The Blue Room

The season ends in style then. A third win in succession saw the Blues finish the campaign on 48 points and gives supporters a lot to be excited about going into the summer. Matt and Paddy assess the win at Newcastle and the potential connotations. Just how good is Pickford now? Is Alcaraz set to stay? Is there confidence on a deal for Delap? EMAIL: evertonbyline@gmail.com Make sure you don't miss out on our exclusive deal – head to ⁠www.nordvpn.com/blueroom⁠ and get an extra four months free when you sign up for the 2-year plan. Use discount code TBR25: ⁠https://lgatesphotoshop.com/⁠⁠#EFC⁠ ⁠#Everton⁠ ⁠#EvertonStadium Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Les, Rodger and Dave reflect on the Moyes inspired turn around that sees us finish with 48 points. They debate if Europe is now a realistic aim for the Blues - there are many routes as proven this season with 9 teams qualifying. PLEASE READ: In 2021, Duncan Browne lost his life in a devastating attack in Liverpool City Centre. Since then, through Doing it For Duncan, Lee (@browner6) and his cousins have raised over £50,000 for The Walton Neuro Centre. Now, in 2025, they're going even bigger:A 130-mile coast-to-coast walk from Hull to Liverpool - nearly a marathon a day for 6 days straight, camping each night, finishing at Bramley Moore Stadium. If you can, please donate using the link below, share and help make a real difference. Thank you. https://gofund.me/5ca086e5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Les, Adam, and Rob talk through another brilliant away win for Everton under David Moyes. A strong finish to the season sees Everton finish comfortably mid-table on 48 points for the second season running (points deductions notwithstanding) - a good platform to build on going into the new stadium. Should we be confident for progress next season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the End of an Era at Goodison Park dominating Evertonian minds and the airwaves, the co-hosts take a minute to reflect on the celebrations of 18th May, before going through some of the many listener comments from throughout the spring months.Then, Kevin sits down with a key contributor to the creation of The Good Times Everton Podcast - film and theatre director Sean Ponzini - to discuss his new short film ALIBI, starring Evertonian Thom Williamson.Sean talks about the process behind making a film and screening it at festivals, the burgeoning film scene in Liverpool, Sean Bean and Martin Freeman's accents, and ways that people with an interest in working in the film industry can get on the ladder. There's also a long-running Championship Manager 01/02game that needs finishing.Follow cinemapieproductions on Instagram to watch ALIBI, and keep an eye out for details on how to vote for the film at various upcoming festivals.This episode is in association with The Excelsior. Thanks to Gary Lunt, Niall O'Donnell and Sean himself for their contributions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Warren is joined by Pete and Rob for more reaction and a very different perspective on the closing of Goodison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Les joins presenter Phil Munns on BBC Radio Merseyside, to look back on the incredibly emotional day at Goodison on Sunday...they also look ahead to what follows with the club in the summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LISTEN IN FULL: https://tinyurl.com/muu5bwhd Matt is joined by Adam, Laura and Liam to go back through a remarkable weekend. We look at the emotional scenes at Goodison and the decision to let Abdoulaye Doucoure move on. Use discount code TBR25: https://lgatesphotoshop.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With tears wiped away and blue pyro mopped from their foreheads, Matt and Paddy unpick what was an emotional day at Goodison Park for Everton supporters. We recap the incredible scenes at the Old Lady and look at the messages some players may have sent over their future with their 'goodbyes' at the ground. We also discuss the significance of the naming rights deal for the new stadium. EMAIL: evertonbyline@gmail.com Make sure you don't miss out on our exclusive deal – head to ⁠www.nordvpn.com/blueroom⁠ and get an extra four months free when you sign up for the 2-year plan. Sponsor Matt: https://tinyurl.com/3tv22xfp Use discount code TBR25: https://lgatesphotoshop.com/#EFC #Everton #EvertonStadium Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Lou Reed once said, the very best send off for the Grand Old Lady. Legends everywhere, none more so than our Royle head of the Blue Family. Les, Rodger and Dave get all sentimental before looking bravely into the future and sharing hopes and dreams of a New Everton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Les and Warren join BBC 5 Live presenter Rick Edwards to discuss the emotional day for the Blues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We say goodbye to Goodison Park for the men's side as The Old Lady shines one more time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As we prepare for the final instalment of the Goodison goodbye, Warren, Keith, Les, and Pete pick out some of the most memorable moments in the 133-year-old stadium's history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LISTEN IN FULL: https://tinyurl.com/3j2kfx8j It's an emotional one. Matt, Mick, Pete and Dave battle through the tears to talk Goodison Park, the move for the women's team and a momentous day on Sunday. We also look back at the win over Fulham and Carlos Alcaraz's impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Matt spoke at length to three Everton greats about their memories of the The Old Lady; Graham Sharp, Joe Royle and Kevin Sheedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt and Paddy look ahead to the weekend's momentous occasion, but not before peeking back at a big victory for Everton. Beto and Carlos Alcaraz both made their cases at Fulham - should the Blues be really letting either go this summer? And on Day 1 in his role as Everton CEO, does Angus Kinnear have the biggest in-tray of all time? EMAIL: evertonbyline@gmail.com Make sure you don't miss out on our exclusive deal – head to ⁠www.nordvpn.com/blueroom⁠ and get an extra four months free when you sign up for the 2-year plan. Sponsor Matt: https://tinyurl.com/3tv22xfp Use discount code TBR25: https://lgatesphotoshop.com/ #EFC #Everton #EvertonStadium Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plenty on the agenda this week; Les, Dave, and Rodger look back at the weekend's win and take a closer look at the squad and those players with contracts coming to an end. Who stays, who goes, what's going on with Goodison, and are we all a bit too sentimental? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Warren, Les and Dave look back on the Blues coming from behind to claim three points at Craven Cottage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liam is joined by musician and fellow blue Keith Mullin. They discuss Everton's seminal 1995 cup final anthem and how it came about. They also discuss the Toffees since and the wonderful “Howard's Way”.This episode is brought to you in association with The Excelsior. Thanks to Sean Ponzini, Gary Lunt and Niall O'Donnell for their contributions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Warren is joined by Dave this week to discuss the emotions that are really starting to kick in with just a number of days left at Goodison. The lads also look at the striker situation with Beto linked with a move away and Calvert-Lewin's predicament. Plus this a preview of the weekend's game at Fulham. Thinking of therapy? Don't miss out on this exclusive offer for The Blue Room listeners.Visit www.betterhelp.com/BLUEROOM  to get 10% off your first month – as heard on the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Matt on holiday, friend of the show Alan Feehely joins Paddy to discuss the disappointing draw against Ipswich. Did Moyes target Liam Delap's post-match actions provide a hint as to his summer destination? Is Dominic Calvert-Lewin eyeing a new Everton deal?We also look at the departure of head of recruitment Dan Purdy and what that means ahead of a busy summer. Make sure you don't miss out on our exclusive deal – head to nordvpn.com/blueroom and get an extra four months free when you sign up for the 2-year plan. And don't worry, there's no risk with NordVPN's 30-day money-back guarantee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's show with Les, Dave and Rodger: With Thelwell leaving and a CEO not arriving until the first of June and so much to be done, who will make the key decisions on signings, new contracts, loanees etc? What are the priorities and how do we drive change needed at all levels? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reaction to yet another draw for the Blues. Les, Keith, Dave, Dave D, Ed and Foxy with their thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We talked about end of season and beyond with big dives into Moyes 2.0 at Everton, the conundrum of Calvert-Lewin and a ton on the complexities of figuring out next season's squad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Warren is joined by Liam from The Good Times podcast to discuss the latest news and links with the club, as well as what's going on with the new owners and the changes they're making. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everton are unbeaten at home (in the league) for 12 months. Bottom of the league Sunderland come to L4 next on Boxing Day. A heroic 10-man defeat sets the tone for the second half of many people's favourite Good Times season. This episode is in association with The Excelsior. Thanks to Sean Ponzini and Gary Lunt for their contributions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fresh from some close encounters with Enzo Maresca in the press box with Enzo Maresca, Matt and Paddy are back to assess the damage after a difficult day at Chelsea. A few players got a chance - but did some blow it? And what does Beto's poor form mean for the striker situation this summer? We also look at the new additions of Jason Kidd and Christopher Sarofim. Make sure you don't miss out on our exclusive deal – head to ⁠nordvpn.com/blueroom⁠ and get an extra four months when you sign up for the 2-year plan. And don't worry, there's no risk with NordVPN's 30-day money-back guarantee. Sponsor Matt: https://tinyurl.com/3tv22xfp Use discount code TBR25: https://lgatesphotoshop.com/#EFC #Everton #EvertonStadium Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Les, Rodger, and Dave pick through another bad day at Stamford Bridge for the Toffees, albeit one with some positives. And given the squad overhaul needed in the summer and the quality in those mid-table Premier League teams, can Everton realistically look beyond mid-table next season? Make sure you don't miss out on our exclusive deal – head to nordvpn.com/blueroom and get an extra four months free when you sign up for the 2-year plan. And don't worry, there's no risk with NordVPN's 30-day money-back guarantee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Warren, Pete and Dave react to Everton's defeat at Stamford Bridge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LISTEN IN FULL: https://tinyurl.com/bwpywbuu Matt, Dave D and Dave P look at the latest Everton talking points. Would Soucek joining send the right message this summer? Can Armstrong or any other youngsters break through next season? And is this a week or strong Premier League season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A sobering day at Goodison...in some ways. Matt and Paddy assess the damage after James Tarkowski's withdrawal sparks a mini-collapse against Manchester City. Will that half an hour change David Moyes' transfer plans? And will they involve Carlos Alcaraz after a recent shift in tone? Sponsor Matt: https://tinyurl.com/3tv22xfp Use discount code TBR25: https://lgatesphotoshop.com/ #EFC #Everton #EvertonStadium Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Les, Dave, and Rodger discuss the Man City match and Everton's record of 8 wins, 14 draws & 11 losses this season. 34 scored and 40 conceded show again where the issues lie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt, Les, Mark, Mat and Keith review the defeat in the third to last game at Goodison Park. ALSO make sure you don't miss out on our exclusive deal – head to nordvpn.com/blueroom and get an extra four months free when you sign up for the 2-year plan. And don't worry, there's no risk with NordVPN's 30-day money-back guarantee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Warren is joined by Paul and Pete on this week's show, reacting to Neville Southall and Duncan Ferguson after their thoughts on the Blues recently. They also look ahead to Manchester City coming to Goodison with just three games remaining at the Old Lady. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin had a dream To do a podcast with Liam They had no money so they bought £8 microphooooones This episode, chosen by the Good Times Everton Quiz runners-up, is in association with The Excelsior. Thanks to Sean Ponzini and Gary Lunt for their contributions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LISTEN IN FULL: https://tinyurl.com/5637f4ap Moyes has made a huge difference since returning to Everton - but was the win over Forest the best performance since his return? Matt and Mike take a deeper look at what the Blues did so well at the City Ground and where this team can still make improvements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Les, Dave and Rodger discuss a great away win at Forest. Is a lack of pressure benefiting Moyes' men? Away from Everton, agent fees have increased by 25% since last year - are they getting out of hand? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sign the contract? Call me up? What's my name? Matt and Paddy take a granular look at Abdoulaye Doucoure's goal and celebration(s) from the last-gasp win at Nottingham Forest. There's also a look at David Moyes' bullish comments in recent weeks. Is he right to talk up the Blues ahead of next season? We also check in on Harrison Armstrong's development after Paddy's jaunt to Derby last week. And this week's number section could offer a few cautionary tales for the young midfielder. Email us at evertonbyline@gmail.com Sponsor Matt: https://tinyurl.com/3tv22xfp Use discount code TBR25: https://lgatesphotoshop.com/ #EFC #Everton #EvertonStadium Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Les chats to Chris Evans about the first Gary Lineker biography in 30 years and the first to cover both his football and media careers. What was behind the move to Barcelona? Did Lineker become a legend at any of his clubs? Could he have done any more in the agonising 85/86 season. We discuss all this and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt and Les reflect on a huge win and an amazing moment from Doucoure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liam is joined by The Blue Room's Warren Doyle to discuss 13/14, the arguable high point of the Good Times era. The lads discuss seminal games and moments such as Arsenal getting terrorised at Goodison and Warren's rather eventful trip to Upton Park Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LISTEN IN FULL: https://tinyurl.com/3z35bknr Matt catches up with Daniel Storey to preview the weekend's match and review Daniel's journey around the 92 Football League clubs this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Warren is joined by Good Times Podcast host Liam Knight on this week's episode. They look at the remaining games of the season including the Goodison countdown and look ahead to the trip to Nottingham Forest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Les, Dave, and Rodger discuss Everton's match with Arsenal, in particular the Gunners' endless passing and time-wasting. Has this style of play made Premier League football boring? Could fast, counter-attacking football be the antidote to this dull version of tiki-taka? And should Everton be all over Alcaraz for €15m or is he not a Moyes-like player? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plan for the future? Focus on the present? That's the dilemma for David Moyes at the moment. Matt and Paddy take a look at the selection from the weekend's draw with Arsenal with that in mind. We also focus on the fallout following James Tarkowski's red card and give our views on the potential scheduling problems around Goodison Park's last game. Email us at evertonbyline@gmail.com Sponsor Matt: https://tinyurl.com/3tv22xfp Use discount code TBR25: https://lgatesphotoshop.com/ #EFC #Everton #EvertonStadium Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Les, Paul, Dave and Warren react to Everton's defeat at Anfield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Actual football is almost back - but the Everton accounts arrived first. Matt and Paddy look at the latest losses reported and find some positives from the results. We then focus on some more appointments behind made off-the-pitch and what that could mean for summer transfer business. Then it's Merseyside derby chat. Who plays left-back? Who plays left wing? And will the Reds actually unfurl their banner this time? Email us at evertonbyline@gmail.com Sponsor Matt: https://tinyurl.com/3tv22xfp Use discount code TBR25: https://lgatesphotoshop.com/ #EFC #Everton #EvertonStadium Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Les, Dave and Rodger discuss the upcoming trip to Anfield, Everton nerves, Moyes' record there, the changing rivalry and possible team selections to get a result. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Warren is joined by Paul McParlan and Pete MacFarlane on this week's show, debating the current squad and looking ahead to next week's derby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LISTEN IN FULL: https://tinyurl.com/58h73h9v Matt, Mick and Steve take a deeper look at the new stadium. All looks good on the inside - Mick tells us about his experience - but what about the transport to and from the ground? We also look at Jarrad Branthwaite's situation amid fresh speculation over his future. #Everton #EFC #EvertonStadium Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt and Paddy return to answer your questions. Is there an Everton reporter WhatsApp group!? What will Dyche be thinking now? What are the chances of keeping Branthwaite? What can Everton do to get people to the new stadium early and keep them late? Email us at evertonbyline@gmail.com Sponsor Matt: https://tinyurl.com/3tv22xfp Use discount code TBR25: https://lgatesphotoshop.com/ #EFC #Everton #EvertonStadium Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices