The Blue Room - Everton FC Podcast
The Blue Room is a fan podcast dedicated to Everton Football Club, providing the latest conversation and debate about the team. Each episode covers news, match analysis, and supporter perspectives. The show is part of The Blue Room EFC community, with more information available at their website. Listeners get a passionate, fan-driven take on all things Everton.
Episodes
Blue Monday - Everton's best start since Ancelotti, but do old Moyes issues persist?
Les and Dave look back at the win over Ipswich, picking out the positives - the joint best defence in the league and exciting young attacking options in Barry, George, and Dibling - and the negatives - more VAR and Attwell nonsense, and Moyes' use of the squad and subs.And given this is Everton's best start to a season since Ancelotti's first season, the lads look at Everton's European aspirations
Instant Reaction - Everton 1-0 Ipswich
We reflect on the Blues continuing their unbeaten start to the season with a scruffy 1-0 win at home to Ipswich.
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Good Times - Number 43: 2003/04 (Part 1)
David Moyes' summer is spent chasing half the Premiership's central midfielders to no avail. So the board's 5m war chest is spent on two wingers, a prodigal striker to go with the other 84 we already have, and a "backup" goalie who ends up being Everton's best cat since Southall's 80s heyday.More worryingly, Wayne Rooney's growing too big, both literally and figuratively. He's overweight in pre-se
Has Tyler Dibling finally proved himself to David Moyes at Everton?
A win is a win.
Everton did enough to get past Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Carabao Cup fourth round. But the lowkey 1-0 win could prove to be a big moment for Tyler Dibling.
Has the winger finally earned the trust of the manager after a Player of the Match performance? Does Carlos Alcaraz also have a claim to more minutes.
Matt, Dave P and Natalie assess it all, and look ahead to what feels
Alcaraz and Dibling shine as Everton edge past Wolves | Instant Reaction
Matt reacts at Hill Dickinson Stadium as Everton get past Wolves and into the Carabao Cup fifth round.
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Have Everton really had a good start to the season? | Weekly
Paul joins Liam and Warren to discuss Everton's unbeaten start to the season (the best since the 2021/22 season) and look ahead to two big home games this week - Wolves in the Carabao Cup and Ipswich in the Premier League.
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What actually happens in off-the-record briefings? | Byline 111
A 0-0 draw for Everton in the capital. Was the stalemate at Spurs actually quite nice after two weeks of chaos?
We look at whether Everton could’ve been bolder in search of victory in north London, then assess Jarrad Branthwaite’s return to full fitness this season. Is he as good as ever?
We finish off with a chat about the world of off-the-record briefings. What are they? What is the point
Blue Monday - How Much Did Burnley Fine Affect Everton's Summer Spending?
Les and Dave discuss the weekend's 0-0 draw at Spurs, look ahead to Wolves on Wednesday night, and ask how much the £40m fine paid to Burnley affected the summer spending plans.A bit of background...2021-22 season: Everton finish 4 points above Burnley, who get relegated.
Nov 2023: Everton hit with 10-point PSR deduction for £19.5m overspend that season (reduced to 6 on appeal)
Burnley's case: p
Instant Reaction - Spurs 0-0 Everton
Dave and Warren review and debate a draw for the Toffees in North London. Was it a good point, or a missed opportunity for another 3?
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Weekly - Resilient Toffees
Warren & Liam have the final say on the United game and how Everton’s never say die attitude is proving to be a positive. They also preview Spurs and have an early look ahead to the Wolves cup game
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Are changes coming at Everton after dramatic transfer window? | Byline 110
After the week that preceded it, Sunday was never going to be anything other than chaotic, was it?
Everton finally gave their fans a moment - and my word did it feel like it was needed. Matt and Paddy pay tribute to the team after coming back twice against Manchester United.
Tyrique George gets his flowers too. For an initial £18m, could he be the signing of the summer in the Premier League?
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What's it like to interview Jack Grealish? | Sue Smith interview
Matt catches up with former England international Sue Smith, who spoke to Everton midfielder Jack Grealish the day after he joined the Blues last week.
Sue gives her views on the transfer, the transfer window overall and the start to the Blues’ start to the season.
