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Paul Quinn

Talking the Blues – Blackpool (a), Sigurdsson, Ancelotti, DBB letter and the quiz!

Welcome to another episode of talking the Blues which dissects yesterday’s performances, throws in a few positives, looks at Sigurdsson, discusses (and dismisses) the Ancelotti rumours. We catch up on branding and […]

Rebranding?

It has been suggested in some quarters that Everton Football Club are considering a “rebrand” and are seeking the opinions of some third parties plus the use of a professional  brand consultancy. […]

Talking the Blues where we discuss global audiences, dress codes, re-branding and a commitment to excellence

As ever I get together with George and Andy Costigan for this week’s Talking the Blues. We discuss revenues, how will fans get back into grounds, re-branding & a commitment to excellence […]

Guest podcast – John Blain and Peter Molyneux chat through Everton and Manchester United’s seasons

Welcome to the now regular half yearly guest podcast from two passionate Everton & Manchester United supporters.   Everton fan John Blain and Utd fan Peter Molyneux have their end-of-season chat including […]

Talking the Blues – a summer chat featuring redundancies in football, wage caps, how we keep our best players and “the quiz”!

Welcome to another episode of Talking the Blues with Andy & George Costigan were we chat through the issues of the week, namely redundancies, wage caps, how we keep our best players […]

The financing & accounting of transfers & how we operate in this window

From a pure footballing perspective, the need for Everton to be active in this transfer window has never been more apparent. We finish the 2019/20 season with a desperately unbalanced, uncompetitive squad […]

Guest article – “I would prefer” by George Costigan

Today’s guest author is George Costigan actor, author, Evertonian and now known to many Blues as one of the three presenters of “Talking the Blues” podcast. In his own inimitable way, George […]

Talking the Blues, players & social media, VAR, Eddie Howe, when will we do business & why are transfer fees “undisclosed”?

The first week of the close season brings a surprising number of subjects to the fore with Andy Costigan and his brother George. Please sit back and enjoy! Thanks as ever for […]

Guest Article by John Hoyte – a balanced & informed view of the club’s current position

  From time to time I get requests to host guest articles. This excellent article is from John Hoyte, an Upper Balcony season ticket holder for nearly 20 years……… Evertonians everywhere, myself […]

Talking the Blues, the end of the season thankfully…. review of the players, Leighton Baines and a look forward…..

In the last Talking the Blues podcast of this season we review today’s game, look at our form since restart, who has enhanced their reputation, Leighton Baines and Bramley-Moore. We also remember […]