Synopsis
Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool Echo's Phil Kirkbride, Dave Prentice and Adam Jones. As well as regulars Gavin Buckland & Tony Scott.In association with SportPesa, main sponsors of Everton Football Club
Episodes
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CHELSEA DISMANTLED! | Clinical Everton Secure Famous 3-0 Win at the Hill Dickinson
23/03/2026 Duration: 58minEuropean Dream is ON After 3-0 Masterclass EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/efc Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Join Chris Beesley, Joe Thomas, and Gavin Buckland on the Royal Blue Podcast for some jubilant reaction and analysis on one of the best nights yet at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. Everton didn't just beat Chelsea; they dismantled them. In a performance defined by tactical discipline and clinical finishing, David Moyes’ men secured a stunning 3-0 victory, blowing the race for European qualification wide open. From the first whistle to the last, the Blues looked like a side that belongs on the continental stage, leaving a billion-pound Chelsea squad searching for answers in their wake. The panel reflects on the tactical masterclass from the gaffer, the dominant individual displays across the pitch, and why this result feels like a genuine "turning point" for the club’s ambitions. #EFC #EvertonFC #DavidMoyes #EvertonStadium #HillDickinson #RoyalBlue Chris Beesle
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Chelsea’s "Lenient" Fine & why Everton fans should be livid!
20/03/2026 Duration: 01h07minJoin Ian Croll and Gavin Buckland on the Royal Blue Podcast as they look ahead to a massive clash at the Hill Dickinson Stadium against a wounded Chelsea. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/efc Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee The Londoners arrive on Merseyside in total disarray following their Champions League exit and a fresh wave of Premier League sanctions. But while Chelsea deal with their off-field "woes," the blue half of Liverpool is fuming. We discuss the fallout from Chelsea’s recent fine for rule-breaking—a punishment many Evertonians feel is incredibly lenient given the points deductions handed down to the Toffees in recent seasons. Is there a double standard at play in the Premier League hierarchy? On the pitch, the opportunity is huge. With Chelsea reeling, can David Moyes’ side take advantage of their fragile confidence and secure a vital win in the hunt for European football? #EFC #EvertonFC #DavidMoyes #EvertonStadium #HillDickinson #RoyalBlue Chris Be
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BARRY RELATIONSHIP BROKEN? BETO’S UNLIKELY ALLY! CHELSEA PREVIEW
18/03/2026 Duration: 01h08minThe Royal Blue Podcast: Thierno Barry’s Social Media Storm & The Beto Debate EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/efc Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Join Ian Croll and Tony Scott on the Royal Blue Podcast as they provide the "Final Word" on a sobering afternoon at the Emirates. Everton’s recent momentum was halted by a 2-0 defeat to Arsenal, but the fallout from North London has been dominated by off-field headlines. The panel dives into the growing tension surrounding Thierno Barry; after a controversial social media post, has the striker fractured his relationship with the Everton faithful beyond repair? Meanwhile, Beto’s struggles in front of goal continue, but the Portuguese forward has found support from a statistical mastermind—Brentford owner Matthew Benham. We discuss Benham’s surprising comments and whether the data still suggests a breakthrough is coming for the Blues' number nine. Also on today’s agenda: Why did David Moyes refuse to answer questions on the B
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PICKFORD ERROR COSTS BLUES! | Arsenal 2-0 Everton Reaction
16/03/2026 Duration: 48minRoyal Blue Podcast: Late Heartbreak at the Emirates
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CAN EVERTON SHOCK THE LEADERS? | Arsenal vs Everton Preview
12/03/2026 Duration: 48minRoyal Blue: Can Everton Topple the Leaders?
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Everton’s nine-game challenge to decide club’s European fate
11/03/2026 Duration: 01h06minEverton’s European Charge: The 9-Game Countdown
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LIVE Q&A - Everton transfers, tactics, team selections, talking points
09/03/2026 Duration: 01h05minThe Royal Blue Podcast: LIVE Everton Q&A EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/efc Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Join Ian Croll, Joe Thomas, and Chris Beesley for today’s live Q&A edition of the Royal Blue podcast as we dive into all things Everton Football Club! With the Blues navigating a massive month in the Premier League, the lads are taking your questions on every major talking point surrounding the club. We’ll be dissecting recent performances and the tactical evolution under David Moyes. Squad Selection: Who makes the XI? We look at the "striker dilemma" between Beto and Thierno Barry, and the standout form of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall. Transfer Rumours: Early looks at summer targets and the latest links. The New Home: Your thoughts and feedback on life at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, from the matchday atmosphere to the latest facility talking points. Whether you want to talk about European ambitions, academy prospects, or the future of the Toffees' backline, get you
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EUROPE WITHIN REACH?
06/03/2026 Duration: 01h01minJoin Ian Croll, Joe Thomas, and Connor O’Neill on the Royal Blue Podcast as they reflect on a transformative week for Everton Football Club. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/efc Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee For the first time in years, the Blues are entering the spring without the dark cloud of a relegation battle looming over the Hill Dickinson Stadium. Following a professional 2-0 victory over Burnley, David Moyes’ side has moved onto 43 points, sitting comfortably in 8th place and just two points off the European spots. We give the "Final Word" on that dominant home display and why the mood around the club has shifted so dramatically. The panel also discusses the incredible redemption of Dwight McNeil. After a difficult January, his Man of the Match performance against his former club proved why he remains vital to this squad. Plus, we look ahead to a massive April as the first-ever Merseyside Derby at the new stadium is moved for TV, and discuss the squad’s upcom
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Everton 2-0 Burnley | Post-Match Reaction
03/03/2026 Duration: 45minRoyal Blue: Everton vs Burnley Post-match Reaction EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/efc Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Join Ian Croll & Gavin Buckland for the Royal Blue post-match show following Everton’s match against Burnley. Chris Beesley's Book: Spirit of the Blues: https://tinyurl.com/35yrkvdb *Emotional farewell to Goodison Park | 16-page Everton souvenir picture special:* https://shop.regionalnewspapers.co.uk/liverpool-echo-monday-19th-may-2025-4583-p.asp *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
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Newcastle 2-3 Everton Reaction | Pickford UNBELIEVABLE Save! Is Beto back? McNeil Surprise!
02/03/2026 Duration: 01h04minEverton’s Away Form Strikes Again! | Newcastle 2-3 Everton Reaction EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/efc Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Everton’s sensational away form shows no signs of slowing down! Join Ian Croll, Chris Beesley, and Paul Wheelock on the Royal Blue podcast as they dissect a massive 3-2 victory over Newcastle United at St James’ Park—a result that catapults David Moyes’ men right back into the thick of the European race. In this episode, the lads break down how Everton’s setup and disciplined approach nullified the Magpies and secured a well-deserved three points on the road. Is Beto Back? The lads look at the striker’s goal-scoring performance and what it means for his confidence heading into the run-in. Was that Jordan Pickford save, "Save of the Season". The lads have a reaction to that jaw-dropping Jordan Pickford stop to deny Sandro Tonali in the dying seconds. And Dwight McNeil’s Return: The trio analyse the impact of McNeil’s return to the sta
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Newcastle 2-3 Everton | Post-Match Reaction
01/03/2026 Duration: 44minEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/efc Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Join Joe Thomas & Chris Beesley for the Royal Blue post-match show following Everton’s match against Newcastle United. Chris Beesley's Book: Spirit of the Blues: https://tinyurl.com/35yrkvdb *Emotional farewell to Goodison Park | 16-page Everton souvenir picture special:* https://shop.regionalnewspapers.co.uk/liverpool-echo-monday-19th-may-2025-4583-p.asp *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 cont
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David Moyes Press Conference Reaction & Newcastle vs Everton Predictions
27/02/2026 Duration: 01h06minWelcome to the latest episode of the Royal Blue Podcast! EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/efc Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee With a trip to the North East on the horizon, Ian Croll and Gavin Buckland sit down to preview Everton’s upcoming clash against Newcastle United at St James’ Park. After a frustrating narrow defeat to Manchester United at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, the Blues are looking to rediscover their clinical away form against Eddie Howe’s Magpies. On Today’s Show: David Moyes held his pre-match press conference this morning. The lads "pick the bones" out of the manager's comments, discussing the latest team news—including the return of Jake O’Brien from suspension and the ongoing absence of Jack Grealish. Selection Dilemmas: Ian and Gavin dive into the usual team selection debate. Does Moyes stick with the side that showed "signs of progress" on Monday, or is it time for a tactical shake-up to handle Newcastle’s high intensity? The Long-Term Future: Wi
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Everton SEVEN home games without a win!
25/02/2026 Duration: 01h04minRoyal Blue: Everton’s home form frustrations continue EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/efc Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee A frustrating night under the lights at the Hill Dickinson Stadium saw Everton fall to a narrow 1-0 defeat against Manchester United. Despite a spirited display, Benjamin Šeško’s second-half strike was enough to condemn the Blues to their seventh consecutive home game without a win—an alarming trend that is threatening to derail a promising campaign. Host Ian Croll is joined by Chris Beesley to pick through the bones of another difficult outing on the waterfront. While the Toffees remarkably remain in 9th place and firmly in the hunt for European qualification, the mood among the Goodison faithful—now settled into their new home—is beginning to sour. Watch or listen to the full episode for the definitive word on all things Everton. Chris Beesley's Book: Spirit of the Blues: https://tinyurl.com/35yrkvdb *Emotional farewell to Goodison Park | 16-pa
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Everton 0-1 Manchester United | Post-Match Reaction
24/02/2026 Duration: 40minRoyal Blue: Everton vs Manchester United Post-match Reaction EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/efc Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Join Ian Croll & Tony Scott for the Royal Blue post-match show following Everton’s match against Manchester United. Chris Beesley's Book: Spirit of the Blues: https://tinyurl.com/35yrkvdb *Emotional farewell to Goodison Park | 16-page Everton souvenir picture special:* https://shop.regionalnewspapers.co.uk/liverpool-echo-monday-19th-may-2025-4583-p.asp *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
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The Everton Right-Back Decision! WHO REPLACES JAKE O'BRIEN against United?
