Everton reporter Joe Thomas welcomes to the studio the man responsible for getting the likes of Seamus Coleman back to fitness. Jack Dowling is a key member of the Finch Farm team who is undertaking an incredible fundraising campaign, inspired by his brother Tom. Jack is running 26 marathons in 26 weeks to support Macmillan, the charity playing a crucial role following Tom's diagnosis with cancer. Seven weeks into his challenge, Jack discusses the psychological and physical battles he is facing, the backing he is receiving from Everton and the public, and why this effort is so important to him. You can find out more about Jack and Tom's story here: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/everton-coach-inspired-brothers-courage-27947981?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar And you can donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jackproject2626 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Connor O’Neill, Joe Thomas, Gav Buckland and Chris Beesley react and give their verdict on last night’s 3-0 win over Newcastle United. Everton scored three times in the closing stages of a hectic encounter to beat The Magpies and move out of the Premier League's relegation zone. It was a special night under the lights at Goodison Park as the Toffees punished Newcastle with goals from McNeil, Doucoure and Beto. Watch the Royal Blue podcast live on YouTube https://bit.ly/3aNfYav or Facebook https://bit.ly/3RooT9A. Listen to the latest Royal Blue podcast now and let us know your thoughts by leaving us a review and a rating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean Dyche faced the media on Wednesday (6) at 1.30pm at Finch Farm ahead of Thursday's Premier League game against Newcastle United. The Blues are gearing up to take on Newcastle in the Premier League this week as the club's fightback from a 10-point deduction continues. In this episode of the Royal Blue Podcast, ECHO Everton Reporter Chris Beesley, sits down with Newcastle football journalist Andrew Musgrove to get the inside track on Eddie Howe's men and the immienent return of Anthony Gordon. Watch along on YouTube https://bit.ly/3aNfYav or Facebook https://bit.ly/3RooT9A. Listen to the latest Royal Blue podcast now and let us know your thoughts by leaving us a review and a rating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everton boss Sean Dyche spoke of the morale boost the first points after the club's deduction will have on a dressing room that has been stunned by being plunged into the relegation zone through no fault of its own. The Blues secured a hard fought 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Saturday night and on today’s show, Ian Croll, Chris Beesley, Gav Buckland and Paul Wheelock discuss and analyse the victory and performance. Also on the agenda, is individual performances, specifically from Beto, Jack Harrison and James Garner. Ref and VAR decisions from the Forest game and reaction to Everton’s tough FA Cup 3rd Round away draw to Premier League side Crystal Palace. The Royal Blue podcast is going live each day this week at 12pm. Join the lads for the latest Everton news & views by watching along on YouTube https://bit.ly/3aNfYav or Facebook https://bit.ly/3RooT9A Listen to the latest Royal Blue podcast now and let us know your thoughts by leaving us a review and a rating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Beesley, Joe Thomas and Gavin Buckland get together in the Liverpool ECHO offices to discuss the latest breaking news that Everton have lodged their appeal to the ten point deduction handed out by the Premier League. The severity of the punishment sparked concern within the club, leading to mass supporter protests and support among the region’s politicians and has plunged Everton into the relegation zone after a promising series of performances had pushed the club towards midtable. The panel discusses the implications and what can come next for the Blues as well as actually talking about football, as Everton prepare to travel to Nottingham Forest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Thomas chronicles Everton's defeat to Manchester United, but obviously the story is of the fan's protest, and build up outside of Goodison Park on this momentous day, when Everton supporters got to tell the Premier League how they really feel. Joe talks to Katie Carter from the 1878's fan group, as well as the Fan Advisory Board's Dave Kelly, ECHO writer Connor O'Neill, Mayor of Greater Manchester and Blues season ticket holder Andy Burnham and of course, Everton boss Sean Dyche. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Thomas is joined by Connor O'Neill and Gavin Buckland to pick apart Everton's 3-0 defeat at the hands of Manchester United. They delve deep into the magnificent display of defiance from the Goodison Park faithful.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Beesley hosts another episode of the Royal Blue Podcast and is joined by his ECHO colleague Joe Thomas and regular guest Gav Buckland. The trio ponder the question of how Everton's ten point deduction by the Premier League will affect the players as the Blues prepare to face Manchester United at Goodison Park on Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a long, long weekend to digest the news of the Premier League handing Everton a ten point deduction, Paul Wheelock, Joe Thomas, Gav Buckland and Connor O'Neill return to pick apart the ruling, the effect it might have on Everton's season and how it will reverberate around the league, and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everton are still digesting the news that they have been hit with a 10-point deduction after being found guilty of breaching the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules. The punishment is unprecedented in English top-flight football and leaves the Blues 19th in the table on four points. The club has stated that it plans to appeal against the decision, with the severity of the punishment sparking plenty of debate across the footballing world. But what next? And how long do we expect the appeal process to take?  