The Blue Room - Everton FC Podcast

The FA Cup holders are given a seemingly benign 3rd round draw against Stockport County, who used to have the closest football ground to the River Mersey don't you know.Right back is becoming a problem position with Earl Barrett injured, and Matt Jackson unfancied, so some midfielders and a young centre half fill in admirably while we wait 7 (seven) weeks for Marc Hottiger's work permit to get faxed.Joe, maybe it was a sign.This episode is in association with The Excelsior. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Les and Dave attended an event with the Premier League Football Operations Department and PGMO to discuss and debate the issues in the game's officiating and VAR. The panel: - The technical Director of the PGMO Board, Howard Webb - Head of community and public engagement, Chris Foy - The Premier League's Director of Football Operations, Simon Morgan Let us know your thoughts. Also, the lads discuss the impact Grealish's injury could have on Everton following another brilliant away win. But did O'Brien, Garner, Rohl, Armstrong, and Barry's performances suggest there's a lot to be optimistic about for the future? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reasons for celebration aplenty on this week’s Byline. Paddy is back. It’s his birthday. It’s Harrison Armstrong’s birthday. And Everton conquered Aston Villa at Villa Park. Thierno Barry bagged the winner to cap off a superb performance from the Blues. We take a closer look at the midfield options after James Garner’s latest dominant display.  Then we focus on January transfers. Does this performance change anything? And do they keep Harrison Armstrong around? 🤝 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

Dave, Les and Rob discuss a quality performance from the Blues at Villa Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 31 sees us go back 31 years to where it all began. Big Joe Royle's coming back for more with his team of FA Cup winners. And he's added a bona fide superstar to the ranks. Not you, Craig Short. 🤝 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

LISTEN IN FULL: https://tinyurl.com/3bv5288n After the worst week so far at Hill Dickinson Stadium, Matt is joined by Adam and Foxy to assess the damage. What approach to Everton take in the transfer window after being dumped out of the FA Cup? And what will that mean for Barry and Beto? The fourth-kit fiasco is also slammed - well, at least by two of us - and we moan about VAR after the latest shambles in the League Cup. 🤝 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

With Paddy still absent - last spotted in a Noosa drinking spot - Matt is joined by the Liverpool Echo’s Everton correspondent Joe Thomas this week. We assess where the defeat to Sunderland leaves the team. Keep powder dry for the summer? Or chips in in the transfer market in the race for a European place? The new fourth kit is also on the agenda. Should Everton play in anything other than royal blue at home? Read Joe's piece: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/everton-cant-avoid-honest-conversations-33205868 🤝 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

What could have been a memorable week of football that saw Everton move up the table and progress in the FA Cup has turned out to be a disaster. On the pitch, the team looks devoid of ideas and players lack confidence, and the manager is once again dampening expectations. Off the pitch, some fans are struggling to adapt to the new surroundings, and the club released a navy and pink that will only be synonymous with another early FA Cup exit. The timing of the (let's face it, needless) fourth kit couldn't have been worse, given comments from Tom Beahon, co-founder of Castore, who last week said: "We live in a capitalist society [not entirely true], if people couldn't afford it, those prices wouldn't be charged." Les and Dave go in on all that and those horrific penalties. We'd love to know your thoughts on it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LISTEN IN FULL: https://tinyurl.com/3pcatfae Matt, Mick and Rob are back to get plenty off their chest after the 1-1 draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers. We look at the struggles at home lately and what the actual aims should be for the rest of the season. 🤝 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 toiled to a 1-1 draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Les, Ian and Steve react at the stadium, while Dave and Matt have their say on a tough night for the Blues. 🤝 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