She also reflects on a chaotic start for Everton’s women. Their opponents Crystal Palace made an illegal substitution during t
Blue Monday - Everton Continue Unbeaten Run After Week of Turmoil
Les and Dave discuss a positive end to a week of turmoil at Everton as David Moyes' never-say-die Toffees get a dramatic last-gasp equaliser against Man United.
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Instant Reaction - Everton 2-2 Man United
The guys react at the Denbigh Castle after the Blues snatch a last-gasp draw against Manchester United.
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Former Players - Anders Limpar
Dave talks to former winger Anders Limpar about Everton's end to the transfer window and the season head.
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Gabbing About Good Times - Liam v Lou Reed Foster
Remember when the Toffees could sign 4 players on Deadline Day? Well if not, this episode is just for you!Liam is joined by Lou Reed Foster - author of “Fear and Loathing at Goodison Park” to revisit 03/04.Rooney, Kilbane and Ferguson all feature as well as chat about Lou’s brilliant book and Everton heroes.Thanks to Gary Lunt, Sean Ponzini and Niall O’Donnell for this contribution to this episode
Are The Friedkin Group about to sell Everton after six days of transfer chaos? | Byline 109
Caught your breath yet?
A little later than expect, Matt and Paddy chart six days of remarkable Everton drama. Starting with Harrison Armstrong being linked with a move to Nottingham Forest and ending - for now - with The Friedkin Group potentially looking to sell the club.
What do the last six days tell us about the shape the club is in? Is this asset stripping or gross incompetence? Will there
Thursday Special - Everton drama continues
Dave is joined by Ed, Connor and Dave P on yet another day of big news at Everton - they start the show by discussing the ongoing situation with the club's ownership and potential investment.
They review the transfer window as the dust settles on a chaotic end to deadline day.
The lads debate what the team will look like going forward and what the cost could be after missing out on a striker.
What next for Everton after deadline day disaster? | Weekly
Warren, Adam and Liam convene to talk through Everton's next steps after a remarkable end to the transfer window.
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Transfer Show | Is Angus Kinnear's position untenable at Everton after Harrison Armstrong chaos?
Matt is joined by Mick and a returning Mike De Asha.We assess the potential ramifications from the weekend’s chaos. Who is to blame for the Harrison Armstrong fiasco? And is there any way back for Angus Kinnear?We also look at the transfer state of play, with Iliman Ndiaye set to leave and Folarin Balogun potentially on his way in. Have Everton got lucky late in the window?
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Blue Monday - What is Going on at Everton?
Les and Dave were on live to look back at the weekend's draw at Bournemouth and a crazy 48 hours that almost saw Harrison Armstrong leave for Forest and a flurry of transfer rumours ahead of Tuesday's deadline.#
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Armstrong staying and what comes next
Matt and Dave recorded Live on the news that Harrison Armstrong will be staying at Everton.
They also react to the reports that Iliman Ndiaye is set to join Spurs and Richarlison could make a return to the Blues.
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Tarkowski snatches DRAMATIC point | Bournemouth 1-1 Everton - Instant Reaction
Matt and Rob pick through yet another eventful game at Bournemouth for Everton, on and off the pitch.
James Tarkowski snatched a late point for the Toffees, but the day was dominated by news of Harrison Armstrong's potential exit to Nottingham Forest.
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Harrison Armstrong transfer bombshell - Will Everton really sell?
Dave an Patric Ridge discuss the latest news that Nottingham Forest are looking to sign Harrison Armstrong from Everton...they also talk about the bigger picture in a chaotic end to the transfer window.
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Weekly - Transfer Craze
Warren is back on the Weekly where he is joined by Rob. The two discuss
discuss the latest transfers surrounding Everton and the manager’s demeanour.
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Instant Reaction - Preston 0-4 Everton
Liam, Laura and Connor were at Deepdale looking back on Everton's 4-0 win away to Preston in the second round of the Carabao Cup. That's followed by Dave and Warren going into further detail on the performance as the Blues start their season with another victory.
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Why has Jake O'Brien asked for Everton transfer? | Byline 108
We can’t even have one week talking about a Toffees win, can we?
Fresh from filing his transfer exclusive about Jake O’Brien, Paddy joins Matt to talk through the story,
Why does O’Brien want out? Why do Everton want to sell? And is there any way of salvaging the situation?
