away, Paul Wheelock is joined by two young Blues, Tom Clarke and Max Carlyle, for our latest View from the Gwladys Street fans' podcast.Recorded on the final day of the final international break of the year, the trio take a look back at the season so far and look ahead to this weekend's visit of Cardiff City to Goodison Park, and to the January transfer window.It was certainly a successful summer for the Blues and, while Tom and Max are quick to pay tribute to the job being done on the field by Marco Silva, they also believe Farhad Moshiri's decision to bring in Marcel Brands is already paying dividends.The lads debate Silva and Brands' best signing so far and the players who have come on the most under the new regime before talk turns to the New Year and further potential additions.Everton have been linked with Benfica winger Andrija Zivkovic and West Ham striker Marko Arnautovic but we ask is the former needed and is the latter the right profile?And, after an Andre Gomes mutual a