Royal Blue: The Everton FC Podcast

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Fresh off Everton’s frustrating 2-2 draw away at Hull City, host Ian Croll and Tony Scott return to the Royal Blue studio to dissect all the major talking points surrounding the Toffees! With Tony having the final word from Hull, the pair waste no time debating the tactical adjustments needed for Everton's upcoming starting lineup.

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On this episode, the lads dive into:

* The Jack Grealish Dilemma: How do Everton get the absolute best out of Manchester City loanee Jack Grealish? Can he continue to exert control from the left wing without bursting pace, or is it time to move him centrally into the No. 10 role behind the striker?

* Managing Harrison Armstrong: Following a mixed reaction to his performance at Hull City despite showing vast promise previously, should the youngster be taken out of the firing line and protected ahead of the huge clash against Chelsea?

* Ownership & Window Uncertainty: Ian and Tony discuss the latest surrounding the ongoing takeover of Everton FC. With concerns mounting over how prolonged negotiations could affect club operations, what does this ongoing ownership process mean for Everton's strategy in the January and summer transfer windows?

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Welcome back to the Royal Blue Podcast! Ian Croll is joined by Chris Beesley and Gavin Buckland to break down all the fallout from Everton’s 2-2 draw against Hull City and analyze huge off-pitch news surrounding the club’s ownership.

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Ian Croll and Day Kennedy bring you the Royal Blue post-match reaction following Everton's frustrating 2-2 draw against Hull City.

While David Moyes’ side extend their unbeaten run and remain fifth in the table, this undoubtedly feels like two points dropped. The lads dive deep into Moyes' team selection following an abject, disjointed first-half performance. Although the Toffees showed resilience and improved after the break, shocking defensive lapses ultimately cost all three points.

Watch or listen as Ian and Day break down the tactical missteps, individual performances, and look ahead to a massive fixture against Chelsea.

💬 HAVE YOUR SAY: Was that two points dropped or a valuable point gained after a nightmare first half? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!

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Welcome back to the Royal Blue Everton FC podcast. Following the announcement that The Friedkin Group has officially put Everton Football Club up for sale, Ian Croll and Connor O'Neill sit down to provide further reaction and in-depth analysis on another massive day of news at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

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The lads dive straight into the press conference comments from Everton manager David Moyes, dissecting his candid thoughts on the ownership's sudden exit just a year and a half into their tenure.

In this episode, Ian and Connor discuss:

If you missed our initial breaking news reaction earlier today, you can catch up with Ian Croll and Tony Scott here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oeE7XGpZoE

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Ian Croll and Tony Scott are back for an emergency episode of the Royal Blue Everton FC Podcast following the massive breaking news that The Friedkin Group (TFG) have put Everton Football Club up for sale!

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Less than two years after completing their takeover of the club in December 2024, TFG has released an official bombshell statement confirming they are exploring "new investment options," including the "potential sale of a controlling interest."

Ian and Tony react to the statement in full, in which the American ownership group claims their initial priority of bringing stability and securing the move to the newly-completed Hill Dickinson Stadium has been achieved, meaning the "time is right to consider the next chapter for Everton."

👇 HAVE YOUR SAY: What are your thoughts on The Friedkin Group's decision to sell up? Let us know in the comments below!

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Everton return to action this Sunday afternoon as they travel to face Hull City! With the Blues still unbeaten so far this season, Ian Croll and Connor O'Neill sit down in the latest episode of the Royal Blue Podcast to discuss whether David Moyes’ side can blow away any post-international break rust and keep their impressive momentum rolling.

Team News & Selection Dilemmas: Who is fit following the three-week international break, and who starts in key tactical positions?

The lads dive deep into everything you need to know ahead of Sunday’s clash at the MKM Stadium.

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💬 HAVE YOUR SAY: Can Everton maintain their unbeaten start to the campaign, or will Hull City prove a tricky test on the road? Drop your score predictions and starting XIs in the comments below!

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With the long international break finally coming to an end, Premier League football is returning and Everton are back in action this weekend!

