The Blue Room

The lads react to another loss at Hill Dickinson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt and Rob convene for an upbeat chat about Everton's approach ahead of the Merseyside derby on Sunday. Should the Blues risk losing in an attempt to win? And is it time to truly belief that Everton can win one of these fixtures? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LISTEN IN FULL: https://tinyurl.com/4bhnufsj Matt catches up with Beth Lindop from ESPN for the latest on Liverpool ahead of the first derby at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LISTEN IN FULL: https://tinyurl.com/4hrpmyrp Matt is joined by Liam, Mick and Connor this week. We continue to talk up Dewsbury-Hall after his equaliser at Brentford before talk turns to the derby. What do we make of the Reds ahead of their visit to Hill Dickinson Stadium? And should Moyes roll the dice with George after his sparkling cameo last weekend?

Everton were stung twice by the Bees but remained standing on Saturday…just. There is plenty for Paddy and Matt to discuss on the Byline this week. We look at the pattern of the game and the impact of Tyrique George from the bench. How big an impact can he have before the end of the season? Season ticket renewal details were also released. Are some fans right to be frustrated about the increased prices? And there's the Merseyside derby against Liverpool too. Can Everton take confidence into the clash with their bitter rivals. 

Another late Everton goal saw the Toffees take an important point away at Brentford. But the league is so tight that just six points separate Chelsea in 6th from Newcastle in 14th. Every point is crucial if we want to qualify for Europe. With both teams in almost identical form, how should Moyes approach the weekend's derby? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob is joined by Warren for his Kick About debut to take a deeper look at all things Everton ahead of a big week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt is joined by Rob, Adam and Warren to talk through a dramatic draw for Everton at Brentford.

Les, Ian, Dave, and Liam on season tickets, European football, weird Everton moments, daytime drinking, horses, cartoons, pyjamas, breaking things, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everton head into a new decade suddenly in the top half and with Jurgen Klopp planning to play a team of young children in the FA Cup derby. Liam's about to realise his lifelong dream by being in an actual Batman film, while Kev's got four overseas jollies planned throughout 2020. Some clumsy bastard in a lab in Wuhan has other ideas, though. This episode is supported by The Excelsior on Dale Street. Thanks to Sean Ponzini and Gary Lunt for their contributions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob & Liam join Warren to preview the next two games as Everton hunt a European place. They also discuss Dwight McNeill's recent performances. The trio round off discussion by talking Championship promotion candidates and the SPL title race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Not long until real football is back - but there are still news lines for Matt and Paddy to pick through. We look at the latest on Jack Grealish's future after reports linking the winger with an Everton extension. Then we delve into the recruitment setup and how it might function after Paddy's interview with Nick Cox. Finally we piggyback on Everton's international break question - who is the best XI to have played under Moyes for the Blues?

Everton will play their 7th Monday night game of the season in May. It affects travel plans, enjoyment, and if we look at the stats, it could be affecting results, too.Is it time for fans to get together and take a stand against the ridiculous scheduling of matches? Or are we too tribal to ever really come together for a common cause?An FSA poll has found that 75% of football fans don't support the use of VAR, with 92% agreeing it's removed the spontaneous joy of goal celebrations. Should its use at least be rolled back, as it currently feels more like video refereeing than video assistance.And there's the small matter of this weekend's European six-pointer at Brentford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PJ Smith is not a poet (he writes and performs short stories) and is not a DJ (though he does play records). He is a Toffee who just about remembers the 80s but grew up in the trenches of the 90s. In the latest episode of Old. New. Borrowed. Blue., PJ shares Everton memories along with his favourite former player, current player, player they'd have loved to have seen at Everton, and their favourite thing about Everton. Old. New. Borrowed. Blue. Help out the lads at Damien John Kelly House here

Paul McPartlan joins Warren on the Weekly to discuss Everton's current financial position with the release of this year's club accounts. Also, they reflect on James Garner's England debut, Italy's failed World Cup qualification and look ahead to the Brentford game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy Gabriel was a key member of Harry Catterick's team of league champions of 62/63, and FA Cup winners of 1966.In this week's Deep Blue Dive with Steve And Becky, discover why Jimmy was known as the Policeman of Goodison Park. Learn about the pressures he faced when, as a 19 year old, he became the most expensive player ever to leave Scotland. Hear previously unheard audio of Jimmy describing the infamous ‘Battle of Goodison' against Leeds United. And in the words of the person who knew him best of all, his wife Pat, find out how a blind date at the entrance to the Mersey Tunnel turned into a lifelong partnership that took them both from Liverpool to Seattle and beyond.Oh, and hear about Jimmy's goal against Pele!Hear all about it on this week's episode of the Blue Room. Don't miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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We visit Finch Farm for a chat with Michael Keane as the Blues head into the final stretch of games in the battle for a place in Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

International break means Matt and Paddy turn to your questions. There are two main themes this week - Roma and Moyes' contract. Do we know what will happen if the Blues and the Giallorossi both qualify for the same UEFA competition? Do we need more clarification?  After reports of a new contract for Moyes, is a new deal really close? And would it be worth keeping him if there has to be any compromise around recruitment? We also look at the coaching staff, Tim Iroegbunam's future and potential forward arrivals in the summer.

