Join Ian Croll, Joe Thomas and Gav Buckland for the Friday edition of the Royal Blue podcast as they delved into Everton’s transfer business and speculate the one transfer that will spark business across the Premier League into life.
The lads also preview Everton’s second pre-season fixture if the summer against Blackburn Rovers at Elwood Park on Saturday, July 19.
All that and more on today’s Royal Blue podcast.
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Moyes reinforces recruitment effort as Everton draw 1-1 with Accrington Stanley
Join Ian Croll and Chris Beesley for the Wednesday edition of the Royal Blue podcast as they discuss David Moyes’ comments regarding recruitment as well as react to Everton’s 1-1 draw with Accrington Stanley in the Blues’ first pre-season friendly of the summer.
Everton drew 1-1 with Accrington Stanley at the Wham Stadium in the Toffees' first pre-season outing of the summer. Ben Ward opened the scoring for the hosts before Beto equalised from the penalty spot late in the game.
David Moyes started with an experienced line-up but introduced a number of young players throughout the game as Everton stepped up their pre-season preparations. They next face Blackburn Rovers before jetting to the USA for the pre-season tour.
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Everton’s threadbare squad set for pre-season amid need for additions
Join Ian Croll, Chris Beesley and Joe Thomas for the Monday edition of the Royal Blue podcast as they look ahead to the start of Everton's pre-season campaign this week.
The Blues are set to kick off pre-season with an away trip to League Two side Accrington Stanley.
With limited options currently at his disposal, David Moyes will need to blend youth and experience in his first pre-season encounter back at the club.
With a number of senior players involved in International action over the summer and not yet back in the fold, this presents a chance for a number of academy players to make their mark.
Just how will Everton line up? And is there any cause for concern, given how threadbare the squad is with so much work in the transfer mark still to be done?
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Everton’s transfer priorities assessed
Everton have made a number of moves already this summer, with two key signings confirmed in Carlos Alcaraz and Thierno Barry, however, it's clear a number of essential areas still need to be filled.
Blues boss David Moyes is keen on strengthening the squad with Premier League experience, which includes players who will be able to stabilise the club’s position in the table as well as push on for Europe.
With numerous players from across the continent linked, Moyes has made no secret of his intent to create a robust spine, while bringing in quality players in attacking areas. Just where do those key areas lie? And what are Everton’s priorities in the next phase of the window?
In today’s Royal Blue podcast, Ian Croll is joined by Gav Buckland to discuss the latest transfer news as well as reports of Jarrad Branthwaite’s release clause and reports that Everton are looking for minority investment in Everton’s Women’s Team.
Also on the agenda is John Textor, the American billionaire who had a failed takeover bid of the club and recently appeared on Talksport. Textor reportedly came close to buying the club and recently revealed why the takeover didn’t happen.
All that and more on the latest Royal Blue podcast.
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James Garner - Everton's most divisive player?
Is James Garner Everton’s most divisive footballer? Why does a player who clearly possesses much talent divide opinion among Everton’s fanbase?
The midfielder has established himself as an important player under David Moyes with many strings to his bow, however since joining the Blues back in 2022, the former Manchester United man has yet to display his attacking qualities, having played 84 times, scoring only two goals and notching four assists.
Compare that to his loan spell at Nottingham Forest in the Championship in the 2021/22 season, he scored four goals and provided 10 assists, which contributed to the East Midlands club’s promotion to the Premier League.
While Garner has shown glimpses of what he can offer, he is het to convince many Evertonians he can push on. Everton manager David Moyes will no doubt be hoping for more from him next season.
In other news, Everton have moved another step closer to finalising a deal to bring Villarreal forward Thierno Barry to the club.
Join Ian Croll and Connor O’Neill as they discuss the latest news coming out of Everton Football Club.
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