We’ve kept silent long enough…the ATP is back to discuss the state of the club after the utter failure that was the January window. This is a monster episode for sure – Alex, James, and Ryan talk about all sorts of topics - Moshiri and his video, the lack of leadership of the club, what a proper recruitment cycle looks like, the impact of late sale of Gordon / Manager changes on the window, the differences between Dyche and Lampard, and get into a massive breakdown of Sean Dyche – the main characteristics of his teams from his transfer business and his tactics to his team composition as well as how Everton players may or may not fit into his scheme. Lastly, the team hits a couple of the Free Agent rumors being floated around and whether or not guys like Isco or Ayew can help Everton…along with a massive Free Agent recommendation that we think could make a significant impact (kinda?). We try to have some lighter moments in this some perhaps just for our own sanity. Hope you enjoy it.

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Intro: Steve Barkwill

Production: James Boyman

Outro: Kenboib

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James and Alex fired up a Twitter Space to talk about one of the most memorable days in recent Everton history (and not in a good way). They bring up a series of guests to discuss:

-Lampard's departure

-Danjuma U-turn to London

-Bielsa rejects manager job(?)

-Gordon linked to Newcastle

-Club for sale: conflicting reports

Thanks to all who came up to participate. Stay strong out there Toffees.

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Production: Alex Johnson

Intro: Steve Barkwill

Outro: Kenboib

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The ATP has to yet again grin and bear another Everton defeat for the last place Toffees. The full trio is here to get into the the tactical issues of the 2-0 loss at West Ham and eventually into the bigger issues – is Frank gone? Is the season salvageable? Alex, James, and Ryan then get into the transfer windows and include a good breakdown of Everton loan-in, