Mike and Pete are joined by Phill Hayward to discuss pre-season performances so far and what we can take from them; Concerns remain in a variety of positions, with the starting centre back pairing being one - the lads have a chat about the emergence of Jarrad Branthwaite and whether he should get the nod over Michael Keane; The final part of the show sees the lads discuss Everton's search for a striker and the latest names in the mix Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...
Jul 30, 2023•1 hr 1 min
In Part 1, Mike, Lee and Pete discuss the departures of Ellis Simms and Ishe Samuels-Smith and what impact it may have on Everton's ability to bring players into the club; Part 2 sees The Athletic Everton correspondent Paddy Boyland joins Mike as he details the reasons for the sales, as well as the current financial landscape in this transfer window, as well as potential reasons for it; The show rounds off with a chat about the latest player links, including Ashley Young and Rodrigo Learn more a...
Jul 10, 2023•1 hr 6 min
The lads are back to discuss all the latest news coming out of the club, with board room resignations and Bill Kenwright's continuing presence discussed; The lads chat about potential implications for the manager and his transfer plans given the off-field uncertainty; With transfers in full swing at other clubs, Jordan Pickford has been linked with a move away, leading to a discussion about what his departure could mean for the club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...
Jun 18, 2023•56 min
The lads are back for the final time this season to look back on Everton's 1-0 win over Bournemouth that ensured our survival; The lads discuss the rollercoaster afternoon at Goodison Park, the unmatched support of Evertonians and the immense relief on the full time whistle; The show rounds off with a chat about how the club should use the summer as a reset and the importance of backing the manager Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 29, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Mike and Pete look back on the 1-1 draw with Wolves and discuss its potential impact on Everton's survival hopes; Given the injuries to Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Nathan Patterson, the lads chat about the problems this causes and potential replacements; Given Everton aren't yet safe, a nervous week ahead is discussed in the build up to Sunday's match against Bournemouth; The show rounds off with a look ahead to D-Day, next weekend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...
May 21, 2023•53 min
Mike and Lee are joined by Kev O'Neill from The Baines, to discuss the defeat by Manchester City; Although unsurprising, the game wasn't without its talking point, not least the latest injury to Dominic Calvert-Lewis; The lads discuss the potential impact if he doesn't overcome his latest setback for the final two games of the season; The show rounds off with a look ahead to next weekends massive trip to Wolverhampton Wanderers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...
May 14, 2023•46 min
Mike and Lee are back to discuss Monday's incredible Everton performance against Brighton; The high level of performance of all the players is discussed with special praise reserved for both Jordan Pickford and Dwight McNeil; The show rounds off with a look ahead to the visit of the Champions elect, Manchester City Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 09, 2023•37 min
Mike and Lee return to discuss Everton's 2-2 draw against relegation rivals Leicester: A great game for the neutral, but heart-stopping for Evertonians, the lads discuss the defensive issues the team seem to face on a weekly basis, compounded further by the injury to captain Seamus Coleman; The show rounds off with a look ahead to this weekend's trip to high flying Brighton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 03, 2023•1 hr 10 min
After another dramatic week at the club, Mike and Pete discuss the open letter released by Chairman, Bill Kenwright and the impact it had on fans prior to the Crystal Palace game; The lads have a chat about the game itself and whether it can be deemed a good point given the club's current plight; The show rounds off with a look ahead to the visit of Newcastle United to Goodison Park this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 23, 2023•53 min
The lads are joined by cricketer and Evertonian Jake Ball, to look back on a shocking day at the office. which saw Everton lose comfortably to an out of form Fulham; From the manager to the players, everyone was to blame with the lads discussing where it all went wrong; The show round off with a look ahead to the trip to in from Crystal Palace next weekend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 16, 2023•58 min
The lads are back to review a disappointing display at Old Trafford, which saw Everton slip to a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Manchester United; The performance exposed the importance of Abdoulaye Doucoure, with the lads discussing what went wrong in terms of personnel replacement and how his absence can be combatted against Fulham and Crystal Palace; The show rounds off with a look ahead to this weekends crunch fixture at home to Fulham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...
Apr 10, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Mike and Lee look back on the well earned point against Spurs, that sees the blues jump out of the bottom three; After Abdoulaye Doucoure's red card, the lads discuss the options available to Sean Dyche going forward; The show rounds off with a look ahead to this weekends trip to Old Trafford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 05, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Mike and Lee are joined by Athletic journalist Greg O'Keeffe to discuss the latest on Everton's referral by the Premier League to an independent commission regarding possible financial breaches; With so much speculation surrounding possible outcomes, the lads discuss exactly what could happen to the club if they are found guilty; The show rounds off with a look ahead to the visit of Spurs to Goodison Park on Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 29, 2023•49 min
Mike and Pete are joined by Max Carlyle to look back on a terrific point won against Chelsea; Ellis Simms grabbed his first goal for the club in dramatic fashion, with the lads discussing the qualities he showed and his potential impact in the remaining games; The show rounds off with a review of Sean Dyche's time at the club to date and the hope he has restored amongst the fan base Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 19, 2023•1 hr 6 min
The lads are joined by Sport Witness journalist and Evertonian, Sean Lunt, as they look back on a massively important win over in form Brentford; VAR is never out of the headlines as far as Everton are concerned and that trend continued after Demarai Gray saw his goal chalked off, with a discussion around the poor interpretation of rules shown once again by officials; Despite the win, Everton struggled in the second half, with the lads discussing the drop off and how its creeped in recently; The...
