West Ham 2-1 Everton | Reaction, VAR Controversy, Euro hopes

Chris Beesley and Joe Thomas return to the studio to dissect a frustrating afternoon for the Blues at the London Stadium. Following a 2-1 defeat to West Ham, Everton find themselves sitting in 11th place, and while they remain just 3 points off 6th, the margin for error is becoming razor-thin. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/efc Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee In this episode, the lads dive into: The Penalty That Wasn't: A deep dive into the controversial handball by Mateus Fernandes. With former refs and the Key Match Incidents Panel weighing in, how did VAR Michael Salisbury get this one so wrong? With three games now without a win, we ask the tough question: Is the dream of European football next season slipping away? Looking ahead to Monday night under the lights at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. Can David Moyes’ men find an almighty effort to stun title-chasers Manchester City? #EFC #EvertonFC #DavidMoyes #EvertonStadium #HillDickinson #RoyalBlue Chris Beesley's Book: Spirit of the Blues: https://tinyurl.com/35yrkvdb *Emotional farewell to Goodison Park | 16-page Everton souvenir picture special:*  https://shop.regionalnewspapers.co.uk/liverpool-echo-monday-19th-may-2025-4583-p.asp *Goodbye to Goodison special souvenir edition:*  https://tinyurl.com/GoodbyeGoodisonSouvenir *Gavin Buckland's Book 'The End' | Order your copy here:* https://tinyurl.com/GavinBucklandTheEnd Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - everyday.  Subscribe to the Royal Blue Everton FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3aNfYav Listen and subscribe to the Royal Blue Podcast for all your latest Everton FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HbiY1E SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/47xwdnY Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivEchoEFC Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royal.blue.everto Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoEFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices