Royal Blue: The Everton FC Podcast

Two wins in five days against Newcastle United. Have some of that! Ian Croll and Gavin Buckland dive into the Royal Blue post-match show following Everton’s sensational 1-0 victory over Newcastle at St James’ Park. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/efc Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Just days after dismantling the Magpies at Hill Dickinson Stadium, the Blues travelled up to Tyneside and put in an absolute tactical masterclass. From a rock-solid defensive shape to sheer grit and heart under the lights, David Moyes’ men stood firm to claim a monumental three points on the road. Join the debate in the comments below! Did you see the Blues doing the double over Newcastle in the space of a week? Who was your Man of the Match? 💙 Subscribe to Royal Blue on YouTube for all the latest Everton FC post-match analysis, fan reaction, and press conferences. #EFC #Everton #RoyalBlue #NEWCOE #PremierLeague

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Ian Croll is joined by Chris Beesley and Gavin Buckland to break down a dramatic night for Everton both on and off the pitch.

Just moments before kick-off, the club confirmed that Jack Grealish was unavailable for selection due to an internal breach of club discipline, understood to stem from an unauthorised absence from training. The panel reacts to the breaking news: how has David Moyes handled the situation, what message does this send to the squad, and where does Grealish go from here?

On the pitch, the Blues delivered when it mattered most, securing an impressive 3-1 victory over Newcastle United in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup to book a quarter-final clash against Fleetwood Town.

David Moyes rotated his side for the cup tie, handing starts to Tyler Dibling, Hayden Hackney, and Tyrique George. The lads examine what went right on the night, whether the fresh faces did enough to force their way into the manager's regular starting eleven, and what this cup run could mean for Everton's season.

Finally, the panel look ahead to Monday night as Everton head straight back to Tyneside for a quick Premier League rematch against Newcastle United at St James' Park. Can the Blues make it back-to-back wins over Matthias Jaissle’s side and take all three points on the road?

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Ian Croll and Tony Scott outside Hill Dickinson stadium bring you immediate post-match reaction following Everton’s commanding 3-1 victory over Newcastle United under the lights.

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It was comfortably the Blues’ best performance of the season so far, booking a clash with Fleetwood Town in the last eight. Ian and Tony break down all the key talking points, including standout midfield displays from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, James Garner, and Hayden Hackney, plus an electric showing from Tyler Dibling.

* What went right for the Blues on the night?

* How high is the ceiling for this new-look midfield?

* Can Everton go all the way to Wembley?

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Welcome to another episode of the Royal Blue Everton FC podcast! Join Ian Croll and Damien Kennedy as they dive deep into the biggest talking points surrounding Everton Football Club this week.

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In this episode, the lads kick things off by dissecting Everton’s recent form. Taking just 4 points from a possible 12 in the last four fixtures against Ipswich Town, Hull City, Chelsea, and Arsenal, the panel asks the big question: is that return good enough? With pressure mounting on David Moyes, the boys scrutinize his recent team selections and in-game substitutions.

Attention then turns to Thursday night under the Hill Dickinson Stadium lights. The lads look ahead to a massive EFL Cup Fourth Round clash against Newcastle United. Just how pivotal is this cup tie for the season, the fans, and David Moyes himself? Tune in for a full match preview, including preferred starting XIs and scoreline predictions.

Finally, the panel reacts to some controversial quotes from former Liverpool, Chelsea, and Aston Villa managing director, Christian Purslow. Speaking on Henry Winter’s The Football Boardroom podcast, Purslow suggested that the Everton sale "isn't a particularly sexy proposition" for new owners. Ian and Damien give their unfiltered thoughts on his assessment of the club's takeover prospects.

