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Gavin Buckland
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Everton's official statistician, Liverpool Echo Royal Blue (and other EFC) podcaster. Author of 'Money Can't Buy Us Love' & 'Boys from the Blue Stuff'. New book 'The End: From Glory to a Whole New Ball Game: Everton 1985-1994' out November 2024
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Should Everton try to adopt a ‘big club’ approach in the transfer market or can they learn from the model used by the likes of Brighton & Hove Albion?

It’s a hot potato that @gavinbuckland1.bsky.social wanted to grasp 🔥🥔

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Everton transfer dilemma as Blues consider 'big club' or Brighton style approach
Everton's transfer strategy was discussed by panellists and viewers alike on the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast
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November 16, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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I joined @joethomas18.bsky.social and @gavinbuckland1.bsky.social for the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast as we previewed Everton's trip to Sunderland amid claims that David Moyes' men have become too predictable

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Everton too predictable under Moyes? And Pickford's return to the Stadium of Light
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October 31, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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I joined @gavinbuckland1.bsky.social for the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast as we previewed Everton’s home game with Tottenham Hotspur

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Everton linked with transfer swoop for Ivan Toney! Spurs Preview! LIVE
#EFC #EvertonFootballClub #evertonfc EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/efc Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 0:00 1:11 Start Join Ian Croll, Chris Beesley and Gav Buckland for the Friday edition of the Royal Blue podcast as they discuss all things Everton. Chris Beesley's Book: Spirit of the Blues: https://tinyurl.com/35yrkvdb *Emotional farewell to Goodison Park | 16-page Everton souvenir picture special:* https://shop.regionalnewspapers.co.uk/liverpool-echo-monday-19th-may-2025-4583-p.asp *Goodbye to Goodison special souvenir edition:* https://tinyurl.com/GoodbyeGoodisonSouvenir *Gavin Buckland's Book 'The End' | Order your copy here:* https://tinyurl.com/GavinBucklandTheEnd Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - everyday. Subscribe to the Royal Blue Everton FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3aNfYav Listen and subscribe to the Royal Blue Podcast for all your latest Everton FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HbiY1E SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/47xwdnY Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivEchoEFC Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royal.blue.everto Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoEFC
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October 25, 2025 at 7:22 AM
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🔵 We Are The Famous EFC (part two) is out tomorrow @rodgerarmstrong.bsky.social @mintisculture.bsky.social @gavinbuckland1.bsky.social & @lesroberts.bsky.social discussing (among other things) whether #Everton are a big club.

📺 If you missed part one, catch it on YouTube now 👇
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We are the famous EFC (part one)
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October 21, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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I joined @gavinbuckland1.bsky.social for the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast as we discussed the David Moyes factor at Hill Dickinson Stadium, Everton strikers and Jack Grealish's gong

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Beto or Barry - who starts upfront against Aston Villa? | LIVE
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September 12, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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We’re back to normal this week and there’s only one place to start our look at 1984/85 as @garynaylor85.bsky.social and @gavinbuckland1.bsky.social begin the story of Everton’s greatest ever season.

Out in all the usual places!

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August 30, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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12yo girl missing since Friday. Old Swan.

Nicole Xue. Call 999 if you’ve seen her, or have any info for police.

#Liverpool

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Call 999 if you see this missing girl, 12
Police said they are becoming increasingly concerned for Nicole Xue's welfare
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June 7, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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With Father's Day on the horizon, what better present than 'The End', my history of #efc from 1985-1994, you can buy it here

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June 3, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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Result!
May 27, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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As first reported by the ECHO, now confirmed that the driver of the car that crashed into the LFC parade fans yesterday followed an ambulance on to Water Street

The ambulance had been allowed through the road block to attend to a man having a heart attack

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Parade crash driver 'followed ambulance on way to help fan'
Merseyside Police provided updates on the incident in a press conference this afternoon
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May 27, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Thanks to @theblueroomefcpod.bsky.social @lesroberts.bsky.social & @davedownie17.bsky.social for letting me promote this great cause.
130 mile walk Hull to Bramley Moore in 6 days raising funds for the Walton Neuro Centre in memory of Duncan Browne.
All help greatly appreciated 💙
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May 26, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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Delighted to be able to end the season with such a positive @theblueroomefcpod.bsky.social Blue Monday. @lesroberts.bsky.social @davedownie17.bsky.social and I talk Moyes, Europe and a bright future 💪💙
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Blue Monday - Only way is up
Podcast Episode · The Blue Room - Everton FC Podcast · 26/05/2025 · 47m
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May 26, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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The only two players whose first two goals for #efc were away winners:

Tim Cahill
1-0 v Man City 11/9/2004
1-0 v Portsmouth 26/9/2004

Carlos Alcaraz
2-1 v Crystal Palace 15/2/2025
1-0 v Newcastle 25/5/2025
May 26, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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Tottenham Hotspur have now beaten Manchester United four times in 2024-25, becoming only the second side to win four games against them in one season, along with Everton in 85-86. (Opta)
May 21, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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40 years ago this month, Everton lifted their only European trophy to date by defeating Rapid Vienna 3-1 - I joined @gavinbuckland1.bsky.social for a special edition of the Royal Blue podcast to salute the heroes of Rotterdam 1985
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May 21, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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This is the photo
May 19, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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With my close friend @JohnKeithUK who first reported at Goodison 62 years ago
May 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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The greatest of all football writers is no more. Brian Glanville had died, aged 93. A model, an inspiration, a mentor. Addio, Brian.
May 17, 2025 at 5:15 AM
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Great this from the BBC archive - Newsnight looks back on the 1985 season #efc

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1985: EVERTON are CHAMPIONS! | Newsnight | Classic Sport | BBC Archive
YouTube video by BBC Archive
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May 17, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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In 1974, with Keith Botsford, Glanville produced what I would say is the greatest piece of football journalism ever - the exposure of a decade of corruption involving referees by Italian clubs in Europe, incredible
May 16, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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Brian Glanville RIP. The King of Football Writers. As the recently departed Patrick Barclay wrote, 'Most football writers fall into two categories: those who have been influenced by Glanville, and those who should have been.' Simply the best.
May 16, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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I joined @joethomas18.bsky.social and @gavinbuckland1.bsky.social on the latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast as we previewed Everton v Southampton, Goodison Park's final fixture in men's first team football after 133 years
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Goodison Park prepares for final farewell | LIVE
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May 16, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Absolute gold dust this, has stayed hidden for 46 years. Brief TV highlights of the 1-1 derby at Anfield in March 1979, courtesy of
@Dave_dub
#efc

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Liverpool v Everton 13/03/1979
YouTube video by Dave Waller
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May 15, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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A Bank Holiday Monday edition of the Royal Blue podcast as I joined @gavinbuckland1.bsky.social and host Ian Croll to reflect upon Everton's 2-2 draw with Ipswich Town
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Everton squander two-goal lead in Ipswich collapse | LIVE
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May 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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40 years ago today Everton defeated Bayern Munich 3-1 in what is widely regarded as the greatest night in Goodison Park's 133-year history. I joined @gavinbuckland1.bsky.social and David Prentice for a special edition of the Royal Blue podcast to mark the occasion.
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Everton vs Bayern Munich | 40th Anniversary Special | Goodison Park: My Home
YouTube video by Royal Blue: Everton FC
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April 24, 2025 at 10:54 AM