Episodes

  • Everton's Big Decisions: Branthwaite Return & Beto’s Game Time | Southampton preview

    Everton's Big Decisions: Branthwaite Return & Beto’s Game Time | Southampton preview
    Nov 1 2024
    ECHO Everton correspondent Joe Thomas joins ECHO Everton reporter Chris Beesley for the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast as the pair preview the game with Southampton ahead of their trip to St Mary's. Topics up for discussion include the Blues' form and quality of displays going into the fixture, the pressure on home manager Russell Martin and Sean Dyche's potential selection dilemmas, like whether Jarrad Branthwaite should now be restored to the starting line-up and does Beto deserve more minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • Dominic Calvert-Lewin drops hint over Everton future! Southampton Look Ahead!

    Dominic Calvert-Lewin drops hint over Everton future! Southampton Look Ahead!
    Oct 30 2024
    It’s the Wednesday show, featuring Ian Croll and Connor O’Neill. Everton head south to St Mary’s on Saturday afternoon to play bottom of the table Southampton. The Toffees are coming off the back of a 1-1 draw with Fulham and poor performance which left fans ruing yet another frustrating home display. The Blues are however undefeated in five and have turned their form around on the back of a difficult start to the season. Connor and Ian discuss the starting line-up options and give their predictions for Everton's 10th Premier League clash of the season. Also on the today’s show is the latest on Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s Everton future. In an interview with club media, the striker gave a possible hint to his immediate future with the January transfer window fast approaching. All that and more on the latest Royal Blue Podcast. 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.everto Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoEFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    51 mins
  • Everton salvage point after poor Fulham performance!

    Everton salvage point after poor Fulham performance!
    Oct 28 2024
    It’s the Monday show LIVE as Ian Croll, Joe Thomas and Gav Buckland look back at Everton’s 1-1 draw with Fulham. The Blues extended their unbeaten run to five games with a last minute equaliser from super sub Beto, however the performance, considered by some to be the worst of the season. The lads will discuss, debate and analyse Saturday’s draw, but was it a point gained or two points lost? Also on the agenda is the new stadium capacity debate and whether Everton should’ve gone bigger. All that and more on the latest Royal Blue Podcast. 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.everto Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoEFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Mourinho Everton Hint? Fulham Preview: Starting Line-up & Predictions!

    Mourinho Everton Hint? Fulham Preview: Starting Line-up & Predictions!
    Oct 25 2024
    It’s the Fulham preview show as Ian Croll and Joe Thomas look ahead to Saturday’s 5:30pm kick-off under the lights at Goodison Park. Injury latest, Marco Silva, starting line-up discussion and scoreline predictions are all on the agenda. Another interesting topic of discussion on today’s show is the comments made by current Fenerbache manager, Jose Mourinho, who may or may not have dropped a massive Everton job hint. All that and more on Friday’s Royal Blue Podcast. 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.everto Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoEFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • Fulham Look Ahead: Dyche’s Defensive Selection Dilemma!

    Fulham Look Ahead: Dyche’s Defensive Selection Dilemma!
    Oct 23 2024
    Ian Croll & Tony Scott have the final word on Ipswich Town and preview this Saturday’s game against Fulham. Everton are currently unbeaten in four and head into Saturday’s game with Marco Silva’s side on the back of a mini resurgence. The Toffee’s recent record at home to Fulham isn’t good, with Dyche up against somewhat of a Fulham hoodoo over the last few seasons. What does he do to put that right? What does he do to extend Everton’s unbeaten run? Heading into Saturday’s 5:30pm kick off does the Everton manager face a selection dilemma or is it an easy choice? 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.everto Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoEFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Everton win away for the first time in 10 months!

    Everton win away for the first time in 10 months!
    Oct 21 2024
    Reaction, analysis and debate following Everton’s 2-0 win over Ipswich Town. Today’s show features Chris Beesley, Gav Buckland and special guest Rob Sawyer. 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.everto Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoEFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • Ipswich post-match SPECIAL: Everton analysis, Keane class Ndiaye magic

    Ipswich post-match SPECIAL: Everton analysis, Keane class Ndiaye magic
    Oct 20 2024
    Following a first away win of the year for Sean Dyche's side as spectacular strikes from Iliman Ndiaye and Michael Keane secured a 2-0 victory at Ipswich Town, the ECHO's Everton correspondent Joe Thomas and Everton reporter Chris Beesley review the game at Portman Road with a special post match edition of the Royal Blue podcast while making the long drive back from Suffolk to Merseyside. Fresh from taking in the action in East Anglia from close quarters, the pair offer their expert analysis on what could be a crucial three points for Everton who enjoyed a first success on their travels since the 2-0 triumph at Burnley back on December 16 2023. A dramatic afternoon saw the kick-off delayed by 15 minutes; the big-spending hosts, who have splashed out over £100million on new players since securing back-to-back promotions, being awarded a penalty only for referee Michael Oliver to overturn his initial decision after VAR got him to consult his pitchside monitor; Dominic Calvert-Lewin spurn a couple of huge chances and a brace of emphatic finishes from his team-mates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • Ipswich Predictions! Branthwaite Return? Injury Concerns!

    Ipswich Predictions! Branthwaite Return? Injury Concerns!
    Oct 18 2024
    Everton return to action after the international break having captured some small but much-needed momentum beforehand. The Blues are unbeaten in three games in the top flight after draws against Leicester City and Newcastle United, either side of a win over Crystal Palace. On Friday’s Royal Blue Podcast LIVE, Ian Croll, Joe Thomas and Chris Beesley preview Everton’s trip to Portman Road. The lads discuss injury news, and the latest on James Garner, Tim Iroegbunam and Jarrad Branthwaite. As well as give their predictions. All that and more on the Royal Blue Podcast. 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.everto Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoEFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 8 mins