On today’s episode, Ian Croll, Joe Thomas and Connor O’Neill look ahead to the next steps now that the dust has slightly settled on the initial shock.  Listen to the latest Royal Blue podcast now and let us know your thoughts by leaving us a review and a rating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everton have responded with fury to a 10-point deduction handed down after an independent commission found the club guilty of breaching financial regulations. Blues chiefs dispute claims by the Premier League the club has not acted with the “utmost good faith” over its finances - arguing it has been fully transparent with league officials. There is also frustration that the club has been hit with a sporting sanction - one that sees the club drop into the relegation zone - for what is considered an accounting issue by Goodison insiders. In the latest Royal Blue podcast, streamed live, host Ian Croll sits down with Chris Beesley to discuss the latest fallout with reaction from both. Listen to the latest Royal Blue podcast now and let us know your thoughts by leaving us a review and a rating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everton have been hit with a 10-point deduction by the Premier League after being found guilty of breaching financial rules. The Toffees will now drop to 19th in the table on just four points after the ruling, level on points with bottom club Burnley. This week's Royal Blue podcast looks at the reason behind the decision and the impact it will have on Everton on and off the field.  Host Ian Croll is joined by the ECHO’s Everton FC Correspondent Joe Thomas to discuss today’s breaking news, which is set to roll on following the club’s decision to appeal the punishment.  Listen to the latest Royal Blue podcast now and let us know your thoughts by leaving us a review and a rating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest Royal Blue podcast, Joe Thomas, Chris Beesley and Gavin Buckland join host Paul Wheelock to look back on Everton's 3-2 win at Crystal Palace. With the Blues having now taken maximum points from their past three trips to the capital, the mood is upbeat. But it's also reflective, as the panel give their verdicts on the season so far and the job Sean Dyche is doing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The award-winning Joe Thomas is joined by Gavin Buckland as they look ahead to Everton's visit to Selhurst Park as the Blues face Crystal Palace on Saturday. They tackle Everton's right-back quandary, the development of Nathan Patterson and the value of Dele Alli's experience.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Thomas sits down with Paul Wheelock and Gavin Buckland to ask the age-old football question: was it two points lost or a point gained as the trio look at Everton's 1-1 draw at home to Brighton. Is Sean Dyche's identity finally being imprinted on to the Blues' team or do Everton desperately need to get on the ball more? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Jones is back for another positive Royal Blue episode as he and his ECHO colleague Chris Beesley and Connor O'Neill look back at Wednesday's Carabao Cup win at Burnley, Abdoulaye Doucoure extending his contract and look forward to Brighton's visit to Goodison Park. At the start of the show, Matt talks about Reach's new monthly magazine, Women's Football News. You can pick this up from major outlets or visit www.reachshops.co.uk/womensfootball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul Wheelock is in the hot seat for this episode of the Royal Blue Podcast and is joined by Chris Beesley and Gavin Buckland. They pick apart a rare Everton win in London as the Blues claimed a 1-0 victory against West Ham on Sunday and wonder if Dominic Calvert-Lewin has turned a corner with his fitness as well as singing the praises of Jarrad Branthwaite, a player who is gathering admirers at pace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join the Liverpool ECHO's Connor O'Neill, Joe Thomas, Chris Beesley and Matt Jones for the latest episode of the Royal Blue Podcast! The show starts with a tribute to the late, great Bill Kenwright, with Joe and Matt paying their respects after Connor and Chris' mid-week special. Attention then turns to Everton, reflecting on the 2-0 Merseyside Derby defeat and looking ahead to this weekend's fixture with West Ham, as Sean Dyche faces a selection dilemma following Ashley Young's sending off at Anfield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Connor O'Neill and Chris Beesley react to the sad news of the passing of Bill Kenwright, Royal Blue, through and through. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Thomas takes a deep breath and gets into the Merseyside Derby along with Ian Croll and Gavin Buckland. They dissect a performance Everton can be proud of, even if the result didn't go their way. They do their best to explore other subjects before hitting the inevitable hot topic of Ashley Young's sending off and how Ibrahima Konaté managed to avoid picking up a second yellow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices