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Everton have completed the signing of Hayden Hackney from Middlesbrough for an undisclosed fee.
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In this episode of the Royal Blue Podcast, host Ian Croll sits down with Teesside Live's Middlesbrough reporter, Craig Johns, to get the absolute lowdown on Everton’s new midfielder, Hayden Hackney.
With Hackney officially an Everton player, we bring in the expert insight to find out exactly what Evertonians can expect from their potential new signing.
On the agenda:
⚽ What type of player is he? Craig breaks down Hackney’s key attributes, his playing style, and what makes him such a highly-rated talent.
📋 Where will he play? We look at how he fits into David Moyes’ system and the exact position where he is best suited to thrive.
🔮 Will he be a success? Can the 24-year-old make the step up to the Premier League and become a mainstay in the Everton midfield?
💔 The Boro perspective: Just how disappointed is Craig—and the Middlesbrough fanbase—to see one of their star academy graduates leave Riverside?
Get the inside track on Everton's major summer transfer business right here!
Watch, listen, and drop your thoughts in the comments below! 👇
Is Hayden Hackney the perfect profile for Everton's midfield? How excited are you for this signing?
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"Why Hayden Hackney Is The PERFECT Midfielder For Everton! 🔄" is an episode of Royal Blue: The Everton FC Podcast. Runtime 34 min. Published July 3, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.