We’re back after a tremendous victory against Burnley. We analyse the performance, the initial formation and then the change at the back. We eulogise over the three goads, explore where would James […]
Welcome to this week’s Talking the Blues where we remember September 11th for two reasons. A passionate discussion on young winners, on to why would FIFA want World Cups every two years. […]
Over the next few days, Everton football club are going to try and convince (by my estimate) more than ten thousand Evertonians to part with £1 million. A million pound which will […]
A little under 5 months ago the Super League proposals rocked football and whilst the initial ill-conceived proposals have been moved to the back burner for at least the short term, the […]
This week’s Talking the Blues podcast goes deep into the transfer window. As well as examining what transpired, we look at what got us to this position in the first instance. Plenty […]
For as long as I’ve been writing about football finances I’ve tried to show that funds for players can only come from limited sources. Simply, if you want to buy and pay […]
Welcome to this week’s Talking the Blues podcast a couple of days after a very impressive 2-0 victory at Brighton’s Amex stadium. We look at the match and analyse the impact of […]
Welcome to a look back on the Carabao Cup 2nd round tie at Huddersfield. We analyse player by player their performances before turning our attention to the remaining days of the transfer […]
Welcome to this weeks Talking the Blues as we look back on a thrilling game at Elland Road resulting in a 2-2 draw with plenty to talk about…… Fittingly on a day […]
‘We need to safeguard the integrity of the pyramid and put community back at the heart of football again’ – Steve Rotheram, Liverpool Mayor ‘Fair Game’s proposals are exactly what football needs. […]
Welcome to the first Talking the Blues podcast of the 2021/22 season, a season which throws up so many challenges for our beloved club. Andy and George look back on a day […]
In recent weeks Arsenal, Everton, Manchester City and Leeds United have partnered with a company called Chiliz, who describe themselves as the leading global blockchain providers for the sports and entertainment industry. The […]
Welcome to the final Talking the Blues podcast before the season starts properly against Southampton next Saturday. In front of 55,000 spectators, including 1500 travelling Blues, Everton finished their pre-season with a […]
You can’t always get what you want………………… Today’s Talking the Blues podcast with Andy Costigan and his brother George look at the current state of the Everton squad, James, who is likely […]
Rules E.45 through to E.52 of the Premier League Handbook control the degree to which football clubs can operate at a loss. Commonly referred to as FFP their correct title is profitability […]
Two diehards, one from the blue side of Merseyside (John Blain) and one from the Red side of Manchester (Pete Molyneux) get together for their half yearly look at both teams (although […]
Welcome to this week’s Talking the Blues recorded a few hours before Everton’s opening match in Orlando Florida. We talk about the lead up to the Florida Cup, Benitez’s opening weeks, transfers, […]
the primary aim of the Review must be an effective independent regulator removing all regulatory power from those organisations who only seek their own financial, political and perhaps soft-power advantage. Without it the excellent policy ideas have no hope of succeeding.