Royal Blue: The Everton FC Podcast

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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.

2D AGO

Everton 1-2 Bournemouth | 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 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 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 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.evertoFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoEFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

57 min
3D AGO

ANOTHER Away Win! But are Everton the real deal for Europe?

Royal Blue: The Craven Cottage Comeback EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/efc Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee In this latest episode of the Royal Blue Podcast, Ian Croll is joined by Joe Thomas and Connor O’Neill to dissect a massive three points for Everton following their 2-1 victory over Fulham. While the scoreboard shows another vital away win for the Toffees, the trio dives into why the result didn't tell the full story of the afternoon. It was a classic game of two halves: Fulham dominated the opening 45 minutes, leaving the Blues lucky to be within touching distance, before a tactical shift and half-time substitutions saw Everton seize control of the second period to ultimately come out on top. Can the Blues maintain this momentum as the race for the top six heats up? 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 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 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.evertoFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoEFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 4m
6D AGO

THE RACE FOR EUROPE: Can Everton Break Into the Top 8 with Win at Fulham?

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 Gav Buckland as the Royal Blue Podcast turns its attention to a crucial Saturday afternoon trip to Craven Cottage. Everton arrive in West London as one of the Premier League’s most resilient sides, currently unbeaten in four league games and having suffered just one defeat in their last seven. With the Blues breathing down the necks of the top eight, this clash with Fulham is more than just a mid-table meeting—it’s a direct battle for European authority against a side sitting just one place above them in 9th. The panel also dives into the aftermath of a chaotic Deadline Day. With the loan signing of Tyrique George from Chelsea officially in the building, the big question remains: will David Moyes hand the 19-year-old an immediate debut on the banks of the Thames? Fulham Preview: Can the Blues Secure a European Foothold? 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 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 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.evertoFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoEFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 12m
FEB 4

15 Everton things we want to see happen by the end of the season

Royal Blue Podcast: The 15-Point Run-In Checklist EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/efc Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee As the business end of the season approaches, the Royal Blue team is setting the agenda. Join Ian Croll, Tony Scott, and Paul Wheelock as they sit down to map out exactly what they want to see at Hill Dickinson stadium before the final whistle blows on the campaign. The trio has compiled a list of 15 essential (and non-essential) wishes for the Blues. The conversation covers the full spectrum of the Everton experience, including the most crucial from tactics, points targets, and the personnel shifts needed to ensure a strong finish as well as the trivial to small matchday quirks that only a true Blue would appreciate. Watch or listen now to see how many of their 15 picks match your own wishlist. 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 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 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.evertoFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoEFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

58 min
FEB 4

Everton deadline day drama as Dwight McNeil transfer to Crystal Palace collapses

Join Ian Croll and Connor O’Neill on a Tuesday edition of the Royal Blue Podcast as they dissect a chaotic Transfer Deadline Day at Finch Farm. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/efc Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee After weeks of speculation and a major injury blow to Jack Grealish, Everton finally dipped into the market to secure the signing of highly-rated Chelsea winger Tyrique George. We discuss the details of the loan deal, the all-important option to buy, and exactly where the 19-year-old fits into David Moyes’ tactical setup for the remainder of the campaign. But the real drama happened in the final hours. We discuss Dwight McNeil’s collapsed £20million move to Crystal Palace. How did the deal fall through at the eleventh hour? Was it a simple paperwork blunder, or is there more to the story? 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 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 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.evertoFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoEFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

55 min
FEB 2

Everton Transfer Deadline Day | Brighton Reaction!

Join Ian Croll and the Liverpool ECHO’s Everton correspondent Joe Thomas live in the studio for a Transfer Deadline Day special 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 the clock ticking, the Blues are on the hunt for reinforcements. We dive into the breaking news that Everton are in advanced talks with Chelsea for 19-year-old sensation Tyrique George. Can the Toffees get the deal for the highly-rated winger over the line before the window slams shut? Beto to the Rescue: Full analysis of the dramatic 1-1 draw at the Amex. We react to Beto’s 97th-minute equalizer on his birthday and that unforgettable Moyes sprint! 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 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 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.evertoFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoEFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

50 min
JAN 31

Brighton 1-1 Everton | Post-Match Reaction

EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/efc Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Fresh from Everton’s dramatic last gasp 1-1 draw at Brighton & Hove Albion, the Echo’s Joe Thomas and Chris Beesley record a special on the road edition of the Royal Blue podcast. With birthday boy Beto’s goal prompting delirious scenes in the away end at the Amex Stadium and manager David Moyes to dance a celebratory jig on the pitch, the pair discuss the Blues boss’ decision to start all four of his centre-backs, Harrison Armstrong’s adaptation to a new role and the decision over his future plus potential late transfer business before the winter window shuts. 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 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 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.evertoFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoEFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

39 min
JAN 30

Everton’s away day blueprint! Can Moyes do it again?

Preview: Everton vs. Brighton | Royal Blue Podcast EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/efc Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee The Toffees head to the South Coast! Join Ian Croll and Chris Beesley as they look ahead to Everton’s Premier League clash against Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium. With the pressure mounting in the fight for points, the guys dive deep into the tactical battle awaiting David Moyes’ men. Can the Blues replicate the clinical away form, or will the Seagulls’ fluid style prove too much to handle? 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 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 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.evertoFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoEFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Adam Jones

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Alan Myers

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Chris Beesley

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Gavin Buckland

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Ian Croll

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Paul Wheelock

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Phil Kirkbridge

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Sam Carroll

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Joe Thomas

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Connor O'Neill

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4.6

out of 5

87 Ratings

From Napa California

Jan 3

brofughan

I decided to start following football and the Premier League in 2020, and I made a simple rule for myself: the first team I saw on TV would be my team. As fortune would have it (or misfortune, depending on how you look at it), my choices that day were Crystal Palace and Everton. Since my kids’ names—Everett and Emerson—sound a lot like Everton, the decision was basically made for me. It wasn’t until the harsh 10-point deduction in the 21/22 season that I truly got behind the club, but since then I’ve been all in. This podcast has been my go-to resource for learning the game and understanding the nuances of Premier League football. Between the deep dives into the special history of Goodison Park, the absolute gem of a human that is Séamus “Seamy” Coleman, the legends who’ve worn the shirt, and even getting used to the heavy accents of the lads on the pod, I can officially say: I’m an Evertonian. I look forward to this podcast every week and hope to make the trip to Everton’s new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock someday. Cheers from wine country, California!
Everton Go To

06/15/2025

Toffee Justin

My top Everton podcast that I listen to! Keep up the good work lads! 5 stars!
One man show

12/17/2024

JCornell

Enjoyed Joe Thomas’s “one man show” today, keep up the good work boys!
Best Blues Pod Out There

07/28/2022

rivanowski

I tried all the Everton pods under the sun. There’s a few others that are alright, but this is the cream of the crop. Love listening to every episode. Really makes me feel like part of the community even though I live far away. Thanks for all the great work!

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.