The Blue Room - Everton FC Podcast

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  Nathan O'Hagan on Succession: Colin Harvey and his Time as Everton Manager 02.10.2026 34min

  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's book, Succession: Colin Harvey and his Time as Everton Manager, from your local bookshop now. Order online here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Succession-Colin-Harvey-Everton-Manager-ebook/dp/B0H72D5DM4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Good Times - Number 44: 2003/04 (Part 2) 01.10.2026 2godz 7min

  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 how did Everton end up wearing all yellow away at Fulham, why are the Redknapp clan all morphing into each other (even Louise), and how did James McFadden's rat tail last as long as it did, all on the Everton podcast that knows you don't wear a red jacket to the match.This episode is supported by The Excelsior. Thanks to Gary Lunt and Sean Ponzini for their contributions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Weekly - Is Supporting Everton a Life of Misery? 30.09.2026 38min

  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
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  'It is a BIG deal' | How crucial is Everton's Burnley appeal to Man City? 29.09.2026 34min

  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 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 📩 EMAIL Get in touch with Matt and Paddy for questions, comments and enquires at [email protected] 📸 LAURA GATES PHOTOGRAPHY Get a discount when using code ‘TBR25’ at checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Could Everton have a legitimate legal case against City after guilty verdicts? | Byline 113 28.09.2026 52min

  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 culture. What have we gleaned from the last 31 years without silverware? Have there been ‘good times’? And finally we look at a listener question over accountability for the summer transfer window. Should we have heard from someone at the club by now? EVERTONIA https://evertonia.com/index.php ➕ 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 📩 EMAIL Get in touch with Matt and Paddy for questions, comments and enquires at [email protected] 📸 LAURA GATES PHOTOGRAPHY Get a discount when using code ‘TBR25’ at checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Burnham's Pints, City's Punishments & Everton's Push for Europe | Blue Monday 27.09.2026 54min

  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 keeps getting better for England even when he's not playing. After James Trafford shipped three against Spain, we dig into a remarkable stat: Pickford hasn't started any of England's last five games where they've conceded three or more. Then it's the race for Europe. Bournemouth, Sunderland, Palace and Brighton are all juggling European football, and the Thursday-Sunday grind starts after the break. Can Everton take points off tired legs? We look at the early surprises (Brentford and Leeds), the slow starters (is the heat already on Alonso and Carrick?), and whether Villa can cope without Rogers, Tielemans and Watkins. Off the pitch, Evertonian PM Andy Burnham wants to scrap football's 40-year-old ban on drinking in your seat. Many fans love it, police hate it. Would you take a pint to your seat? And finally, Manchester City have been found guilty of 114 of the 115 charges. Everton were charged, sentenced and docked 8 points in a single season for one overspend. City's case took over three years, and there's still no punishment. What should happen next? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Dibling, Armstrong, George - who is Everton’s most exciting young prospect? 27.09.2026 1godz 9min

  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 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 📩 EMAIL Get in touch with Matt and Paddy for questions, comments and enquires at [email protected] 📸 LAURA GATES PHOTOGRAPHY Get a discount when using code ‘TBR25’ at checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  City found GUILTY of 114 charges - what does it mean for Everton? 25.09.2026 15min

  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
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  What is the Friedkin Group's plan for Everton after summer of transfer chaos? | Dave Powell interview 24.09.2026 26min

  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 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 📩 EMAIL Get in touch with Matt and Paddy for questions, comments and enquires at [email protected] 📸 LAURA GATES PHOTOGRAPHY Get a discount when using code ‘TBR25’ at checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Weekly - Is Branthwaite close to his best form? 23.09.2026 39min

  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
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  Talking Toffees - Frankie Stringer 23.09.2026 35min

  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 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 📩 EMAIL Get in touch with Matt and Paddy for questions, comments and enquires at [email protected] 📸 LAURA GATES PHOTOGRAPHY Get a discount when using code ‘TBR25’ at checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  What has Tyler Dibling done to spark Everton turnaround? | Byline 112 21.09.2026 51min

