As the formal announcement of Rafa Benitez’ ascension to the Everton managerial seat gets ever closer, Andy, George and myself explore the stories around his appointment and the implications around it. We […]
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Recruitment, recruitment, recruitment, the answer to our problems
“The best executive is the one who has sense enough to pick good men to do what he wants done, and self-restraint enough to keep from meddling with them while they do […]
Talking the Blues Podcast, Is it Rafa? What could possibly be the logic in his appointment and Happy Birthday Peter Reid
Welcome to this week’s Talking the Blues podcast as we mull over another week of rumour, intrigue and strong responses as Rafa Benitez becomes the media’s favourite to take the position of […]
Talking the Blues, Christian Eriksen, more on independent regulation & last but not least, the Everton manager position
Welcome to this week’s Talking the Blues podcast in which we give our reactions to the Christian Eriksen incident. We look at how the punishment payments of the 6 could be used, […]
Reform in football; Submitting views to the DCMS for the fan led review
As mentioned throughout the Reform in Football series, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport are seeking engagement with fans, fan groups and other interested parties in relation to the fan-led […]
Talking the Blues, reflections on Carlo’s time at the club & his departure plus more on the fan led review
Welcome to this week’s regular Talking the Blues podcast with George and Andy Costigan. This week we look over Carlo’s decision to leave and look at his time at the club. Did […]
Reform in football; strategic thinking required
“Independent regulation, the genie is out of the bottle and not going back in. The question is not about an independent regulator, it is about what it regulates” – Tracey Crouch, the […]
Talking the Blues special, El Partida Carlo, what does that mean for Everton
In very swift time Carlo Magnifico has gone to El Partida Carlo as he swiftly departs for Real Madrid. I get together with Andy Costigan to give our initial reactions to a […]
Talking the Blues podcast, the Champions League final, James Rodriguez, X files
Welcome to the first Talking the Blues of the summer, the close season were literally almost anything could pop up in conversation with George Costigan and his brother Andy This week we […]
Summer spending?
With yet another “big summer” looming for Everton and claims that Moshiri will fund player acquisitions drawn up by Ancelotti and Brands by perhaps as much as £100 million, knowing what our […]