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  1. Have Everton been left behind by modern football? | Byline 116

    · 59 min

    The Invincibles dream is over. Everton lost for the first time this season at home to Chelsea on Saturday. But had it been coming for a few weeks now? We look at David Moyes’ substitutions after the Christian Norgaard change backfired spectacularly on in the 2-0 defeat. Is he really bad at them? And is he making enough of them? Then it’s a look at Brighton, who have been the stars of the Premier L...

  2. Blue Monday - A Little Bit of Optimism?

    · 55 min

    Everton’s unbeaten run finally came to an end against Chelsea in what was a wholly uninspiring afternoon of football for everyone involved. Les and Dave look back at that game and ahead to the forthcoming fixtures, as Everton’s season looks like it’s going to get a lot tougher from here on in.We also have your reasons to be cheerful from the weekend. Not too many involved the actual football.We al...

  3. Instant Reaction - Everton 0-2 Chelsea

    · 32 min

    Matt is joined by Liam, John, Mat and Keith to review a first defeat of the season for Everton.  This episode is sponsored by Claude.ai Claude is the AI for minds that don't stop at good enough — it's the collaborator that actually understands your entire workflow and thinks with you... whether you're debugging code at midnight or strategizing your next business move, Claude extends your thinking...

  4. Matt on BBC Radio 5 Live

    · 8 min

    Matt joined BBC 5 Live's Nesta McGregor for a short look ahead to this afternoon's game against Chelsea Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  5. Weekly - Which ex-Everton player would you have in today’s squad?

    · 40 min

    Warren, Liam and Paul have the final say on the Hull draw and also ask which player from the last 25 years would they like to see in today’s Everton team. The trio also preview the upcoming Chelsea game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  6. Can Everton capitalise on an out-of-sorts Premier League?

    · 47 min

    Matt is joined by Natalie and Connor to talk through the main Everton talking points this week. We look at the Premier League as a whole and whether the Blues can capitalise on a number of sides being out-of-sorts. Then it’s on to Hull. Are there still questions over Barry and Dewsbury-Hall despite their goals? And where do we see the current ownership situation leading, with The Friedkin Group ke...

  7. What has sparked Friedkin Group urgency to sell Everton? | Byline 115

    · 58 min

    Paddy is back, Everton are back, frustrating away draws are back and yes...ownership uncertainty is back. Matt and Paddy look at Thierno Barry's mixed day at Hull City. The numbers suggest he's improving, but is his profligacy in front of goal a problem Tyrique George's recent omissions also provide a conundrum; what's going on there? And to finish we tackle the ownership situation. What does it m...

  8. Blue Monday - Everton's best start since 2013, so what's the problem?

    · 49 min

    After a weekend when the Toffees extended their unbeaten run to 8 games to sit fifth in the Premier League, we’re going to look back at that game and ask why some fans still feel a slight sense of discontent.#everton #evertonfootballclub #premierleague #hullcityCLAUDE AIThis episode is sponsored by Claude.aiClaude is the AI for minds that don't stop at good enough — it's the collaborator that actu...

  9. Instant Reaction - Hull 2-2 Everton

    · 41 min

    Matt, Les and Rob react as Everton go fifth in the Premier League table but still disappoint in their 2-2 draw with Hull City. ➕ AD-FREE LISTENING Get exclusive content and all of our podcasts ad-free when you sign up to Blue Room Extra: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/yc83x2zh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🤝 NORD VPN DEAL Get our black Friday exclusive deal: Big savings + 4 months extra: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://nordvpn.com/blueroom⁠⁠...

  10. Everton for sale - The Friedkin Group want out, where does that leave us?

    · 49 min

    Dave is joined by Patric Ridge to discuss and debate the news that Everton's owners, The Friedkin Group, want to sell the club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  11. BREAKING: Everton for sale!

    · 19 min

    Matt reacts to the news that The Friedkin Group have put the club on the market and are open to a full sale of the club. ➕ AD-FREE LISTENING Get exclusive content and all of our podcasts ad-free when you sign up to Blue Room Extra: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/yc83x2zh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🤝 NORD VPN DEAL Get our black Friday exclusive deal: Big savings + 4 months extra: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://nordvpn.com/blueroom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

  12. Gabbing About Good Times: Liam v Simon Hart

    · 50 min

    Back in December 2024, Liam sat down with author, journo and bloody good Toffee Simon Hart.The duo revisited 04/05, a milestone season in modern Evertonia. Join the pair as they discuss Cahill, Arteta, Osman et al and a famous derby win.Thanks to Gary Lunt, Sean Ponzini and Niall O’Donnell for this contribution to this episode, which is in association with The Excelsior. Learn more about your ad c...

  13. Weekly - Can Everton Realistically Ever Win a League Title Again?

    · 39 min

    The Man City saga continues to rumble on and Liam and Paul join Warren to discuss if any potential punishment could open up again the idea of a Super League. Discussion also turns to if Everton can ever dream of being league champions again one day and the lads look ahead to the Hull game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  14. When will Everton make a decision on David Moyes' future? | Byline 114

    · 43 min

    Paddy’s colleague from The Athletic, Greg O’Keeffe steps in this week, as we look ahead to the return of Premier League football. Greg also gives us a unique insight into the mindset of David Moyes and where his head could be at as time continues to tick down on his Everton contract. We also look back at the Folarin Balogun transfer saga after he has seemingly opened the door to a transfer to the...

  15. Blue Monday - City, Everton, Burnley, Barca, Madrid - Is this the beginning of football eating itself?

    · 1 h 01 min

    Manchester City were found guilty on 114 Premier League charges and lodged an appeal, rival clubs began lining up compensation claims, and Real Madrid handed UEFA a reported 50,000-page dossier on Barcelona. Barcelona have since counter-sued for defamtion. All this comes four months after Everton were ordered to pay Burnley £35m in the first-ever club-to-club PSR compensation award.Picking up a Ma...

  16. Nathan O'Hagan on Succession: Colin Harvey and his Time as Everton Manager

    · 34 min

    Matt and Les chat with Nathan O'Hagan about his book Succession: Colin Harvey and his Time as Everton Manager. What was his inspiration for writing the book? Was Colin Harvey the right man at the wrong time? Was he let down by those above him and some of his players? What could he have done differently? What could the club have done differently? All this and more is discussed. You can get Nathan'...

  17. Good Times - Number 44: 2003/04 (Part 2)

    · 2 h 04 min

    It was all a disappointment. But it wasn't all doom and gloom. Joseph Yobo excelled at the back. Kevin Kilbane settled in quickly in midfield. Nigel Martyn was the club's Player of the Year and quite rightly so. And the boy who turned 18 was off to spearhead England's quest for the 2004 European Championships.Not our words, Lynne. The words of Raymond J. Stubbs.We discuss numerous mysteries like h...

  18. Weekly - Is Supporting Everton a Life of Misery?

    · 38 min

    On the latest Weekly episode; after 31 years without a trophy, is supporting Everton a tough ask or a joyous experience? Warren and Paul discuss whether it’s a club of few highs and many lows. Also discussed is the Man City charges and Everton’s England internationals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  19. 'It is a BIG deal' | How crucial is Everton's Burnley appeal to Man City?

    · 34 min

    Matt speaks to Christian Smith from The Lawyer to talk through the latest major off-pitch developments in football. Christian gives us the latest on Everton's appeal over their £35m payment to Burnley. What happens if it's successful? And will an unsuccessful appeal mean big legal trouble for Manchester City further down the line? Follow Christian here: https://x.com/TheLawyerCSmith ➕ AD-FREE LIS...

  20. Could Everton have a legitimate legal case against City after guilty verdicts? | Byline 113

    · 52 min

    With Paddy away on honeymoon, Matt is joined by Evertonia creator and former Toffeeweb owner Lyndon Lloyd. We look at the wide-ranging consequences of Manchester City’s guilty verdicts - subject to appeal - and whether Everton have a legitimate case against them? And what is the Premier League really worth until there is finality over these charges? Then it’s time for an in-depth look at Everton c...