  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 also pay tribute to colleague Joe Thomas, who is leaving the Liverpool Echo after 16 years. ➕ 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 📩 EMAIL Get in touch with Matt and Paddy for questions, comments and enquires at [email protected] 📸 LAURA GATES PHOTOGRAPHY Get a discount when using code ‘TBR25’ at checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Blue Monday - Everton's best start since Ancelotti, but do old Moyes issues persist? 21.09.2026 1godz 37min

  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 and some potential Premier League rivals for those continental cup spots.CLAUDE AIThis episode is brought to you in association with 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 to tackle the problems that matter. Ready to have an AI that can tackle real work? Try Claude Cowork today — ⁠⁠Claude.ai/BLUE⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Instant Reaction - Everton 1-0 Ipswich 19.09.2026 34min

  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
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  Good Times - Number 43: 2003/04 (Part 1) 17.09.2026 2godz 15min

  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-season and his 18th birthday party is all over OK or Hello or one of them stupid magazines, attended by C-list celebrities and media types who want to see him sold to Chelsea.After a half-decent start in the league, the Toffees find themselves in the bottom three after a pitiful Monday night display at Ewood Park, and fans start to wonder if Moyes' 7th-place finish the year before was too magnificent to be true.This episode is supported by The Excelsior. Thanks to Gary Lunt and Sean Ponzini for their contributions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Has Tyler Dibling finally proved himself to David Moyes at Everton? 17.09.2026 47min

  A win is a win. Everton did enough to get past Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Carabao Cup fourth round. But the lowkey 1-0 win could prove to be a big moment for Tyler Dibling. Has the winger finally earned the trust of the manager after a Player of the Match performance? Does Carlos Alcaraz also have a claim to more minutes. Matt, Dave P and Natalie assess it all, and look ahead to what feels like a decisive game against Ipswich Town on Saturday. ➕ 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 📩 EMAIL Get in touch with Matt and Paddy for questions, comments and enquires at [email protected] 📸 LAURA GATES PHOTOGRAPHY Get a discount when using code ‘TBR25’ at checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Alcaraz and Dibling shine as Everton edge past Wolves | Instant Reaction 16.09.2026 22min

  Matt reacts at Hill Dickinson Stadium as Everton get past Wolves and into the Carabao Cup fifth round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Have Everton really had a good start to the season? | Weekly 16.09.2026 42min

  Paul joins Liam and Warren to discuss Everton's unbeaten start to the season (the best since the 2021/22 season) and look ahead to two big home games this week - Wolves in the Carabao Cup and Ipswich in the Premier League. #everton #premierleague #carabaocup Want a little more from us? Try The Blue Room Extra for more than 20 hours extra content a month:   / theblueroomextra   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  What actually happens in off-the-record briefings? | Byline 111 14.09.2026 51min

  A 0-0 draw for Everton in the capital. Was the stalemate at Spurs actually quite nice after two weeks of chaos? We look at whether Everton could’ve been bolder in search of victory in north London, then assess Jarrad Branthwaite’s return to full fitness this season. Is he as good as ever? We finish off with a chat about the world of off-the-record briefings. What are they? What is the point of them? ➕ 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 📩 EMAIL Get in touch with Matt and Paddy for questions, comments and enquires at [email protected] 📸 LAURA GATES PHOTOGRAPHY Get a discount when using code ‘TBR25’ at checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Blue Monday - How Much Did Burnley Fine Affect Everton's Summer Spending? 14.09.2026 56min

  Les and Dave discuss the weekend's 0-0 draw at Spurs, look ahead to Wolves on Wednesday night, and ask how much the £40m fine paid to Burnley affected the summer spending plans.A bit of background...2021-22 season: Everton finish 4 points above Burnley, who get relegated. Nov 2023: Everton hit with 10-point PSR deduction for £19.5m overspend that season (reduced to 6 on appeal) Burnley's case: penalty applied 18 months late — if docked in-season, Everton would've gone down instead. The Ruling (June 2026)Panel finds for Burnley: £26.1m damages + £9.1m interest = ~£35-40m total. Burnley had sought £51.7m — reduced but still a loss for EvertonFirst-ever ruling of a club paying compensation directly to a rival for a PSR breach. Everton call it "fundamentally flawed," appeal already lodgedComparison point: Chelsea fined only £10.75m for larger breaches under Abramovich — no sporting sanction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices