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 ➼ 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? Chris Beesley's Book: Spirit of the Blues: *Emotional farewell to Goodison Park | 16-page Everton souvenir picture special:* *Goodbye to Goodison special souvenir edition:* *Gavin Buckland's Book 'The End' | Order your copy here:* Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - everyday.

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West Ham 2-1 Everton Reaction, VAR Controversy, Euro hopes is an episode from Royal Blue: The Everton FC Podcast by Reach Podcasts.

This episode is 63:17 long.

This episode was published on Apr 27, 2026.

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