"My Family Called Me A TRAITOR When We Beat Everton!" | Bolton Assistant Manager Richie Kyle

Goodison Heartbreak, Barkley Magic, Freaky Bellingham & Taking the Gamble: Bolton's Richie Kyle.

Ahead of Everton's pre-season friendly against Bolton Wanderers on Saturday, July 25, Connor O'Neill sits down for a candid, wide-ranging chat with Scouser, lifelong Toffee, and Bolton Assistant Manager Richie Kyle!

From working as a school teacher to taking a massive gamble to enter academy football, Richie reflects on his incredible journey climbing through the leagues with the likes of Blackpool, Forest Green, Watford, the England Youth setup, Luton Town, and now Bolton.

Divided Loyalties: Richie takes us behind the scenes of Luton Town’s historic first-ever Premier League victory at Goodison Park—and reveals why his friends and family jokingly branded him a "traitor" when he celebrated a Luton goal against his boyhood club!

The Magic of Ross Barkley: High praise for the former Everton midfielder during their time together at Luton, with Richie describing him as one of the best players he has ever coached.

Taking the Leap: How quitting his teaching job for a role in Blackpool's academy launched a high-flying coaching career that he’s never looked back from.

Pre-Season Build-Up: Looking ahead to Saturday's clash between Bolton and Everton as both sides step up their pre-season preparations.

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