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Are Everton's owners throwing in the towel? The panel discusses the severe squad crisis, David Moyes' future, and why keeping 19-year-old sensation Harrison Armstrong is vital for the club. Welcome back to the latest edition of the Royal Blue Podcast! Stand-in host Paul Wheelock is joined by the Liverpool Echo's Everton FC reporter Chris Beasley and fellow long-suffering Evertonian Tony Scott to dissect another frustrating trip to North London. The lads break down the 2-0 defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates, asking whether David Moyes was right to deploy ultra-defensive tactics given Everton's threadbare squad. With the Friedkin Group entirely silent and January looming, who is actually making the footballing decisions at Goodison Park? Plus, the panel heaps praise on breakout star Harrison Armstrong—calling him the best academy product since Wayne Rooney—and discusses why the owners must secure his future immediately amidst interest from Nottingham Forest. Finally, the lads look ahead to a massive Carabao Cup and Premier League double-header against Newcastle United. Should Moyes unleash Tyler Dibling and Hayden Hackney? Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: Another Inevitable Defeat at Arsenal 03:01 - Are David Moyes' Defensive Tactics Justified? 04:54 - Everton's Paper-Thin Squad vs Arsenal's £170m Bench 07:45 - The Friedkin Group: Have the Owners Thrown in the Towel? 12:25 - Who is Making the Decisions? David Moyes' Uncertain Future 17:35 - Striker Crisis: Missing Replacements & Defensive Leaks 18:02 - Is It Time to Start Tyler Dibling & Hayden Hackney? 24:09 - Harrison Armstrong: Everton's Player of the Season 28:27 - "The Best Since Wayne Rooney" - Armstrong's Contract Urgency 33:43 - The January Transfer Window & Asset Protection 37:34 - Newcastle Double-Header: Going All-Out in the Carabao Cup 42:17 - Defining 10 Days for Everton's Season 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

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Ian Croll and Connor O'Neill return for the latest edition of the Royal Blue: Everton FC podcast, previewing the Blues' daunting trip to North London to take on champions Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.

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Can Everton bounce back from their first defeat of the season, or will the champions prove a step too far at the Emirates?

Join Ian Croll and Connor O'Neill on the latest episode of the Royal Blue Everton FC podcast as the lads look ahead to Saturday’s 3pm clash against Arsenal in North London. Following a frustrating 2–0 home defeat to Chelsea that brought the Blues' unbeaten run to an end, David Moyes’ side face arguably the sternest test in English football.

Arsenal away has historically been a graveyard for Everton, with the Toffees failing to take three points in front of away supporters at Arsenal since 1996. But with Arsenal navigating midweek European fatigue and key injury concerns of their own, is there an opportunity for Everton to pull off an almighty upset?

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Join Ian Croll and Chris Beesley live for Wednesday’s edition of the Royal Blue Podcast, breaking down the biggest talking points surrounding Everton Football Club.

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On today’s agenda:

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David Moyes Tactical Debate: Does David Moyes need to evolve his tactical approach to win over sceptical Evertonians? While his teams are notoriously resilient, disciplined, and difficult to beat, does his pragmatic blueprint ultimately stifle attacking flair and creative freedom?

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Big Dunc on Dominic Calvert-Lewin: Duncan Ferguson pulled no punches on The Overlap Daily, claiming the Blues should never have allowed Dominic Calvert-Lewin to leave the club—arguing the club should have matched his wage demands, whether £100k or £200k a week. Ian and Chris react to the Everton icon's emphatic comments.

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Takeover Limbo & January Spending: With the club's ownership situation dragging on, what does prolonged uncertainty mean for the squad? If a deal is not finalized before the January window opens, how much financial flexibility will Everton actually have to strengthen?

Have your say in the live comments below: Does Moyes need to be more adventurous, and were Everton right or wrong to move on from Calvert-Lewin?

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Ian Croll is joined by Chris Beesley and Gavin Buckland to react to Everton’s bitterly disappointing 2-0 defeat to Chelsea.

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The lads break down a game of two distinct halves at Hill Dickinson Stadium. After a solid, competitive opening 45 minutes where Everton held their own, the Blues completely unravelled after the break—conceding an early goal in the second half and failing to muster any real response.

Top of the agenda today: where did it all go wrong for David Moyes?

The panel scrutinise the manager's tactical decisions, with plenty of supporters raising serious questions over his second-half substitutions and game management.

Plus, the panel discuss what needs to change quickly as Everton look to bounce back.

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Everton’s unbeaten start to the season is over after a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Chelsea at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

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Everton put their unbeaten start on the line this Saturday as they welcome Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea to Hill Dickinson in a 12:30 PM kick-off.

Ian Croll and Connor O'Neill sit down in the latest edition of the Royal Blue Podcast to break down everything you need to know ahead of the early weekend clash. With the Blues flying high and carrying momentum, can David Moyes’ men make another massive statement against an in-form Chelsea side? The lads will also be reacting to David Moyes' pre-match press conference, where the Blues boss revealed defender Jarrad Branthwaite has a 'problem' and is a major doubt for Saturday's fixture.

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Can the Blues keep the unbeaten run going, or will Chelsea spoil the party? Drop your score predictions and preferred starting XI! 🔵👇

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Fresh off Everton’s frustrating 2-2 draw away at Hull City, host Ian Croll and Tony Scott return to the Royal Blue studio to dissect all the major talking points surrounding the Toffees! With Tony having the final word from Hull, the pair waste no time debating the tactical adjustments needed for Everton's upcoming starting lineup.

