The Official Everton Podcast

Old Foes Jeffers And Westerveld Joined By Hutchison In Derby Special

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 13:27:55 GMT

Francis Jeffers and Sander Westerveld reliving their infamous Anfield dust-up nearly 21 years after the pair were sent off for squabbling in a Merseyside derby.Don Hutchison explaining Walter Smith’s extraordinary departure from Everton’s usual warm-down routine the morning after winning across Stanley Park.Reflections on the derby goal that never was when Hutchison deflected a free-kick from goalkeeper Westerveld into the Gwladys Street net.Dutchman Westerveld on gladly setting aside his Liverpool allegiances to agree a shock loan move to Everton.All this and much more as Francis Jeffers, Don Hutchison and Sander Westerveld feature on The Official Everton Podcast.

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Exclusive Gary Lineker Interview

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 13:24:11 GMT

Why the 1985/86 Everton side was the greatest team Gary Lineker played in.How he finally decided to join Barcelona after weeks of deliberation – and his regret at not staying at Goodison for longer to play for ‘one of Europe’s greatest teams’.The former striker’s love for Howard Kendall, and admiration for current Toffees boss Carlo Ancelotti. And how Dominic Calvert-Lewin can become one of England’s top forwards.All this and much more with BBC Sport presenter Gary Lineker in The Official Everton Podcast.

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Scottish Trio Talk Smith, Moyes, Gravesen And Gazza

Thu, 21 May 2020 12:53:10 GMT

In what inventive way did Gazza imitate Gary Naysmith's dad's moustache?How did Richard Gough leave David Moyes needing "about nine stitches"?Why could Thomas Gravensen not follow the rules?And why is Naysmith still scared of Archie Knox now?

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Howard Kendall: The Man Behind The Manager

Thu, 14 May 2020 16:57:38 GMT

Peter Reid and Adrian Heath are joined by Howard Kendall's son, Simon, to discuss what made Everton's greatest boss the master tactician and man manager he was, how he dealt with pressure away from the pitch and, in Simon's case, what it is like being the child of a serial-winner football legend.

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USA Special With Landon Donovan, Tim Howard And Brian McBride

Thu, 07 May 2020 13:27:42 GMT

What did Louis Saha say to make Tim Howard realise he was part of "the Everton fabric"? How did the dressing room disappointment with a 2-2 draw at Arsenal open Landon Donovan's eyes to the standards required of a Toffees player?What are Brian McBride's recollections of his first shooting session with a 17-year-old Wayne Rooney?And which of this week's guests says playing for Everton was "special to me in a way nothing else has been in my career"?

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Villarreal, Nurnberg And The One That Got Away

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 15:42:20 GMT

Which UEFA Cup group game made Lee Carsley and Victor Anichebe reevaluate Everton's stature? How did David Moyes get the best out of his teams in European competition?Why does James McFadden regret leaving so soon? And why do all three former Blues believe Everton is truly unlike any other club?

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'My Biggest Night... And You Missed It' - Bellew, Distin And Osman Talk Blues And Boxing

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 15:10:06 GMT

Former Everton teammates Sylvain Distin and Leon Osman get together with former cruiserweight world champion Tony Bellew to share some training ground tales and talk the Blues and boxing.

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Everton's 1995 FA Cup Run: Horne, Jackson And Parkinson

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 08:07:25 GMT

Barry Horne, Matt Jackson and Joe Parkinson tell the story of Everton's run to 1995 FA Cup glory.

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Calvert-Lewin And Holgate Talk Everton Ambitions

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 15:07:42 GMT

Striker and defender excited for the future after penning new long-term deals with the Blues.

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How New Signings Are Given Best Possible Start At Everton

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 16:46:08 GMT

This summer, Everton's work in the transfer market brought no fewer than seven new faces to USM Finch Farm.Each came from a different part of the world, each needing to set up a new home in an unfamiliar place which was, in some cases, thousands of miles from home.So what does the Club do to ensure the smoothest possible transition for its incoming stars?In an insightful interview with evertonfc.com, the Blues' first-team player care manager Charlotte Renshaw explains all about her role and what lands on her plate each time Marcel Brands and Marco Silva unveil the latest member of the Everton family.From arranging housing, schools and transport to making introductions, setting up bank accounts and hunting down home comforts, Charlotte outlines the lengths she goes to give our players - and their families - the best possible start on Merseyside.

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Stadium Architect Dan Meis On Bramley-Moore Vision

Fri, 26 Jul 2019 13:50:19 GMT

The man behind the designs for Everton's proposed new stadium talks to Darren Griffiths and Graham Stuart. Interview July 2019.

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'Wayne's Determination Was Obvious From The Age Of Eight' - Ray Hall's Rooney Recollections

Wed, 21 Mar 2018 13:00:32 GMT

Former Academy Director Ray Hall discusses his unorthodox Everton job interview with Howard Kendall, why our 1998 FA Youth Cup triumph remains his greatest ever achievement, and being dumbfounded by an eight-year old Wayne Rooney.