There’s also a look at Beto’s future with offers expected. Then, finally, we get to the football. Harrison Armstrong
Blue Monday - The Kids Are Alright! Everton Kick Off 26/27 In Style
Everton kick off the 2026-27 season with a statement 2-0 win over Crystal Palace — the first opening-weekend win in five years - and it's the kids stealing the headlines.Les and Dave discuss Harrison Armstrong's coming-of-age midfield display, Hayden Hackney's seamless step up from the Championship, and how Ndiaye and Dewsbury-Hall combined for two goals either side of the break.Plus: Thierno Barr
Instant Reaction - Everton 2-0 Crystal Palace
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Good Times - Number 42: 2001/02 (Part 2)
A woeful winter has Walter wanting wins. They're not coming though, and it's clear as spring arrives that he's outstayed his welcome. Not that his Rangers old boys would tell you that. They're very disappointed by it all.From disappointment, to this appointment - David Moyes, the 38-year-old bright young thing doing bits at Deepdale waltzes in and puts a few rockets up a few sizeable arses, to qui
Toffee Thursday - Are Mixed Messages Signs of a Power Struggle At Everton?
After a summer of silence, Everton went media-mad this week as David Moyes and Angus Kinnear both did the rounds ahead of the new season.
And the two interviews couldn't have sounded more different. Les and Dave dig into the contradictions as Moyes says the squad's "got a long way to go," while Kinnear says "we're not behind where we thought we would be." So, who's right, and is there a genuine d
Everton 2026-27 Season Predictions - Part 1
Matt is joined by a host of contributors to predict how the Blues will get on this season.
Where will they finish? Who will be top scorer? What is your Everton hot take for the campaign?
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Would Grealish and Delap transfers add to Everton momentum? | Byline 107
Pre-season is DONE. Premier League football is BACK. But there still feel like a lot of work to do for Everton in the transfer window.
Matt and Paddy look at the latest transfer developments ahead of the season opener against Crystal Palace. Has the right-back search become too complicated for the club's transfer committee? Will Grealish and Delap come in late in the window?
We also pick out our
Kick About - Season Preview: Total Eclipse of a Start
We talk the preseason, the forward options, do we need Jack Grealish? Key players, Moyes, predictions etc. the usual.
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Instant Reaction: Everton 1-1 Lille
Matt reacts to Everton’s draw at home to Lille in the last game of pre-season.
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Blue Thursday - Toffees eclipse Toon. And what do TFG really want with Everton – quick profit or long-term success?
Everton put in a clinical display at Murrayfield, blacking out Newcastle 3-1 in the penultimate pre-season tune-up before the Palace opener. Thierno Barry, Iliman Ndiaye and Tyrique George all got on the scoresheet as David Moyes' side looked sharp, organised, and ready – particularly the younger players like Armstrong, George, and Dibling.Then we dig into the bigger question hanging over Goodison
Instant Reaction - Everton 3-1 Newcastle
Dave speaks to BBC Radio Merseyside at full time time following a much-needed performance from the Blues.
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Why are Everton supporters still waiting to hear from David Moyes? | Byline 106
Paddy has been to Germany and back - but Everton still haven’t signed a full-back, nor have we heard from David Moyes.
Brennan Johnson could be on the way in though, with Dwight McNeil poised to finally get his move to Palace. Is it simply a straight swap? And what will he add to the Everton side?
We also look at Tyler Dibling’s prospects with this move imminent. Is a loan on the cards despite h
Instant Reaction - Stuttgart 3-1 Everton
Dave, Les and Josh react to Everton's latest pre-season friendly and answer your questions.
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Good Times - Number 41: 2001/02 (Part 1)
2001/02 - a season that is already off to a bad start before it's begun with Everton having sold their two outstanding young players, both of them lifelong Blues. Some good results early on give way to more questions than answers, though. Such as, what does the 'Bruise Brothers' even mean? Would Nick Barmby returning to Goodison really have knocked the 9/11 terror attacks off the fr
Les on BBC Radio Merseyside
Les joins BBC Radio Merseyside's Phil Munns to discuss the latest news at Everton.
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How would Norgaard and Johnston transfers transform Everton? | Weekly
Matt is joined by Dave and Aaron on a much more upbeat show this week.
We look in detail at the two players potentially coming in - Christian Norgaard and Alistair Johnson. How will they change the way Everton play? And are they more that potential bandaids on big voids in the team?