Peter Mac sits down with Yaya Galli and Zara Kramzar ahead of this Saturday's women's Merseyside Derby. Tickets are still available priced at £12 for adults, £6 for juniors. https://www.eticketing.co.uk/evertonfc/EDP/Event/Index/1240 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After the latest Massive Summer For Everton ends with a dubious rabble of signings checking in at Finch Farm, Everton start with seven points from four games. They won't keep that up for long. Four kits, three managers, two co-hosts, no cups. Come and join us, it's what you need. This episode is supported by The Excelsior on Dale St. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Warren is joined by Paul and Liam to reflect on the Hill Dickison Stadium feeling like home. The lads also discuss Kiernan Dewsury Hall's impact on the run-in and if we as fans want to hear more from the Friedkins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LISTEN IN FULL: https://tinyurl.com/3beuhnfs Matt, Jake and Alan look back at a perfect day at Hill Dickinson Stadium. The Blues demolished Chelsea in the Premier League - but how far can they really go this season? 

Paddy is back and Matt is a bit broken after a perfect day at Hill Dickinson. We look back at the build-up to the game and the atmosphere inside the stadium for the 3-0 hammering of Chelsea. There's also a focus on Beto and Thierno Barry - can the latter learn from the former? And there's Champions League chat too. Can Everton really push on and make it into the top five?

A convincing win against Chelsea means Everton enter the business end of the season just three points off fifth and possible Champions League qualification, and with massive games coming up at Brentford and home to Liverpool next month (and, to coin a cliche, three cup finals at home). How many points will Everton need to finish in Europe? And would you take Europa Conference or Europa League over Champions League? Let us know your thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt, Les, Liam, Keith, Dave P and Adam S react to a stunning performance from the Blues at Hill Dickinson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steve and Becky bring the first series to a fitting conclusion with a mini-episode special on the legendary Ted Sagar, the one-club goalkeeper they called The Boss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to the Deep Blue Dive Podcast, in the Blue Room, with Steve Dickinson and Becky Tallentire. In this week's episode, we look back on the 2017/18 season.  After sacking Ronald Koeman in late October, Farhad Moshiri panicked and brought in relegation specialist, Sam Allardyce and his side-kick, Sammy Lee. What would the Goodison faithful make of Sam and Sammy in the dugout? Would Moshiri allow Big Sam to splash the cash in the January 2018 transfer window? Would Allardyce keep the Blues in the top flight for one more season, and if he did would he be given a chance to rebuild the club?  Join Steve and Becky for the highs - and the lows - of The Sam Allardyce Era, in this Thursday's Deep Blue Dive, in the Blue Room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LISTEN IN FULL: https://tinyurl.com/3yhhpcs3 Mick and Jack join Matt this week. We look at the long-term midfield plans after an impressive display from Tim Iroegbunam at Arsenal. Focus then shifts to Chelsea. Off the pitch they've been getting away with all sorts. On it they've loss their last three in a row. Can Everton capitalise at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Warren and Paul preview the Chelsea game and ponder if Everton can enhance their European qualification chances. The lads also discuss Jack Grealish and if Everton should sign him permanently. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steve and Becky take the deep dive into two separate eras at Everton; Episodes 4&5 cover the life and times of one of the club's greatest, Brian Labone. Episodes 6&7 Look back on more recent times - Ronald Koeman's time with the Blues, the first manager chosen to be given Farhad Moshiri's blank cheque. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The start of the first Deep Dive series is now available in a three part box set. Here are the first three episodes from Steve Dickinson and Becky Tallentire: 1. Living with Alex Young 2. The Dawn of the Moshiri years 3. Moshiri's first 60 days Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Deep Blue Dive (formerly Deep Dive) will be back this week to look back on the 2017/18 season. Steve and Becky will do a deep dive into a strange Everton season where Farhad Moshiri pushed the panic button and appointed Sam Allardyce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everton finally lose on the road - but do we need to be down in the dumps? Matt and Paddy look at whether this defeat was classic Moyes-at-Arsenal or something a little more. We also assess the centre-back injury situation and the strange press conference comments from the manager. Finally, after Max Dowman grabbed the headlines, could Everton produce their own young star after an academy restructure?

