DYCHE SACKED: Goodison Night of New Beginnings & Nepotism
The Blue Frontier - American Everton Analysis
Release Date: 01/10/2025
The Summer of Squad Decisions
The Blue Frontier - American Everton Analysis
With the arrival of a new CEO and signs of movement on the transfer committee, The full Blue Frontier crew returns to assess a crucial summer for Everton. The episode opens with the official news that Goodison Park will become the permanent home of Everton Women, a move that carries both emotional and financial weight. From there, Ryan walks through the club’s PSR outlook and explains why Everton may actually be in a better financial position than many fans assume. The main event is a full squad audit, focusing first on players out of contract this summer like Calvert-Lewin, Gana, and...
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FULHAM POST-MATCH: Second Half Surprise Surge
The Blue Frontier - American Everton Analysis
James and Ryan are here to deliver a lively breakdown of Everton’s stunning 1-3 comeback against Fulham at Craven Cottage, turning a shaky first half into a triumphant Thames-side affair. The hosts dissect an uncharacteristic Toffees performance: their first away win from a 1-0 deficit in over two years. Vitali Mykolenko, Michael Keane, and Beto stole the show, with Keane’s towering header and Beto’s slick finish overpowering Marco Silva’s Fulham, despite Alex Iwobi’s early threat. The duo dives into David Moyes’ tactical tweaks, game-changing subs, and Charly Alcaraz’s dazzling...
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IPSWICH TOWN POST-MATCH: Goodison’s Last 3PM Letdown
The Blue Frontier - American Everton Analysis
Unfortunately, Everton again drop points after having a 2-0 lead against a surprisingly stout Ipswich side at the 2nd to last league match, and final 3pm kickoff at Goodison. Ryan and James bring you all the details: from the fantastic display in the stands courtesy of the 1878s, to the bangers scored by both sides, and beyond. James and Ryan along with help from a ton of listener comments get into the performances and the narratives. Per usual, the duo try and break down what they believe are many overactions on social media, especially about the ideas comparing Moyes to...
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RECRUITMENT MODELS, PART 2: Brighton & Hove Albion
The Blue Frontier - American Everton Analysis
In this compelling episode of The Blue Frontier, hosts James Boyman, Ryan, and Shan embark on a deep dive into Brighton and Hove Albion’s renowned recruitment strategy, widely regarded as the Premier League’s gold standard, to uncover lessons for Everton’s anticipated summer overhaul under the Friedkin Group. Sparked by Angus Kinnear’s claim that Brighton adopted a conservative approach upon promotion, the trio meticulously traces the Seagulls’ journey from Championship contenders to Europa League qualifiers. They analyze Tony Bloom’s data-driven vision, Dan Ashworth’s...
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CHELSEA POST-MATCH: Can't Bridge the Billion Pound Gap
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Unfortunately, Everton could not sell a hotel or it’s women’s team to fund talent to overcome the tactical and performance challenges at Stamford Bridge, as the Toffees fell 1-0 to Champion's League-aspiring Chelsea. Despite a 30-match winless streak at the Bridge and a daunting billion-dollar net spend gap, the Toffees showed fight, with tactical shifts and a couple of standout moments keeping the contest close. The trio dives into Nicolas Jackson’s decisive goal, Jordan Pickford’s clutch saves, and the promising debut of the Jared Branthwaite-Jake O’Brien center-back...
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MAN CITY POST-MATCH: X (Twitter) Spaces Roundtable
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A belated posting of the X (formerly Twitter) Spaces hosted by Shan & Ryan following Everton's 0-2 defeat at Goodison Park to Man City. Accompanied by a number of guests, the guys discuss a number of different topics: Impact of injuries on Everton's strategy, Future prospects for player development and potential transfers Challenges and opportunities facing the team in the summer transfer window. The performance of strikers, particularly focusing on DCL's future. Disappointment in current performances Contract negotiations The emotional significance of the farewell to Goodison Park. The...
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TOFFEE-FEST RECAP: Celebrating Doucoure's Winner in San Diego
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In this episode, James and Shan reflect on their experience at Toffee Fest 2025 in San Diego, discussing the vibrant atmosphere, the weekend's activities, and of course, Everton's dramatic 1-0 victory vs Nottingham Forest. This episode represents a slight departure from the Blue Frontier's normal post-match episodes, with a more relaxed look at the game with a focus on the experience of a last-minute victory surrounded by fellow Blues. The guys highlight the team's growing confidence and strategic approach under manager David Moyes, the community engagement at Toffee Fest, reflections on...
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ARSENAL POST-MATCH: Return of the Ndiaye
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Maybe it wasn’t the prettiest affair, but The Blue Frontier delivers a lively episode brimming with banter and sharp analysis. Hosts James, Shan, and Ryan kick things off with an exciting breakdown of the upcoming Toffee Fest 2025 in San Diego, where James and Shan will be on hand to join Everton ambassador Graham Stewart and over 170 North American supporters for a packed weekend of festivities. The full trio then dives into Everton’s gritty 1-1 draw against Arsenal at Goodison Park—a cagey, tactical match that lacked sustained quality but in which the Toffees showcased...
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LIVERPOOL POST-MATCH: Depressing Anfield Derby (Again)
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After a long wait for another post-match, the Blue Frontier is back after Everton’s gritty 1-0 loss to Liverpool in the 246th Merseyside Derby. The trio is fired up and ready to go through what was a somewhat lackluster (albeit competitive) loss at Anfield. In this episode, they break down all the tactics and matchups, as well as discuss the more memorable moments such as from Vitaliy Mykolenko’s masterclass against Mo Salah, to Beto’s near-miss heroics, and James Tarkowski’s thunderous tackle sparking red-card debates. Tactical insights shine as they analyze Everton’s...
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FOOTBALL RECRUITMENT MODELS, PART 1: Newcastle United
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The Blue Frontier begins their first of a multi-part series, looking at different Premier League clubs' transfer strategies, and assessing what Everton can learn from different approaches to team building as the Toffees prepare for a massive rebuild this summer. The first team in the series, having just won their first trophy in 70 years, is Newcastle United. NUFC have spent big, but in doing so built a very good squad which is consistently contending for European football since the Saudi Arabian investment in October 2021. James, Shan, and Ryan walk through the evolution...
info_outlineA special two part episode for you all today, with the major news that Sean Dyche has been relieved of his managerial duties breaking just a few hours before Everton were set to kick off against Peterborough United in the third round of the FA Cup.
Part 1: An X Space steered by the 3 hosts with some guest contributors. A reaction to the Dyche news and rumors circulating that David Moyes is likely to be named has his replacement. Thanks to Nick Weinstein, NorCalToffee, Mitch, and Lee W for joining us for an interesting discussion. We hope you'll enjoy!
Part 2 (44:34): No chance The Blue Frontier could skip a post-match episode, even in a relatively turgid display in an FA Cup win over a League One side. Hopefully it’s not the last FA Cup match under the lights at Goodison, but it if was, it was significant for a lot of reasons. From Sir Alex’s beloved son, to young players that actually got to see the pitch, this match had it’s moments, but not all of which occurred on the actual playing surface. James, Shan, and Ryan get into all the back stories, from Baines/Coleman on the sideilne, to a change in formation, and to speculation about Broja’s injury and the potential impact to the side.
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