The Blue Room

Matt and Dave go macro and micro after the frustrating draw in south London on Sunday.

The third act of Roberto Martinez's Everton story, as demanded by the listeners, begins in the summer of 2015, as the Blues embark on a chaotic Capital One Cup run. Off the pitch, everyone at the club is affected by the untimely passing of Howard Kendall, the greatest Evertonian of all. On it, the team plays some genuinely exciting attacking football at times, but still can't string two wins together. All that and more from the podcast that knows the real reason Tim Vickery went to South America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Les and Dave argue over whether a new 15-goal-a-season striker or two full backs would have the most impact at Everton, in between reflecting on what went right and what went wrong against City. There's also a look ahead to Palace with the usual stats and ref watch with whosthatref.comBlue Monday (or whatever we're calling it this week) is brought to you with Invisible Wind Factory - get down before the Sunderland game for food, drinks, and What's the Score? at the Windy - our live prediction show.And, if you're after some Everton clobber, go to forevereverton.co.uk and use code BLUEROOM20 to get 20% off#everton #evertonfc #evertonfootballclub #premierleague #premierleaguefootballWant a little more from us? Try The Blue Room Extra for more than 20 hours extra content a month: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlueRoomExtra Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LISTEN IN FULL: https://tinyurl.com/mvvns5pk Matt, Mick and Dave look back at the big moments from the draw with Man City on Monday. What were Everton playing at for City's second goal? And what were the officials looking at when Bernardo Silva dragged down Merlin Rohl. There were positives too. Rohl was rampant down the right and Iroegbunam was gargantuan in midfield in the second half. What can they offer at this late point in the season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

These things come in threes…for a third consecutive game Everton let points slip in injury time. Matt and Paddy assess the reasons for the late collapse against Manchester City. Lack of focus? Lack of capable officiating? Lack of clinical play on the counter? Paddy spoke to the excellent Merlin Rohl after the game and gives us an insight into that chat. There's also a look ahead to the summer transfer window, as the rumour mill starts to ramp up again.

Matt and Mose react at the Denbigh after a wild draw for the Toffees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt is joined by Everton author Mark O'Brien to look ahead to the release of the latest One By One fanzine. We look at what's to come in the second edition, get into shifting Everton culture after the stadium move and look ahead to the end of the season. Details on where to get your copy of the mag here

Matt and Paddy are back from a painful weekend in London - mentally and physically. As if a marathon wasn't agonising enough, Matt has to relive Everton's loss at West Ham. We look at why the Blues have suddenly lost defensive stability and what positions need to be strengthened in the summer. Also, is it the right time for Everton to complain to PGMO about the refereeing decisions after Saturday's appalling handball miss?

Warren and Rob look back at another late defeat for Everton at West Ham, ahead to a touch match at home to Man City and, as the Toffees slip into the bottom half of the table, ask "is Europe still on?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another great weekend for VAR – Salah's dodgy penalty, Calvert-Lewin escaping red for a hair pull, and two incidents in Everton's game at West Ham – Jordan Pickford should have been given a red card on review, and Everton should have had a penalty.We were sold a vision of minimal mistakes and no more post-match chats about how our team was robbed by a refereeing mistake. Yet we're still having those same conversations, and we can't put it down to the officials being unsighted.So, how is VAR making everything worse?The penalty decision had no bearing on Everton's defeat. That was squarely on the players and the manager. We look back at West Ham and dip in form at a bad time for the Toffees, before looking ahead to another Monday night match against title-chasing Man City.Blue Monday is brought to you in conjunction with Invisible Wind Factory. We'll be back for the penultimate What's the Score? at the Windy ahead of the City game, where you'll be able to enjoy pre-match drinks and food from Pierogi and Pickles. Pop in if you're about before kick off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with Matt giving us his take on full time at the London Stadium, before Dave, Les, John and Warren debate what went wrong and ask if our chances of qualifying for Europe slowly slipping away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Blue Room's Matt Jones joined Liam last June to discuss the hot mess that was 2015/16. The pair discuss crazy 3-3 draws, “Baines is one of us”, Wembley heartbreak as well as the one when the Scarlet Might had 40 shots. Also, SOBs, Matt is running the London Marathon - pls donate. It's for The Kevin Campbell Foundation no less. https://www.justgiving.com/page/matt-jones-6?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL 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

Warren, Paul and Liam convene to talk a little bit about the derby, but more about West Ham this weekend. Do the Blues need three points to keep European hopes alive?

Numb to it all now, aren't we? Aren't we!?! The lads have the unenviable job of talking about Everton's latest Merseyside derby masterpiece. Matt - after an antibiotics and alcohol mix - and Paddy - fresh from a big rewrite - had to steel themselves for this one. So why does it keep happening? Is it something deeper or just dreadful defending? And how can Moyes and the players pick themselves up for a European run? It'll be therapeutic. Honestly.

Les and Dave are back to discuss another late derby defeat for Everton, another appalling refereeing display, and some more substitute issues from Moyes. Even so, the European push is still open with a pivotal fixture at West Ham coming up on Saturday.Blue Monday is brought to you with Invisible Wind Factory - pop in on your way to the Man City game on May 4 for food, drinks, and What's the Score? at the Windy live show.Get tickets for The Kairos gig there on April 25th here - https://www.invisiblewindfactory.com/event/the-kairos-invisible-wind-factory-liverpool/And don't forget your 20% voucher when shopping at forevereverton.co.uk - BLUEROOM20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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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