Les and Dave briefly look back at Saturday's defeat to Arsenal before looking ahead to Saturday's (European six-pointer?) with Chelsea. In between all that, we assess Everton's run-in compared to the other nine teams in contention for European spots. We have Everton in 8th at the end of the season. Where do you think the Toffees will finish and how many points are needed to qualify for Europe?Blue Monday is brought to you in partnership with Invisible Wind Factory on Regent Road. Pop in for food, drinks, and What's the Score? at the Windy ahead of Saturday's game against Chelsea.And if you're after some new Everton-themed clobber, get 20% off at forevereverton.co.uk by using the code BLUEROOM20 at the checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Warren gives his take on the full time whistle at the Emirates, before Les, Liam, John and Dave discuss a late defeat do the Blues in North London. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liam is joined by ERSTWHILE (yes he has finally learned what this means) Echo scribe Adam Jones.The pair discuss the fever dream that was 2019/2020. Summer optimism, Iwobi, Kean, Niasse(!!), Marco, Duncan, Carlo and lots more are discussed.Plus Florian Lejeune.Thanks to Gary Lunt, Niall O'Donnell and Sean Ponzini for their contributions to this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt, Dave and Foxy preview Everton's return to action this weekend at league leaders Arsenal. Can the team's away form really stand up against the league leaders? We also look at Spurs' situation and the relegation battle, which the Blues could play a big part in.

Matt and Paddy take a close look at Tottenham Hotspur's ongoing crisis. Are there similarities from Everton's previous relegation battles? And what can they learn going forward? We also assess the club's position ahead of the summer transfer window. Are Everton in a stronger position to attack it than last season?  There's also a small look ahead to Arsenal. Can Everton get something at the home of the league leaders this weekend?

Warren, Paul, Les, and Pete look back at a home win that puts European qualification within reach. Also discussed are non-football events at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium and whether football has become dull on the back of comments from Arne Slot and Ruud Gullit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Les and Dave discuss Everton's next five games. The Toffees currently sit three points clear in 8th spot - given how the FA Cup is playing out, that's likely to be enough to qualify for Europe. But the next five fixtures are all against teams with something to play for, mostly towards the top of the table. How do you think Moyes will approach these games? And how will Everton's league position look as we enter the final month of the 25/26 season? Let us know your thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Back-to-back wins put Everton into eighth position and firmly in the conversation for European qualification – amazing progress under Moyes but still some frustration at his use of the squad. We ask, “what is it you want from Everton?”Blue Monday is brought to you with Invisible Wind Factory – the best place for pre-match food, drink, and live music, and the only place to catch our pre-match show “What's the Score? at the Windy”And if you're looking for some top notch Everton clobber as we move into spring, get 20% off any order at forevereverton.co.uk with the code BLUEROOM20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt is joined by Ed, Liam and Dave to look back at a much needed home win for the Blues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

They've done it again! Matt and Paddy are back to reflect on another Everton win on the road, thanks largely to a stunning moment from Jordan Pickford. We analyse his latest incredible save, assess the squad ahead of the run-in and look at the key selections in a push for European football. Spoiler: it's Jarrad Branthwaite.

The lads look back on an incredible three points the Blues secured at St James' Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LISTEN IN FULL: https://tinyurl.com/3wncyu4h Matt catches up with Kris Heneage to talk Newcastle ahead of this weekend's clash at St James' Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've been here before, that is to say it's November and Everton are in turmoil.Bill 'Jack Frost meets Harvey Dent' Kenwright seems up for the challenge of saving the club from Peter Johnson's wreckage, but he'll have to wait another three months to see an Everton goal at the Street end, natch.It's not just low scoring though, it's also fast kicking, mainly by Olivier Dacourt and Marco Materazzi on opposition players' shins.There's apologies for John Hartson and Gary Pallister, as well as a lifetime of gratitude to Kevin Joseph Campbell, who makes his debut in April and finishes in May as the team's top scorer.Remember, SOBs: Bad Everton good anything else. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Les and Dave discuss whether David Moyes' habit of choosing his most "trusted" players is damaging team performances and results, before asking whether the manager needs time to build a squad as he has done previously at Everton and, more recently and more successfully, at West Ham.A look at his West Ham record feels very familiar to this version of Everton:2017–18: 13th place (first spell, took over in November and kept them up)2019–20: 16th place (returned mid-season, again stabilised them)2020–21: 6th place (record 65 points, qualified for Europa League).2021–22: 7th place (back‑to‑back top‑seven finishes, Europa League semi‑finals).2022–23: 14th place (struggled in league but won Europa Conference League).2023–24: 9th place (top half again in his final season in charge).We then look ahead to two important games against Newcastle and West Ham. Will Moyes be forced to utilise his squad more? Is defeat against Burnley unthinkable, even if Everton get a result at Newcastle?Let us know your thoughts... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt and Paddy are jaded - and are back with another Byline to reflect on another home defeat. The team's woeful set-pieces against United are on the agenda, as are the recent snubs for Nathan Patterson and Merlin Rohl. We also look at Moyes' situation and whether he could get a new contract.

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In a first for The Blue Room, The Weekly meets Mailbag for an extra-time extravaganza. Warren, Les, Liam and Paul look ahead to United and at the Premier League title and relegation fight, before answering your questions on Everton and anything else. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices