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The Blue Frontier - American Everton Analysis

The Blue Frontier

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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01:01:26

IPSWICH TOWN POST-MATCH: Goodison’s Last 3PM Letdown

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2025/05/03

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

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01:13:29

RECRUITMENT MODELS, PART 2: Brighton & Hove Albion

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2025/04/30

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

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01:02:48

CHELSEA POST-MATCH: Can't Bridge the Billion Pound Gap

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2025/04/26

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

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01:03:48

MAN CITY POST-MATCH: X (Twitter) Spaces Roundtable

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2025/04/22

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

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46:06

TOFFEE-FEST RECAP: Celebrating Doucoure's Winner in...

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2025/04/14

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

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01:12:23

ARSENAL POST-MATCH: Return of the Ndiaye

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2025/04/05

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,

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59:22

LIVERPOOL POST-MATCH: Depressing Anfield Derby (Again)

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2025/04/03

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

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01:17:22

FOOTBALL RECRUITMENT MODELS, PART 1: Newcastle United

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2025/03/30

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

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01:08:44

EVERTON EXECUTIVE SHAKEUP: Kinnear Deep Dive &...

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2025/03/20

Everton’s new era under The Friedkin Group is starting to take shape, and The Blue Frontier crew is here to break it all down. In this episode, James, Ryan, and Shan take a deep dive into the appointment of Angus Kinnear as CEO-in-waiting. What does his tenure at Leeds United tell us about his vision for Everton? With a strong background in commercial growth and a different approach to football operations, Kinnear’s arrival raises major questions about the club’s recruitment strategy, its evolving

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01:02:18

WEST HAM POST-MATCH: Moyes Derby Draw Destiny

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2025/03/15

The full crew is reunited on this episode of The Blue Frontier to dig into Everton's 1-1 draw at home to West Ham, extending their unbeaten run to 9 matches. Ryan, James and Shan dig into the phases of the game, from a stalemate of a first half, to WHU gaining traction to start the 2nd, to Moyes' successful triple sub that put Jake O'Brien in position to thump home the equalizer, the second time in three games he’s rescued a point for the Toffees. Moyes faced his previous club for the first time

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43:39

WOLVES POST-MATCH: Unbeaten But Underwhelmed

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2025/03/09

Everton escaped their trip to Molineux with a 1-1 draw against Wolves, bringing their unbeaten run to 8 games in the league, something David Moyes has not achieved as a manager since his OG spell leading the Blues. James and Shan are here to dissect the (admittedly) less-than-thrilling match which saw both goals scored within a 7 minute spell in the first half. They of course have to mention the absence of Cunha, as it wasn't mentioned enough elsewhere in the media. But they also dig into all the

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01:26:23

THE MOYES EFFECT: Everton’s Turnaround by the...

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2025/03/07

David Moyes's return has brought a good feeling back to Everton fans worldwide, and the numbers help tell the story we all know: Everton are thriving under his leadership. In this episode of The Blue Frontier, James and Shan take a deep dive into the data, breaking down how Moyes' tactical approach compares to Sean Dyche’s tenure. (05:54) From shifts in defensive structure to improvements in attacking play, we analyze key stats and standout performances from players like Jake O’Brien, Beto, and

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01:04:06

BRENTFORD POST-MATCH: Better Do Beto to Beat the Bees

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2025/02/27

Everton’s unbeaten run continues! The Toffees extend their streak to seven matches after a hard-fought 1-1 draw at Brentford’s G-Tech Community Stadium. It was a chaotic affair that Evertonians might feel hard done to not take all three points from. In this episode of The Blue Frontier, James, Ryan, and Shan break down all the key moments—from Beto’s big chances to Jake O’Brien’s impactful goal and Mark Flecken’s unreal goalkeeping display. The trio dive into the tactical nuances and key matchups,

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01:03:57

MAN UNITED POST-MATCH: PGMOL United Against EFC

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2025/02/22

Everton and Manchester United played out a dramatic 2-2 draw at Goodison Park, but the biggest talking point wasn’t the goals, it was the disastrous refereeing. In this episode of The Blue Frontier, James, Ryan, and Shan break down Everton’s blistering start, where Beto and Doucouré fired the Toffees into an early 2-0 lead, only for controversial officiating and set-piece struggles to hand United a way back into the match. The trio dive into the tactics, the key performances, and, of course, the

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01:04:50

CRYSTAL PALACE POST-MATCH: Another Wing Clipped

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2025/02/17

Three matches in a week? No problem for Everton—or The Blue Frontier! James, Shan, and Ryan are back in full force to break down the Toffees’ gritty 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, completing their first league double over the Eagles since 2004-05. It wasn’t just about football, though—this episode somehow covers religion, childbirth, bird species, refrigerators, halal, and more. From Beto’s relentless hold-up play to Charly Alcaraz’s dream debut, the hosts dissect standout

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01:06:14

MERSEYSIDE DERBY POST-MATCH: Tarkowski Time, Blue Bedlam

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2025/02/13

The Blue Frontier is back following the incredibly dramatic finish of the 120th, and final Merseyside Derby at Goodison Park. James Tarkowski stepped up in the final minute of stoppage time to thump home a deserved equalizer when all hope was nearly lost. James and Ryan analyze the significant moments, including all 4 goals, missed opportunities, and the overall dynamics of the game, with an emphasis on what an emotional rollercoaster of a match it was. Michael Oliver draws criticism for his

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51:44

BOURNEMOUTH FA CUP POST-MATCH: Goodison’s FA Cup Goodbye

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2025/02/08

While Everton’s resurgence under David Moyes has been encouraging, reality finally hit as the Toffees bowed out of the FA Cup with a 2-0 defeat to Bournemouth in Goodison Park’s final cup match. But was this result inevitable, or did Everton beat themselves? James, Shan, and Ryan break it all down in what was truly a tale of two halves—highlighting what went wrong early, the adjustments that sparked a second-half revival, and why there’s still plenty to be optimistic about moving forward. 🔹 What

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01:09:21

LEICESTER CITY POST-MATCH: Foxes Tamed, Toffees...

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2025/02/01

The Toffees make it three straight wins with a dominant 4-0 thrashing of Leicester City, and The Blue Frontier crew is here on the pod's 1 month anniversary to soak it all in. James, Shan, and Ryan break down Everton’s best performance of the season, from Doucoure’s lightning-fast opener just 10 seconds in, to Beto’s long-awaited breakout and a cherry-on-top goal from Ndiaye. They dive into the tactical improvements under Moyes, the shift away from Dyche-ball, and the sheer joy of watching Everton

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01:02:06

BRIGHTON POST-MATCH: Ruffled Feathers

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2025/01/25

The Toffees get their wings on the South Coast with a gritty 1-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion. Back-to-back wins have Everton soaring 7 points clear of the relegation zone and just 5 points off 11th. James, Shan, and Ryan are your Frontiersmen to guide you through all the drama from a match that wasn’t pretty, but packed with storylines. The trio dissects key player performances, tactical adjustments, and the resilience Everton showed under pressure. They dive into the chaos of injuries, VAR

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52:30

SPURS POST-MATCH: Net Gains at Goodison

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2025/01/19

In a wild afternoon at Goodison, Everton score three first-half goals to secure a much-needed victory over a depleted Spurs side. A similarly depleted Blue Frontier crew dive deep into this (pleasantly) uncharacteristic Toffees performance, debating whether it was Everton brilliance or Spurs ineptitude. James and Ryan break down the key moments, essential stats, and standout performances that defined the match, while sharing listener comments that capture the joy only an Everton win can bring. Up

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