  21. Burnham's Pints, City's Punishments & Everton's Push for Europe | Blue Monday

    · 52 min

    Les is joined by Foxy, standing in for Dave, to discuss Everton's unbeaten start to the season and the rivals for Europe. The lads also dig into Andy Burnham's proposals to overturn the long-standing drinking ban at men's football matches, and look at the charges Man City have been found guilty of in relation to Everton's previous PSR breaches. We kick off with Jordan Pickford, who somehow kee...

  22. Dibling, Armstrong, George - who is Everton’s most exciting young prospect?

    · 1 h 09 min

    Matt is joined by Rob to assess Everton’s start to the new season. We zone in on the defence and the difference Jarrad Branthwaite makes. It’s also been an impressive start to the campaign for three youngsters in the squad in George, Armstrong and Dibling - how will they progress his season? And finally, we react to the Manchester City news, which broke during recording. ➕ AD-FREE LISTENING G...

  23. City found GUILTY of 114 charges - what does it mean for Everton?

    · 15 min

    Matt and Rob react to the news that Manchester City have been found guilty of 114 breaches of Premier League rules. What punishment should they get? And what does it mean for Everton? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  24. What is the Friedkin Group's plan for Everton after summer of transfer chaos? | Dave Powell interview

    · 26 min

    Matt checks in with football business writer and lecturer Dave Powell to assess Everton’s current ownership situation. Did the end of the transfer window reveal big issues off the pitch with the Blues? What does the Friedkin Group’s search for investment show about their long-term ambitions? Should we expect for frugal summers like the one just gone? ➕ AD-FREE LISTENING Get exclusive content and...

  25. Weekly - Is Branthwaite close to his best form?

    · 39 min

    Warren and Liam are back for the Weekly discussing Jarrad Branthwaite’s return to full fitness and recall to the England squad. They also have the final say on the Ipswich win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  26. Talking Toffees - Frankie Stringer

    · 33 min

    John spoke to Liverpool boxer and top Toffee, Frankie Stringer, ahead of the announcement of his next bout - a match-up with Kurt Jackson, that's been added to the MF PRO card on November 14th in London. Frankie opens up on brain scan scare, how boxing is a team game, his favourite things about Everton, and why he wore red shorts for one bout! ➕ AD-FREE LISTENING Get exclusive content and all of...

  27. What has Tyler Dibling done to spark Everton turnaround? | Byline 112

    · 51 min

    Matt and Paddy assess a mediocre performance from Everton on Saturday in their 1-0 win over Ipswich Town, but what has been a strong start to the campaign overall. We look at what the players have been doing behind the scenes to harness a siege mentality following a tough summer and what could potentially be a turning point for Tyler Dibling after two encouraging performances in a row. The lads...

  28. Blue Monday - Everton's best start since Ancelotti, but do old Moyes issues persist?

    · 1 h 37 min

    Les and Dave look back at the win over Ipswich, picking out the positives - the joint best defence in the league and exciting young attacking options in Barry, George, and Dibling - and the negatives - more VAR and Attwell nonsense, and Moyes' use of the squad and subs.And given this is Everton's best start to a season since Ancelotti's first season, the lads look at Everton's European aspirations...

  29. Instant Reaction - Everton 1-0 Ipswich

    · 34 min

    We reflect on the Blues continuing their unbeaten start to the season with a scruffy 1-0 win at home to Ipswich. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  30. Good Times - Number 43: 2003/04 (Part 1)

    · 2 h 15 min

    David Moyes' summer is spent chasing half the Premiership's central midfielders to no avail. So the board's 5m war chest is spent on two wingers, a prodigal striker to go with the other 84 we already have, and a "backup" goalie who ends up being Everton's best cat since Southall's 80s heyday.More worryingly, Wayne Rooney's growing too big, both literally and figuratively. He's overweight in pre-se...

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