The Blue Room - Everton FC Podcast

Good Times - Number 18: 2013/14 Part 2

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Everton are unbeaten at home (in the league) for 12 months. Bottom of the league Sunderland come to L4 next on Boxing Day. A heroic 10-man defeat set...

Byline 39 - Did some players blow their chance at Chelsea?

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh from some close encounters with Enzo Maresca in the press box with Enzo Maresca, Matt and Paddy are back to assess the damage after a difficult ...

Blue Monday - Should Everton be looking beyond mid-table next season?

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Les, Rodger, and Dave pick through another bad day at Stamford Bridge for the Toffees, albeit one with some positives. And given the squad overhaul ne...

Instant Reaction - Chelsea 1-0 Everton

27 Apr 2025

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Warren, Pete and Dave react to Everton's defeat at Stamford Bridge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Subs' Weekly - Would signing Soucek send the right message?

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LISTEN IN FULL: https://tinyurl.com/bwpywbuu Matt, Dave D and Dave P look at the latest Everton talking points. Would Soucek joining send the right ...

Everton Byline 38 - Has Alcaraz done enough to earn a transfer?

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A sobering day at Goodison...in some ways. Matt and Paddy assess the damage after James Tarkowski's withdrawal sparks a mini-collapse against Manches...

Blue Monday - Does Everton's front line need a complete overhaul?

21 Apr 2025

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Les, Dave, and Rodger discuss the Man City match and Everton's record of 8 wins, 14 draws & 11 losses this season. 34 scored and 40 conceded show agai...

Instant Reaction - Everton 0-2 Manchester City

19 Apr 2025

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Matt, Les, Mark, Mat and Keith review the defeat in the third to last game at Goodison Park. ALSO make sure you don’t miss out on our exclusive de...

The Weekly - From Big Nev to Big Dunc and Man City

18 Apr 2025

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Warren is joined by Paul and Pete on this week's show, reacting to Neville Southall and Duncan Ferguson after their thoughts on the Blues recently. Th...

Good Times Number 17: 2013/14 - Part 1

18 Apr 2025

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Kevin had a dream To do a podcast with Liam They had no money so they bought £8 microphooooones This episode, chosen by the Good Times Everton Quiz ...

Subs' Weekly - Was Forest win a huge step up for Everton?

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LISTEN IN FULL: https://tinyurl.com/5637f4ap Moyes has made a huge difference since returning to Everton - but was the win over Forest the best perfo...

Toffee Tuesday - Forest Felled by Fearless Blues

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Les, Dave and Rodger discuss a great away win at Forest. Is a lack of pressure benefiting Moyes' men? Away from Everton, agent fees have increased by ...

Byline 37 - Can Moyes and Everton really emulate Forest?

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sign the contract? Call me up? What's my name? Matt and Paddy take a granular look at Abdoulaye Doucoure's goal and celebration(s) from the last-gas...

Gary Lineker: Football Icon w/ Chris Evans

13 Apr 2025

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Les chats to Chris Evans about the first Gary Lineker biography in 30 years and the first to cover both his football and media careers. What was behi...

Instant Reaction - Forest 0-1 Everton

12 Apr 2025

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Matt and Les reflect on a huge win and an amazing moment from Doucoure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gabbing About Good Times: Liam v Warren Doyle

11 Apr 2025

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Liam is joined by The Blue Room’s Warren Doyle to discuss 13/14, the arguable high point of the Good Times era. The lads discuss seminal games and ...

Weekend Preview - Forest

10 Apr 2025

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LISTEN IN FULL: https://tinyurl.com/3z35bknr Matt catches up with Daniel Storey to preview the weekend's match and review Daniel's journey around the...

The Weekly - Tough Forest encounter?

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Warren is joined by Good Times Podcast host Liam Knight on this week's episode. They look at the remaining games of the season including the Goodison ...

Toffee Tuesday - Is Premier League football getting boring?

08 Apr 2025

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Les, Dave, and Rodger discuss Everton's match with Arsenal, in particular the Gunners' endless passing and time-wasting. Has this style of play made P...