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On this episode, the lads dive into:

* The Jack Grealish Dilemma: How do Everton get the absolute best out of Manchester City loanee Jack Grealish? Can he continue to exert control from the left wing without bursting pace, or is it time to move him centrally into the No. 10 role behind the striker?

* Managing Harrison Armstrong: Following a mixed reaction to his performance at Hull City despite showing vast promise previously, should the youngster be taken out of the firing line and protected ahead of the huge clash against Chelsea?

* Ownership & Window Uncertainty: Ian and Tony discuss the latest surrounding the ongoing takeover of Everton FC. With concerns mounting over how prolonged negotiations could affect club operations, what does this ongoing ownership process mean for Everton's strategy in the January and summer transfer windows?

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Welcome back to the Royal Blue Podcast! Ian Croll is joined by Chris Beesley and Gavin Buckland to break down all the fallout from Everton’s 2-2 draw against Hull City and analyze huge off-pitch news surrounding the club’s ownership.

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Hull City 2-2 Everton — The Final Word: Was that a point gained or two points dropped? The panel dissects a frustrating afternoon and debates David Moyes' tactical choices.

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Team Selection & Selection Dilemmas: Did Moyes get it wrong by moving star centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite out wide to left-back in Vitalii Mykolenko's absence? Plus, the decision to leave impressers Tyrique George and Hayden Hackney on the bench.

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Costly Defensive Errors: A breakdown of how two sloppy mistakes in build-up play allowed Hull back into the game and punished the Toffees.

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The Thierno Barry Experience: We saw the absolute best and worst of the forward—from a handful of frustrating missed chances to a brilliant strike sparked by brilliant work from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.

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THE FRIEDKIN GROUP PUT EVERTON UP FOR SALE: The big bombshell! With TFG officially announcing Everton FC is on the market, what happens next? What profile of owner does Everton desperately need moving forward?

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Ian Croll and Day Kennedy bring you the Royal Blue post-match reaction following Everton's frustrating 2-2 draw against Hull City.

While David Moyes’ side extend their unbeaten run and remain fifth in the table, this undoubtedly feels like two points dropped. The lads dive deep into Moyes' team selection following an abject, disjointed first-half performance. Although the Toffees showed resilience and improved after the break, shocking defensive lapses ultimately cost all three points.

Watch or listen as Ian and Day break down the tactical missteps, individual performances, and look ahead to a massive fixture against Chelsea.

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Welcome back to the Royal Blue Everton FC podcast. Following the announcement that The Friedkin Group has officially put Everton Football Club up for sale, Ian Croll and Connor O'Neill sit down to provide further reaction and in-depth analysis on another massive day of news at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

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The lads dive straight into the press conference comments from Everton manager David Moyes, dissecting his candid thoughts on the ownership's sudden exit just a year and a half into their tenure.

In this episode, Ian and Connor discuss:

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Moyes' Surprise & Transfer Window Suspicions: Reacting to Moyes admitting he was surprised by the swift sale, but revealing that the writing may have been on the wall after the way the recent transfer window played out.

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"It's for Evertonians I'm more disappointed": Moyes' heartfelt message to the fanbase. Why the manager doesn't feel personally let down, but feels the pain of a fanbase that has been dragged through yet another difficult period.

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The January Transfer Window: With Moyes stating that the squad numbers are critically low, the lads discuss his plea for the outgoing owners to "stick to their word" and back the team financially in January despite the looming sale.

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Ian Croll and Tony Scott are back for an emergency episode of the Royal Blue Everton FC Podcast following the massive breaking news that The Friedkin Group (TFG) have put Everton Football Club up for sale!

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Less than two years after completing their takeover of the club in December 2024, TFG has released an official bombshell statement confirming they are exploring "new investment options," including the "potential sale of a controlling interest."

Ian and Tony react to the statement in full, in which the American ownership group claims their initial priority of bringing stability and securing the move to the newly-completed Hill Dickinson Stadium has been achieved, meaning the "time is right to consider the next chapter for Everton."

👇 HAVE YOUR SAY: What are your thoughts on The Friedkin Group's decision to sell up? Let us know in the comments below!

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Everton return to action this Sunday afternoon as they travel to face Hull City! With the Blues still unbeaten so far this season, Ian Croll and Connor O'Neill sit down in the latest episode of the Royal Blue Podcast to discuss whether David Moyes’ side can blow away any post-international break rust and keep their impressive momentum rolling.

Team News & Selection Dilemmas: Who is fit following the three-week international break, and who starts in key tactical positions?