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Neville's England Appointment And The Art Of Captaincy

Wed, 21 Mar 2018 12:16:02 GMT

Manager Andy Spence joins us to discuss Everton Ladies’ switch to a professional, full-time outfit, the appointment of Phil Neville as England Women’s manager, the art of captaincy, and more.

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John Keith On Catterick, Kendall And Carter

Wed, 21 Mar 2018 11:58:08 GMT

Veteran broadcaster John Keith on interviewing the great Harry Catterick, his love of Bellefield and covering the Blues throughout the glorious 1980s.

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I Loved Every Minute At 'Magnificent' Everton - Dave Watson's Goodison Memories

Wed, 14 Feb 2018 11:23:41 GMT

Our 1995 FA Cup winning captain on his career at Goodison Park, securing the 1987 title at his former stomping ground and his pride at caretaker-managing the Blues to safety in 1997.

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Going Full Circle - Keith Southern On His Journey Back To Goodison Park

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 14:35:15 GMT

Academy product turned Academy coach Keith Southern joins Darren and Snods to reflect on his career away from Goodison Park, playing alongside Seamus Coleman at Blackpool, and going full circle with the Blues.

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Academy In Focus - Mentoring The Blues Of The Future

Wed, 03 Jan 2018 10:26:54 GMT

Head of Academy Coaching Sean Lundon and Tom Kearney, phase lead for 9-12 year olds, discuss mentoring Everton’s youngest age groups and an encouraging 2017 for the Club’s youth system.

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'I Told Off Eto'o - He Was Very Apologetic' - Jimmy Martin On His Three Decades With The Blues

Wed, 20 Dec 2017 09:48:46 GMT

Jimmy Martin talks to the Everton Podcast about his journey from coach driver in the glorious 1980s to kitman to the current squad, handling Gazza, why he had to tell off Champions League winner Samuel Eto’o, and which players’ shirt he would keep above all others.

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From Cleaning Snodin's Boots To Spotting The Next Everton Hopefuls

Tue, 05 Dec 2017 14:42:18 GMT

Under-23s Recruitment Officer John Doolan on his role with the Blues and cleaning Ian Snodin's boots as a YTS.

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Finding The Next Wayne Rooney: Meet Everton's Head Of Academy Recruitment, Martin Waldron

Tue, 05 Dec 2017 14:42:05 GMT

Everton's Head of Academy Recruitment Martin Waldron on trying to find the next Wayne Rooney and the first time he saw Beni Baningime.

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Looking Up - Paul Tait On Everton's In-Form Under-18s

Tue, 14 Nov 2017 21:39:31 GMT

Paul Tait joins Darren and Sharpy to discuss the on-fire Everton Under-18s.

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Alan Kelly's Everton Connections

Tue, 14 Nov 2017 21:39:31 GMT

Goalkeeping coach Alan Kelly on answering David Unsworth’s call for help, his Everton connections and the art of training stoppers.

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Arsenal Preview With Stuart, Sharp And Former Gunner Viv Anderson

Tue, 14 Nov 2017 21:39:31 GMT

Darren Griffiths is joined by Sharpy and Diamond and there's an exclusive interview with Viv Anderson.

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Ten Years Of Finch Farm - Leon Osman On A Decade Of The Club's State-Of-The-Art Training Ground

Tue, 14 Nov 2017 21:39:31 GMT

Leon Osman joins Darren and Snods to celebrate 10 years of Finch Farm.

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Everton's Growing Partner Portfolio: Meet Head Of Commerical, Alan McTavish

Tue, 14 Nov 2017 21:39:31 GMT

Everton's Head of Commercial, Alan McTavish, joins Darren Griffiths and Graham Stuart to chat about the Club's growing partner portfolio.

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The Rise Of Dominic Calvert-Lewin - David Unsworth On How Young Striker Was Recruited

Fri, 22 Sep 2017 10:06:13 GMT

David Unsworth is the special guest, joining Darren Griffiths and Graeme Sharp to discuss, amongst other things, the recruitment and development of man-of-the-moment Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

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Life As Everton's Club Secretary: Meet David Harrison

Thu, 14 Sep 2017 11:49:11 GMT

Darren and Sharpy are joined by Club Secretary David Harrison to discuss the intricacies of European football, while Leighton Baines and Wayne Rooney provide the player interviews.

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Sigurdsson Signs On

Mon, 11 Sep 2017 08:11:45 GMT

Darren, Diamond and Snods host this week's podcast which features an exclusive chat with record signing Gylfi Sigurdsson.

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Rooney Retires From England Duty And Tanzania Reflections

Thu, 24 Aug 2017 12:59:47 GMT

Brian Doogan, Ian Snodin and Darren Griffiths discuss all the key Everton talking points direct from the team's base in Split, including:- Wayne Rooney's international retirement and why it's good news for Everton- The overall impact of Rooney since he's been back and how good he's been around the squad- The ground-breaking trip to Tanzania - How summer signings Sigurdsson, Keane and Pickford have settled in- The sudden emergence of Dominic Calvert-Lewin- The significance of Everton's Under-23s reaching their Home Is Where The Heart Is fundraising target

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