Reflections on a disappointing day on the South Coast
Talking the Blues – Southampton (a), the week that was and how Ancelotti prepares the team for Newcastle
Reflections on a disappointing day on the South Coast
The 2020 Summer transfer window from a financial perspective
Against a backdrop of huge financial uncertainty, the transfer window has again thrilled and disappointed supporters in equal measure across the land. Perhaps, never before have the ambitions and the ability or […]
Talking the Blues podcast Brighton (h), Ancelotti’s man management plus football without fans….
Welcome to this week’s Talking the Blues where we analyse the individual performances following the 4-2 demolition of a very decent Brighton & Hove Albion. We look at Ancelotti’s management skills […]
Talking the Blues Podcast -the rule of six! The transformational qualities of Ancelotti and the spirit of the Blues
Talking the Blues is back and we wax lyrically about the transformation under Ancelotti, the benefits of Calvert-Lewin getting a full England call up (hopefully) and the spirit of the Blues! […]
Talking the Blues – Tottenham Hotspur (a) Ancelotti and his Consigliere take control
Welcome to the 2020/21 season! Still not real as Covid-19 forces football to be played behind closed doors, but on tonight’s Talking the Blues, Andy and George eulogise over Everton having a […]
Talking the Blues Bem Vinda Allan, Ancelotti in control, Preston NE (h), more chat and finally predictions
This week’s podcast is dedicated to the life of Alan Kirwin, a life long blue, great friend, well known on social media and bon-vivant. Alan sadly, unexpectedly passed away at the end […]
Talking the Blues Podcast, Ancelotti’s men, Bramley-Moore, George’s finances and spin bowling
Today’s episode looks at the possible transfer business Everton might be doing in the coming days. We examine how it has come about and the consequences of it good and bad. We […]
How do we fund squad improvements this summer?
With the news we have agreed terms with Napoli over Allan, I thought it may be of interest to cover how we fund transfers and account for them. The need to improve […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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, 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 […]
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 – 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 […]
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 […]