Everton Byline 36 - What day should the Goodison finale be on?

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plan for the future? Focus on the present? That's the dilemma for David Moyes at the moment. Matt and Paddy take a look at the selection from the wee...

Instant Reaction - Everton 1-1 Arsenal

05 Apr 2025

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Instant Reaction - Liverpool 1-0 Everton

02 Apr 2025

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Les, Paul, Dave and Warren react to Everton's defeat at Anfield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Byline 35 - Will Everton have to sell players after accounts loss?

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Actual football is almost back - but the Everton accounts arrived first. Matt and Paddy look at the latest losses reported and find some positives fr...

Blue Monday - Can Moyes break his Anfield hoodoo?

31 Mar 2025

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Les, Dave and Rodger discuss the upcoming trip to Anfield, Everton nerves, Moyes' record there, the changing rivalry and possible team selections to g...

The Weekly - Should They Stay Or Should They Go?

28 Mar 2025

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Warren is joined by Paul McParlan and Pete MacFarlane on this week's show, debating the current squad and looking ahead to next week's derby. Learn mo...

How big are Everton stadium transport issues?

25 Mar 2025

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LISTEN IN FULL: https://tinyurl.com/58h73h9v Matt, Mick and Steve take a deeper look at the new stadium. All looks good on the inside - Mick tells u...

Byline 34 - Is there a secret Everton reporter WhatsApp group?

25 Mar 2025

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Matt and Paddy return to answer your questions. Is there an Everton reporter WhatsApp group!? What will Dyche be thinking now? What are the chances o...

Blue Monday - Are we changing enough?

24 Mar 2025

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Dave and Rodger discuss how quickly Everton need to move in order to catch up on the years of stagnation...what do the new owners have in mind? Learn...

Bramley Moore Test 2 Reaction

24 Mar 2025

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Dave and Pete review all aspects of the second test event at Everton's new stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...

The End (Part 2) w/ Gav Buckland

22 Mar 2025

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Gav is back with Les and Rodger to discuss loyalty at Everton, how we look at the past with blue-tinted specs, what the new owners need to learn from ...

The Kick About - Boys on the Radio

22 Mar 2025

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Rob and Les ask whether Moyes should try out new systems and players for the rest of the season and which three out-of-contract players should be rele...

Good Times - Number 16: 2020/21 Part 2

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The second half of the Covid season is bookended by heartbreak and elation for Liam. Sky's cameras are there to capture the latter.  Elsewhere, Kevi...

The Weekly - Can Everton really move on?

20 Mar 2025

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Warren and Dave discuss Jordan Pickford's career at the Blues and international football. They take an in depth look of what the club need to move awa...

Subs' Weekly - Can Harrison Armstrong make point to Moyes?

19 Mar 2025

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LISTEN IN FULL: https://tinyurl.com/4778cs38 Matt and Adam look at some of the big Everton talking points during the international break. We reflect...

Byline 33 - Is next season's starting striker already at Everton?

18 Mar 2025

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Matt and Paddy return to focus on the fallout from the West Ham game. We take a deeper look at the transformation in Jake O'Brien in recent weeks and...

Blue Monday - What should Everton's expectations be for next season?

17 Mar 2025

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Les, Rodger and Dave look ahead to the summer and what the club should be putting in place for the Blues to improve. Learn more about your ad choices....

Instant Reaction - Everton 1-1 West Ham

15 Mar 2025

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Les, Mat, Keith, Foxy and Ed react to the draw against the Hammers at Goodison Park Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...

The Weekly - Should we worry about international call ups?

14 Mar 2025

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Les and Dave discuss the weekend's game against West Ham along with Jarrad Branthwaite's omission from the England squad. Would you sooner Everton pla...

Good Times - Number 15: 2020/21 Part 1

14 Mar 2025

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For the first time, the 30-season Good Times odyssey goes Behind Closed Doors. Let us take you back to when it felt like the game - and the world...

How do Everton handle Carlos Alcaraz now?