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Johnston and Norgaard next...but what about Grealish? | Everton Byline 105
Are things finally starting to look up for Everton? They have their second win of pre-season and two players look to be on their way in.
Christian Norgaard and Alistair Johnston both offer relief in areas of the squad which require a lot of love. But are they anything other than stop-gap solutions?
We also talk Jack Grealish’s situation, pre-season press trips and Merlin Rohl making a case to st
Blue Monday - 8 Points, 4 Points, 0 Points: Does the Club Badge Determine the Punishment?
Everton lost 8 points. Nottingham Forest lost 4. Chelsea? Not a single point, despite admitting to 74 breaches of FA rules and getting hit by three separate regulators (UEFA, the Premier League, and the FA) over £47m in undisclosed historical payments.
Les and Dave lay out the full timeline of all three cases - Everton's two separate PSR breaches, Forest's £34.5m overspend, and Chelsea's Abramovi
Hamburg 1-2 Everton | Instant Reaction
Dave looks back on Everton's 1-2 win away to Hamburg and answers your questions.
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Why are fans so down about Everton's prospects?
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Matt is joined by Connor and Adam to talk through the Everton malaise.
What are the Blues waiting for in the transfer window? Has the chance to seize the initiative gone this summer? And what do we do about Ndiaye's situation?
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Stoke 1-0 Everton | Instant Reaction
Matt reacts to Everton's third friendly of the summer against the Potters.
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How would Everton spend a huge Iliman Ndiaye transfer fee? | Byline 104
Fresh from their trip to Bolton, Matt and Paddy are back to talk about anything but Bolton.
So Iliman Ndiaye. Is he going? Is he staying? Should Everton sell? Could they replace him? We pull it all through the keyhole.
We take a closer look at whether the recruitment setup is working as the Blues wait for a new right-back and midfielder to arrive. Are there too many cooks in the Everton transfer
Blue Monday - New Season, New Hope?
Two games, no defeats, young players getting minutes, and a manager who loves being written off - what’s not to like? In this week’s episode, Les and Dave look at some reasons to be cheerful in what has felt like a pretty miserable summer for Evertonians, as the 25/26 season hangover lingers.We assess Everton's encouraging start to pre-season, from the convincing 4-0 victory over Dundee to a hard-
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In a bitesize edition of the pod, Matt and Paddy reflect on Everton's 0-0 draw in their second pre-season friendly of the summer.
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Instant Reaction | Bolton 0-0 Everton
Matt is at the Toughsheet Stadium to reflect on Everton's second friendly of the summer.
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Gabbing About Good Times: Kevin & Liam v Andy Burnham (revisited)
The co-hosts take a moment to look forward to the returning Good Times Pub Quiz, and give shout outs to some friends of ours doing outstanding achievements in their own fields of excellence.Then, it's a replay of their sit-down with Andy Burnham. Listen to the full conversation from 18 months ago, as the new PM discussed the Premier League trying to kill Everton (his words), the Fan Advisory Board
What is the blockage in Everton's transfer strategy? | Kick About
Matt joins Rob on this more compact edition of the Kick About.
We start with a big look at the right-back situation. Are they really going to go another whole summer without one? How has this situation been allowed to happen? Is there a blockage in the recruitment machine?
The lads also look back at the good and bad of the World Cup.
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Could Everton really go another summer without a new right-back?
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Matt is joined by Patric and Mick.
We start with our World Cup reflections. Was the tournament any good? Was it too big? And how will things go for Jordan Pickford after his mixed performances on the big stage?
Then chat turns to the Everton squad. The squad is still significantly short in some key areas and there is still no sign of a new right-ba
Should Everton be worried about Jordan Pickford axe? | Byline 103
Fresh from wedding festivities, Matt and Paddy are back to tackle the real big event of the weekend - Dundee 0-4 Everton.
The Blues are back and did the business in Scotland. Beto and Barry scored, but did Adam Aznou steal the show? And is there a place for him in the squad next season?
We also talk transfers. Jarrod Bowen will not be coming to Everton, but will Morgan Rogers’£117m move to Chels
Blue Monday - 12 months in: What would you change at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium
A year on from the move, Les and Dave put the new stadium under the microscope.From bare grey concrete and missing branding to toilet queues, plaza vibes, and the car park choking off Western Terrace, the fans have spoken. Is Hill Dickinson Stadium a blank canvas waiting for Everton's identity, or does it need a full design overhaul to finally feel like home?And what about £6 doughnuts vs. Everton
World Cup Time Machine #2 - History Makers
Dave P asks a guest to choose three of their favourite World Cup games and have a lovely chat about football history.
