Royal Blue

Join Ian Croll, Gav Buckland and Joe Thomas for the Monday edition of the Royal Blue podcast.  Everton suffered an embarrassing 3-0 defeat at the hands of Bournemouth in their Premier League Summer series opener. Moyes’ men started brightly and edged the first half despite failing to take the lead. The second half was a different story however, as Bournemouth scored three without reply, two of the goals coming from avoidable mistakes thanks to mishaps from Nathan Patterson and Jake O’Brien.  Preparation ahead of the game wasn’t helped by more injury woe with Everton missing three central defenders. Moyes was forced to field a makeshift back line which held strong during the first half, but faltered in the second.  It’s clear that Everton need reinforcements across the pitch and the need for players won’t be helped by Moye’ open and honest comments in a recent Athletic interview where he said the club were struggling to bring in the players he wants.  The lads on today’s show discuss all that and more on