# Does Vitalii Mykolenko Deserve More Respect From Evertonians?

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Podcast: [Royal Blue: The Everton FC Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/royal-blue-the-everton-fc-podcast-1058493)
Published: 2026-06-10T14:10:00+00:00
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Vitalii Mykolenko has officially put pen to paper on a new three-year contract extension, committing his future to the Blues until June 2029! While it secures our left-back situation ahead of a massive transfer window, the announcement has sparked a major divide among Evertonians on social media. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/efc Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee In this episode of the Royal Blue Podcast, Ian Croll and Gavin Buckland sit down to dissect this early piece of summer business and dive deep into the ultimate Mykolenko debate. Is Mykolenko given a bad rap by Everton fans? We look at his defensive attributes—ranking among the Premier League's top tacklers and interceptors—and ask if the criticism over his attacking output in the final third is justified or completely overblown. Does He Deserve More Respect? Since arriving from Dynamo Kyiv in January 2022, Mykolenko has been a durable, unchallenged regular who put his head down through grueling relegation battles. With 157 appearances under his belt, has he earned more credit than he gets? The Ceiling Debate: Is he good enough to take Everton to the next level? As the club aims to push past mid-table mediocrity and fight for European football, is the Ukrainian a reliable foundation piece, or should the club be aiming for a higher-caliber upgrade? 💬 Have Your Say: Are you happy to see Mykolenko tie down his future until 2029? Is he a vital squad player or a symbol of accepted mediocrity? Drop your thoughts in the comments section below! Don't forget to LIKE this video, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode of the Royal Blue Podcast! Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton F…

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