The Blue Frontier - American Everton Analysis
Episodes
Last Look Before the Run-In: Every PL Club Assessed
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With the Premier League on international break, James and Shan zoom out, working bottom-to-top through all 20 teams to deliver three-word verdicts, st...
EVERTON 3-0 CHELSEA: Rosenior's Riddles and Beto's Brilliance
21 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In what may be an early seminal moment at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, Everton and its support bullied Chelsea to a 3–0 defeat that was as satisfying...
ARSENAL 2-0 EVERTON: 88 Minutes of "Almost"
14 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Arsenal 2–0 Everton, but the scoreline flatters the hosts. Everton traveled to the Emirates without Tarkowski, reshuffled their back line, and outc...
Joe Thomas (Liverpool Echo): Dibling, Home Form, the Friedkins & Life in the Press Box
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Blue Frontier welcomes Joe Thomas, Everton FC correspondent for the Liverpool Echo, for one of the show's most substantive conversations of the se...
EVERTON 2-0 BURNLEY: Chasing Up, Not Looking Down
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Six points from six. The Blue Frontier's entertainment value gets put to the test with a relatively dull but crucial 2–0 Everton win over a hapless ...
NEWCASTLE 2-3 EVERTON: Absorb, Respond, Snatch 3 More Road Points
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Everton pulled off another road masterclass, edging Newcastle 3-2 in a St. James' Park barnburner that had everything: deflections, drama, and one of ...
EVERTON 0-1 MAN UNITED: Heatmap Hell at Hill Dickinson
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Everton fell 0-1 at home to a resurgent Manchester United, staying winless at Hill Dickinson Stadium in 2026. Benjamin Sesko's 72nd-minute counter-att...
Paddy Boyland on TFG's Everton Takeover Impact, Stadium Growing Pains, and Closing Gaps to Rivals
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Blue Frontier is thrilled to welcome Paddy Boyland, The Athletic's Everton correspondent and co-host of the Everton Byline podcast, for our first ...
EVERTON 1-2 BOURNEMOUTH: Ten Minute Bomb Puts Cherries on Top
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The shiny new stadium at the docks hasn't solved Everton's old habits. Despite a dominating performance on the stat sheet (clocking a massive 2.91 xG ...
Fulham 1-2 Everton: Not even Iwobi Could Stop the Everton Comeback
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In a tale of two halves, Everton make their half count more and the Blue Frontier is here to analyze all the details from this one. Shan and Ryan get...
JANUARY WINDOW EXTRAVAGANZA: Tyrique George Scouting Report, McNeil's Misfortune
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The January transfer window closed with a strategic pivot that signals Everton's commitment to a younger, more dynamic squad profile. James, Ryan, and...
BRIGHTON 1-1 EVERTON: Four Center Backs, One Last-Gasp Point
31 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Everton secured a dramatic point at the Amex as birthday boy Beto bundled home a 97th-minute equalizer to keep the Toffees in the Premier League's top...
EVERTON 1-1 LEEDS: Reinforcements Rescue Result
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, James and Shan break down Everton's 1-1 draw vs Leeds United at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. Trailing after James Justin's first-half ...
ASTON VILLA 0-1 EVERTON: Barry Chips Villain Title Hopes
18 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The full triumvirate of James, Shan, and Ryan is back to unpack the Toffees' gritty 1-0 Premier League triumph at Aston Villa. It's Everton's first le...
EVERTON FA CUP EXIT: Cup Hopes Burst Asunder(land)
10 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Everton's FA Cup hopes crumbled in the third round as they fell to Sunderland at Hill Dickinson Stadium, drawing 1-1 before a dismal 3-0 penalty shoot...
EVERTON 1-1 WOLVES: Double Red Draw Dissected
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The full trio reunites on The Blue Frontier to unpack Everton's bizarre 1-1 Premier League draw against rock-bottom Wolves at Hill Dickinson Stadium o...
EVERTON 2-4 BRENTFORD: Bees Saw the Gaps
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Everton's grim New Year tradition continued with a chastening 4-2 home defeat to Brentford at Hill Dickinson Stadium, marking their eighth loss in the...
EVERTON'S JANUARY WINDOW: Needs and Targets Revisited
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Blue Frontier steps away from its usual post-match grind to reset the conversation around Everton's January transfer window. With the Blues sitti...
FOREST 0-2 EVERTON: Stealing From the Rich at Nottingham
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 impr...
EVERTON 0-1 ARSENAL: Tifos, Tactics, and Terrible Officiating
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 co...
CHELSEA 2-0 EVERTON: Burned at the Confounded Bridge (Again)
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
EVERTON 3-0 FOREST: Dyche Derby Demolition
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a commanding 3-0 Premier League victory at Goodison Park, Everton dismantled Sean Dyche's Nottingham Forest, climbing (briefly) to fifth in the tab...
BOURNEMOUTH 0-1 EVERTON: Bounce-Back Brilliance
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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' ...
