Are you an avid Everton FC supporter? Ever wondered what it is like to walk into a rival press box, or wanted to peek into the players' tunnel at full-time? I can take you on that journey.

What can you expect….

Royal Blue will bring you the latest from inside Everton Football Club, straight to your inbox. Created by Everton correspondent Joe Thomas, it will provide in-depth insight on the major talking points - on and off the pitch - through an exciting, historic period for the club as the first team moves to the Hill Dickinson Stadium and Everton Women enter Goodison Park. Plus, you will be joining a community of like-minded fans.

What is different about us?

Led by Everton correspondent Joe Thomas - who travels home and away to watch the Blues and speaks to players, staff and, of course, David Moyes, on a regular basis - the ambition is to give you a glimpse at life at the club that you can trust and value.

Joe can help you cut through the noise and focus on what is really happening in and around this wonderful club. This is not a place for match reports and player ratings. It is a specially crafted effort to take you beyond the headlines and behind-the-scenes.

By subscribing to the newsletter, you’ll join a community of loyal, like-minded Everton fans. So if you like everything about Everton FC as much as we do, then why not sign up below?

Hopefully speak to you soon

Joe Thomas at Royal Blue

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