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LISTEN IN FULL: https://tinyurl.com/2e85ypcj Matt, Dave P and Rob reflect on a big week of news. We assess Carlos Alcaraz's position in the pecking ...

Everton Byline 32 - Who is really calling the shots after Thelwell exit?

11 Mar 2025

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While Everton's fortunes continue to follow a familiar trend on the pitch, off it it's all change. Matt and Paddy look at Harrison and Lindstrom afte...

Everton's summer - Who stays? Who goes?

10 Mar 2025

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Les and Dave discuss the draw at Wolves before looking ahead to the summer. 13 players are out of contract from June 30 - who should Everton try to ke...

Instant Reaction - Wolves 1-1 Everton

08 Mar 2025

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Matt and Dave discuss a draw for the Blues in the midlands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gabbing About Good Times: Liam v The Wombats' Dan Haggis

07 Mar 2025

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Liam sits down with drummer and bluenose Dan Haggis of The Wombats, to discuss their new album, world tour, and all things 2020/21. This bonus episod...

The Weekly - Time to make big decisions

06 Mar 2025

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Dave, Pete and Adam look at the latest Everton news...Doucoure's contract and Alcaraz wanting to stay. They also debate what the squad will look like ...

What do the numbers say about Everton resurgence?

05 Mar 2025

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LISTEN IN FULL: https://tinyurl.com/32r4smv6 Matt and Mick take a closer look at some of the stats that have underpinned Everton's improvements under...

Byline 31 - Will Friedkins scrap Director of Football model?

04 Mar 2025

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Matt and Paddy are back for an off-the-pitch-y show this week. We assess Kevin Thelwell's job and future after news of his departure broke. We also l...

Blue Monday - Are Everton improving off the pitch?

03 Mar 2025

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Dave and Rodger discuss Everton's changes off the pitch and debate what the club will need to do in order to make progress sooner rather than later. ...

The End (Part 1) w/ Gav Buckland

02 Mar 2025

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Les, Rodger, and Gav discuss the highs and lows of Everton across the decades. Has the club and fans ever really changed? And what does it mean to hav...

Old. New. Borrowed. Blue - Lewis Guy

01 Mar 2025

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Les chats to Lewis about his photography and the importance of stopping and taking a moment to soak in the surroundings at Goodison before we leave. ...

Good Times - Number 14: 2021/22 Part 2

28 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

They bought us Donny They bought us Dele They lost 5-0 to Spurs on the telly Chasing points from week to week No sign of Alli or Van de Beek What have...

The Weekly - A good time for Everton's break?

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Warren and Pete cover a range of subjects following the run of form the Blues have been in since David Moyes returned. With just 11 games to go, they ...

Instant Reaction - Brentford 1-1 Everton

26 Feb 2025

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Dave and Warren review Everton's draw away at Brentford which has extended our unbeaten run to seven Premier League games under David Moyes. Learn mor...

Byline 30 - How did furious Everton dressing room react to VAR injustice?

25 Feb 2025

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Matt and Paddy take a detailed look at the VAR chaos from the weekend. What steps did the referees follow and were they right? How angry was the Ever...

Blue Monday - Are Everton running on empty?

24 Feb 2025

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Les, Dave, and Rodger discuss Saturday's match - the ref was bad but did Everton running out of steam let United into a game they were never really in...

The Kick About - Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rob and Les talk about the reasons for being positive about Everton despite what turned out to be a disappointing result against United. There's lots ...

Instant Reaction - Everton 2-2 United

22 Feb 2025

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Good Times - Number 8: 2022/23

21 Feb 2025

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Too soon. With some help from the BBC's Giulia Bould, we relive what is officially the worst season in Everton's history. In just under 3 hours, we ...

The Weekly - Another emotional weekend for Everton?

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dave and Warren look ahead to the return to Goodison to take on Manchester United. They also discuss an important week with the win at Palace and the ...

Byline 29 - What made new Everton Stadium so special?

18 Feb 2025

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Matt and Paddy return after a trip to Bramley-Moore dock on Monday night. We take a closer look at the new stadium and what it can offer supporters. ...

Instant Reaction - New Everton Stadium Test

17 Feb 2025

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Old, New, Borrowed, Blue - Gaz Jones

17 Feb 2025

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Les chats to Gaz ahead of his fundraising walk to Wolves for St Luke's church. Alongside his fundraising efforts, Gaz discusses his favourite Everton ...

Blue Monday - Moyes mentality lifts Everton

17 Feb 2025

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Les, Rodger and Dave look at a huge week for Everton, with the Blues now looking up the table rather than down. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Instant Reaction - Crystal Palace 1-2 Everton

15 Feb 2025

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Dave, Warren and Rob reflect on a brilliant away win for the Toffees against Crystal Palace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...

Good Times - Number 7: 2002/03

14 Feb 2025

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Remember the name: The Magnificent 7th! It's 2002/03 and David Moyes is threatening to propel Everton back into Europe with a squad that's greater th...

Weekly - Goodison goes off, Red heads fall off

13 Feb 2025

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Matt and Warren pick through the chaos at Goodison last night. How did Moyes bridge the gap to Liverpool? Was Tarkowski's goal the perfect derby fina...

Instant Reaction - Everton 2-2 Liverpool

13 Feb 2025

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Les, Dave, Keith, Maggie, Paul and Liam react to a dramatic end to the last ever Merseyside derby at Goodison Park. Learn more about your ad choices. ...

Weekly - How do Everton beat Liverpool again?

11 Feb 2025

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Matt is joined by Lyndon, Mick and Jason this week. We assess the interview done by Kevin Thelwell on Monday, before turning our attentions to the Me...

Byline 28 - Can Alcaraz be Everton's derby wildcard?

11 Feb 2025

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Matt and Paddy are back to reflect on the loss to Bournemouth and preview a big week, as the last ever Merseyside derby at Goodison Park beckons. Use...

Blue Monday - Do Everton need to find a new way to win?

10 Feb 2025

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Les, Rodger and Dave discuss Everton's failings in the Bournemouth game and look ahead to Wednesday night's Goodison derby. Are Moyes' hands tied with...

Instant Reaction - Everton 0-2 Bournemouth

08 Feb 2025

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Matt, Les, Mat, Dave and Ed react to a loss in the FA Cup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Weekly - Does it feel better as an Everton fan now?

07 Feb 2025

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Warren and Rob discuss the turn around since David Moyes returned to the Blues last month and how things feel different in such a short amount time. L...

Gabbing About Good Times: Liam vs. James Corbett

07 Feb 2025

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After a chat with Gaz Jones of the Everton Heritage Society about fundraising for St Luke’s, Liam interviews author James Corbett about 2021/22. Wi...

Carlos 'Charly' Alcaraz Special w/ Tim Vickery

06 Feb 2025

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Dave is joined by South American football journalist Tim Vickery to get the lowdown on our new signing Carlos 'Charly' Alcaraz. #Everton #EFC #Alcara...

Everton Byline 27 - Why did the Alcaraz deal almost collapse?

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Matt and Paddy reflect on the end of the transfer window and the Carlos Alcaraz mini-drama. We also assess the window as a whole and reflect on some ...

Blue Monday - Who's next for Everton?

03 Feb 2025

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Les, Rodger, and Dave discuss ANOTHER great win for the Toffees, look ahead to what the team might need before the transfer window, and discuss Kevin ...

Instant Reaction - Everton 4-0 Leicester

01 Feb 2025

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We react to the emphatic win over Leicester City as Everton pull clear of relegation trouble with a 4-0 win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...

Good Times - Number 13: 2021/22 (Part 1)

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 ¡Bienvenido, Rafa! Back in the studio after a debatably deserved festive break, it's the podcast that Knows The City®! Liam watching The Wire is...

The Weekly - Have injury setbacks changed transfer targets?

29 Jan 2025

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Warren is joined by Dave and Keith on this week's show. With the transfer deadline looming, what do we need? Leicester ahead - does a win mean we're s...

Everton Byline 26 - What sparked anger at Everton staff after Brighton brawl?

