The Official Everton Podcast

Francis Jeffers and Sander Westerveld reliving their infamous Anfield dust-up nearly 21 years after the pair were sent off for squabbling in a Merseyside derby. Don Hutchison explaining Walter Smith’s extraordinary departure from Everton’s usual warm-down routine the morning after winning across Stanley Park. Reflections on the derby goal that never was when Hutchison deflected a free-kick from goalkeeper Westerveld into the Gwladys Street net. Dutchman Westerveld on gladly setting aside his Liverpool allegiances to agree a shock loan move to Everton. All this and much more as Francis Jeffers, Don Hutchison and Sander Westerveld feature on The Official Everton Podcast.

Why the 1985/86 Everton side was the greatest team Gary Lineker played in. How he finally decided to join Barcelona after weeks of deliberation – and his regret at not staying at Goodison for longer to play for ‘one of Europe’s greatest teams’. The former striker’s love for Howard Kendall, and admiration for current Toffees boss Carlo Ancelotti. And how Dominic Calvert-Lewin can become one of England’s top forwards. All this and much more with BBC Sport presenter Gary Lineker in The Official Everton Podcast.

In what inventive way did Gazza imitate Gary Naysmith's dad's moustache? How did Richard Gough leave David Moyes needing "about nine stitches"? Why could Thomas Gravensen not follow the rules? And why is Naysmith still scared of Archie Knox now?

Peter Reid and Adrian Heath are joined by Howard Kendall's son, Simon, to discuss what made Everton's greatest boss the master tactician and man manager he was, how he dealt with pressure away from the pitch and, in Simon's case, what it is like being the child of a serial-winner football legend.

What did Louis Saha say to make Tim Howard realise he was part of "the Everton fabric"?  How did the dressing room disappointment with a 2-2 draw at Arsenal open Landon Donovan's eyes to the standards required of a Toffees player? What are Brian McBride's recollections of his first shooting session with a 17-year-old Wayne Rooney? And which of this week's guests says playing for Everton was "special to me in a way nothing else has been in my career"?

Which UEFA Cup group game made Lee Carsley and Victor Anichebe reevaluate Everton's stature?  How did David Moyes get the best out of his teams in European competition? Why does James McFadden regret leaving so soon?  And why do all three former Blues believe Everton is truly unlike any other club?

Barry Horne, Matt Jackson and Joe Parkinson tell the story of Everton's run to 1995 FA Cup glory.

Striker and defender excited for the future after penning new long-term deals with the Blues.