Best The Esk Podcasts (2025)

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One-on-One: Paul 'The Esk' Quinn 1:14:06

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18d ago1:14:06

1:14:06

On this first one-on-one podcast since we re-branded to Evertonia, Lyndon speaks with the artist formerly known only as The Esk to chat about Everton and the state of the game in general. In the discussion on this episode they touch on his background as an Evertonian before reflecting on how the club navigated the takeover saga at the end of Farhad…

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What a Wasted Opportunity 1:03:53

2h ago1:03:53

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Paul, Adam and Lyndon share their disappointment and anger at two successive Everton defeats, first in the Anfield derby and then in the Carabao Cup at Wolves where David Moyes repeated the cardinal sin of making too many changes to the team and reaped what he had sown. A lot of discussion revolves around the vexing issue of which centre-forward sh…

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Talking the Blues Podcast – Wolves (a) Carabao Cup – what was the cause of a very disappointing result? 57:26

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Welcome to this midweek edition of the Talking the Blues Podcast with George and Andy Costigan. We look back on a terribly disappointing result at Wolves and try to analyse who was at fault, why? and what is to be done before West Ham next Monday at home? https://theesk.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ttb24092025e.mp3 As ever thanks for listening. T…

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Talking the Blues podcast, Liverpool (a), David Moyes & the importance of progressing in cup games 1:02:27

3d ago1:02:27

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Welcome to this week’s Talking the Blues podcast with George and Andy Costigan where we dissect the game at Anfield, analyse Moyes’ possible thought process and look forward to Wolves on Tuesday evening https://theesk.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ttb21092025e.mp3 As ever thanks for listening. Talking the Blues is available subscription and advert…

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Why Would I Be Looking Forward to It?! 31:43

6d ago31:43

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Andy, Paul and Lyndon discuss Everton's chances in this weekend's Merseyside derby at Anfield — who will start in midfield if Vitalii Mykolenko isn't passed fit; who out of Beto and Thierno Barry will get the nod up front; and can Everton be the first team to take points off the reds this season? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info…

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Talking the Blues Podcast, Aston Villa (h), tactics for the Derby & the Hillsborough Law 42:41

8d ago42:41

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Welcome back to this week’s Talking the Blues Podcast with George and Andy Costigan. In this week’s episode we look back at the Villa game, who offers the goal scoring threat, Beto or Barry? We discuss Moyes’s tactics for the forthcoming Deby, before acknowledging a momentous day as the Hillsborough Law enters the House of Parliament. We acknowledg…

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Three Ticks 1:07:20

13d ago1:07:20

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The guys discuss how Everton should approach the contract situations surrounding three players whose longer-term deals expire at the end of the season before previewing the visit of Aston Villa to Bramley-Moore Dock this weekend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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We’re Starting to Get a Little Spoiled 1:04:56

23d ago1:04:56

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The summer transfer window is closed and a busy if not completely successful close season of wheeling and dealing has just come to an end with Everton adding one more player to the squad that will take the club into January at least. Merlin Röhl arrives on loan just before the deadline to join the Toffees who go into the international break sitting…

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Talking the Blues Podcast, Wolves (a), Everton’s current status and VAR 1:21:32

24d ago1:21:32

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Welcome to this week’s Talking the Blues Podcast with George and Andy Costigan. We look back on a fabulous performance at Wolves, and a great start to the season. We look at how Everton can build on this in every sense before returning to an old favourite VAR and how it’s being allowed to ruin the wonderful game. https://theesk.org/wp-content/uploa…

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The Partial Episode 33:41

30d ago33:41

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Unfortunately, the bulk of our post-match musings following Everton's 2-0 win over Brighton were lost but we thought we'd put out what we have which is some pre-match chat ahead of the first ever competitive game at Hill Dickinson Stadium and reflections on some individual displays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Talking the Blues Podcast – Leeds United (a). Mixed opinions on the opening day 1:07:25

1M ago1:07:25

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Welcome to the first Talking the Blues Podcast of the 2025/26 season when we review the opening fixture at Leeds. Plenty of passionate debate from Andy and George representing the Prosecution in terms of our lack of preparation and performances for the season start, I provide the Defence. An interesting and passionate discussion which I hope you en…

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Annoying and Frustrating 1:14:06

1M ago1:14:06

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New season, same old Everton as David Moyes’s depleted side fumbled their way through 82 minutes of goalless action before being undone by a controversial penalty decision that allowed Lukas Nmecha to fire home the winner for Leeds at Elland Road. We do a grisly post-mortem on a dreadful season-opener and discuss whether Moyes’s team selection and …

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The Esk Podcasts with Paul Quinn – An update on Lancashire County Cricket Club & the changes to County Cricket 54:02