28 Jan 2025

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Matt and Paddy delve into the big win at Brighton. How much of a head loss was there from the home players and supporters? What did O'Brien say in so...

Blue Monday - Is Everton's safety now in sight?

27 Jan 2025

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Les, Rodger and Dave discuss the back to back wins for Everton and how positive the turn around, in less than a fortnight, has the Blues looking up th...

The Kick About - Waitin' for tomorrow

26 Jan 2025

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Rob and Les discuss a great win on the road for the Toffees and the difference David Moyes has made so far. There's a look ahead to a huge February fi...

Instant Reaction - Brighton 0-1 Everton

25 Jan 2025

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Matt, Rob and Dave reflect on a huge win for Everton away at Brighton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Good Times - Number 6: 1997/98 part 2

24 Jan 2025

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Description: We resume our 1997/98 rewind with Howard Kendall having just won Manager of the Month. It can only be uphill from there then, right? WRO...

The Weekly - Breathing space and a look ahead to Brighton

22 Jan 2025

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Warren and Les discuss the good and bad bits of Everton’s win at the weekend and ask has Moyes found a blueprint for Brighton and beyond. b997d4133...

Dave on BBC Radio Merseyside

22 Jan 2025

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Dave talks to Paul Salt about Everton's win over Spurs and how David Moyes looks to change the side he took over last week. Learn more about your ad c...

Subs' Weekly - Toffees Transformed

21 Jan 2025

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Listen in full: https://tinyurl.com/47xu4zus Matt, Mick and Jason dig into the thrilling 3-2 win over Spurs and the changes that facilitated a bliste...

Everton Byline 25 - What did Moyes really do to transform Blues attack?

21 Jan 2025

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Matt and Paddy reflect on a huge win for Everton. We take a detailed look at the tactics which transformed the team and the performance of Jake O'Bri...

Blue Monday - Retro Moyes back at the Blues

20 Jan 2025

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Dave and Rodger talk about the differences a few days have made for Everton, given their performance in the 3-2 win over Spurs. They analyse the way i...

Instant Reaction: Everton 3-2 Spurs

19 Jan 2025

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Where has it gone wrong for DCL?

17 Jan 2025

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Matt, Rob, Paddy and Mose answer your Everton questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Good Times: Episode 5 - 1997/98 Part 1

17 Jan 2025

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1997/98 was a season with clearly too many "good times" for just one show. Episode No.5 therefore covers the first part of that fateful campaign, and ...

The Weekly - Does Moyes face an uphill task?

16 Jan 2025

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Warren is joined by Dave to look at the challenges David Moyes has to face after the defeat to Aston Villa, including the essential transfer business ...

Instant Reaction - Everton 0-1 Villa

15 Jan 2025

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Everton Byline 24 - What hints did Moyes drop at presser?

14 Jan 2025

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Just back from Finch Farm to speak to David Moyes, Paddy joins Matt to reflect on another big day for Everton. David Moyes spoke to the media and imp...

Warren and Les on BBC Radio 5 Live and Merseyside

13 Jan 2025

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Warren joins Mark Chapman, Theo Walcott, Rory Smith and Chris Sutton on BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club to discuss David Moyes' return. That's fo...

Blue Monday - Is Moyes the right choice or the easy choice for Everton?

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Les, Rodger and Dave start the week debating the appointment of David Moyes, what he'll be bringing to Everton and if his return will show a different...

David Moyes Special - West Ham View

12 Jan 2025

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Listen in full: https://tinyurl.com/bdzhfmsv Matt speaks to Andy Payne from the West Ham FAB to reflect on Moyes' time at the London Stadium and what...

Matt and Pete on BBC Radio 5 Live and Merseyside

11 Jan 2025

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Matt speaks to BBC Radio 5 Live on the last few days at Everton and David Moyes returning to the club...Pete gives his thoughts on BBC Radio Merseysid...

Everton Byline Special - Did Dyche admission force Friedkins to act?

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Matt and Paddy look back at another momentous and chaotic Everton day. Did Dyche really give up on Everton? Were the Friedkins fuming at what he said...