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.

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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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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.

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Ian Croll and Tony Scott react to a stunning, late-gasp finish at Hill Dickinson Stadium as Everton snatch a 2-2 draw against Manchester United.

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Join Ian Croll and Chris Beesley on the Royal Blue podcast as they dissect the chaotic fallout from Everton's transfer deadline day. After the club failed to back up promises of a strong recruitment window, the panel assesses what many fans have called a shambolic saga.

The lads break down the exit of star player Iliman Ndiaye and examine how an 11th-hour deal for Monaco forward Folarin Balogun collapsed at the death—leaving Everton with just one fit senior striker after sanctioning Beto’s departure to Fiorentina only hours prior.

Plus, attention turns back to the pitch as Ian and Chris look ahead to Sunday afternoon's home fixture against Manchester United. Can the Blues channel their off-pitch frustrations into a massive performance against United?

Away from the pitch, Ian and Chris analyze reports from the Financial Times indicating that The Friedkin Group are exploring bringing new investors into Everton less than two years after completing their takeover. With advisers working on a potential stake sale process, the timing will certainly raise eyebrows among supporters—though this is not a report that TFG have decided to sell the club, and there is currently nothing to suggest an imminent change of control.

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Join Ian Croll and Tony Scott on the Royal Blue podcast as they deliver their final verdict on Everton’s summer transfer window following a dramatic, chaotic deadline day.

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It was an agonizing end to the window for the Blues, losing star player Iliman Ndiaye to Manchester City and suffering a late blow when forward target Folarin Balogun pulled out of a deal at the eleventh hour—despite being at Finch Farm.

While Everton managed to bring in Jack Grealish on loan alongside the addition of Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Ian and Tony tackle the big question on every Evertonian’s mind: Has this summer's business actually been good enough?

Has Everton’s transfer business satisfied your expectations, or has the club left itself short? Have your say in the comments below!

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Join Chris Beesley and Joe Thomas for the latest episode of the Royal Blue Podcast as they break down all the key talking points, match analysis, and transfer chatter coming out of Finch Farm.

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The panel kicks off today’s show with a brief look back at Everton’s 1-1 draw against Bournemouth. Did the Toffees drop two vital points, or was a hard-fought draw on the South Coast a fair reflection of the performance? Chris and Joe examine the tactical setup, stand-out individual displays, and key moments from the match.

Attentions then quickly turn to the transfer window as the lads dive deep into the latest speculation surrounding potential outgoings and high-profile targets.

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Chris Beesley is joined in the studio by Connor O’Neill for the latest episode of the Royal Blue Podcast as they discuss Iliman Ndiaye's potential move to Manchester City, the closing days of Everton’s transfer window, the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Jack Grealish’s future, and the Blues’ upcoming Premier League clash against Bournemouth.

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