1M ago54:02

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In addition to Talking the Blues, I run an occasional podcast series called The Esk Podcasts with Paul Quinn covering topics other than Everton Football Club. Today it’s about Lancashire County Cricket Club – I hope you enjoy it! https://theesk.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PQAHFE19082025.mp3 In early February 2025 I was joined by fellow Lancashir…

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Everton Are Going Places 1:16:36

1M ago1:16:36

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The fellas welcome the arrival of Jack Grealish on loan from Manchester City hot on the heels of the acquisition of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Chelsea. They discuss a rather uninspiring pre-season, what David Moyes might do to mitigate the potential loss from his defence of both Branthwaite and Mykolenko, how he might set the side out with both Gre…

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Talking the Blues Podcast – the Roma game, the stadium, what type of club do we want to be and on to transfers 1:30:38

2M ago1:30:38

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Welcome to this week’s Talking the Blues Podcast with Andy and George Costigan. We look back on a momentous day with the first capacity crowd at the Hill Dickenson stadium. We examine the pluses and minuses in what was still a test event before opening the discussion into what type of club we want to be, and what the cost implications of that might…

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Demanding Davey 53:57

2M ago53:57

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Defeats in the first two matches in the Premier League Summer Series, coupled with David Moyes's frank and unvarnished comments, have starkly illustrated the frustration the club has been experiencing in the transfer market. The fellas discuss the games against Bournemouth and West Ham, discuss potential targets and how the timing of further deals …

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Talking the Blues Podcast – first US Tour game (0-3 v Blackburn) are fans getting what they deserve & changes to the women’s team ownership structure 1:06:20

2M ago1:06:20

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Welcome to this week’s Talking the Blues Podcast with George and Andy Costigan. We look back on the first game of the US tour and have wildly differing views on so much of the outcome. George and Andy’s contribution to the debate is outstanding A quick update on ticket pricing before turning our attention to the changes in ownership of the Everton …

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A Food Chain Issue 50:36

2M ago50:36

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Andy is back and joins Paul and Lyndon to discuss the lack of further additions to what is a threadbare Everton squad. They chat about the ramifications of Jarrad Branthwaite's omission from the party that travelled to America, more on Harrison Armstrong, what players we are being linked with and what areas of the team need strengthening most urgen…

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Talking the Blues Podcast – post Blackburn, pre USA and a whole load of more interesting stuff 1:02:05

2M ago1:02:05

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Welcome to this week’s Talking the Blues Podcast with George and Andy Costigan. This week George and Andy look back on the Blackburn game, before we scale each of our anxiety levels between 1 and 10, finally finishing with a very earnest conversation on the role of fans in football governance – honestly, it’s more interesting than it sounds https:/…

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Walk, Don't Run 1:07:07

2M ago1:07:07

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Lyndon is joined by Adam and Paul after almost a month off the proverbial airwaves to discuss the new contracts for Jarrad Branthwaite, Seamus Coleman, Idrissa Gueye and Michael Keane, the arrivals of Thierno Barry and Mark Travers and the needs in the squad for the remainder of the transfer window Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in…

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Talking the Blues Podcast – the most random of pre-season chats 57:02

2M ago57:02

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Welcome to this week’s Talking the Blues Podcast with Andy Costigan and his brother George. Recorded during the first pre-season practise match at Accrington Stanley, there’s a distinct pre-season feel to this week’s podcast. As always plenty of laughs and a few serious points thrown in too. https://theesk.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ttb15072022…

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All Eyes on the End of the Month 1:02:53

3M ago1:02:53

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Adam, Paul and Lyndon discuss the release of Everton's fixtures for the new season which has thrown up an away date at newly-promoted Leeds for starters but none of the gluts of consecutive games against the so-called big clubs that have plagued the last couple of campaigns. They cover the news that the Club have reportedly opened talks with Jarrad…

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Calm Before the Storm 1:11:24

4M ago1:11:24

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The full team of Adam, Andy, Lyndon and Paul chat transfers, with Everton announcing their retained and released players list, Calvert-Lewin and Keane still in limbo and contract offers extended to Gueye and Coleman. They discuss Branthwaite's future and rumours around the likes of Barry, Woltemade and Grealish. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva…

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Going in the Right Direction 48:41

4M ago48:41

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Paul, Adam and Lyndon discuss the news that Everton have made Charly Alcaraz's move from Flamengo permanent while there were reports as the guys were recording that the Club have agreed terms with Idrissa Gueye. They talk about the futures of players like Calvert-Lewin and Branthwaite before picking their favourite early summer signings and loan pl…

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The Grass Can Be Greener 1:11:04

4M ago1:11:04

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Adam, Andy and Lyndon are in high spirits after Everton's 1-0 win at Newcastle that ended an at-times stressful and frustrating season on a real high. They chat about the outgoings from the squad, the futures of players like Gueye, Keane and DCL and pick their favourite "dead rubber" matches. Finally, they pick their player of the season. Hosted on…

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An Incredible Day from Start to Finish 1:37:44

4M ago1:37:44

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An 8-minute audio segment of Paul and Adam's day begins the podcast before the guys recount their experiences from the emotional send-off that tens of thousands of Evertonians gave to the Grand Old Lady last Sunday. They eventually discuss the match, which ended up being a bit of a side-show by the second half, the futures of some of the players, a…

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It's Our Home 9:59

4M ago9:59

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Our special Evertonia tribute to Goodison Park, the grand old lady of English football, which has been the home of Everton Football Club for 133 years. Our thanks goes to Jamie, Julie, Richie, Steve and Reg who shared their incredible memories with us. The end of an era 💙 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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It's Real Now! 58:00

4M ago58:00

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Lyndon, Andy and Adam discuss Everton's 3-1 victory by the Thames over Europe-chasing Fulham, David Moyes's team selection and the vast improvement in the second half that saw the Blues come back from a goal down and win. Then thoughts turn to the home game against Southampton, the Toffeemen's last at Goodison Park before we move to Bramley-Moore D…

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Is That Philosophical Enough? 1:02:41

5M ago1:02:41

1:02:41

The guys express their frustrations over Everton's failure to truly show up for the party that was thrown for the last ever 3pm kick-off at Goodison Park as they threw away a 2-0 lead for the fourth time this season. They discuss the refereeing, striking options and the seeds of what the Toffees could be under David Moyes that were undermined by a …

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It’s Hey-Ho... and That’s OK 1:10:59

5M ago1:10:59

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The full Evertonia Podcast crew is back together to discuss the 1-0 defeat to Chelsea and, specifically, in view of the looming big summer rebuild, which players advanced their cause with the manager and who failed to grasp the opportunity to impress. The visit of Ipswich continues the thread — who should start to get another chance to state a case…

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My Heart Levels Are Quite Normal 1:00:21

5M ago1:00:21

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Paul, Andy and Lyndon run the rule over what was, ultimately, a pretty disappointing result against Manchester City and take a look ahead to Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off against Chelsea. They discuss the wisdom of David Moyes's substitutions against City, the implications of James Tarkowski's likely absence and the need to play certain players ove…

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Let's Aim for the Heady Heights of 12th 1:12:13

5M ago1:12:13

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Andy, Paul and Lyndon look back at Everton's superb win at Forest, secured by Abdoulaye Doucouré's stoppage-time winner. They discuss his form and potential future as well as that of James Garner and Armando Broja before pondering who should start up front against Manchester City at the weekend. The guys finish off with the topic of what date and t…

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A Bunch of Weasels 53:27

6M ago53:27

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Paul, Adam and Lyndon discuss the scrappy draw with the Gunners where Iliman Ndiaye made a scoring return from the spot to cancel out Leandro Trossard's opener. They give their thoughts on David Moyes's team selection and personnel changes and which players took their chance to impress. Then they look ahead to another tricky assignment against Nott…

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I Just Don’t Understand It Anymore 58:35

6M ago58:35

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Andy and Adam are back with Lyndon to dissect Everton's narrow defeat to Liverpool, the two moments of controversy that have dominated the headlines in the aftermath, some questionable individual displays and the Blues' performance overall in what was a largely disappointing game Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Usual Trepidation and Dread 39:34

6M ago39:34

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Paul and Lyndon discuss Everton's prospects in the Anfield derby, who might be fit to play and whom David Moyes should select, particularly at left-back, on the wings and behind the striker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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A fascinating insight into Everton's new CEO, Angus Kinnear - with BBC Leeds' Adam Pope 50:28

6M ago50:28

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Welcome to a new episode of the Esk Podcasts. With the Friedkin's effecting change across the senior levels of the club both on and off the pitch, it was no surprise that they looked for, and successfully appointed a brand new CEO. That person is Angus Kinnear, now former CEO at Leeds United where he spent eight years, initially addressing many of …

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Luck of the Irish 1:17:14

6M ago1:17:14

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The guys look back on the somewhat lacklustre performance against West Ham, discuss some individual displays and what the form of some of the players might mean for their future prospects under David Moyes before touching on the potential purchase of Nelson Dock and pick their favourite Everton goals scored by Irishme7n Hosted on Acast. See acast.c…

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Gigs, Tattoos and Air-Fryer Deals 1:08:29

7M ago1:08:29

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The guys chat about the Toffees' underwhelming 1-1 draw against Wolves, the imminent arrival of Angus Kinnear as Kevin Thewell prepares to depart and the upcoming home fixture against West Ham. They also discuss the news that the Blues will be heading back to the States for the Premier League Summer Series and pick their favourite jammy Everton goa…

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Hit Or Miss? 1:10:14

7M ago1:10:14

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Lyndon, Andy and Adam take up the mantle of Director of Football to assess the job done by Kevin Thelwell and his signings over the past three years. They offer their verdicts on which of the out-of-contract players the Club should keep this summer before looking back at the 1-1 draw with Brentford in the context of Saturday’s trip to Wolves. Hoste…

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Incandescent is the Word 1:12:48

7M ago1:12:48

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The full team is back to fume over the highly controversial conclusion to Everton's 2-2 draw with Manchester United where the Blues were denied the chance to take all three points by VAR over-turning Andy Madley's award of penalty. The fellas discuss how Moyes's side let a 2-0 lead slip and vote where that VAR call ranks alongside other legendarily…

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Special: Inside Everton Stadium for the First Time 55:49

7M ago55:49

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From the initial "Wow!" factor to the Baltic temperature down by the Mersey, Paul McParlan and Steve Dickinson describe their experiences of visiting Bramley-Moore Dock for the first time as the new ground opened its doors for the test event on Monday evening. There is some passionate discussion about the transport challenges that are clearly evide…

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It's Funny How Things Change in a Month 1:01:28

7M ago1:01:28

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Adam, Paul and Lyndon return to review another Everton away win, this time against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. They discuss Beto's continuing fine form, Alcaraz's debut and the team performance as a whole before looking ahead to the visit of Manchester United on Saturday. Then they predict how the Blues will fare points-wise over the rest of t…

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Dare to Believe 55:20

7M ago55:20

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Still giddy from James Tarkowski's bolt from the blue at the Grand Old Lady , Lyndon, Paul and Adam look back at the 2-2 draw with Liverpool, savour a memorable slice of history from the team captain and laud the Blues for a good overall performance that, arguably, deserved more than just the point they rescued. Then the fellas look ahead to Palace…

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We Really Handed It to Them 45:03

8M ago45:03

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Paul, Adam and Lyndon delve into the FA Cup defeat to Bournemouth and what went wrong for Everton while also looking ahead to Wednesday's clash with Liverpool, this time the last Merseyside Derby to take place at the Old Lady. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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A Reverse Ancelotti 57:42

8M ago57:42

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Adam and Andy join Lyndon to wax lyrical about Everton's 4-0 hammering of Leicester where Beto and Abdoulaye Doucouré shredded the narrative over their respective form and James Garner returned from a long lay-off to put in arguably his best display since joining the Club. They discuss the lack of activity in the transfer market, the new one signin…

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Lancashire County Cricket Club - governance & issues many sports fans will be familiar with 1:09:41

8M ago1:09:41

1:09:41

Welcome to a slightly different podcast from me, Paul Quinn. Whilst normally I cover Everton Football Club, today I venture into the world of Lancashire Country Cricket Club with Alan Higham. Alan will be known to many cricket fans and cricket journalists as an ardent Lancastrian and follower of the England men's team. Having watched cricket in 50 …

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Flappy Little Seagulls 1:06:48

8M ago1:06:48

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Adam is back to join Paul T, Andy Howard and Lyndon to review the 1-0 win at Brighton, controversies over Seagull celebrations and all. They discuss the impact that David Moyes had, contrasts with Sean Dyche and what might be needed in the transfer window now that Mangala and Calvert-Lewin in particular look likely to be out of action for a lengthy…

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Retro Day 1:04:27

8M ago1:04:27

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Paul McParlan joins Paul Traill, Andy Howard and Lyndon Lloyd to look back at the 3-2 win over Tottenham, Everton's first since early December in what was only David Moyes's second game back in charge. They discuss the changes in personnel, approach and attitude, the confidence that came flooding back into the players, star displays from the likes …

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Same Old Problems 51:32

8M ago51:32

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David Moyes took charge of his first game since returning as Everton manager but just a few days wasn't enough time for him to spark significant change in the performance. Lyndon, Paul and Adam discuss the defeat to Aston Villa, the need to bring in fresh blood in the transfer market this month, and what changes the boss might make against Tottenha…

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A Relatively Quick, Clean Decision 50:33

9M ago50:33

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Lyndon, Andy and Adam discuss the surprising timing of the dismissal of Sean Dyche as manager of Everton, the merits of his presumed successor, David Moyes returning, and the solid if unspectacular win over Peterborough United in the FA Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…