Everton vs Wolves Preview: Can Unbeaten Blues Get Carabao Cup Revenge?
Summary
Nathan O'Hagan joins the Royal Blue podcast to preview Everton's Carabao Cup match against Wolves and discuss the club's season, including concerns over squad depth and the need to improve home form at the new stadium. The conversation covers the fallout from transfer deadline day, specifically the controversial sale of Harrison Armstrong, and the ongoing uncertainty regarding the club's ownership and investment. O'Hagan also promotes his new book, "Succession," which chronicles Colin Harvey's tenure as Everton manager, exploring the era's highs, the impact of Hillsborough, and Harvey's leg…
Topics discussed
Introduction and guest Nathan O'Hagan
Assessment of Everton's season start
Transfer deadline day and squad depth concerns
Strategy for the upcoming fixtures
The importance of improving home form
Fan discontent and the home collapse last season
Views on the new Hill Dickinson Stadium
Reflections on the ground move and ownership
The Harrison Armstrong and Ndiaye sales controversy
Ownership investment and financial stability
Cup competitions and preview of Wolves match
Writing the book 'Succession' and the Harvey era
Context of the 1987-88 season and 4th place finish
Appointing Harvey to emulate Liverpool's continuity
Squad dynamics and wage disputes in the late 80s
The FA Cup final and the Hillsborough tragedy
Growing fan discontent and player reactions
Neville Southall's infamous halftime protest
The decision to sack Colin Harvey
Harvey's legacy and return as assistant manager
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