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In today's episode, Ian Croll, Chris Beesley and Gavin Buckland dive into the latest headlining news around Everton FC and the wider Premier League landscape:

Man City Punishment & Transfer Financials: The lads build on the ongoing Manchester City case, speculating on what the upcoming appeal could bring. They also tackle circulating rumours that rival Premier League clubs are growing concerned about money owed to them by City for historical transfer deals.

Dan Meis Exclusive & Expansion Talk: Following Chris Beesley's exclusive interview with American architect Dan Meis—the man behind Everton's state-of-the-art waterfront home—the panel reacts to Dan's thoughts on stadium capacity. Is 52,769 truly the "magic number" for the Blues, or should the capacity have been higher? Ian and Gavin give their take on whether a future expansion is realistic or necessary.

Hull City Preview: The lads look ahead to Sunday's fixture, breaking down key tactical matchups and expectations as Everton get back to business on the pitch.

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Join host Chris Beesley for a very special edition of the Royal Blue Podcast, as he sits down for an exclusive and fiercely candid chat with former teenage footballing sensation, Billy Kenny.

When Billy made his debut for his boyhood heroes Everton in 1992, he was widely dubbed the finest young talent in the country. A scintillating performance in the very first Merseyside derby of the Premier League era led to teammate Peter Beardsley famously nicknaming him ‘The Goodison Gazza’—cementing his reputation as a young midfielder with the world at his feet.

But just three years later, it was all over.

In this deeply moving and raw interview, Billy opens up about his rapid departure from the game, retiring after being dogged by severe drug and alcohol issues that eventually took him to the brink of death. He speaks openly about enduring betrayal and heartbreak, injury and arrest, and reveals how it ultimately took a devastating family tragedy, a stint in prison, and two hard-fought spells in rehab to help him finally find a more positive path forward.

Now, three decades on from his dizzying breakthrough at Goodison Park, Billy is finally ready to tell his extraordinary story for the first time.

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The Goodison Gazza, written with the help of The Guardian’s Jamie Fahey—who grew up on the same streets as Billy, shared a pitch with the teenage sensation, and lived through every kick of his remarkable rise and fall.

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Author Simon Hart and Francesca Lyons join Chris Beesley for a special edition of the Royal Blue podcast to discuss the former’s new book on the latter’s father. The Man Who Bled Blue tells the triumphs and tragedy of Mike Lyons. 

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Hart, whose previous publications include Here We Go: Everton in the 1980s and World in Motion: The Inside Story of Italia ‘90 the tournament that changed football, has produced what the Daily Mail’s Ian Herbert describes as: “A beautifully written and meticulously researched portrait of an extraordinary football life.” 

Lifelong Evertonian Lyons, born in Mill Lane Maternity Hospital in Everton and raised at 5 Malpas Road, Croxteth, had a season ticket in the Bullens Road Paddock before making his first team debut when Harry Catterick’s Blues were reigning League Champions. However, despite only five other players topping his 473 appearances for Everton, silverware eluded him in over 11 years in the first team at Goodison Park. 

Going on to turn out for Sheffield Wednesday, Grimsby Town and the Nova Scotia Clippers in Canada, Lyons later returned to the Blues as a member of the coaching staff while holding a variety of managerial positions across the globe, including a stint in charge of the Brunei national team. Now based in Australia, he is living with Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia with the diagnosis citing ‘multiple impacts’ from the repeated heading of a football, such was Lyons’ noted bravery and commitment to the cause while playing the game he loved. 

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Welcome back to the Royal Blue Podcast! 🔵

In this special live episode, host Chris Beesley sits down in the studio with world-renowned American architect Dan Meis, the visionary behind Everton Football Club’s state-of-the-art Hill Dickinson Stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock.

Chris and Dan look back on a landmark inaugural season on the Liverpool waterfront. Following the emotional farewell to Goodison Park, the Toffees transitioned into their new home—playing in front of the highest average attendances in the club’s long and storied history. Dan shares his personal thoughts on seeing his iconic brick, steel, and glass design come to life on the Mersey, how the stadium atmosphere has evolved, and why the project became one of the most meaningful of his career.

The pair also discuss the broader football landscape under The Friedkin Group, delving into the latest updates regarding Italian giants AS Roma and their ongoing stadium development plans in Italy, where Dan’s expertise once again meets the multi-club vision of Everton’s ownership.

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