Mar 12, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Mike and Lee discuss the draw at Nottingham Forest and whether it can be deemed as two points dropped; Demarai Gray was drafted in to play as a striker with the lads chatting about his positive impact, as well as Everton's attacking threat; Unfortunately, the refereeing performance left a lot to be desired, with poor officiating another talking point; The show rounds off with a look ahead to this weekends game against Brentford Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 06, 2023•1 hr 3 min
The lads reflect on a disappointing defeat to Aston Villa, despite a positive showing from the blues; The same issues remain in terms of lack of cutting edge in the final third, with Neal Maupay unable to cause opposition defence issues: Talk turns to Conor Coady and his loan deal being made a permanent one, despite his recent down turn in form; The show rounds off with a look ahead to the clash with table topping Arsenal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 26, 2023•1 hr 12 min
The lads are back to discuss another 1-0 Everton win, as the blues beat Leeds to climb out of the relegation zone; The discussions turns to the remaining games and where Everton could pick up points, including the importance of home matches; The show rounds off with a look ahead to our next game, at home to Aston Villa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 19, 2023•1 hr 11 min
Mike is joined by Calum Snell and Chris Hulme, as they look back on the recent Merseyside Derby defeat and the disappointing showing by the blues; With the blues drawing a blank and another injury to Dominic Calvert-Lewin, the lads discuss how the manager may approach the upcoming fixtures from an attacking perspective; The show rounds off with a look ahead to the relegation six-pointer against Leeds this weekend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 15, 2023•57 min
The lads are joined by regular guest Phill Hayward, to discuss the fantastic win over Arsenal in Sean Dyche's first game in charge of the club; The win was reminiscent of a David Moyes side all those years ago, with the lads chatting about the change in tactics and how the players adapted to the manager's approach; The show rounds off with a look ahead to the upcoming Merseyside Derby at Anfield Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 05, 2023•1 hr 16 min
Mike and Lee discuss the disastrous January transfer window which say Everton fail to strengthen their squad, ending the window in a weaker position than when they started; The board and owner are on the agenda yet again, with a chat about their incompetence and lies that have left the fans and new manager in an impossible position; The show rounds off with a look ahead to Sean Dyche's first match in charge this weekend, with table topping Arsenal in town. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Feb 01, 2023•1 hr
Mike and Lee try to make sense of the last few days at Goodison Park; From the defeat to West Ham, the sacking of Frank Lampard and transfer issues, its been a difficult time for the club and fans; They discuss the manager shortlist, the last minute snub by Danjuma and the impending departure of Anthony Gordon; The show rounds off with a chat about the video interview by the chair of the Football Advisory Board and Farhad Moshiri Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...
Jan 25, 2023•1 hr 17 min
Mike and Lee reflect on another difficult week for the blues, from the incredible fan welcome against Southampton, to the behaviour of Farhad Moshiri and his board in the build up to the game; The lads review the defeat against Southampton, with questions raised round the managers job and missed opportunities; The show rounds off with a look ahead to another relegation six pointer, against West Ham United Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 16, 2023•1 hr 10 min
The lads are back to discuss a turbulent week at the club with defeats on the pitch and fan unrest off it; They discuss the newly rebranded NSNOW and why the podcast are backing the campaign; Talk turns to the FA Cup 3rd round defeat against Man Utd, with the positives highlighted as the blues enter a vital few games; The show rounds off with a look ahead to the pivotal game at Goodison Park against fellow strugglers Southampton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...
Jan 08, 2023•1 hr 15 min
The lads are joined by Max Carlyle to discuss Everton's morale boosting draw at champions, Manchester City; The shift in formation is highlighted and discussed as to whether the manager will use it as his go to formation going forward; Everton's next game against Brighton is previewed, as the blues look to get an all important win; The show rounds off with a chat about the return of Ellis Simms from his loan spell at Sunderland and what he can offer the side in the short term Learn more about yo...
Jan 02, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Mike and Lee discuss the recent defeat to Wolves on Boxing Day and its potential ramifications; Frank Lampard commented on the frustration from Everton fans during the game, with the lads discussing whether he was right in calling out the reaction, as well as his future at the club; With the transfer window almost upon us, Mike and Lee chat about potential signings and areas that need addressing; The show rounds off with a look ahead to the trip to champions, Manchester City Learn more about you...
Dec 29, 2022•1 hr 19 min
The lads are joined by Everton's former Director of Medical Services, Danny Donachie; Danny shares his story including the influence of his dad, former Everton assistant manager Willie Donachie as well as sharing an insight into his relationships with both managers and players; Danny also opens up about the importance of player mental wellbeing and his continuing work in the field of mindfulness and team work, including the launch of his own podcast, Lobster Brain Listen to Danny's very own podc...
Dec 04, 2022•1 hr 19 min
The lads are joined by Frank McKenna to review a poor week for the blues with two defeats in five days against Bournemouth: The lads discuss the fan fallout from the league match and the impact that may or may not have on the players Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 13, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Mike and Lee are joined by author and Evertonian Jim Keoghan, to discuss the blues defeat to Leicester City; Everton's lack of goals once again was discussed as a cause for concern, as well as the injuries picked up by three key players; The show rounds off with a look ahead to the double header against Bournemouth this week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 06, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Mike and Pete are joined by Chris Hulme to discuss the 0-0 draw at Fulham; Poor refereeing was again front and centre, with the officials failing to produce a red card for Mitrovic, after a shocking tackle on Gana; Everton's decent attacking performance in the first half, declined in the second, leading to a chat about the impact of the Everton wide players and their dip in form; The show rounds off with a look ahead to the visit of Leicester to Goodison Park next weekend Learn more about your a...
Oct 30, 2022•1 hr 9 min