The lads dive deep into everything you need to know ahead of Sunday’s clash at the MKM Stadium.

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With the long international break finally coming to an end, Premier League football is returning and Everton are back in action this weekend!

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In today's episode, Ian Croll, Chris Beesley and Gavin Buckland dive into the latest headlining news around Everton FC and the wider Premier League landscape:

Man City Punishment & Transfer Financials: The lads build on the ongoing Manchester City case, speculating on what the upcoming appeal could bring. They also tackle circulating rumours that rival Premier League clubs are growing concerned about money owed to them by City for historical transfer deals.

Dan Meis Exclusive & Expansion Talk: Following Chris Beesley's exclusive interview with American architect Dan Meis—the man behind Everton's state-of-the-art waterfront home—the panel reacts to Dan's thoughts on stadium capacity. Is 52,769 truly the "magic number" for the Blues, or should the capacity have been higher? Ian and Gavin give their take on whether a future expansion is realistic or necessary.

Hull City Preview: The lads look ahead to Sunday's fixture, breaking down key tactical matchups and expectations as Everton get back to business on the pitch.

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Join host Chris Beesley for a very special edition of the Royal Blue Podcast, as he sits down for an exclusive and fiercely candid chat with former teenage footballing sensation, Billy Kenny.

When Billy made his debut for his boyhood heroes Everton in 1992, he was widely dubbed the finest young talent in the country. A scintillating performance in the very first Merseyside derby of the Premier League era led to teammate Peter Beardsley famously nicknaming him ‘The Goodison Gazza’—cementing his reputation as a young midfielder with the world at his feet.

But just three years later, it was all over.

In this deeply moving and raw interview, Billy opens up about his rapid departure from the game, retiring after being dogged by severe drug and alcohol issues that eventually took him to the brink of death. He speaks openly about enduring betrayal and heartbreak, injury and arrest, and reveals how it ultimately took a devastating family tragedy, a stint in prison, and two hard-fought spells in rehab to help him finally find a more positive path forward.

Now, three decades on from his dizzying breakthrough at Goodison Park, Billy is finally ready to tell his extraordinary story for the first time.

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The Goodison Gazza, written with the help of The Guardian’s Jamie Fahey—who grew up on the same streets as Billy, shared a pitch with the teenage sensation, and lived through every kick of his remarkable rise and fall.

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Author Simon Hart and Francesca Lyons join Chris Beesley for a special edition of the Royal Blue podcast to discuss the former’s new book on the latter’s father. The Man Who Bled Blue tells the triumphs and tragedy of Mike Lyons.

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Hart, whose previous publications include Here We Go: Everton in the 1980s and World in Motion: The Inside Story of Italia ‘90 the tournament that changed football, has produced what the Daily Mail’s Ian Herbert describes as: “A beautifully written and meticulously researched portrait of an extraordinary football life.”

Lifelong Evertonian Lyons, born in Mill Lane Maternity Hospital in Everton and raised at5 Malpas Road, Croxteth, had a season ticket in the Bullens Road Paddock before making his first team debut when Harry Catterick’s Blues were reigning League Champions. However, despite only five other players topping his 473 appearances for Everton, silverware eluded him in over 11 years in the first team at Goodison Park.

Going on to turn out for Sheffield Wednesday, Grimsby Town and the Nova Scotia Clippers in Canada, Lyons later returned to the Blues as a member of the coaching staff while holding a variety of managerial positions across the globe, including a stint in charge of the Brunei national team. Now based in Australia, he is living with Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia with the diagnosis citing ‘multiple impacts’ from the repeated heading of a football, such was Lyons’ noted bravery and commitment to the cause while playing the game he loved.

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Welcome back to the Royal Blue Podcast! 🔵

In this special live episode, host Chris Beesley sits down in the studio with world-renowned American architect Dan Meis, the visionary behind Everton Football Club’s state-of-the-art Hill Dickinson Stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock.

Chris and Dan look back on a landmark inaugural season on the Liverpool waterfront. Following the emotional farewell to Goodison Park, the Toffees transitioned into their new home—playing in front of the highest average attendances in the club’s long and storied history. Dan shares his personal thoughts on seeing his iconic brick, steel, and glass design come to life on the Mersey, how the stadium atmosphere has evolved, and why the project became one of the most meaningful of his career.

The pair also discuss the broader football landscape under The Friedkin Group, delving into the latest updates regarding Italian giants AS Roma and their ongoing stadium development plans in Italy, where Dan’s expertise once again meets the multi-club vision of Everton’s ownership.

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