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Christopher Beesley

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Everton reporter for the Liverpool Echo, I have covered Everton and Liverpool both in the Premier League and abroad since 2005. Read my work here: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/authors/chris-beesley/ https://x.com/CBeesleyEcho

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Everton stars feature in new World Cup book drawn by artist inspired by Dean Everton stars feature in A History of the World Cup: On the pitch and off the drawing board which is illustrated by Paul Trevillion, the artist inspired by Blues legend Dixie Dean

Everton stars feature in a new World Cup book drawn by a legendary artist inspired by Dixie Dean.

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11.03.2026 15:59 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I played for David Moyes - if you give him what he wants he'll make you special EXCLUSIVE: Everton's chances of European qualification and David Moyes' management have been assessed by former Blues striker Jermaine Beckford

I played for David Moyes at Everton - if you give him what he wants he’ll make you special

Blues’ European qualification chances assessed

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11.03.2026 12:27 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tributes paid after Roger Speed, dad of former Everton player Gary Speed, dies Former Everton player Gary Speed's father, Roger Speed, has died

Tributes are paid after Roger Speed, the father of the late former Everton player Gary Speed, dies

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11.03.2026 11:47 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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McNeil breaks silence after Everton transfer exit collapse and emotional message Dwight McNeil has spoken publicly for the first time since his transfer from Everton to Crystal Palace collapsed

Dwight McNeil breaks his silence after the collapse of his transfer from Everton to Crystal Palace and subsequent emotional message

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11.03.2026 10:16 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Two players could make difference for Everton in run-in - one may seem unusual Chris Beesley and Joe Thomas discuss which Everton player they think could have the biggest say in whether the club qualifies for Europe

Which player could make the biggest difference when it comes to Everton attempting to qualify for Europe?

@joethomas18.bsky.social and myself both have our say.

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11.03.2026 07:42 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Francis Jeffers explains how Everton debut wrecked his Christmas night plans Francis Jeffers has been lifting the lid on the surprise phone call ahead of his Everton debut and the dilemmas he faced when leaving his boyhood club for Arsenal

Francis Jeffers explains how a surprise phone call wrecked his Christmas night plans before his Everton debut

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09.03.2026 16:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks Tom.

Yes, the great Trevillion is 92 years young on Wednesday and can vividly recall Dixie Dean playing in the first game he went to.

He's just been telling me how he's blown away by the cover, believes it's magnificent and even beyond his own creative imagination.

09.03.2026 14:54 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks mate. Much appreciated.

I am glad you enjoyed it - I'd like all Evertonians to read it.

Hopefully everyone that does is left with a greater understanding of the club.

09.03.2026 14:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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As exclusively revealed on the Royal Blue podcast, I’m delighted to share the cover design of my next book On The Banks Of The Royal Blue Mersey, featuring the stunning artwork of Paul Trevillion.

Pre-order now ⬇️

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09.03.2026 13:34 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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I'm just heading into a live edition of the Royal Blue podcast with @joethomas18.bsky.social where we answer your Everton questions...

We're also planning to give you an exclusive big reveal!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVLG...

09.03.2026 11:51 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Everton transfers, tactics, team selections, talking points - LIVE Q&A
Everton transfers, tactics, team selections, talking points - LIVE Q&A YouTube video by Royal Blue: Everton FC

Send your Everton questions over to @joethomas18.bsky.social and myself for a live Q&A on the Royal Blue podcast at 11:45am

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09.03.2026 10:11 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Moyes buy tells Barry and Beto to copy ex-Everton star - 'I want more from them' EXCLUSIVE: Former Everton-striker Jermaine Beckford has been assessing the displays of current frontmen Thierno Barry and Beto

David Moyes signing tells Thierno Barry and Beto to copy former Everton striker - 'I want more from them'

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08.03.2026 09:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Another first for Everton's Goodison Park with International Women's Day event Everton and WACL united to celebrate women in sport and leadership with landmark International Women’s Day event at Goodison Park

Another first for Everton's Goodison Park with a landmark event to celebrate International Women's Day

#InternationalWomensDay

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08.03.2026 08:02 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Pickford continues to save Everton but can still learn from Blues' greatest ever Chris Beesley assesses where Jordan Pickford is at as the Everton and England number one celebrates his 32nd birthday

Many happy returns to Jordan Pickford, he saved Hill Dickinson Stadium.

But there’s still a present missing for the Everton goalkeeper - can he learn from the greatest ever?

