Royal Blue: The Everton FC Podcast

Welcome back to the Royal Blue Podcast with Ian Croll and Chris Beesley as they dissect all the latest talking points surrounding Everton Football Club!

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On today's agenda:

What Next for Jack Grealish? Jack Grealish was left out of the starting XI for the second straight fixture due to disciplinary and fitness reasons, leaving manager David Moyes clearly disappointed with off-the-field actions that remain unconfirmed. With Everton picking up back-to-back victories in his absence, how big of an...

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 r...

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...

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 w...

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 D...

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...

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 lo...

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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:

David Moyes Tactic...

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 wro...

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

EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/efc Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee . Ian Croll and Tony Scott are outside the stadium for the latest Royal Blue Podcast, reflecting on a frustrating afternoon for the Blues as Chelsea bring Everton’s early-season run to an end. The lads break down where it went wrong for David Moyes’ side, analyse the key moments that decided the game, and discuss which Everton players impressed — and who struggled...

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 'pro...

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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 st...

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.

ON THE AGENDA:

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.

Team Selection & Selection Dilemmas: Did Moyes get it wrong by moving star centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite out wide to left-back in Vitalii Mykole...

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 Ch...

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...

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 st...

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 Stad...

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 Pr...

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...

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 Dai...

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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...

Welcome to a massive episode of the Royal Blue Podcast!

Join Chris Beesley, Joe Thomas, Gavin Buckland, and Tony Scott as the team reacts to a historic day in English football—and bids a fond farewell to one of our own.

🚨 MAN CITY GUILTY ON ALL 115 CHARGES

Following last week's leaks, a landmark Premier League statement confirmed yesterday (Tuesday, September 29) that an independent panel has officially found Manchester City guilty on all 115 financial charges. The lads break down the sensational ruling, debate what punishments should be handed down—from massive points deductions to expulsi...

Join Ian Croll and Joe Thomas on the latest episode of the Royal Blue Podcast as they break down one of the biggest legal bombshells in Premier League history and check in on Everton's stars away on international duty!

🚨 MAN CITY GUILTY ON 114 CHARGES — THE EVERTON IMPACT

The long-awaited verdict is finally in: Manchester City has been found guilty on 114 of 115 alleged charges following a landmark four-year investigation into their financial practices. After Everton endured strict Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR) scrutinies and point deductions, Ian and Joe react to the breaking ruling.

What...

The ECHO’s Everton reporter Chris Beesley is joined by author and Evertonian Nathan O’Hagan for the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast as the pair talk all things Colin Harvey. 

Chris dives into Nathan’s new book Succession about Colin Harvey and his time as Everton manager. 

Having written novels The World Is (Not) A Cold Dead Place; Out Of The City and The Last Sane Man On Earth, Nathan has also penned articles about football, culture, current affairs and men’s mental health for The New World; Byline Times; Four Four Two; Men’s...

Ian Croll is joined by Paul Wheelock and Gavin Buckland on the latest episode of the Royal Blue Podcast to react to the latest headlines and tactical talking points surrounding Everton Football Club.

On Today’s Agenda:

Tim Cahill’s Ownership Comments: Everton Icon Tim Cahill recently spoke to BBC’s Giulia Bould regarding the club’s ownership situation, sparking significant debate across Toffees supporters. The panel breaks down Cahill’s remarks and discusses why fan reaction has been largely divided and critical.

Tarkowski & Mykolenko Resurgence: Moving onto the pitch, James Tarkowski and Vitalii My...

Join Liverpool ECHO reporters Chris Beesley and Joe Thomas on the latest episode of the Royal Blue Podcast as they dissect Everton’s 1-0 win over Ipswich Town!

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On Today’s Agenda:

Ipswich Town Analysis: Full breakdown of Saturday’s 1-0 victory, assessing the performance, tactical decisions, and key moments from the match.

Five Games Unbeaten: How Everton extended their unbeaten Premier League run to five matches heading into the three-week international break.

Early Se...

Ian Croll and Tony Scott are back on Royal Blue post-match podcast to dissect Everton’s 1-0 victory over Ipswich Town at Hill Dickinson Stadium in the final Premier League fixture before the international break. While David Moyes’ side were well below their usual standards, the Toffees showed their resilient side to grind out another crucial three points and keep their unbeaten start to the season intact. A solitary strike from Thierno Barry proved to be the difference, though Everton had to weather a frantic late surge from a 10-man Ipswich side to cross the finish line. Join the lads...

Join Ian Croll, Chris Beesley, and Joe Thomas on the latest episode of the Royal Blue podcast as they preview Everton's Premier League home match against Ipswich Town!

Fresh off qualifying for the 4th round of the League Cup with a midweek victory over Wolves, Everton remain unbeaten so far this season. Can the Toffees maintain their momentum and carry this impressive form into the three-week international break? The panel breaks down all the key talking points ahead of Saturday afternoon’s kick-off at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

On Today's Agenda:

Team News & Selection Di...

Everton are through to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup!

Join Ian Croll and Tony Scott on the Royal Blue podcast as they break down a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Wolves. It wasn't pretty, but David Moyes’ side got the job done to keep their impressive unbeaten start to the season alive.

On today's episode:

* Alcaraz the Match-Winner: Reaction to Carlos Alcaraz's decisive goal that sealed progression.

* Starboy Dibling: A deep dive into Tyler Dibling’s first start of the season—putting in arguably his finest performance yet in a Royal...

The ECHO’s Everton reporter Chris Beesley is joined by author and Evertonian Nathan O’Hagan for the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast as the pair assess the season so far and preview the Blues’ Carabao Cup third round tie at home to Wolverhampton Wanderers. 

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The West Midlands outfit dumped David Moyes’ men out of the competition at Molineux at the same stage last year but Everton – unbeaten so far this term in five matches – will be looking to gain...

Join Chris Beesley, Joe Thomas, and Gavin Buckland on the latest episode of the Royal Blue Podcast as they dissect the key talking points, match reaction, and upcoming cup action for Everton Football Club.

On Today's Agenda:

Spurs Reaction & Analysis: The panel breaks down Saturday evening's 0-0 draw against Tottenham Hotspur. Facing a Spurs side that entered the match winless and goalless, the lads debate whether taking a point represents a solid result given Everton's poor recent record against them, or if it was a missed opportunity to claim all three points.

Missed...

Ian Croll and Chris Beesley return to the Royal Blue studio to preview Everton’s trip down to London as they take on a winless and goalless Tottenham Hotspur in Saturday’s evening kick-off. Can the Toffees take advantage of Spurs' slow start and head back to Merseyside with three vital points?

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Ian Croll and Gavin Buckland return to the Royal Blue channel to break down all the latest major talking points surrounding Everton Football Club! 🔵🎙️

On this episode:

2-2 vs Manchester United — The Final Word: Ian and Gav give their post-match analysis on the dramatic 2-2 draw against Manchester United. The lads reflect on the performance, the key moments, and what the result tells us about the team's ongoing progress.

The Friedkins & Everton Ownership Future: A deep dive into the biggest news of the last week. With reports circulating that The Friedkin Group are open to fr...

Connor O'Neill is joined by Joe Thomas and Chris Beesley for a thrilling edition of the Royal Blue Podcast as they digest Everton’s dramatic 2-2 draw against Manchester United at Hill-Dickinson Stadium. On Today’s Show: Injury-Time Heroics: Trailing late into stoppage time, debutant Ainsley Maitland-Niles unleashed a sensational 96th-minute strike to take the roof off the Hill Dickinson Stadium and claim a hard-fought point for the Blues. Transfer Window Fallout: The lads break down the chaotic end to the transfer window, debating whether David Moyes’ squad has been left dangerously thin despite their resilient performance on the pitch...

Ian Croll and Tony Scott react to a stunning, late-gasp finish at Hill Dickinson Stadium as Everton snatch a 2-2 draw against Manchester United. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/efc Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Just as the game looked out of reach, Ainsley Maitland-Niles stepped up in the dying seconds to unleash a brilliant long-range strike, rescuing a massive point for the Blues and sending the stadium into absolute bedlam. Subscribe to the Royal Blue Everton FC channel so you never miss an episode, and leave your thoughts in the comments below! #Everton #EF...

Join Ian Croll and Chris Beesley on the Royal Blue podcast as they dissect the chaotic fallout from Everton's transfer deadline day. After the club failed to back up promises of a strong recruitment window, the panel assesses what many fans have called a shambolic saga.

The lads break down the exit of star player Iliman Ndiaye and examine how an 11th-hour deal for Monaco forward Folarin Balogun collapsed at the death—leaving Everton with just one fit senior striker after sanctioning Beto’s departure to Fiorentina only hours prior.

Plus, attention turns back to the...

Join Ian Croll and Tony Scott on the Royal Blue podcast as they deliver their final verdict on Everton’s summer transfer window following a dramatic, chaotic deadline day.

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It was an agonizing end to the window for the Blues, losing star player Iliman Ndiaye to Manchester City and suffering a late blow when forward target Folarin Balogun pulled out of a deal at the eleventh hour—despite being at Finch Farm.

While Everton managed to bring in Jac...

Join Chris Beesley and Joe Thomas for the latest episode of the Royal Blue Podcast as they break down all the key talking points, match analysis, and transfer chatter coming out of Finch Farm.

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The panel kicks off today’s show with a brief look back at Everton’s 1-1 draw against Bournemouth. Did the Toffees drop two vital points, or was a hard-fought draw on the South Coast a fair reflection of the performance? Chris and Joe examine the ta...

Chris Beesley is joined in the studio by Connor O’Neill for the latest episode of the Royal Blue Podcast as they discuss Iliman Ndiaye's potential move to Manchester City, the closing days of Everton’s transfer window, the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Jack Grealish’s future, and the Blues’ upcoming Premier League clash against Bournemouth. On Today’s Show: Iliman Ndiaye Latest: Manchester City are very interested in signing Everton's star attacker, Iliman Ndiaye. With just a few days to go before the transfer window slams shut, can Everton afford to lose Ndiaye and if they do, how much would be e...

Ian Croll and Joe Thomas return to dissect Everton’s season opener as the Toffees kicked off their Premier League campaign with a 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace. The lads break down a classic tale of two halves—from riding their luck through a shaky first 45 minutes to taking full control, converting their chances, and securing three vital points for manager David Moyes.

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With that opening-day win easing early-season tension, attention turns directly to squad depth and the transfer window...