Royal Blue: The Everton FC Podcast

Hugely experienced Merseyside football journalist John Keith joins Christopher Beesley as a guest on the Royal Blue podcast. John, who spent 30 years as a Daily Express staff sports writer and is a former phone-in host on BBC Radio Merseyside, has his say on current Everton matters following a third straight win for David Moyes’ men as they came from behind to defeat Coventry City 3-1 on Friday.

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John, who has written several books on both Everton and Liverpool, including Blues titles that include Dixie Dean: The Inside Story of a Football Icon; Kevin Sheedy: So Good I did it Twice and Colin Harvey’s Everton secrets, also discusses his forthcoming film Dixie – The Goal King which will be premiered at the Floral Pavilion in New Brighton on January 22, 2027, the 120th anniversary of Dean’s birth.

Tickets are now on sale for the debut screening of the 70-minute documentary at an event that also includes Graeme Sharp, the man who has scored the most goals for Everton other than Dean, talking to John about the legendary centre-forward with members of the audience also having the opportunity to put their own questions to him.

Tickets cost £32, with concessions available for £27. They can be purchased in person at the Floral Pavilion box office, by calling 0151 666 0000, or online at floralpavilion.com.
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Ian Croll and Tony Scott are outside Hill Dickinson Stadium to react to Everton’s spirited 3-1 comeback victory over Coventry City on the latest Royal Blue post-match show.

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After falling behind early in the second-half, the Blues responded with grit and quality to claim all three points. Thierno Barry turned in a standout second-half performance, spearheading the fightback with a sensational brace before setting up Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall to finish off the contest.

With Everton climbing into 5th place in the table heading into the international break, Ian and Tony break down the afternoon's key moments, Barry’s attacking masterclass, and what this run of form means for the Toffees' ambitions.

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Welcome back to the Royal Blue Podcast with Ian Croll and Chris Beesley as they dissect all the latest talking points surrounding Everton Football Club!

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On today's agenda:

What Next for Jack Grealish? Jack Grealish was left out of the starting XI for the second straight fixture due to disciplinary and fitness reasons, leaving manager David Moyes clearly disappointed with off-the-field actions that remain unconfirmed. With Everton picking up back-to-back victories in his absence, how big of an issue has this become? Is there a straightforward way back into the side, or has his omission proven that Moyes' squad can thrive without him?

St James' Park Masterclass: The lads deliver their final verdict on a stellar away performance against Newcastle United. Thierno Barry's strike proved the difference in a hard-fought 1-0 win on Tyneside. From defensive resilience to tactical discipline, Ian and Chris break down why this was one of the Toffees' finest displays of the campaign so far.

Coventry City Preview & Frank Lampard's Return: Looking ahead to Friday night under the lights, former Everton boss Frank Lampard makes his return to Merseyside with Coventry City. Can the Blues make it three wins from three across cup and league action before the international break? A victory on Friday would temporarily lift Everton into 5th place in the table.

💬 HAVE YOUR SAY IN THE COMMENTS:

How should David Moyes handle the Jack Grealish situation moving forward?

Who was your Man of the Match against Newcastle?

What is your score prediction for Friday night against Coventry City?

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Two wins in five days against Newcastle United. Have some of that!

Ian Croll and Gavin Buckland dive into the Royal Blue post-match show following Everton’s sensational 1-0 victory over Newcastle at St James’ Park.

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Just days after dismantling the Magpies at Hill Dickinson Stadium, the Blues travelled up to Tyneside and put in an absolute tactical masterclass. From a rock-solid defensive shape to sheer grit and heart under the lights, David Moyes’ men stood firm to claim a monumental three points on the road.

Join the debate in the comments below! Did you see the Blues doing the double over Newcastle in the space of a week? Who was your Man of the Match?

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Ian Croll is joined by Chris Beesley and Gavin Buckland to break down a dramatic night for Everton both on and off the pitch.

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Just moments before kick-off, the club confirmed that Jack Grealish was unavailable for selection due to an internal breach of club discipline, understood to stem from an unauthorised absence from training.

The panel reacts to the breaking news: how has David Moyes handled the situation, what message does this send to the squad, and where does Grealish go from here?

On the pitch, the Blues delivered when it mattered most, securing an impressive 3-1 victory over Newcastle United in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup to book a quarter-final clash against Fleetwood Town.

David Moyes rotated his side for the cup tie, handing starts to Tyler Dibling, Hayden Hackney, and Tyrique George. The lads examine what went right on the night, whether the fresh faces did enough to force their way into the manager's regular starting eleven, and what this cup run could mean for Everton's season.

Finally, the panel look ahead to Monday night as Everton head straight back to Tyneside for a quick Premier League rematch against Newcastle United at St James' Park. Can the Blues make it back-to-back wins over Matthias Jaissle’s side and take all three points on the road?

JOIN THE CONVERSATION 💬

How should David Moyes handle the Jack Grealish disciplinary issue moving forward?

Which of the incoming players impressed you most against Newcastle?

Can the Blues complete the double over the Magpies on Monday? Drop your score predictions in the comments!

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