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Royal Blue: The Everton FC Podcast

Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO, including our main Royal Blue show with Ian Croll, Joe Thomas, Chris Beesley, Connor O"Neill, Gavin Buckland, Paul Wheelock, Matt Jones & Tony Scott.

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75:52

Everton ‘CLOSER’ to new signings as improvements made...

Royal Blue: The Everton FC Podcast ·

2025/08/04

Everton earned a point with a vastly improved performance in their final Premier League Summer Series match against Manchester United. It was a fair result and a good one for Everton and Moyes. Clearly, there is plenty to do ahead of the first game of the Premier League season with more signings a top priority, however Everton showed just how competitive they can be with much improved display. Join Ian Croll and Gav Buckland as they discuss the latest news coming out of Everton Football

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37:17

Everton in the USA: Royal Blue podcast special from...

Royal Blue: The Everton FC Podcast ·

2025/08/03

ECHO Everton reporter Chris Beesley joins Atlanta Evertonians for a special edition of the Royal Blue podcast from the Limerick Junction. Following David Moyes' men's games against Bournemouth at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, and West Ham United at Chicago's Soldier Field, the Blues complete their Premier League Summer Series with a match against Manchester United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Joining Chris are Bridget Bryson and her son Ben plus Christopher Harding as they reflect on

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42:35

Howard Kendall's son opens up on his father’s Everton...

Royal Blue: The Everton FC Podcast ·

2025/07/30

ECHO Everton reporter Chris Beesley joins Howard Kendall’s son Simon, who now lives in New Jersey, for a special edition of the Royal Blue podcast at the American Dream mall, situated less than a mile away from the MetLife Stadium, ahead of the Blues’ first fixture in the Premier League Summer series to discuss growing up with your dad as Everton’s most successful manager, his father’s subsequent spells in charge plus his hopes for the club’s future at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Chris Beesley's Book:

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37:28

Dan Meis Exclusive: Everton Stadium architect on his...

Royal Blue: The Everton FC Podcast ·

2025/07/30

In an extra-special edition of the Royal Blue podcast, ECHO Everton reporter Chris Beesley speaks to Hill Dickinson Stadium designer Dan Meis from inside his office on Manhattan’s Third Avenue. The US architect lifts the lid on the process that brought around the transformation of Bramley-Moore Dock and his stunning design plus his hopes for the Blues’ future 52,769 capacity home as David Moyes’ men prepare for their first fixture in front of a capacity crowd on the Mersey waterfront. Chris

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74:55

Everton set to make fourth summer signing as Grealish...

Royal Blue: The Everton FC Podcast ·

2025/07/29

Join Ian Croll and Connor O’Neill for a Tuesday edition of the Royal Blue podcast as David Moyes and Everton look set to confirm their fourth signing of the summer. 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

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71:39

Everton pre-season woes continue as Moyes admits...

Royal Blue: The Everton FC Podcast ·

2025/07/28

Join Ian Croll, Gav Buckland and Joe Thomas for the Monday edition of the Royal Blue podcast. Everton suffered an embarrassing 3-0 defeat at the hands of Bournemouth in their Premier League Summer series opener. Moyes’ men started brightly and edged the first half despite failing to take the lead. The second half was a different story however, as Bournemouth scored three without reply, two of the goals coming from avoidable mistakes thanks to mishaps from Nathan Patterson and Jake

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37:48

Everton take over the Big Apple: Royal Blue podcast...

Royal Blue: The Everton FC Podcast ·

2025/07/25

ECHO Everton reporter Chris Beesley – the only UK journalist reporting on David Moyes’ men throughout their entire time in the USA for the Premier League Summer Series – is out on the streets of the Big Apple for a special edition of the Royal Blue podcast.Ahead of the Everton Supporters’ Club Welcome Event at The Turnmill bar, Chris is joined by James Rogers and Michael Setterberg, the co-chairs of NYC Evertonians, plus fellow Blues fan and native New Yorker Stephen Neave, who nevertheless is at

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74:13

Everton transfer pressure builds ahead of critical...

Royal Blue: The Everton FC Podcast ·

2025/07/25

Join Ian Croll and Tony Scott for the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast. 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:*

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74:36

Comparing Everton’s transfer activity so far with...

Royal Blue: The Everton FC Podcast ·

2025/07/23

Join Ian Croll and Paul Wheelock for the Wednesday edition of the Royal Blue podcast as they discuss the latest news coming out of Everton, including Tuesday’s pre-season friendly win over Port Vale and the latest on Jordan Pickford’s future. Also on today’s show, the lad’s compare and contrast transfer activity across the Premier League, as rival clubs step up business before the close of the transfer window. All that and more on today’s Royal Blue podcast. Chris Beesley's Book: Spirit of the

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56:40

Why Everton transfer issues cannot be ignored for...

