Royal Blue: The Everton FC Podcast

Welcome to another episode of the Royal Blue Everton FC Podcast. This week, Ian Croll, Tony Scott, and Connor O'Neill are back in the studio to tackle the most pressing talking points surrounding Everton Football Club.

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The lads dive straight into the headline of the week: the return of Jack Grealish. Following a highly publicised absence across the last four matches—stemming from illness, fitness, and a breach of club discipline—Grealish has officially broken his silence. Fresh off playing a full 90 minutes in Thursday's 4-1 behind-closed-doors friendly victory over Derby County at Hill Dickinson Stadium, the panel unpacks his Instagram apology to the supporters.

After dissecting the Grealish saga, the trio zooms out to put the 2026/27 campaign under the microscope. With the 10-game mark now in the rearview mirror, it is time for a comprehensive review of the season so far. The lads hand out their early-season views, getting into spirited debates over their definitive picks for Player of the Season, Goal of the Season, and the all-important Signing of the Season.

To wrap things up, the panel measures the team's current trajectory against their pre-season expectations and delivers their final verdict by grading Everton’s season so far from A to D.

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Ian Croll is joined by Gavin Buckland for the latest episode of the Royal Blue podcast to dissect all the biggest talking points surrounding Everton Football Club.

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The lads deliver their final verdict on the Blues’ spirited 3-1 win over Coventry City, a result that sends Everton into the international break sitting 6th in the Premier League table. With momentum building, Ian and Gavin step back to deliver their mid-autumn assessment of the season so far.

Looking ahead, attention turns to Brentford away following the break. Can Everton put an end to their alarming post-hiatus form? With just seven points taken from a possible 27 following extended breaks since March 2025, solving this recurring hangover is crucial if European ambitions are to stay on track.

Finally, the panel tackles the latest takeover talking points. Speaking on Henry Winter’s podcast The Football Boardroom, Christian Purslow claimed that the sale of Everton is no longer a particularly “sexy proposition” for prospective new owners. Ian and Gavin react to Purslow's controversial remarks: is this an unfair and dismissive assessment of an English football institution, or does it expose harsh, uncomfortable truths about the club's financial reality and standing in the modern landscape?

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Was Christian Purslow speaking harsh truths, or has he completely underestimated the potential of Everton?

What has been your standout positive and biggest concern from the season so far?

How do the Blues break the post-break hoodoo against Brentford?

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Hugely experienced Merseyside football journalist John Keith joins Christopher Beesley as a guest on the Royal Blue podcast. John, who spent 30 years as a Daily Express staff sports writer and is a former phone-in host on BBC Radio Merseyside, has his say on current Everton matters following a third straight win for David Moyes’ men as they came from behind to defeat Coventry City 3-1 on Friday.

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John, who has written several books on both Everton and Liverpool, including Blues titles that include Dixie Dean: The Inside Story of a Football Icon; Kevin Sheedy: So Good I did it Twice and Colin Harvey’s Everton secrets, also discusses his forthcoming film Dixie – The Goal King which will be premiered at the Floral Pavilion in New Brighton on January 22, 2027, the 120th anniversary of Dean’s birth.

Tickets are now on sale for the debut screening of the 70-minute documentary at an event that also includes Graeme Sharp, the man who has scored the most goals for Everton other than Dean, talking to John about the legendary centre-forward with members of the audience also having the opportunity to put their own questions to him.

Tickets cost £32, with concessions available for £27. They can be purchased in person at the Floral Pavilion box office, by calling 0151 666 0000, or online at floralpavilion.com.
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Ian Croll and Tony Scott are outside Hill Dickinson Stadium to react to Everton’s spirited 3-1 comeback victory over Coventry City on the latest Royal Blue post-match show.

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After falling behind early in the second-half, the Blues responded with grit and quality to claim all three points. Thierno Barry turned in a standout second-half performance, spearheading the fightback with a sensational brace before setting up Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall to finish off the contest.

With Everton climbing into 5th place in the table heading into the international break, Ian and Tony break down the afternoon's key moments, Barry’s attacking masterclass, and what this run of form means for the Toffees' ambitions.

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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 issue has this become? Is there a straightforward way back into the side, or has his omission proven that Moyes' squad can thrive without him?

St James' Park Masterclass: The lads deliver their final verdict on a stellar away performance against Newcastle United. Thierno Barry's strike proved the difference in a hard-fought 1-0 win on Tyneside. From defensive resilience to tactical discipline, Ian and Chris break down why this was one of the Toffees' finest displays of the campaign so far.

Coventry City Preview & Frank Lampard's Return: Looking ahead to Friday night under the lights, former Everton boss Frank Lampard makes his return to Merseyside with Coventry City. Can the Blues make it three wins from three across cup and league action before the international break? A victory on Friday would temporarily lift Everton into 5th place in the table.

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