EVERTON 1-4 NEWCASTLE: Barcodes at Full Power
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 e...
MAN UNITED 0-1 EVERTON: A Little Slap, A Lot of Pickford
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 se...
EVERTON 2-0 FULHAM: Offside Goals, Midfield Control
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everton stop the slide with a 2–0 win over Fulham at the Hill Dickinson Stadium: a match that could've easily finished five if not for the linesman ...
SUNDERLAND 1-1 EVERTON: 28 Minutes Later
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Blue Frontier is back to dissect the gory details of a post-Halloween clash at the Stadium of Light against top-five Sunderland. The podcast triu...
EVERTON 0-3 SPURS: Set Piece Shenanigans
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everton's first home loss at Hill Dickinson Stadium came with a hard lesson in margins. James, Ryan, and Shan return to sort through the frustration a...
MAN CITY 2-0 EVERTON: Annual Etihad Reality Check
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everton held their own for 45 minutes at the Etihad, but against Manchester City, fine margins always seem to go one way. James and Shan break down th...
Pulse Check: PL Early Surprises & Flops
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Blue Frontier crew take the opportunity at at the international break to do a league-wide pulse check after 7 matches played: revisiting their pre...
EVERTON 2-1 CRYSTAL PALACE: Changing the Bio
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Maybe it's a touch late, but that just lets The Blue Frontier dive deeper into tactical waters with a upbeat post-match pod on Everton's stunning 2-1 ...
EVERTON 1-1 WEST HAM: Right Side Ripped Apart
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everton's unbeaten home record stayed intact with a 1–1 draw against West Ham, but the performance left plenty to unpack. Michael Keane's towering h...
WOLVES 2-0 EVERTON: Cup Dreams Crushed at Molineux
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For the second straight season, Everton crash out of the Carabao Cup in the third round, this time a 2-0 defeat to bottom-placed Wolves at Molineux. J...
LIVERPOOL 2-1 EVERTON: No Edge at Anfield
20 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The latest Merseyside Derby at Anfield ended in familiar fashion for Everton: a 2–1 defeat to Liverpool. Ryan Gravenberch's early volley and Hugo É...
EVERTON 0-0 ASTON VILLA: Chance Creation, Finishing Frustration
13 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everton's winless run against Aston Villa in the Premier League stretched to 13, as the Toffees settled for a 0–0 draw at Hill Dickinson Stadium. On...
DEADLINE DAY RECAP: Röhl, Risk, and Right-Back Regrets
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Deadline Day is in the books, and the full TBF trio takes stock of Everton's summer. James, Ryan, and Shan walk through the full window position by po...
WOLVES 2-3 EVERTON: Grealish, Garner, and Good Vibes
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everton's August renaissance rolls on. A 2-3 win away at Wolves makes it three straight victories in all competitions. Almost unbelievably, that means...
EVERTON 2-0 MANSFIELD TOWN: Perfectly Professional Performance
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everton made it ten straight wins in their League Cup openers, seeing off League One Mansfield Town 2–0 at the Hill Dickinson with second-half goals...
EVERTON 2-0 BRIGHTON: Debut Victory at the Docks
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
133 years after Goodison Park first opened, Everton christened their new Hill Dickinson Stadium with a 2–0 win over Brighton. The Blue Frontier crew...
PREMIER LEAGUE PREVIEW: Blue Spin on Rival Remodels
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Blue Frontier crew casts their gaze over the Premier League's "other 16," dissecting the transfer whirlwind, tactical shifts, a...
LEEDS 1-0 EVERTON: When "Out of Position" Becomes the Position
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everton's Premier League season opener at Elland Road ended in familiar fashion: August defeat, a handball controversy, and a fanbase perhaps already ...
Summer Series Wrap, Dewsbury-Hall Arrives, Dibling Derailed?
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Back from Atlanta and back behind the mic, the Blue Frontier trio break down Everton's 2–2 draw with Manchester United in the final match of the PL ...
SUMMER SERIES SPECIAL: Supporters Unite, Transfers Ruminate
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everton are set for a US roadtrip, and The Blue Frontier crew is riding shotgun. In this special Summer Series episode, James and Shan go full tour gu...
EVERTON TEAM ASSESSMENT, PART 7: Right Back & Keeper Targets
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Blue Frontier has reached the FINAL FRONTIER in its 2024–25 Everton squad assessment series with a deep dive into the club's most critical remai...
EVERTON TEAM ASSESSMENT, PART 6: Left Back & Center Back Targets
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part 6 of The Blue Frontier's 2024–25 Everton squad assessment series takes on a big brief: left backs, center backs, and all the latest transfer no...
EVERTON TEAM ASSESSMENT, PART 5: Central Midfield Targets
14 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Just when you think it's not possible, The Blue Frontier brings to you their biggest list of names yet – almost 70! - with Part 5 of their 2024–25...
EVERTON TEAM ASSESSMENT, PART 4: Attacking Mid Targets
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part four of our 2024–25 Team Assessment digs into Everton's creative conundrum. With Dominic Calvert-Lewin's exit all but official, the guys evalua...
EVERTON TEAM ASSESSMENT, PART 3: Right Wing Targets
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Blue Frontier's 2024/25 Squad Assessment continues with Part 3: a deep dive into Everton's biggest attacking void, the right wing. James, Shan, an...
EVERTON TEAM ASSESSMENT, PART 2: Striker Targets
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2 of their 2024–25 Everton squad assessment, The Blue Frontier team turns its attention to center forwards and wide attackers, offering the ...
EVERTON 2024/25 TEAM ASSESSMENT: PART 1
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Blue Frontier launches its 2024/25 Team Assessment with Part 1: a sharp, data-driven look at Everton's squad under David Moyes. James, Shan, and R...
GOODBYE GOODISON: A Fitting End, A New Beginning
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everton's 2-0 win over Southampton was the final act at Goodison Park, but the real story was the crowd, the blue smoke, and the people who made the G...
The Summer of Squad Decisions
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ever...
FULHAM POST-MATCH: Second Half Surprise Surge
10 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
IPSWICH TOWN POST-MATCH: Goodison's Last 3PM Letdown
03 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
RECRUITMENT MODELS, PART 2: Brighton & Hove Albion
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 r...
CHELSEA POST-MATCH: Can't Bridge the Billion Pound Gap
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Bri...
MAN CITY POST-MATCH: X (Twitter) Spaces Roundtable
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
TOFFEE-FEST RECAP: Celebrating Doucoure's Winner in San Diego
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, James and Shan reflect on their experience at Toffee Fest 2025 in San Diego, discussing the vibrant atmosphere, the weekend's activit...
ARSENAL POST-MATCH: Return of the Ndiaye
05 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Maybe it wasn't the prettiest affair, but The Blue Frontier delivers a lively episode brimming with banter and sharp analysis. Hosts James, Shan, a...
LIVERPOOL POST-MATCH: Depressing Anfield Derby (Again)
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
FOOTBALL RECRUITMENT MODELS, PART 1: Newcastle United
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Blue Frontier begins their first of a multi-part series, looking at different Premier League clubs' transfer strategies, and assessing what Everto...
EVERTON EXECUTIVE SHAKEUP: Kinnear Deep Dive & Lessons From Leeds
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
WEST HAM POST-MATCH: Moyes Derby Draw Destiny
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
WOLVES POST-MATCH: Unbeaten But Underwhelmed
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
THE MOYES EFFECT: Everton's Turnaround by the Numbers, Stadium/Boardroom Volatility, and the Frontier Feedback Loop
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
BRENTFORD POST-MATCH: Better Do Beto to Beat the Bees
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Stadiu...
MAN UNITED POST-MATCH: PGMOL United Against EFC
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 r...
CRYSTAL PALACE POST-MATCH: Another Wing Clipped
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
MERSEYSIDE DERBY POST-MATCH: Tarkowski Time, Blue Bedlam
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Blue Frontier is back following the incredibly dramatic finish of the 120th, and final Merseyside Derby at Goodison Park. James Tarkowski stepped ...
BOURNEMOUTH FA CUP POST-MATCH: Goodison's FA Cup Goodbye
08 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Bou...
LEICESTER CITY POST-MATCH: Foxes Tamed, Toffees Triumphant
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 anniv...
BRIGHTON POST-MATCH: Ruffled Feathers
25 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
SPURS POST-MATCH: Net Gains at Goodison
19 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
ASTON VILLA POST-MATCH: Warm and Fuzzy
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everton's new frontier under David Moyes began with a frustrating 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa at Goodison Park, and The Blue Frontier is here to break i...
MOYES ROUND 2: Impact on EFC Recruitment, Tactics, and Survival
11 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The news keeps coming and the The Blue Frontier keeps podding! James, Ryan and Shan are back with a jam-packed episode dissecting the massive news tha...
DYCHE SACKED: Goodison Night of New Beginnings & Nepotism
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A 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...
LESSONS FROM ROMA: Everton's January Market Options
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing the Blue Frontier's productive first week of content, we follow up our comprehensive team assessment with a new episode focused on Everton'...
BOURNEMOUTH POST-MATCH: Lethargy at the Vitality
04 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a flurry of activity from the BLUE FRONTIER this week with a 3rd episode in almost as many days, but unfortunately Everton were not as produ...
JANUARY TEAM ASSESSMENT & NEEDS: Can We Smell a Solution?
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
While The Blue Frontier may be new, the Team Assessment monster episode is not. Regardless, the triumvirate take a deep dive into the team and indiv...
WELCOME TO THE BLUE FRONTIER: Friedkin Group Takeover, Stadium Latest, & Thelwell/Dyche Futures
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome everyone to the newest Everton podcast, "The Blue Frontier". James Boyman and Ryan Williams are back in the pod game and joined by a new third...