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A 0-0 draw for Everton in the capital. Was the stalemate at Spurs actually quite nice after two weeks of chaos?
We look at whether Everton could’ve been bolder in search of victory in north London, then assess Jarrad Branthwaite’s return to full fitness this season. Is he as good as ever?
We finish off with a chat about the world of off-the-record briefings. What are they? What is the point of them?
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"What actually happens in off-the-record briefings? | Byline 111" is an episode of The Blue Room - Everton FC Podcast. Runtime 51 min. Published September 14, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.