Royal Blue: The Everton FC Podcast ·

2025/07/21

Join Ian Croll and Connor O’Neil for the Monday edition of the Royal Blue podcast as they delve into Everton’s latest transfer worries and look back at the 1-0 defeat to Blackburn Rovers in the Blues’ second pre-season game of the summer. All that and more on today’s Royal Blue podcast. Chris Beesley's Book: Spirit of the Blues: https://tinyurl.com/35yrkvdb *Emotional farewell to Goodison Park | 16-page Everton souvenir picture

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72:49

Everton & the transfer domino effect

Royal Blue: The Everton FC Podcast ·

2025/07/18

Join Ian Croll, Joe Thomas and Gav Buckland for the Friday edition of the Royal Blue podcast as they delved into Everton’s transfer business and speculate the one transfer that will spark business across the Premier League into life. The lads also preview Everton’s second pre-season fixture if the summer against Blackburn Rovers at Elwood Park on Saturday, July 19. All that and more on today’s Royal Blue podcast. Chris Beesley's Book: Spirit of the Blues:

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73:16

Moyes reinforces recruitment effort as Everton draw...

Royal Blue: The Everton FC Podcast ·

2025/07/16

Join Ian Croll and Chris Beesley for the Wednesday edition of the Royal Blue podcast as they discuss David Moyes’ comments regarding recruitment as well as react to Everton’s 1-1 draw with Accrington Stanley in the Blues’ first pre-season friendly of the summer. Everton drew 1-1 with Accrington Stanley at the Wham Stadium in the Toffees' first pre-season outing of the summer. Ben Ward opened the scoring for the hosts before Beto equalised from the penalty spot late in the game. David Moyes

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69:54

Everton’s threadbare squad set for pre-season amid...

Royal Blue: The Everton FC Podcast ·

2025/07/14

Join Ian Croll, Chris Beesley and Joe Thomas for the Monday edition of the Royal Blue podcast as they look ahead to the start of Everton's pre-season campaign this week. The Blues are set to kick off pre-season with an away trip to League Two side Accrington Stanley. With limited options currently at his disposal, David Moyes will need to blend youth and experience in his first pre-season encounter back at the club. With a number of senior players involved in International action over the

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83:15

Everton’s transfer priorities assessed

Royal Blue: The Everton FC Podcast ·

2025/07/11

Everton have made a number of moves already this summer, with two key signings confirmed in Carlos Alcaraz and Thierno Barry, however, it's clear a number of essential areas still need to be filled. Blues boss David Moyes is keen on strengthening the squad with Premier League experience, which includes players who will be able to stabilise the club’s position in the table as well as push on for Europe. With numerous players from across the continent linked, Moyes has made no secret of his intent

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52:49

James Garner - Everton's most divisive player?

Royal Blue: The Everton FC Podcast ·

2025/07/09

Is James Garner Everton’s most divisive footballer? Why does a player who clearly possesses much talent divide opinion among Everton’s fanbase? The midfielder has established himself as an important player under David Moyes with many strings to his bow, however since joining the Blues back in 2022, the former Manchester United man has yet to display his attacking qualities, having played 84 times, scoring only two goals and notching four assists. Compare that to his loan spell at Nottingham

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70:26

Thierno Barry set for Everton medical after £27.5m...

Royal Blue: The Everton FC Podcast ·

2025/07/08

Thierno Barry is set to undergo a medical with Everton after the club reached a deal with Villarreal for the forward. The 22-year-old is moving closer to joining David Moyes’ squad after talks between the Blues and the La Liga side reached a conclusion.As previously reported, negotiations had been ongoing for some time. By the middle of last week there was growing hope Barry would become the club’s second signing of the summer. Work still needs to be done for the deal to be completed but a move

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79:19

Jarrad Branthwaite agrees new long-term Everton contract

Royal Blue: The Everton FC Podcast ·

2025/07/02

Jarrad Branthwaite has committed his long-term future to Everton. The young defender has signed a new five-year contract with the club.The centre-back was the subject of two failed bids from Manchester United last summer and has been attracting interest again early in the summer window. However, the Blues have secured a significant coup in keeping him tied down until 2030. Branthwaite was named as the club's Young Player of the Year for 2024-25, having won the same award and the Player of the

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72:47

Tete u-turn, Coleman signs, Branthwaite contract,...

Royal Blue: The Everton FC Podcast ·

2025/07/01

Join Ian Croll and Joe Thomas for the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast as they discuss the latest news coming out of Everton Football Club. 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 *25 Best Reach

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76:01

Thierno Barry links, Kenny Tete & the right-back...

Royal Blue: The Everton FC Podcast ·

2025/06/26

In the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast, host Chris Beesley is joined by regular guest Gavin Buckland plus Everton author Steve Zocek. As well as David Moyes’ transfer ambitions this summer and the potential signings of Kenny Tete and Thierno Barry, the panel discuss the new Everton home kit plus Steve’s new book Kendall’s Glory Years, covering the first spell in charge at Goodison Park for the club’s most successful manager between 1981-87. The book is published by Pitch and is out

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69:32

Fulham offer improved terms to Tete as Everton wait...

Royal Blue: The Everton FC Podcast ·

2025/06/25

Everton enter the final week of June with work to do before the real transfer mayhem begins. Clarity is required on the as yet unresolved contract situations of Seamus Coleman, Idrissa Gueye, Michael Keane and Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Each of their current deals will expire next week. A decision on their futures is expected in the next week. In other news, Everton want Kenny Tete and are trying to seal the free transfer signing of the Netherlands international right-back, whose deal at Premier

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