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• Talking the Blues, goalkeepers, project re-start, a quiz and plenty more….

  By the esk on June 7, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  Welcome to the latest episode of Talking the Blues with Andy and George Costigan where we rabbit on for over an hour about goalkeepers, project re-start, testing referees, Goodison for the Derby, a very closely run Everton quiz and a… Read More ›

• Football Shorts part III – Cash Flow

  By the esk on June 4, 2020 • ( 3 )

  

  Michael Dell set up the Dell Computer Corporation the day after Everton featured in a 4th round FA Cup replay at Prestfield Stadium, drawing 0-0 on a bitterly cold night in the winter of 1984. I mention him because he… Read More ›

• Talking the Blues Podcast, Michael Angelis RIP, the re-start, communications, Fred Truman, dart boards and pies

  By the esk on June 1, 2020 • ( 0 )

  In our latest episode of Talking the Blues George, Andy and I get together to talk of the sad passing of Michael Angelis, Boys from the Blackstuff, the re-start with strong views on the non-engagement of fans before finishing with… Read More ›

• Football Shorts Part II

  By the esk on May 25, 2020 • ( 6 )

  

  Football Shorts is an analytical series (part I here) examining Premier League finances in the light, not only of the short term implications of lockdown and suspension of professional football, but the wider long term implications of a severe global… Read More ›

• Talking the Blues Podcast – Boots, Hummel, Glazers & their dividends plus a bit of Spring Watch

  By the esk on May 24, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  Welcome to the latest episode of Talking the Blues with Andy and George Costigan where we rabbit on for over an hour about Hummel, boots, Manchester United and other things. Thanks as ever for listening All podcasts are available on… Read More ›

• Talking the Blues podcast – season ticket rebates, the Premier League, custodians? Colin Harvey & the best tackle…..

  By the esk on May 18, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  Andy, George and I get together for our weekly chat about Everton, football in general and anything else that crops up. In today’s episode we talk through season ticket rebates, give frank views on the Premier League and their intent… Read More ›

• Football Shorts (part 1)

  By the esk on May 17, 2020 • ( 6 )

  

  In finance, short selling or “being short” of a stock, a bond or a currency means that the investor has a negative view on the future price of the asset and positions him/herself to make a profit from any future… Read More ›

• Covid-19 Episode II an update from a scientific, economic & political perspective

  By the esk on May 12, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  Once more, we are joined by Rodger Armstrong and Neil Wolstenhome (talking in a personal capacity) in the second podcast exploring the latest scientific, economic and political views relating to the Covid-19 pandemic. We had an incredible response to our… Read More ›

• Talking the Blues podcast – just how ludicrous are the PL re-start plans & the Colin Harvey banner

  By the esk on May 10, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  I’m joined yet again by Andy Costigan and his brother George as we examine the latest news and views on the potential re-start of the Premier League. Some frank views exchanged on those in charge of the game and whether… Read More ›

• Talking the Blues Podcast, project re-start, a new Champions’ League & some fun with George & a potential sponsor

  By the esk on May 3, 2020 • ( 2 )

  

  Andy and George join me for a serious look at the issues surrounding Project Re-start, we talk about the proposed Champions League format before George expresses his delight for a potential new sponsor – enjoy! Thanks for listening All podcasts… Read More ›

• Everton Business Matters podcast – 3rd birthday special! Project Restart, finances & 3 year report on the Moshiri years

  By the esk on May 2, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  The first episode of Everton Business Matters was hosted by Paul on May 4th, 2017, since then a lot of change has happened in and around our football club. Hosted by Tom this episode, along with John explores the club’s… Read More ›

• A podcast with Neil Sang and Dr. Dan Parnell – player welfare & football’s future

  By the esk on May 1, 2020 • ( 1 )

  

  I was lucky to be joined by two of the most forward thinking individuals regarding the game of football. One a former professional footballer, now a successful agent for many years, in Neil Sang, and also Dr Dan Parnell from… Read More ›

• Little to gain, lots to lose

  By the esk on April 27, 2020 • ( 6 )

  

  At what point will the powers that be, those with a (financial) interest in the game wake up and realise that the vast majority of the population have no interest in an artificial crammed, behind closed doors, end to a… Read More ›

• Talking the Blues podcast – Moise Kean, agents, looking after players, the Bundesliga & the Saudi takeover of Newcastle

  By the esk on April 26, 2020 • ( 1 )

  

  Andy, George and I get together for our weekly chat about Everton, football in general and anything else that crops up. This week we look at Moise Kean and ask the question are players “looked after” enough? We chat about… Read More ›

• A Covid-19 podcast special – discussing the science, the economics & the social considerations plus a bit about football

  By the esk on April 21, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  In a totally new direction, I called upon my old co-presenter, Rodger Armstrong to host a discussion with a fellow blue and friend Neil Wolstenholme. Neil as you will hear, has a strong scientific background and a career that includes… Read More ›

• Talking the Blues, Right backs, Norman Hunter, the 2009 FA Cup final bench, Puskas and a bit on players wages…..

  By the esk on April 19, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  Andy George and myself get together for our weekly unscripted chat about football. As the title says, right backs, Norman Hunter, the 2009 FA Cup Final and Puskas all feature! All podcasts are available for download or subscription on Spotify and iTunes or your usual… Read More ›

• Business as usual?

  By the esk on April 19, 2020 • ( 1 )

  

  It is not business as usual. The cost base of the club has to be addressed. That is inevitable. It’s inevitable from a regulatory point of view (even if there’s a temporary relaxation to reflect the extraordinary circumstances currently) but more importantly for the club’s future solvency.

• Everton Business Matters, Series 3 Episode 10 – with John and Tom……

  By the esk on April 17, 2020 • ( 1 )

  

  John and Tom explain Paul’s absence and why this podcast is a week later than when the original ‘recording’ was done. Despite that they engage in candid debate around furloughing, how can owners get it so wrong, the C-19 impact… Read More ›

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