The Blue Room - Everton FC Podcast

Matt, Adam and Dave react to an unlikely three points for the Blues, as they came from behind at Craven Cottage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liam is joined by Evertonian and podcaster Mark Godfrey to journey back to the goal fest that was 1998/99.The pair discuss Walter, round trips from the North East to watch multiple nil-nils, Super Kev and a lodger living in Mark's cupboard.This episode is brought to you in association with the Excelsior.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

Les and Dave look back at Brighton and ahead to Fulham as Everton's players eye Europe. Should Moyes move away from four centre-backs? And is Gana's inclusion affecting performances and results (the stats suggest so)? Let us know what you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt, Rob and Adam wrap up the January transfer window. We look at how the strategy towards young players could change after the signing of Tyrique George. Then we put ourselves in Dwight McNeil's shoes - how will he be feeling when he returns to Finch Farm today? 🤝 NORD VPN DEAL Get our black Friday exclusive deal: Big savings + 4 months extra: https://nordvpn.com/blueroom ➕ BLUE ROOM EXTRA Get exclusive content and all of our podcasts ad-free when you sign up to Blue Room Extra: https://tinyurl.com/yc83x2zh 📩 EMAIL Get in touch with Matt and Paddy for questions, comments and enquires at evertonbyline@gmail.com 📸 LAURA GATES PHOTOGRAPHY Get a discount when using code ‘TBR25’ at checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt and Paddy return to reflect on a busy transfer deadline day for the Everton. What will Tyrique George offer the Toffees? And what do we know about the potential option to buy him in the summer on a permanent basis? A penny for Dwight McNeil’s thoughts too. Why did Palace back out of a transfer? And can he be reintegrated back into the squad? 🤝 NORD VPN DEAL Get our black Friday exclusive deal: Big savings + 4 months extra: https://nordvpn.com/blueroom ➕ BLUE ROOM EXTRA Get exclusive content and all of our podcasts ad-free when you sign up to Blue Room Extra: https://tinyurl.com/yc83x2zh 📩 EMAIL Get in touch with Matt and Paddy for questions, comments and enquires at evertonbyline@gmail.com 📸 LAURA GATES PHOTOGRAPHY Get a discount when using code ‘TBR25’ at checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Warren and Dave unpack the dramatic draw Everton picked up at the Amex Stadium on the South Coast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A draw at home to Leeds was another frustrating result at Hill Dickinson Stadium, but can Everton take some positives from Monday night at least? Matt and Paddy assess the changes made by Moyes for the game and whether they were fair.  We also assess the form of Thierno Barry after his fourth goal in five games. Have there been small signs that he is starting to feel at home on Merseyside? And can his progression be a lesson for Tyler Dibling…and maybe even David Moyes? We wrap up on transfers too. What does Jack Grealish’s loan mean for his future? And are Everton in a position to complete any deals before the deadline? 🤝 NORD VPN DEAL Get our black Friday exclusive deal: Big savings + 4 months extra: https://nordvpn.com/blueroom ➕ BLUE ROOM EXTRA Get exclusive content and all of our podcasts ad-free when you sign up to Blue Room Extra: https://tinyurl.com/yc83x2zh 📩 EMAIL Get in touch with Matt and Paddy for questions, comments and enquires at evertonbyline@gmail.com 📸 LAURA GATES PHOTOGRAPHY Get a discount when using code ‘TBR25’ at checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Les and Dave pick through last night's disappointing draw at home to Leeds. Last season's poor home form seems to be carrying on this season, but is Moyes his own worst enemy at home? Should Gana have come straight back in? And what was the three centre-backs for half an hour all about?Let us know your thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt and Mark react at the Denbigh Castle as Everton salvage a point against Leeds United Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Peter MacFarlane speaks to Paul Higgs on Liverpool Live Radio about Brian Sorensen, and what's going wrong at Everton Women, following a 6th home defeat in a row in the WSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Warren returns to weekly and is joined by John and Adam. The lads discuss Everton’s ability to become more consistent, the balance of the defence and the impact of Jack Grealish’s injury. They also preview the upcoming game against Leeds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LISTEN IN FULL: https://tinyurl.com/yjzpb9t4 Everton won at Aston Villa and we were able to enjoy it for 48 hours. Then we heard about Jack Grealish. Laura and Liam - fresh from the away end at Villa Park - to talk through a huge result and a devastating injury blow. We also reflect on Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s Everton exit as he gears up for a return to Merseyside. 🤝 NORD VPN DEAL Get our black Friday exclusive deal: Big savings + 4 months extra: https://nordvpn.com/blueroom ➕ BLUE ROOM EXTRA Get exclusive content and all of our podcasts ad-free when you sign up to Blue Room Extra: https://tinyurl.com/yc83x2zh 📩 EMAIL Get in touch with Matt and Paddy for questions, comments and enquires at evertonbyline@gmail.com 📸 LAURA GATES PHOTOGRAPHY Get a discount when using code ‘TBR25’ at checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FA Cup holders are given a seemingly benign 3rd round draw against Stockport County, who used to have the closest football ground to the River Mersey don't you know.Right back is becoming a problem position with Earl Barrett injured, and Matt Jackson unfancied, so some midfielders and a young centre half fill in admirably while we wait 7 (seven) weeks for Marc Hottiger's work permit to get faxed.Joe, maybe it was a sign.This episode is in association with The Excelsior. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Les and Dave attended an event with the Premier League Football Operations Department and PGMO to discuss and debate the issues in the game's officiating and VAR. The panel: - The technical Director of the PGMO Board, Howard Webb - Head of community and public engagement, Chris Foy - The Premier League's Director of Football Operations, Simon Morgan Let us know your thoughts. Also, the lads discuss the impact Grealish's injury could have on Everton following another brilliant away win. But did O'Brien, Garner, Rohl, Armstrong, and Barry's performances suggest there's a lot to be optimistic about for the future? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reasons for celebration aplenty on this week’s Byline. Paddy is back. It’s his birthday. It’s Harrison Armstrong’s birthday. And Everton conquered Aston Villa at Villa Park. Thierno Barry bagged the winner to cap off a superb performance from the Blues. We take a closer look at the midfield options after James Garner’s latest dominant display.  Then we focus on January transfers. Does this performance change anything? And do they keep Harrison Armstrong around? 🤝 NORD VPN DEAL  Get our black Friday exclusive deal: Big savings + 4 months extra: https://nordvpn.com/blueroom  ➕ BLUE ROOM EXTRA  Get exclusive content and all of our podcasts ad-free when you sign up to Blue Room Extra: https://tinyurl.com/yc83x2zh  📩 EMAIL  Get in touch with Matt and Paddy for questions, comments and enquires at evertonbyline@gmail.com  📸 LAURA GATES PHOTOGRAPHY  Get a discount when using code ‘TBR25’ at checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave, Les and Rob discuss a quality performance from the Blues at Villa Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 31 sees us go back 31 years to where it all began. Big Joe Royle's coming back for more with his team of FA Cup winners. And he's added a bona fide superstar to the ranks. Not you, Craig Short. 🤝 NORD VPN DEAL  Get our black Friday exclusive deal: Big savings + 4 months extra: https://nordvpn.com/blueroom  ➕ BLUE ROOM EXTRA  Get exclusive content and all of our podcasts ad-free when you sign up to Blue Room Extra: https://tinyurl.com/yc83x2zh  📩 EMAIL  Get in touch with Matt and Paddy for questions, comments and enquires at evertonbyline@gmail.com  📸 LAURA GATES PHOTOGRAPHY  Get a discount when using code ‘TBR25’ at checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LISTEN IN FULL: https://tinyurl.com/3bv5288n After the worst week so far at Hill Dickinson Stadium, Matt is joined by Adam and Foxy to assess the damage. What approach to Everton take in the transfer window after being dumped out of the FA Cup? And what will that mean for Barry and Beto? The fourth-kit fiasco is also slammed - well, at least by two of us - and we moan about VAR after the latest shambles in the League Cup. 🤝 NORD VPN DEAL Get our black Friday exclusive deal: Big savings + 4 months extra: https://nordvpn.com/blueroom ➕ BLUE ROOM EXTRA Get exclusive content and all of our podcasts ad-free when you sign up to Blue Room Extra: https://tinyurl.com/yc83x2zh 📩 EMAIL Get in touch with Matt and Paddy for questions, comments and enquires at evertonbyline@gmail.com 📸 LAURA GATES PHOTOGRAPHY Get a discount when using code ‘TBR25’ at checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Paddy still absent - last spotted in a Noosa drinking spot - Matt is joined by the Liverpool Echo’s Everton correspondent Joe Thomas this week. We assess where the defeat to Sunderland leaves the team. Keep powder dry for the summer? Or chips in in the transfer market in the race for a European place? The new fourth kit is also on the agenda. Should Everton play in anything other than royal blue at home? Read Joe's piece: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/everton-cant-avoid-honest-conversations-33205868 🤝 NORD VPN DEAL Get our black Friday exclusive deal: Big savings + 4 months extra: https://nordvpn.com/blueroom ➕ BLUE ROOM EXTRA Get exclusive content and all of our podcasts ad-free when you sign up to Blue Room Extra: https://tinyurl.com/yc83x2zh 📩 EMAIL Get in touch with Matt and Paddy for questions, comments and enquires at evertonbyline@gmail.com 📸 LAURA GATES PHOTOGRAPHY Get a discount when using code ‘TBR25’ at checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What could have been a memorable week of football that saw Everton move up the table and progress in the FA Cup has turned out to be a disaster. On the pitch, the team looks devoid of ideas and players lack confidence, and the manager is once again dampening expectations. Off the pitch, some fans are struggling to adapt to the new surroundings, and the club released a navy and pink that will only be synonymous with another early FA Cup exit. The timing of the (let's face it, needless) fourth kit couldn't have been worse, given comments from Tom Beahon, co-founder of Castore, who last week said: "We live in a capitalist society [not entirely true], if people couldn't afford it, those prices wouldn't be charged." Les and Dave go in on all that and those horrific penalties. We'd love to know your thoughts on it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices