The Blue Frontier - American Everton Analysis

The Blue Frontier
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A balanced, passionate, and analytical view of Everton Football Club, on and off the pitch. Brought to you by James Boyman, Ryan Williams, and Shan Khan. The Blue Frontier podcast is an independent, fan-produced show and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Everton Football Club.

  1. 19H AGO

    FOREST 0-2 EVERTON: Stealing From the Rich at Nottingham

    In the first Blue Frontier episode of 2026, James and Ryan unpack Everton's hard-earned 2-0 win at Nottingham Forest, a result that felt far more impressive than the scoreline suggests. Facing Sean Dyche's expensively-assembled side with a threadbare squad (Keane and Alcaraz sidelined, AFCON call-ups still thinning the bench), the Toffees delivered an opportunistic, disciplined performance that turned the City Ground the venue for frustrating afternoon for the home side.The duo zoom in on the decisive first goal from James Garner, the clinical late sealer by Thierno Barry, and the defensive wall built by James Tarkowski and Jake O'Brien (who won the aerial war despite Forest's barrage of crosses). They dissect Moyes' improved away form, the mismatch of Dycheball with Forest's current personnel, and the stark contrast in finishing quality (1.55 xG for Forest, 0.94 post-shot). Listener comments and sharp stats on Garner's monster game, Dibling's dribbling threat, and Iroegbunam's PSR steal round out a thoughtful, data-rich review.A fitting close to 2025 and a promising start to the new year for Evertonians! Links: https://linktr.ee/thebluefrontier

    44 min
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  3. 12/21/2025

    EVERTON 0-1 ARSENAL: Tifos, Tactics, and Terrible Officiating

    In the last fixture before Christmas, The Blue Frontier wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and happy holidays, while hoping the PGMOL gets a dose of consistency in the new year.   James and Ryan dissect Everton's gritty 1-0 defeat to Arsenal at Hill Dickinson Stadium: a tough outing for a depleted Toffees side missing Iliman Ndiaye and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall to injuries and looming AFCON duties. Arsenal's lone goal stemmed from Jake O'Brien's bizarre handball penalty, buried by Viktor Gyokeres, amid a match where Everton struggled to create, posting zero xG in the first half per Opta and Wyscout data.   The dynamic duo explores tactical mismatches, like Dwight McNeil's ineffective right-wing shift (zero forward passes, zero duels won) against Bukayo Saka's flair, while praising James Tarkowski's defensive clinic (18 recoveries, vital line clearance) against Arsenal's possession machine driven by Declan Rice and Rodri Zubimendi. Listener comments fill in for absent co-host Shan, highlighting curious individual efforts and set-piece woes in a relatively dull affair. Looking ahead, they assess AFCON's impact on fixtures against Burnley, Nottingham Forest, and Brentford, urging youth integration like Tyler Dibling to spark the attack. A data-packed pod attempting to turn a frustrating loss into thoughtful Everton analysis.   LINKS: https://linktr.ee/thebluefrontier

    1 hr

  4. 12/14/2025

    CHELSEA 2-0 EVERTON: Burned at the Confounded Bridge (Again)

    Everton haven't had much luck at Chelsea lately, but they rolled into this one in solid form. Sadly, it wasn't the day to snap their winless streak at Stamford Bridge, tumbling 2-0 and pushing that drought to 31 years. On this episode, James and Ryan zero in on a game defined by big chances: eight in all, with Chelsea converting theirs amid Everton's near-misses from Jack Grealish and Iliman Ndiaye.   The duo dissects tactical headaches, like fullback frailties with Jake O'Brien and Vitaliy Mykolenko getting torched by Pedro Neto and Alejandro Garnacho, plus debates on Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall dropping deeper, the Tarkowski-Keane partnership's limits, and Idrissa Gueye's defensive slide (tackles per 90 down 47%). They praise James Garner's midfield tenacity while flagging injuries to Dewsbury-Hall and looming AFCON hits on Gueye and Ndiaye, sparking calls for January reinforcements. Listener takes add cautious optimism for a top-eight push, set against Chelsea's depth under Enzo Maresca. Stats, wit, and realism abound, with a nod to Arsenal at home in a jammed Premier League table.   LINKS: https://linktr.ee/thebluefrontier

    52 min

  5. 12/06/2025

    EVERTON 3-0 FOREST: Dyche Derby Demolition

    In a commanding 3-0 Premier League victory at Goodison Park, Everton dismantled Sean Dyche's Nottingham Forest, climbing (briefly) to fifth in the table and marking four wins in five under David Moyes.   The Toffees struck early with a deflected own goal off Nikola Milenkovic from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall's delivery, disrupting Forest's defensive setup and exposing vulnerabilities without key players like Murillo and Chris Wood. Thierno Barry finally broke his scoring drought with a clinical finish on a blistering Iliman Ndiaye counterattack, while Dewsbury-Hall sealed the rout with a sharp late strike.   Hosts James and Shan dissect the tactical edge of that opening goal against Dyche's low-block style, Barry's physical duel with Milenkovic, and Dewsbury-Hall's midfield dominance despite squad rotation forced by injuries and suspensions. Amid broader discussions on Everton's mid-table surge, Europe aspirations, and upcoming Chelsea clash, the episode highlights defensive solidity from James Tarkowski and Michael Keane, plus fan reactions celebrating a revitalized Blues side. Perfect for Evertonians tracking form trends, player breakthroughs, and Premier League narratives.   LINKS: https://linktr.ee/thebluefrontier

    43 min

  6. 12/04/2025

    BOURNEMOUTH 0-1 EVERTON: Bounce-Back Brilliance

    In this episode of The Blue Frontier, the hosts dissect Everton's historic 1-0 victory over Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium, marking the Toffees' first-ever away win against the Cherries in the Premier League.   James, Ryan, and Shan break down Jack Grealish's late deflected goal that sealed the gritty bounce-back from the Newcastle defeat (complete with his cheeky badge-kiss celebration that has them asking: is it true love with David Moyes?   They highlight tactical shifts like James Garner's role at right-back, Jake O'Brien's solid center-back performance, and Tim Iroegbunam's disciplined midfield display, while exploring Bournemouth's threats, particularly Antoine Semenyo's dominance.   Critiquing Everton's finishing woes with Thierno Barry and Beto underperforming expected goals (xG), the pod blends data-driven insights on possession stats, duels won, and post-shot xG with passionate Evertonian optimism. Ryan even manages to shoehorn yet another silly detour into chat about the Everton Happy Sad Reversible Critter plushie. The discussion touches on squad depth challenges amid injuries, potential January transfers, and the upcoming Nottingham Forest clash.    LINKS: https://linktr.ee/thebluefrontier

    1 hr

  7. 12/01/2025

    EVERTON 1-4 NEWCASTLE: Barcodes at Full Power

    Everton's three-game momentum ended in emphatic fashion as Newcastle United walked out of Hill Dickinson Stadium with a 4–1 win. On this episode of The Blue Frontier, James, Shan, and Ryan take a clear-eyed look at a first half that collapsed: a set-piece breakdown, midfield gaps, and a back line repeatedly exposed. They explain why the James Garner/Tim Iroegbunam pairing "was just really suspect… a very passive duo," how Tino Livramento and Anthony Elanga repeatedly created overloads down the flank, and why Newcastle's physicality forced Everton out of shape. Beyond the match moments (the blocked Dewsbury Hall chance, Charlie's thunderbolt that nearly changed the game, and the ruled-out Barry goal) the trio interrogate David Moyes' post-match framing and substitution patterns. There's a sustained conversation about youth minutes and recruitment, notably Adam Aznou's lack of opportunities, and what this means for quick turnarounds against Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest. This episode balances match dissection with bigger-picture questions about squad depth and identity as Everton navigate a wildly congested midtable. LINKS: https://linktr.ee/thebluefrontier

    51 min

  8. 11/25/2025

    MAN UNITED 0-1 EVERTON: A Little Slap, A Lot of Pickford

    Everton's 1–0 win at Old Trafford was both the strangest and most satisfying result of the season, and this week The Blue Frontier tries to make sense of all of it. James and Ryan walk through a match that swung from meltdown to resilience in minutes, starting with Idrissa Gana Gueye's surreal red card ("It was bizarre… I've never seen him so angry") and ending with Jordan Pickford putting on yet another display of goalkeeping excellence.  The episode digs into Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall's solo winner, the way David Moyes re-shaped Everton's structure after going down to ten men, and why the team still managed pockets of ambition before settling into the long defensive grind. Along the way, the hosts look at Michael Keane, Berry, and Dewsbury-Hall's shift-by-shift contributions, supported by some sharp listener comments and the kind of numbers that explain how Everton survived 51 United touches in their own box. It's a rare away win against a "big six" side, one that pulls Everton level with Manchester United and Liverpool on 18 points, and one the hosts are more than happy to savor.   LINKS:  https://linktr.ee/thebluefrontier

    43 min
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A balanced, passionate, and analytical view of Everton Football Club, on and off the pitch. Brought to you by James Boyman, Ryan Williams, and Shan Khan. The Blue Frontier podcast is an independent, fan-produced show and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Everton Football Club.

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