In episode #2, Les picks games from 1986, 2014, and 2018. Let us know your favourite World Cup memories.
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Are we ready for Everton's return? | Weekly
Matt, Mark and Dave take some time to talk Toffees after a morning at Hill Dickinson Stadum.
Everton play their first pre-season friendly on Saturday at Dundee. Are they ready to come back? Are we ready?
We also look back at England's World Cup exit and reflect on our experience at Upper Deck golf.
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Blue Monday - What 's In Your Blue Room 101?
Ian joins Les to discuss the things they'd happily never see at Everton again. Let us know what you'd banish into Blue Room 101? There's also new captain chat - who should take over the armband from Seamus Coleman?
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Still no right-back - do Everton have any excuse? | Byline 102
Matt and Paddy discard of the standard podcast format this week. It's a bit all over the show.
With the players back for pre-season, we look at what individuals get up to the off-season. How much control do Everton have over individual training, nutrition and more?
Talk then turns to the right-back chase. Everton have been linked with Djed Spence but he's at the World Cup. Do the club have any e
Gabbing About Good Times: Liam v Ian Mills
This week, Liam is joined by his long time friend and Across The Park co-host Ian Mills.The lads discuss the eventful 01/02 campaign that eventually saw Walter Smith being replaced by David Moyes.Gazza, Away Days, “The Premiership” and other bits are all discussed as TGTEP approaches the very waters that probably inspired Kev to start this whole damn thing.Thanks to Sean Ponzini, Gary Lunt and Nia
Toffee Thursday - Worse Than the Azteca: Making Everton Horrible Again
England's players compared the hostility outside their Mexico City hotel to a night at Everton — and we're taking that as a compliment.
Les and Dave dig into how we actually build that reputation on purpose: the new walk-up, the pre-match playlist, the players who can set a tone early instead of killing it stone dead.
Then it's onto the new home kit — Stake shuffled to the sleeve, CMC Markets no
'He DOMINATED' | Watching Jordan Pickford LIVE at Azteca Stadium
Matt catches up with Matt Correal, who was on the front row of Azteca Stadium on Sunday night to watch England's thrilling win over Mexico.
We discuss the differences in culture savouring a game from Mexico City, the iconic stadium and the brilliant performance of Jordan Pickford.
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Why are exciting young players picking Everton? | Byline 101
Matt and Paddy assess Jordan Pickford’s stunning performance for England at Azteca Stadium.
We then turn our focus to the signing of Tyrique George and what it says about Everton’s transfer plans.
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Good Times - Number 40 (1996/97)
This is 40, and it's not long into this landmark episode before Everton's dubious title credentials are all dead.Joe Royle always enjoyed a Derby win as manager, but the Barmby-inspired smash and grab at the Baseball Ground will be the Toffees' last away league win for over a year, and Royle's final one as gaffer.Come March, Joe, or "Moosehead" as he's been affectionately named by a couple of Kev'
The Kick About - Ever(ton) Changing Moods
Les and Rob discuss Everton's apparent lack of direction. Will we ever feel any sort of new owner bounce, and is David Moyes too big a presence at the club for it to change? There's World Cup chat and a new album corner featuring two summer staples from The Cars and The Style Council.
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Hayden Hackney Transfer Special
Matt is joined by Dom Shaw from the Northern Echo to get the lowdown on Everton's new midfielder.
What will he bring to the team? How will he adapt to the Premier League? What's he like off the pitch?
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Will Hayden Hackney arrival trigger more Everton transfers? | Byline 100
Hundred up for us - a new player for Everton!
Hayden Hackney is on his way after the Blues reached an agreement for an initial £16m deal.
How will he fit in with Everton? And what does this mean for the future of Idrissa Gueye, Tim Iroegbunam and more?
We also look at the rumours linking David Moyes with the vacant Scotland job.
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Blue Monday - Moyes to Scotland? An Easy Way Out For Everyone?