20/02/2026 Duration: 01h19minRoyal Blue: Everton vs Manchester United Preview EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/efc Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Join Ian Croll, Chris Beesley and Gavin Buckland for the latest Royal Blue Podcast as they look ahead to a massive Monday night under the lights at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. Everton prepare to welcome Manchester United, but David Moyes has a significant defensive puzzle to solve. With Jake O’Brien serving a suspension following his red card against Bournemouth, the panel discusses how the Blues will reshuffle the backline. In this episode, we discuss the right-back conundrum: Who steps in for O'Brien? Is it time for Nathan Patterson to shine, or will James Garner be asked to fill the gap? Stadium Atmosphere: How the new home surroundings can tip the scale in a crucial Premier League clash. Tactical Battles: How Moyes will look to outmaneuver United’s setup. Scoreline Predictions: The lads give their definitive verdicts and "gut feelings" ahead of kic
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Can Everton FINALLY Win at Home? | Everton vs Man Utd Preview
19/02/2026 Duration: 37minView from the Opposition: Everton vs. Manchester United EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/efc Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee It’s a massive Monday Night Football clash at the Hill Dickinson Stadium as Everton look to bounce back from a string of frustrating home results. Host Ian Croll is joined by the Manchester Evening News’ United Reporter, Steven Railston, to provide the inside track on a Manchester United side transformed under interim boss Michael Carrick. With United firmly back in the Champions League conversation following an unbeaten start to the "Carrick Era," the stakes couldn't be higher. Meanwhile, David Moyes' Everton side find themselves in a peculiar position: boasting one of the best away records in the league but struggling to find their rhythm on the banks of the Mersey. On the Agenda? The Carrick Effect: How has the interim manager steadied the ship at Old Trafford, and what tactical shifts have fueled United's rise into the Top 4? Home Comforts v
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Moyes’ home form headache: Are his tactics failing at Hill Dickinson Stadium?
18/02/2026 Duration: 01h02minEverton’s Home vs. Away Divide: The Statistical Truth EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/efc Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Everton are seemingly a different beast away from home compared to at the waterfront. In this episode of the Royal Blue Podcast, Ian Croll and Chris Beesley dig deep into the numbers to solve the mystery of Everton’s fluctuating form. Key numbers explained: https://tinyurl.com/ChrisBeesleyArticle180226 With the move to the brand-new Hill Dickinson Stadium, expectations were high for a fortress-like atmosphere, but the statistics tell a more complex story. Using Comparisonator’s MyTeam2MyTeam tool, Ian and Chris conduct a forensic examination of the last five Premier League fixtures. They strip away the emotion to compare Everton’s home figures directly against their away performances from the same block of games. Ian and Chris take a look at the key performance indicators (KPIs) where Everton excel on the road but struggle at the Hill Dickinson St
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Everton, Addiction & TV Success | TV Legend | The Jimmy Mulville Story
16/02/2026 Duration: 57minRoyal Blue Podcast: The Jimmy Mulville Interview: "I’ve Had Tragedy & Triumph" | TV Legend on Addiction, Success & Everton
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Everton's Home Form & Atmosphere | Stubborn Moyes?
13/02/2026 Duration: 01h04minThe Royal Blue Podcast: The Hill Dickinson Hangover and the January Gamble EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/efc Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee In the latest episode of the Royal Blue Podcast, Ian Croll is joined by Chris Beesley and Gavin Buckland to dissect a frustrating week for Everton Football Club. The panel starts with the "final word" on Tuesday night’s 2-1 collapse against Bournemouth. After leading through an Iliman Ndiaye penalty, how did the Blues allow the game to slip away in just four minutes? The lads discuss the costly misses from Thierno Barry and the late red card for Jake O’Brien that summed up a miserable night at the waterfront. Also on the agenda: Everton’s January Transfer Strategy. With the transfer window closed and only Tyrique George arriving on loan, the trio explores Everton’s strategy. Was the lack of signings a calculated risk or a missed opportunity that will haunt the club’s European ambitions? The lads turn to home form in a broader
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Everton 1-2 Bournemouth | Post-Match Reaction
10/02/2026 Duration: 56minEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/efc Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Join Ian Croll & Tony Scott for the Royal Blue post-match show following Everton’s match against Bournemouth. Subscribe to the Royal Blue Everton FC YouTube Channel for the best pre-match build-up and post-match reaction. Share your thoughts in the comments and subscribe for more Everton updates. Subscribe for more Royal Blue content and hit the bell so you never miss an upload. Chris Beesley's Book: Spirit of the Blues: https://tinyurl.com/35yrkvdb *Emotional farewell to Goodison Park | 16-page Everton souvenir picture special:* https://shop.regionalnewspapers.co.uk/liverpool-echo-monday-19th-may-2025-4583-p.asp *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 Evert