Royal Blue: The Everton FC Podcast

Are Everton's owners throwing in the towel? The panel discusses the severe squad crisis, David Moyes' future, and why keeping 19-year-old sensation Harrison Armstrong is vital for the club. Welcome back to the latest edition of the Royal Blue Podcast! Stand-in host Paul Wheelock is joined by the Liverpool Echo's Everton FC reporter Chris Beasley and fellow long-suffering Evertonian Tony Scott to dissect another frustrating trip to North London. The lads break down the 2-0 defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates, asking whether David Moyes was right to deploy ultra-defensive tactics given Everton's threadbare squad. With the Friedkin Group entirely silent and January looming, who is actually making the footballing decisions at Goodison Park? Plus, the panel heaps praise on breakout star Harrison Armstrong—calling him the best academy product since Wayne Rooney—and discusses why the owners must secure his future immediately amidst interest from Nottingham Forest. Finally, the lads look ahead to a massive Carabao Cup and Premier League double-header against Newcastle United. Should Moyes unleash Tyler Dibling and Hayden Hackney? Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: Another Inevitable Defeat at Arsenal 03:01 - Are David Moyes' Defensive Tactics Justified? 04:54 - Everton's Paper-Thin Squad vs Arsenal's £170m Bench 07:45 - The Friedkin Group: Have the Owners Thrown in the Towel? 12:25 - Who is Making the Decisions? David Moyes' Uncertain Future 17:35 - Striker Crisis: Missing Replacements & Defensive Leaks 18:02 - Is It Time to Start Tyler Dibling & Hayden Hackney? 24:09 - Harrison Armstrong: Everton's Player of the Season 28:27 - "The Best Since Wayne Rooney" - Armstrong's Contract Urgency 33:43 - The January Transfer Window & Asset Protection 37:34 - Newcastle Double-Header: Going All-Out in the Carabao Cup 42:17 - Defining 10 Days for Everton's Season Subscribe to the Royal Blue Everton FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3aNfYav Listen and subscribe to the Royal Blue Podcast for all your latest Everton FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HbiY1E SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/47xwdnY Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivEchoEFC Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royal.blue.everto Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoEFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian Croll and Connor O'Neill return for the latest edition of the Royal Blue: Everton FC podcast, previewing the Blues' daunting trip to North London to take on champions Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/efc Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Can Everton bounce back from their first defeat of the season, or will the champions prove a step too far at the Emirates? Join Ian Croll and Connor O'Neill on the latest episode of the Royal Blue Everton FC podcast as the lads look ahead to Saturday’s 3pm clash against Arsenal in North London. Following a frustrating 2–0 home defeat to Chelsea that brought the Blues' unbeaten run to an end, David Moyes’ side face arguably the sternest test in English football. Arsenal away has historically been a graveyard for Everton, with the Toffees failing to take three points in front of away supporters at Arsenal since 1996. But with Arsenal navigating midweek European fatigue and key injury concerns of their own, is there an opportunity for Everton to pull off an almighty upset? Join the Conversation 💬 What is your starting XI for Saturday? Can the Blues break the Emirates curse, or will Arsenal be too strong? Leave your score predictions in the comments below! 👍 Like this video if you enjoyed the preview! 🔔 Subscribe to the Royal Blue YouTube channel and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. #EFC #Everton #Arsenal #PremierLeague #ARSEVE #RoyalBlue #DavidMoyes #EmiratesStadium #COYB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Refund Club: If you took out a car finance agreement between 2007 and 2021 you may have been missold due to hidden commission arrangements between lenders and dealerships. Click the link in the description to fill in the free check: https://refundclub.co.uk/royal Join Ian Croll and Chris Beesley live for Wednesday’s edition of the Royal Blue Podcast, breaking down the biggest talking points surrounding Everton Football Club. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/efc Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee. On today’s agenda: David Moyes Tactical Debate: Does David Moyes need to evolve his tactical approach to win over sceptical Evertonians? While his teams are notoriously resilient, disciplined, and difficult to beat, does his pragmatic blueprint ultimately stifle attacking flair and creative freedom? Big Dunc on Dominic Calvert-Lewin: Duncan Ferguson pulled no punches on The Overlap Daily, claiming the Blues should never have allowed Dominic Calvert-Lewin to leave the club—arguing the club should have matched his wage demands, whether £100k or £200k a week. Ian and Chris react to the Everton icon's emphatic comments. Takeover Limbo & January Spending: With the club's ownership situation dragging on, what does prolonged uncertainty mean for the squad? If a deal is not finalized before the January window opens, how much financial flexibility will Everton actually have to strengthen? Have your say in the live comments below: Does Moyes need to be more adventurous, and were Everton right or wrong to move on from Calvert-Lewin? 🔔 Subscribe to the Royal Blue YouTube Channel for daily Everton news, match previews, post-game reactions, and live debates. 👍 Like the video if you enjoyed the stream to help support the channel. #EFC #Everton #RoyalBlue #EvertonFC #DavidMoyes #DominicCalvertLewin #DuncanFerguson #PremierLeague Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian Croll is joined by Chris Beesley and Gavin Buckland to react to Everton’s bitterly disappointing 2-0 defeat to Chelsea. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/efc Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee. The lads break down a game of two distinct halves at Hill Dickinson Stadium. After a solid, competitive opening 45 minutes where Everton held their own, the Blues completely unravelled after the break—conceding an early goal in the second half and failing to muster any real response. Top of the agenda today: where did it all go wrong for David Moyes?  The panel scrutinise the manager's tactical decisions, with plenty of supporters raising serious questions over his second-half substitutions and game management. Plus, the panel discuss what needs to change quickly as Everton look to bounce back. Listen, watch, and subscribe: * 📺 YouTube: Subscribe to the Royal Blue Everton FC Channel for daily content, match reaction, and press conferences. * 🎧 Podcasts: Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major audio platforms. * 📲 Follow us: Stay connected on X (@RoyalBlueEFC) and Facebook for all the latest Blues news. #Everton #EFC #RoyalBlue #DavidMoyes #ChelseaFC #PremierLeague #Toffees #EFCVCHE #HillDickinsonStadium #EvertonFC #TacticsTalk #MoyesOut #MoyesIn #EFCNews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everton’s unbeaten start to the season is over after a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Chelsea at Hill Dickinson Stadium. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/efc Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee . Ian Croll and Tony Scott are outside the stadium for the latest Royal Blue Podcast, reflecting on a frustrating afternoon for the Blues as Chelsea bring Everton’s early-season run to an end. The lads break down where it went wrong for David Moyes’ side, analyse the key moments that decided the game, and discuss which Everton players impressed — and who struggled to make an impact. Was this simply a setback against a quality Chelsea side, or are there warning signs Everton need to address? With the unbeaten run now behind them, how should Everton respond, and what does this result mean for their ambitions this season? 💬 Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Was this a reality check for Everton, or just a minor bump in the road? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices