BBC Leeds Adam Pope has spent nearly eight years reporting on Angus Kinnear’s reign as CEO at Leeds United. Adam is a life-long Blue and therefore no better guest to ask about […]
Everton have provided a huge regeneration advantage – let’s make sure other stakeholders build on it
In my most recent article I looked at the absence of focus on the development opportunities arising from from the building of Everton’s new stadium at Bramley-Moore. A one line mention in […]
Transcript of Talking the Blues Podcast, West Ham United (h) and a bit of a catch up
Paul Morning, good afternoon or good evening, depending on where in the world you are. What time of the day you’re listening to this post-West Ham game, podcast Talking the Blues.It wasn’t […]
Talking the Blues Podcast, West Ham United (h) and a bit of a catch up
Welcome to this week’s edition of Talking the Blues Podcast with George and Andy Costigan. We look back on a game that sees our unbeaten run extend to nine games under David […]
Old Trafford regeneration highlights the opportunities created by Bramley-Moore
Discussing the politics of regeneration around the Northern Docks, Bramley-Moore (now completed) and the wider North Liverpool, South Sefton area and beyond without an obvious plan in place, let alone a specific […]
Everton announce major £350 million senior funding package for Bramley-Moore Stadium
After years of make-do funding, driven by the previous ownerships and all the complexities Moshiri brought to the table, Everton under the new ownership of The Friedkin Group have to day announced […]
Transcript of Talking the Blues Podcast, Everton free weekend, Brentford (a), Thelwell & more
Paul: Good morning, good afternoon or good evening, depending upon where in the world you are, and what time of the day you’re listening to this episode of Talking the Blues. Sadly, […]
Talking the Blues Podcast, Everton free weekend, Brentford (a), Thelwell & more
Welcome to this week’s Talking the Blues Podcast with George and Andy Costigan. Sadly on an FA Cup 5th Round weekend an Everton free weekend but we find much to talk about […]
Short term solutions must be driven by fan’s needs. For long term solutions we need to stop underselling ourselves
There’s a custodian role, a vital role for Everton Football Club in ensuring the best and safest possible travel experience to and from a football match for all supporters. Equally there is […]
Transcript of Talking the Blues Podcast, Manchester United (h), VAR & Bramley-Moore
Paul Good morning, good afternoon or good evening, depending upon when the world you are, what time of the day you’re listening to this episode, a post Manchester United,our last United game […]
Talking the Blues Podcast, Manchester United (h), VAR & Bramley-Moore
Welcome to this week’s Talking the Blues Podcast with George and Andy Costigan. This week, our two Salfordian blue brothers look back on Saturday’s 2-2 draw versus United – the last time […]
The Bramley-Moore travel debate continues – BBC Radio Merseyside (for eg) and looking forwards – a much bigger picture is in front of us
Monday’s test event at Bramley-Moore has, apart from the first experience of seeing the stadium, being inside it and watching a game of football, started the debate on the travel plans for […]
Transcript of the Talking the Blues Podcast – 1st test event, Bramley-Moore & infrastructure
Paul: Good morning, good afternoon, or good evening, depending upon where in the world you are, and what time of the day you’re listening to this additional extra episode of Talking the […]
Talking the Blues Podcast – 1st test event Bramley-Moore & infrastructure
Welcome to a bonus edition of Talking the Blues Podcast with George and Andy Costigan. We look back on the opening of the incredible Bramley-Moore stadium – something the club and architect, […]
Immediate planning, resourcing and accountability required to support Everton’s magnificent new stadium and the ability of fans to enjoy it.
I suppose if one moves house from one that’s been in the family for 133 years, no matter how good the planning, the reality will always come as a shock. No-one […]
Transcript of the Talking the Blues Podcast, Palace (a), catch up much joy and serious stuff re Bramley-Moore and development
Paul: Good morning, good afternoon or good evening, depending upon where in the world you are, and what time of the day you’re listening to this episode of Talking the Blues. George […]
Talking the Blues podcast, Palace (A), catch up, much joy & serious stuff re Bramley Moore & development
Welcome back to Talking the Blues Podcast, apologies for the absence of an episode last week. George and Andy return in great form catching up on recent games and the effect Moyes […]
The test events at Bramley-Moore will test preparedness but we must also look beyond to much wider opportunities
The first test event for the Bramley-Moore stadium takes place on Monday 17th February 2025 for a crowd restricted to 10,000 ticket holders. The test event will primarily “test” the facilities and […]
A non-Everton topic – Lancashire County Cricket Club, governance, engagement and member participation
Apologies for the non-Everton content, but cricket is a love of mine, in particular Lancashire County Cricket Club. As is the case with football, cricket faces the challenge of globalisation, of private […]
Transcript of Talking the Blues Podcast, Leicester City (h) and a new model of fan ownership/engagement?
Paul: Good morning, good afternoon or good evening, depending on where in the world you are, what time of the day you’re listening to this episode of Talking Blues podcast. George and […]