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This international break might have seemed like it has gone on forever, but there have still been a lot of Everton issues to discuss!The club recently announced they would be freezing season ticket prices once more, which is always a great thing to hear.However, how will it affect Bramley-Moore's potential prices?And, focusing on the pitch, there are some interesting rumours regarding Cenk Tosun heading into January, so where does his future lie?Adam Jones is joined by Dave Prentice, Chris Beesley and Gavin Buckland to discuss the new stadium, Tosun, Tim Cahill's Blues career and much more! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the international weekend - but that doesn't stop Sam Carroll, Chris Beesley, Adam Jones and Head of Sport David Prentice discussing all the pressing matters at Everton. Adam met club captain Phil Jagielka and long-serving full-back Leighton Baines at the club's Blue Base yesterday as consultation over the Bramley-Moore stadium move began. The Everton correspondent gives his thoughts on the process while Chris Beesley and Dave Prentice highlight the necessity of a new arena as the Blues look to keep pace with the top six.With the season already almost one-third of the way through, the quartet take stock of Marco Silva's start to life as Everton boss while several players come in for specific praise. Our Royal Blue followers also submitted their questions for the podcast which are answered in detail, with January signings, the centre-back dilemma and season expectations all cropping up.You can follow our Royal Blue Podcast Facebook page and leave all your comments, ideas and feedback HERE. You can also li

In this week’s fan podcast, host Ian Croll is joined by Paul Wheelock and Mark Frances. A point at Stamford Bridge was well deserved by Marco Silva’s men on Sunday afternoon and along with all the positives following the final whistle, it’s a fair assessment to say Everton felt a sense of frustration that they couldn’t do more to win the game. That’s how far the Blues have come, however. Going to Stamford Bridge, matching Chelsea for 90 minutes to come away with a decent result, and yet, to still be disappointed. The lads look back and react to the 0-0 draw and delve into a number issues stemming from the game. Level of officiating, Bernard’s form, Mina debut, injury blows and the defensive dilemma Marco Silva now faces are all on the agenda. All that and plenty more in the latest View from the Gwladys Street podcast. 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 our Everton FC correspondent Adam Jones and regular guest Gavin Buckland for the latest Royal Blue podcast.The trio start by dissecting the weekend's draw at Chelsea, in which the Blues brought home a battling point from the capital.Yerry Mina's impressive debut is also discussed as Marco Silva's defensive selection headache deepens. In a good way, of course.Michael Keane and Kurt Zouma's credentials are considered as Mina's partner when Everton return to action against Cardiff while the impact of both Andre Gomes and Gylfi Sigurdsson - who have returned home from international duty injured - is examined.The lads then delve into Theo Walcott's recent form, and whether Ademola Lookman's time is now, before also giving their verdict on VAR in the Premier League.You can join our Royal Blue podcast Facebook page and leave all your comments, ideas and feedback HERE.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone

It wasn't the overdue win at a 'top six' side that all Blues crave, but the performance in this afternoon's 0-0 draw at unbeaten Chelsea served to underline the progress Everton are making under Marco Silva.And to pick the bones out of what was an excellent point, we get the verdict of our Everton FC correspondent Phil Kirkbride, before host Paul Wheelock speaks to Blues supporter Rob Astell.And the podcast rounds off with the full audio from Silva's post-match press conference.If you would like to get involved with all the podcasts we produce, apply to join our new Royal Blue Facebook group by clicking HERE. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have a special Royal Blue for you.Firstly, our Everton FC correspondent Phil Kirkbride, head of sport Dave Prentice, and Sam Carroll get around the table to debate the latest big talking points from Goodison.And there is no bigger talking point than the club’s two-year academy ban and £500,000 fine. Is the punishment too severe? What is chief executive Denise Barrett-Baxendale's reaction to the findings? Just how much damage has been done to Everton’s standing? And just what impact will it have on the club and in particular Brands? After the all, the impressive new director of football has made it part of his mission to improve the club’s production line of players.Some passionate debate follows before talk turns to how Marco Silva is going to fit big summer signing Yerry Mina into a defence that has improved considerably in recent weeks.With Kurt Zouma ineligible, Mina is set to make his full debut on Sunday at Stamford Bridge, where the Blues have failed to win in the league since 1994.The lads ask can a

We've got something a little different for you today, Blues.Earlier this afternoon Yerry Mina was paraded in front of the press.It came before what is set to be the £27m centre-back's full debut for Everton at Chelsea this weekend.A smiling Mina kicked off the press conference with a playful 'okay, come on!' before he was asked about his fitness, his first Premier League start, and any frustration he has felt at being injured at the start of his Goodison career.The Colombia international then talked making his debut late on in the win over Brighton last weekend, the reception he received, and the relationship he has already built up with Evertonians.And the press conference rounds off with his ambitions and his thoughts on working with Marco Silva.Just a heads up, Mina's answers are translated into English.But they are well worth that little bit longer to hear.We'll be back tomorrow with the Royal Blue podcast. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choi

The Royal Blue podcast returns slightly later than usual this week as ECHO Head of Sport Dave Prentice joins Chris Beesley, Ian Croll and host Sam Carroll to discuss a fruitful week for the Blues.Marco Silva's footballing ideals were on display at Goodison Park last Saturday as Everton dispatched a Brighton team that were full of compliments for their counterparts after the game. Michael Keane continued his renaissance as the former Burnley man impressed in front of England boss Gareth Southgate and Richarlison once more validated Silva's decision to utilise the young Brazilian in a central striking role.Gor Mahia were next up in midweek as Yerry Mina dominated the headlines, with the defender now expected to retain his place for Sunday's trip to Chelsea.Kieran Dowell, Ademola Lookman and returning physio Mick Rathbone are also on the menu as the quartet hope to see a first Stamford Bridge victory since 1995. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choice

This week’s fan podcast is most definitely a happy one. Following on from Everton’s 3-1 win over Brighton and arguably their best performance of the season the lads couldn’t hide their joy at Saturday’s result.Host Ian Croll sits down with guests Mark Crotty, John Howard and Connor O’Neill who taker closer a look at the win and provide reaction and debate to the sub-plots that unfolded on Saturday evening.Was it the best performance of the season? Was Coleman’s goal celebration justified? Did Walcott silence the critics? Are fans worried by the Zouma and Keane partnership break up? And should Everton fear Ross Barkley?There’s that and plenty more! The View from the Gwladys Street is a podcast by the fans for the fans as we discuss all the big talking points coming out of Goodison Park.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well, that was another enjoyable afternoon at Goodison Park, wasn't it?Two goals from Richarlison and one very warmly received strike from Seamus Coleman secured a richly deserved 3-1 victory over Brighton.That meant the Blues bounced back from their undeserved defeat at Manchester United and made it three straight home wins in the Premier League.Little wonder, then, that your latest Post-Game podcast is a happy one.The pod kicks off with the expert analysis of our Everton FC correspondent Phil Kirkbride and our Everton FC reporter Adam Jones.You then hear Paul Wheelock's chat with Ian Croll, the host of our brilliant View from the Gwladys Street podcast and a Goodison season-ticket holder.And the podcast rounds off with the full audio from Blues boss Marco Silva’s press conference.Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marco Silva's selection posers are the big talking points in the latest Royal Blue podcast, hosted by our Everton FC reporter Adam Jones and also featuring our Everton FC correspondent Phil Kirkbride, along with Paul Wheelock.With Kurt Zouma ineligible to face his parent club Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday week, should Blues boss Marco Silva rest the Frenchman for this Saturday's visit of Brighton to Goodison Park and hand big summer signing Yerry Mina his debut?It could be argued that it's now Michael Keane and another at the back for Silva's side and the panel discuss the England international's renaissance so far this season.But what of captain Seamus Coleman?While it may be true that Coleman is not in the best of form, Phil and Paul have no doubts he remains Everton's first-choice right-back.And Adam asks the question whether the Irishman was helped by Theo Walcott's performance at Old Trafford last weekend.That leads to a discussion about why the Brighton match could be the perfect opportunity to h

In our latest Royal Blue podcast we pick the bones out of Everton's trip to Old Trafford to face Manchester United and tackle the big issues to come out of the game.Echo Head of Sport David Prentice hosts and is joined by Adam Jones, Chris Beesley and regular guest Gavin Buckland.United's penalty obviously features high on the bill and the panel discuss both whether it should have been given and after it was - why Anthony Martial's theatrical tumble was not brought before the FA.Jordan Pickford's impressive form comes under discussion but so do the less impressive displays from the likes of Seamus Coleman and Theo Walcott down the Blues right flank.Andre Gomes' bright start at the club is highlighted while the deployment of Marco Silva's frontmen comes under scrutiny.The various merits - or lack of them - of Everton's participation in the Checkatrade Trophy are also discussed. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The former Academy graduate is preparing to face the Blues with Oldham Athletic this evening in the Checkatrade Trophy and sat down with the ECHO to reflect on his time at Goodison.Baxter, the youngest player to have represented the club, talks candidly about the lifeline Everton handed him in 2017 when he faced "some very dark moments" during a drugs ban.The 26-year-old spent last season with the Blues' under-23s in the hope of relaunching a career that lay in tatters and says he owes a debt of gratitude to Bill Kenwright and others who gave him a "third chance".Baxter also provides fascinating insight into playing under David Moyes, how a moment on his debut will haunt him forever and how close he came to playing in the 2009 FA Cup final.The Bootle born attacker reveals a "surreal" experience with Tim Cahill, the truth about the new contract he turned down in 2012 and how Joleon Lescott delivered a painful lesson in training.Baxter goes on to discuss Phil Neville, Leighton Baines, being a mentor to Everton'