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07.03.2026 14:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Everton supporter blasts 'disgraceful' Arsenal TV change - 'Killing football' Everton supporter Steve Zocek has hit out after the away game at Arsenal was moved for a second time just 15 days before the fixture

Everton supporter blasts β€˜disgraceful' decision that he says is β€˜killing football’

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07.03.2026 12:09 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Everton transfer masterstroke hailed as one of the signings of the season EXCLUSIVE: The form of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and the move from Goodison Park to Hill Dickinson Stadium come under the spotlight from former Everton striker Jermaine Beckford

David Moyes Everton signing hails masterstroke move as being one of the transfers of the season

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07.03.2026 10:46 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Everton backed to make transfer move for Chelsea's Liam Delap this summer Everton tried to sign Liam Delap from Ispwich Town last year but he chose to join Chelsea instead

Everton are being backed to make another transfer move for Chelsea’s Liam Delap this summer

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05.03.2026 16:29 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 2
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My favourite piece of feedback over Spirit of the Blues was from someone who told me he’d bought a copy for his 95-year-old father and it was helping him to re-remember games.

I’d love every Evertonian to read it.

#WorldBookDay2026

Order your copy below ⬇️
tinyurl.com/35yrkvdb

05.03.2026 15:22 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Everton legend sends transfer warning as he compares Ndiaye to Man City star Iliman Ndiaye is a top talent and should be recognised as such reckons Everton FA Cup winner Anders Limpar

Everton legend sends transfer warning as he compares Iliman Ndiaye to Manchester City star

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05.03.2026 12:37 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Everton regular faces a fight to get back into side after team-mate's revival A look at the changes to the starting XI that David Moyes could make for Everton's trip to Arsenal

Everton regular facing a fight to get back into side after team-mate's revival while David Moyes must ponder striker dilemma

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05.03.2026 08:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Everton summer transfers agreement reached as price of European football clear Should Everton achieve David Moyes' aim of qualifying for Europe, our writers believe it will require another busy summer on the transfer front

Everton summer transfers agreement reached as the price of European football is clear

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05.03.2026 07:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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McNeil redemption should act as lesson to those he's keeping out of Everton team Chris Beesley examines the redemption of Dwight McNeil in his talking point from Everton's 2-0 win over Burnley

Dwight McNeil’s redemption, not just to play himself back into David Moyes’ plans after a collapsed transfer but to produce his best display of the season, should act as a lesson to those he’s keeping out of the Everton team

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04.03.2026 16:05 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Dewsbury-Hall interview interrupted as Everton star explains bizarre kick-off Moments missed from Everton's 2-0 win over Burnley at Hill Dickinson Stadium

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall interview features an unusual interruption as the Everton star also explains the Blues’ bizarre new kick-off routine

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04.03.2026 14:41 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Scott Parker furious over Everton first goal as he responds to Burnley fan jibes Burnley manager Scott Parker spoke to the media following his side's 2-0 defeat to Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium

Scott Parker furious over Everton’s first goal as he responds to Burnley supporter jibes

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04.03.2026 13:26 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tarkowski explains why he repeated famous Everton v Liverpool goal celebration James Tarkowski spoke after opening the scoring in Everton's 2-0 win over Burnley at Hill Dickinson Stadium

James Tarkowski explains why he repeated his famous Merseyside Derby goal celebration against Liverpool in win over Burnley and why he believes Everton have now teed themselves up for β€œa very special season”

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04.03.2026 12:08 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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National media name factors holding Everton back despite step toward Europe A round-up of how the national media reported on Everton's 2-0 win over Burnley at Hill Dickinson Stadium

National media name factors holding Everton back despite the Blues taking another step towards Europe

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04.03.2026 11:11 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Everton have made a clear transfer upgrade on hero as dynamic duo unleashed The Chris Beesley talking points after Everton beat Burnley 2-0 to move within one point of seventh place and two of sixth in the Premier League

Everton have made a clear transfer upgrade on hero as dynamic duo are unleashed

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04.03.2026 07:59 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tarkowski proud of McNeil as he details winger's training ground response Dwight McNeil looked set to leave Everton on transfer deadline day but he has won his place back in the side and on Tuesday produced his best performance of the season

James Tarkowski speaks of his pride for Dwight McNeil as he details how the winger has fought his way back into the Everton team and produced his best performance of the season after his transfer to Crystal Palace collapsed

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04.03.2026 07:06 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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What Everton must do next after stopping the rot against Burnley Chris Beesley's snap analysis following Everton's 2-0 Premier League victory over Burnley at Hill Dickinson Stadium

What Everton must do next after stopping the rot against Burnley as a new challenge emerges for David Moyes' men

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03.03.2026 22:11 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Everton player ratings as Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Dwight McNeil and two more 8/10 Chris Beesley's Everton player ratings following the 2-0 Premier League victory over Burnley at Hill Dickinson Stadium

My player ratings from Hill Dickinson Stadium following Everton's 2-0 win over Burnley

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03.03.2026 21:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0