TEEING OFF! Everton’s Next Captain? Right-Back Search! Dundee Awaits!

Grab your wedges and get moving. Join Ian Croll and Joe Thomas for a completely unique episode of the Royal Blue Podcast.

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This week, the lads have swapped the studio for the upper tiers of Everton's state-of-the-art Hill Dickinson Stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock. Hitting tee shots from the stands down to the pitch below as part of the spectacular Upper Deck Golf event, Ian and Joe chat all things Toffees between swings.

From pre-season preparations to massive transfer questions, this is your ultimate guide to the Blue summer.

📋 On the Agenda This Week:

🚀 Pre-Season Kick off: Dundee Awaits

The summer break is officially over. Everton’s pre-season campaign gets underway this Saturday as they travel to face Dundee. How will the squad shape up, and what is David Moyes looking to get out of this opening match?

💔 World Cup Heartbreak for the Three Lions

Reflecting on England’s gut-wrenching exit in the World Cup semi-finals. How will this emotional hangover affect Everton’s international stars as they return to domestic duty?

🪖 Passing the Armband: Who is the Next Captain?

With leadership roles in transition, a massive question looms over Finch Farm: Who should be Everton's next club captain? The lads debate the leading candidates to lead the Blues into this new era.

🛡️ The Search for a Right-Back

It's no secret that the right side of defence needs reinforcing. We look at the transfer market, the profiles Everton are targeting, and why securing a reliable right-back is critical before the window slams shut.

🧐 Point to Prove: Barry, Dibling & Alcaraz

Three high-potential talents, three massive seasons ahead.

Can young winger Tyler Dibling live up to his big-money price tag?

Will Charly Alcaraz build on his permanent move?

Is Thierno Barry ready to be the main man up front?

🔮 Transfer Latest: Jack Grealish & Idrissa Gueye

What does the future hold for two key midfield figures? Ian and Joe break down the latest whispers regarding Jack Grealish's potential return and where veteran midfield anchor Idrissa Gueye fits into the plans.

⚙️ Midfield Machinery & The Beto Dilemma

We dissect the engine room dynamics for the upcoming campaign and address the big question upfront: What next for Beto? Can the forward find the clinical edge Everton desperately need, or is his future destined to lie elsewhere?

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