Royal Blue: The Everton FC Podcast

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 revenge at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Also on the agenda is 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 Fitness and Metro.

Succession explores an often-overlooked period in Everton’s modern history under arguably the greatest servant the club has ever known. The book offers a sympathetic, clear-eyed account as it tracks the initial enthusiasm surrounding Harvey’s appointment, the weight of expectation and his struggle to replicate the success he helped create as a player and coach.

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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 Opportunity or Solid Foundation? A deeper look at the performance, tactical setup, and key moments from the match as Everton failed to capitalise fully on Spurs' early-season struggles.

Wolves Preview: The focus shifts to Wednesday night as Everton host Wolverhampton Wanderers in the League Cup. The panel discusses potential squad rotation, tactical adjustments, and how seriously the Toffees should target a cup run this season.

💬 HAVE YOUR SAY IN THE COMMENTS: Was a point against Spurs a good result or a missed opportunity? What starting XI do you want to see against Wolves?

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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 fresh investment—and potentially open to a full sale down the line—the panel evaluates their tenure so far. What have been the highs and lows of their ownership? What would outside investment mean for the club's financial trajectory, and what profile of owner does Everton actually need to rebuild and achieve sustained success?

Previewing Tottenham Hotspur: Looking ahead to Everton's upcoming Premier League fixture against a struggling, goalless, and winless Spurs side. Is this a golden opportunity to claim all three points, or a classic potential banana skin? Ian and Gav discuss squad selection, tactical approaches, and match predictions.

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💬 Have your say: What do you think about the latest ownership reports? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!

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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.

Tactical Masterclass or Squeaky Bum Time?: Analysis of Moyes’ game-changing substitutions, Tarkowski’s goal-line heroics, and Hayden Hackney's impressive display in the middle of the park.

Tottenham next: The lads look towards this weekend's fixture against Tottenham Hotspur who are yet to score a goal or register a win so far in the Premier League this season

💬 HAVE YOUR SAY IN THE COMMENTS:
Was Maitland-Niles' equaliser the spark Everton needed to set the narrative for the rest of the season?

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