Everton’s 2-1 defeat to Man Utd dominates the first half of this week’s fan podcast. The second half topic of debate then turns to the recent stadium announcement and how the fans feel about the readjusted timeline of completion for Bramley-Moore.The focus starts out with Everton’s performance at Old Traffird but quickly turns to Sunday evening’s level of officiating. It’s fair to say the guests on this week’s show don’t hold back on Jon Moss and his decision to award a penalty following Idrissa Gueye’s challenge on Anthony Martial.View from the Gwladys Street is brought to you by host, Ian Croll and guests Rob Astell, Lee Molton and Mark Crotty who provide reaction and debate to all of the above as well as opinion on individual performances from Theo Walcott and Seamus Coleman.This one is certainly worth a listen.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everton are on the hunt for their fourth Premier League win in a row - and standing in their way is Manchester United.The Blues haven't had a great record at Old Trafford in the past, but performances from both sides recently have given Evertonians massive confidence going into this weekend's match.And our podcast panel are no different!Sam Carroll, Adam Jones, Ian Croll and Gavin Buckland discuss this weekend's game and also touch on the very latest Everton stadium developments after Wednesday night's announcement. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest Royal Blue podcast we pick the bones out of Everton's third consecutive Premier League win after Marco Silva's side left it late to finish off Crystal Palace.Host Sam Carroll is joined by Chris Beesley and Ian Croll as there's plenty to discuss in the fall-out to the Eagles visit to Goodison Park.Andre Gomes impressed on his long-awaited debut and given that the Portuguese playmaker brings an added dimension to Everton's midfield, does his emergence spell the end of Morgan Schneiderlin's time at the club?Can homegrown heroes Tom Davies and Jonjoe Kenny feel hard done by after missing out and will Ademola Lookman's assist spark his Merseyside career into life?It emerges that debate over the club's central defensive options had prompted accusations that Sam is in fact a 'true blue' of a different kind while Chris reveals that he is in fact old enough to remember Neville Southall at the peak of his powers as he assesses Jordan Pickford's penalty save and what the future might hold for England's num

Well, that was sweet wasn't it?Late, late goals from substitutes Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Cenk Tosun sealed a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace that left Goodison Park bouncing in a way the Grand Old Lady has not in some time.From manager Marco Silva's brave changes, to Jordan Pickford's penalty save and the performance of debutant Andre Gomes, not to mention the little matter of a third straight Premier League victory for the first time in 18 months, Evertonians have every right to feel positive going into next weekend's trip to Manchester United.But this podcast is all about the Palace match - and we get the view from the press box, with our Everton FC reporter Adam Jones and head of sport Dave Prentice, the view from the stands with Blues fan Max Carlyle, and the view from the dugout with Silva's press conference in full.Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The wait is nearly over... Everton return to Premier League action on Sunday, and in your and second final Royal Blue podcast of the week, we preview the visit of Crystal Palace to Goodison Park.But before getting stuck into the clash with Roy Hodgson’s side, the show kicks off with a debate about a player who may not even make the match – Idrissa Gueye. If the midfielder is ruled out with the injury he sustained on international duty, who should take his place? Morgan Schneiderlin? Unleash Andre Gomes? Drop Gylfi Sigurdsson back?The ECHO’s head of sport, Dave Prentice, who is joined on the podcast by Chris Beesley, Paul Wheelock and host Sam Carroll, is dead against the idea of shifting Sigurdsson out of the No 10 position, particularly given the display he produced as part of a new-look, exciting front four in the win at Leicester City before the international break.That leads on to a discussion about whether the Blues have finally found a way of replacing Romelu Lukaku – but not in the way most supporters

This week, the fan podcast is brought to you by guests, Tom Clarke, Max Carlyle and Rob Astell with your host, Ian Croll. The lads are desperate for the international break to be over and for the return of Premier League football. So to fill the time ahead of the Palace home game, they discuss and debate which players should stay beyond this season despite having only months left on their deal. Players such as Leighton Baines, Phil Jagielka, Ashley Williams and James McCarthy are all part of today’s chat. To finish off, the lads preview Crystal Palace and give their predictions ahead of Sunday’s game. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One year ago today an injury-time penalty from Wayne Rooney earned Everton a 1-1 draw at Brighton. It merely proved a stay of execution for Ronald Koeman, who lost his job soon after following home defeats to Lyon and Arsenal.And in our latest Royal Blue podcast, hosted by Sam Carroll and featuring Dave Prentice, Ian Croll and Paul Wheelock, we remember Koeman’s sacking and, with the benefit of 12 months hindsight, ask what state he left the club in, and ask what can be considered progress for the manager that Farhad Moshiri always wanted to replace the Dutchman.The lads also discuss the importance of Idrissa Gueye after the midfielder picked up an injury on international duty and question whether the Blues have ever replaced one of the players Koeman allowed to leave the club.Talk then turns to comments made by Kevin Mirallas before the podcast rounds off with a lively debate – between Dave and Ian in particular – about what constitutes being a Blues legend and great.Enjoy. For information regarding your da