{"podcast":{"title":"Royal Blue: The Everton FC Podcast","slug":"royal-blue-the-everton-fc-podcast-1058493","podcast_index_feed_id":1058493,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/RPSL4840186255","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/royal-blue-the-everton-fc-podcast","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/9a64e9e2-4e06-11ed-8a7b-f305e6ec9a7e/image/a6e43f1b090adab8ce9b3454ef45d3fc.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Reach Podcasts","episode_count":1331,"summary":"Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO, including our main Royal Blue show with Ian Croll, Joe Thomas, Chris Beesley, Connor O'Neill, Gavin Buckland, Paul Wheelock, Matt Jones & Tony Scott.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T02:19:54.068070+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/royal-blue-the-everton-fc-podcast-1058493"},"episode":{"title":"Djed Spence Transfer Verdict? | Record-Breaking Jordan Pickford! | Point to Prove for Thierno Barry","slug":"djed-spence-transfer-verdict-record-breaking-jordan-pickford-point-to-prove-for-thierno-barry","published_at":"2026-07-13T15:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/royal-blue-the-everton-fc-podcast-1058493/djed-spence-transfer-verdict-record-breaking-jordan-pickford-point-to-prove-for-thierno-barry","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/royal-blue-the-everton-fc-podcast-1058493","url":"https://pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/RPSL5541707241.mp3","audio_url":"https://pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/RPSL5541707241.mp3","summary":"Welcome back to the Royal Blue Podcast! EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/efc Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee . Join host Ian Croll and the Liverpool Echo's Everton FC reporter Chris Beesley as they dive into a packed agenda covering the latest major talking points surrounding Everton Football Club. On today’s show: The Djed Spence Verdict: Everton are reportedly tracking England star Djed Spence to solve the long-standing right-back dilemma. But is he the right fit for the Blues? How much will he cost, and has his recent international form shown enough to warrant a big-money move? Ian and Chris weigh up the pros, cons, and transfer financials. Jordan Pickford, History Maker: A massive congratulations to Everton's number one! Jordan Pickford has officially written his name into the history books as the most-capped England Men's player in World Cup history. Following the Three Lions' dramatic 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway to book a place in the semi-finals, Pickford made his 18th tournament appearance—surpassing the legendary Peter Shilton’s record of 17. We discuss his incredible legacy and what it means for Everton. Point to Prove: The lads turn their attention to the squad depth and players fighting for their futures. Thierno Barry and Tyler Dibling both find themselves at a crucial crossroads. What do they need to do to get their Everton careers firmly back on track and force their way into the manager's long-term plans? Have your say in the comments section below! Should Everton break the bank for Djed Spence? Where does Pickford rank among England's all-time great goalkeepers? Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of the Royal Blue podcast! #Everton #EFC #DjedSpence #JordanPickford #ThiernoB…","meta_description":"Welcome back to the Royal Blue Podcast! EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/efc Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee . Join ho…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3048,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/royal-blue-the-everton-fc-podcast-1058493/episodes/djed-spence-transfer-verdict-record-breaking-jordan-pickford-point-to-prove-for-thierno-barry/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/royal-blue-the-everton-fc-podcast-1058493/djed-spence-transfer-verdict-record-breaking-jordan-pickford-point-to-prove-for-thierno-barry.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}