David Moyes is the bookies' favourite to take the Scotland job but he's Everton manager. We dig into the links, the candidates, and what it could mean for Everton's summer.Plus, still no sign of the 26-27 kit, and we explain exactly why. And with Rangers fans fuming over defective £85 Castore/Umbro shirts, should Everton supporters be worried about what's coming?
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Good Times - Number 39: 1996/97 (Part 1)
We've had enough of the Good Times bobble hat telling us what to talk about. The Wembley derby will have to wait.In the summer of 1996, Everton may not have been Cup holders anymore (the loveables having let the city down and sent the trophy back to Manchester), but were now being touted as outsiders for an even bigger pot - their first league title in 9 (NINE) years.Gary Speed looked like just th
What can Everton do to lift the mood around the club? | The Weekly
After a good finish to 2024/25, the emotion of leaving Goodison, and the excitement of moving to the new ground, last season finished pretty flat.
It feels like there's not a great deal of optimism as Everton enter a(nother) big summer and the second season at Hill Dickison - Les and Dave join Matt to try and work out if there's anything the club can do to lift the mood.
Let us know what yo
World Cup Time Machine - Episode One
A brand new show where host Dave Phillips is joined by a guest to choose three of their favourite World Cup games. That's followed by a chat on football history in the tournament over the years.
In episode One, Ian Rowland takes us back to Mexico 86 and Italia 90.
Let us know your favourite World Cup memories.
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Why are Everton's brightest academy talents leaving? | Byline 99
Matt and Paddy take some time out from the World Cup and the heatwave to talk Toffees.
We look at Thierno Barry and assess whether Everton should or could sell him this summer. There’s a wider chat about the transfer plan too and whether are stuck in the past with their recruitment strategy.
Finally we look at a couple of blows for the academy, with two of its brightest stars set to move on.
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Blue Monday - Blue skies ahead? Or is Moyes selling Everton short?
New stadium. New owners. New era. Same old Everton. After a dreadful end to the season, Moyes’ latest comments that he’s not sure Everton can make "big huge strides” haven’t gone down well. We compare these comments to some he’s previously made and ask three questions:
Is Moyes being a realist, or is he already setting the bar too low?
Does the new stadium change what Everton should expect?
Is
Blue Monday - On a Friday
It's 2026/27 fixtures day - Les and Dave react to the announcement, dive into a bit of transfer news, and question the ambition of Everton's largely silent owners. Is there a succession plan and do we need to reset our expectations of what type of club Everton is?
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Is more PSR pain on the way for Everton after huge Burnley fine? | Byline 98
An early edition of Byline this week.
Matt and Paddy look at last week's ruling against Everton and whether this is the end of the PSR pain. When can we expect a decision on the Blues' appeal against the £40m fine?
We also assess the latest transfer rumours around Liam Delap and Jarrad Branthwaite. Then it's a look at the World Cup - what's gone well and what is irritating us?
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It's The Weekly! It's Mailbag! World Cup Fever
As World Cup fever sweeps The Blue Room, Foxy and Liam join Les and Warren for a Weekly/Mailbag mash-up. On The Weekly, we discuss Burnley's £40m compo claim against Everton and the start of the 2026 World Cup. Then head over to YouTube or Patreon for Mailbag to continue the World Cup chat and much more.
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Gabbing About Good Times: Liam v Jim Keoghan
Back in August 2024, Liam caught up with top blue and writer Jim Keoghan.The pair discussed 96/97, the late 90’s at large and the wider implications on the Toffees to this very day.The duo talk Joe Royle, Peter Johnson, transfers, the lot. And apparently, if Liam’s slip of the tongue is correct, we signed Foster not Oster the following summer...Thanks to Sean Ponzini, Gary Lunt and Niall O'Donnell
Why are Everton furious over £40m Burnley fine?
A bumper two-parter this week.
Firstly, Matt and Patric look at the recent ruling that means Everton will have to pay £40m to Burnley over their PSR breaches in recent years. Is the ruling fair? And why are the Blues fuming?
Rob then joins the conversation for the second part, as we look at the new contract for Vitalii Mykolenko and interest in Hayden Hackney.
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Dave Downie on BBC Radio Merseyside
Dave joins Carl Woodward on BBC Radio Merseyside to give his thoughts on what Everton should be looking to do in this summer's transfer window.
They also discuss how the news that they were told to pay Burnley might have a big impact on their plans.
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