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 […]

Everton Business Matters Podcast – Series 3 Episode 14 – I need a Dollar

The final episode of Series 3 is hosted by Barry Cass of Toffee TV with the guys talking through the recent announcements about the timing of planning approval for Bramley-Moore and our […]

Talking the Blues, end of project restart looms, the transfer window & the quiz!!

As ever George, Andy and I get together to “talk the blues”. This week we look at have we met out pre Project Restart objectives, the academy, the close season and of […]

Farhad Moshiri – the solution or part of the problem?

The words of Farhad Moshiri, in the programme notes of 12 March 2016, just two weeks after his £87.5 million share purchase giving him a 49.9% shareholding and effective control of the […]

Talking the Blues, Jackie Charlton RIP, commentators and the Wolves match

As ever I got together with Andy and George Costigan for another Talking the Blues. We chatted through the sad passing of Jackie Charlton Rest In Peace, football commentators and then finished […]

Football Shorts (part IV)

Driven by people with an inability to accept the evidence before them, there appears to be a great desire in society to promote a new normal (which in itself is surely an […]

Talking the Blues – post Spurs match analysis, not complimentary but worth listening to George re Lamela

Immediate post match reaction from George and Andy on a hugely disappointing evening for Blues expecting to see us build in early momentum from project re-start. Coleman warned of being tired of […]

Talking the Blues – Spurs preview, how much did the PL pay agents? Richard Masters before the DCMS select committee & the quiz….

As ever I get together with two of the Costigans brothers, George and Andy. We discuss the Spurs game, John Stones, talk about how much agents were paid by the Premier League […]

Talking the Blues – Leicester match & then why are we pretending everything is normal?

Great result for Everton and the European “dream” grows stronger. But is this really football as we knew it? The usual mix of serious analysis and light-hearted chat from George and Andy. […]

Talking the Blues – the role in Everton & Liverpool football clubs in our City, Leicester preview and the quiz!

As usual, I get together with George and Andy for our usual look around football; strong views as we look at the role of both clubs in the City, Leicester City and […]

Talking the Blues – midweek special, Norwich v Everton, Tom Davies and the usual wide ranging chat

I’m delighted to be joined by Andy and George to run through todays match, Tom Davies and more Everton related chat All podcasts are available on on Spotify and iTunes and many other podcast platforms Thanks […]

Everton Business Matters – Series 3 Episode 13….. Of Meis and men….

John and Paul, operating without a host, confront the challenges our new stadium may face with planning approval being the least demanding.   Effectively managing public relations as we enter the build phase […]

“Hey mate, where’s King’s Drive?”

Welcome to our latest Talking the Blues Podcast with Andy, George and myself.  We (unusually) have a preview of the derby, a discussion about previous derbies, another quiz and finally we return […]

Talking the Blues Podcast – Close contact, telling the truth, George & Kylie Minogue

Welcome to our latest Talking the Blues Podcast with Andy, George and myself. Unbelievably we’ve got through three months without talking about football, the wait is nearly over. So this week we […]

Everton Business Matters Podcast Series 3 Episode 12, Cash flow, wage deferral, Cazoo & sponsorship

  With regular host Tom Martin unavailable as his NHS role takes precedence, Liverpool Echo journalist and life-long Evertonian Phil Kirkbride steps in to the breach and leads the debate around the […]

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

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, […]

Football Shorts (part III) – Cash Flow

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 […]