Royal Blue: The Everton FC Podcast

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Royal Blue: The Everton FC Podcast

Show Notes

Ian Croll and Joe Thomas return to dissect Everton’s season opener as the Toffees kicked off their Premier League campaign with a 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace. The lads break down a classic tale of two halves—from riding their luck through a shaky first 45 minutes to taking full control, converting their chances, and securing three vital points for manager David Moyes.

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With that opening-day win easing early-season tension, attention turns directly to squad depth and the transfer window. Merlin Röhl’s eye-catching shift at right-back raises questions about whether internal solutions can work, while Beto’s prospective departure and Thierno Barry’s ongoing search for peak confidence leave the frontline under the microscope.

Plus, the panel assesses what Everton can realistically achieve across their opening six fixtures by capitalizing on rival weaknesses, before offering a swift preview of Wednesday night's League Cup 2nd-round clash with Preston.

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