Everton Business Matters, Series 3 Episode 9, UEFA, the Premier League, furloughing, football finance & Bramley-Moore

With Tom Martin away doing his bit with the wonderful people in the NHS, John and Paul make do with a double act as they discuss the challenges of the moment and the […]

Talking the Blues, the Simpsons, a different football? Neymar and Ally Mcleod

A wide ranging discussion between Andy, George and myself including the Simpsons, Neymar’s bonuses, Bramley-Moore and the never to be forgotten Ally Mcleod’s Scotland! All podcasts are available for download or subscription […]

Mounting financial uncertainties

It’s been said before and will continue to be said, that for most there are far more pressing concerns, be it their own health, the well-being of loved ones and friends, their […]

Talking the Blues – football re-start dates, what can we do to help each other & Alex Young

Andy, George and I chat from our respective corners of the world on the difficulties of a re-start date, the longer term implications for football, what we might do to help each […]

Impact of extending the football season on transfers

The understandable confusion relating to when or indeed if, this current football season will end throws up some interesting conundrums for the transfer market generally, and specifically for players due to be […]

Talking the Blues – the possible impact of Covid-19 on Everton & football

Whilst football is perhaps a very minor problem in the context of what’s happening around the world, Andy Costigan, George and myself talking through some of the issues our club and game will […]

Unchartered territory

How things can change and change quickly. A few weeks ago we were contemplating a strong finish to the season and the prospects of European football…. Clearly there are far more important […]

Everton Business Matters Series 3 Episode 8 – Covid-19, the “one club” strategy & Bramley-Moore reminder

  John and Paul (where’s Tom?) Give their differing views on the “One Club” vision, the recent investment and leadership changes to support the women’s team, the potential financial impact of COVID-19 […]

Talking the Blues, Chelsea (a), Alan Green & Harry Catterick

Welcome to the latest episode of Talking the Blues podcast with Andy Costigan, his brother George and myself talking briefly about the Chelsea game followed by observations about Alan Green and commentators […]

Everton Women receive investment & leadership boost

Press release: Everton Women is to benefit from increased squad investment and a new leadership structure as the Club sets its sights on challenging for major honours. As part of changes announced […]

Guest article from Tom Martin: Fear and Loathing in L4

I’m delighted that Tom Martin has once more put pen to paper – an excellent read regarding Richarlison and DCL, thanks Tom! “Love like you’ve never been hurt,” or so the title […]

Talking the Blues – Manchester United (h), Ancelotti’s pragmatism, that goal & the paper that can’t be named

The latest episode of Talking the Blues podcast with Andy Costigan, his brother George and myself talking through the Manchester United game, VAR and then a discussion on the winning attributes of Carlo Ancelotti. […]

4 years in, can Moshiri apply the lessons of Ancelotti & Brands to the Everton Board?

It seems much longer than four years when a relatively fresh-faced Farhad Moshiri was announced as Everton’s new major shareholder having acquired 49.9% of the club through the purchase of Robert Earl’s […]

The Bramley-Moore Planning Application

It will not have escaped many Blues attention that the documents containing and supporting the planning application by Everton Stadium Development Limited are now loaded on Liverpool City Council’s “planning explorer”. Whilst […]

Talking the Blues, Arsenal (a) and the Bramley-Moore stadium planning application

Tweets by AndyCostigan1 The latest episode of Talking the Blues podcast with Andy Costigan, his brother George and myself talking through the Arsenal game and then a discussion on the planning application […]

Everton Business Matters, Series 3 Episode 7 – Sportpesa, FFP & the planning app for Bramley-Moore

John, Paul and ……Tom discuss the impact of the cancelling of SportPesa  sponsorship contract and the implications to the Club’s finances. That alongside the need to comply with FFP for a hoped-for […]

Talking the Blues – Room 101 for Sportpesa & Man City, Arsenal preview & desert island matches

Welcome to the latest episode of Talking the Blues with Andy Costigan his brother George & myself. This week we discuss the serious topics of goodbye to Sportpesa, Manchester City & UEFA, a look […]

A look at UEFA’s FFP, what it means for Everton & how we solve our problems

For some time there has been a recognition that Everton have had to consider carefully the Premier League Profit & Sustainability rules (usually incorrectly referred to as FFP), particularly the maximum permitted […]

Talking the Blues, Palace (H), Pickford, Ancelotti & football agents

Welcome to the latest episode of Talking the Blues with Andy Costigan his brother George & myself. We delve back into Saturday’s game, talk about Pickford, try to identify what Ancelotti has done […]

Guest podcast, John Blain & Peter Molyneux chat about Everton & Manchester United

When supporters of the two senior clubs in Liverpool and Manchester get together there’s plenty to chat about. Manchester United Fan Pete Molyneux and Everton Fan John Blain talk about the performance […]