Everton: Nothing Will Be The Same

BBC Radio 5 Live

Mark Chapman tells the inside story of one of Britain’s oldest football clubs as it faces its most controversial season and a nail-biting fight against relegation

  1. 01/26/2024

    12. Bonus Episode: Sean Dyche – a year as the Gaffer

    It’s been a dramatic 12 months for Sean Dyche since he took the Everton job. He saved the club from relegation on the final day of the 22/23 season, saw the Board leave, the death Everton’s longest serving Chairman in more than a century, two PSR breaches and a 10 point deduction. As he marks one year as “the Gaffer”, Giulia Bould went to Finch Farm to catch up with Sean Dyche….

    26 min

  2. 11/17/2023

    11. Bonus Episode: The Points Deduction

    The story of Everton Football Club took a dramatic turn today when news dropped that they were to receive a ten-point deduction from the Premier League for breaching Profit & Sustainability Rules in 2022. This is the largest penalty given out in Premier League history. This bonus episode contains reaction to Everton's point deduction from Conor Coady and Leon Osman and is presented by Darren Fletcher. This was an episode of 5 Live's Football Daily broadcast on 17th Nov 2023.

    25 min

  3. 11/17/2023

    10. Colin Chong - New Beginnings

    Giulia Bould talks to Everton’s Interim CEO Colin Chong, who reflects on the criticism the club has faced this season.

    48 min

  4. 11/17/2023

    9. The Inside View: Dyche and Coleman

    Giulia Bould reflects on the season with manager Sean Dyche and club captain Seamus Coleman. She then takes Mark Chapman behind the scenes of the production. These interviews were recorded in July 2023.

    1h 10m

  5. 11/17/2023

    8. The Inside View: Kevin Thelwell

    Mark Chapman reflects on the season with Director of Football Kevin Thelwell, who opens up about how personal this job is for him. This interview was recorded on June 8th 2023.

    52 min

  6. 11/16/2023

    7. On The Brink

    With just four weeks of the season to go, everyone inside Finch Farm, from the grounds-people to the kit manager, pull together. Will it be enough to save Everton from relegation? After a crucial penalty save against Leicester, goalkeeper Jordan Pickford takes us through how analytics play a role in his prep. While everyone waits for the final result, it’s time for some goodbyes.

    47 min

  7. 11/09/2023

    6. Don't Give Up The Fight

    The gaffer’s honeymoon period seems to be over, as Everton struggle to win points and move up the table. Away from the pitch, there’s bad news when it’s alleged that the club has breached Financial Fair Play regulations. Fans continue to call for change at the top. Injury has contributed to the club’s difficulties this season, with star striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin playing in only 7 of Dyche’s 18 games. Players Andros Townsend and Tom Davies reflect on their coping strategies for struggles with physical and mental health.

    38 min

  8. 11/02/2023

    5. Derby Days

    Sean Dyche prepares his team for one of the biggest fixtures in the club’s calendar: the world-renowned Merseyside Derby, an event that awakens deep bonds and rivalries. The women’s team has a Derby too and this year it will be held at Goodison Park. Midfielder Megan Finnigan reflects on the game and the press attention she’s received since the profile of women’s football has risen.

    29 min
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Mark Chapman tells the inside story of one of Britain’s oldest football clubs as it faces its most controversial season and a nail-biting fight against relegation

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