The Blue Room - Everton FC Podcast

Christmas scheduling means we've merged Blue Monday and The Weekly for Blue Christmas (thanks for the name, Rob H). Les, Dave and Warren look back at Arsenal, ahead to Burnley, and ask how high Everton can go in the second half of the season. We also discuss the atmosphere at the new ground - were you a fan of the tifo? Was the atmosphere really any better at Goodison? Let us know your thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt and Paddy look at the future of Dwight McNeil after his return to the starting XI on Saturday night. There are reports that Sean Dyche is keen to sign the out-of-favour winger, but can Everton afford to let him or go? Or is there no way they can turn down a decent offer? Harrison Armstrong’s future could be impacted by any approach. David Moyes seems to be softening in his stance on a potential recall in January. We start the show with an anniversary though. It’s been a year since the Friedkin Group took full control of the Blues. What has gone well and what could be better from their first year? 🤝 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 Dave take a look back at the 1-0 loss to Arsenal at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Why were the Blues so poor in attack? Should Everton have had a penalty after Saliba’s foul on Barry? Should Dibling start at Burnley? 🤝 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 reflects on a tough night for Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt is joined by Arsenal supporter Laura Kirk-Francis to preview the clash at Hill Dickinson Stadium this weekend. We look at the recent wobble in the Gunners’ form, Mikel Arteta’s progress as a coach and what kind of talent Everton’s injury-ravaged squad will need to stop on Saturday. Follow Laura HERE. 🤝 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 is joined by Les & Paul where the lads talk about the upcoming Arsenal game and assess the potential ways in which Everton could get a result. Also, in what has been a pivotal year for Everton Football Club, the lads look back on 2025 and some of the best moments that have happened during the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ending three hexes in three weeks wasn’t doable for Everton. Stamford Bridge remains the least happiest of all their Premier League hunting grounds. Matt and Paddy assess some of the collateral damage from that defeat. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Jack Grealish have picked up injuries at the worst possible time for the Toffees, with Iliman Ndiaye and Idrissa Gueye now off to Africa Cup of the Nations. We take a closer look at Tyler Dibling’s peculiar situation ahead of what will be a big month for him and look at James Garner’s contract situation after he and Moyes played down rumours an agreement was imminent. Good Times quiz: https://x.com/goodtimesefcpod/status/1999172322750566906?s=20 🤝 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

It was back down to earth with a bump for the Toffees in a very familiar feeling defeat at Chelsea, where Everton rolled out all the hits – played really well in spells, just lacked a cutting edge, conceded against the run of play, the lot. Are we expecting too much from Everton? Where did it go wrong against Chelsea? And how do the Toffees line up against Arsenal, given the lack of midfield options?🤝 NORD VPN DEAL Get our black Friday exclusive deal: Big savings + 4 months extra: https://nordvpn.com/blueroomAnd if you're looking to buy some Christmas clothes for yourself or another Toffee in your life, we've got an exclusive discount offer for Blue Roomers - head over to forevereverton.co.uk and use the code BLUEROOM20 for 20% off your order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob, Keith, Kate, and Les discuss their top five favourite albums of the 80s in this monster edition of the Kick About. Let us know what you think of their choices and what would make your shortlist of five? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt, Dave and Josh react to a frustrating day for the Blues at Chelsea. Everton huffed and puffed to no avail in a 2-0 defeat. Did we learn anything new in defeat? And how concerned should we be concerned about Dewsbury-Hall and Grealish injuries? 🤝 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 is joined by Dad & Lad duo Paul & Mark McParlan to reflect on Everton’s great win against Forest. They also discuss the FA Cup draw, the impact of losing players to AFCON and preview the Chelsea game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kev's driving/flying home for Christmas with a case of Spanish flu that threatens to rule him out of Everton's trip to Old Trafford, where the Blues are looking for a 12th win in 14 games. Elsewhere, Liam is so bored by a routine 1-0 home win that he's moved to begging for ale money outside St. John's precinct just to feel alive again.We talk Pro Evo penguin suits, abundances of Americans, and are left to wonder just who was on the fifth pen that never was against Fiorentina. This episode is in association with The Excelsior. Thanks to Sean Ponzini, Gary Lunt and Niall O'Donnell for their contributions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LISTEN IN FULL: https://tinyurl.com/yatahd8m We continue to rejoice in Everton’s fine recent form. Matt and Mick look at the main factors in the four wins from five games - Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has plenty to do with it - and look at how the team could change for the trip to Chelsea. 🤝 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

Er, so about last week. We take it all back. Seven days on from fretting about Everton’s festive fixtures, Matt and Paddy are back to reflect on two wins, two clean sheets and a team on the charge towards European places. Thierno Barry was the goalscoring hero - what has been behind his transformation? And is Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall as good as any midfielder in the country at the moment? We also look at a monumental win for Everton Women, who stunned Chelsea in the Women’s Super League on Sunday. 🤝 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

Everton turned in their most complete performance of the season to put three past Nottingham Forest without reply and briefly move up to fifth in the table. With Chelsea away up next comes the chance to move into fourth spot ahead of the London club - can we start looking towards European qualification, and was Moyes right to call out the possibility following the win over Forest?   We also discuss the news that The Winslow will be closing its doors next month after 140 years of serving the Goodison faithful. Should the club step in to preserve a piece of Everton history?   And if you're looking to buy some Christmas clothes for yourself or another Toffee in your life, we've got an exclusive discount offer for Blue Roomers - head over to forevereverton.co.uk and use the code BLUEROOM20 for 20% off your order. Did you know that one in five men in the UK experience changes in sexual performance as they get older? MedExpress can provide support in minutes through a free online consultation.         •       MedExpress has been one of the country’s leading online pharmacies since 2013, with over 1.5 million customers.         •       By completing a short online consultation, they’ll suggest the right treatment for your concerns, all from the comfort of your home.         •       Their UK-based clinical team will support you every step of the way and send your medication straight to your door.         •       And the best bit is, the whole process is online – you don’t have to visit your GP         •       “It's hard to feel like yourself when personal health issues affect you. But MedExpress is there to offer you discreet and convenient professional guidance”         •       Visit MedExpress.co.uk to check your eligibility and get 30% off with code BLUE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Blues pick up another three points, this time at home to Nottingham Forest. Dave gives his thoughts in the stadium at full time, before Les is joined by Liam, Keith and John outside the Denbigh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a bonus podcast, Matt speaks to Mark O’Brien. Mark was the editor of the iconic When Skies Are Grey fanzine and author of the brilliant This Is Not Football blog. We chat about the Toffees so far this season, the move to Hill Dickinson Stadium and Mark’s new Everton magazine One By One. For full details on how and where to buy click HERE. 🤝 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 is joined by Paul McParlan to reflect on the last 8 days of results including ending the hoodoo at Bournemouth. They also look ahead to the Forest game and the return of Sean Dyche Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LISTEN IN FULL: https://tinyurl.com/2zzf9zfa Fresh from the win over Bournemouth, Matt and Dave are back to discuss the win. We look at the team's up-and-down form in recent days and what expectations should really be for this group. We also assess the impact of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Jack Grealish after their arrivals in the summer. Attention then turns to Nottingham Forest on Saturday - and Sean Dyche's 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

Another curse is broken! The Bournemouth streak is over! Jack Grealish was the match-winner as his deflected goal was enough to get Everton over the line. Matt, Les, Rob and Tim look back on a scrappy game, but one in which the Blues were well deserving of their win. 🤝 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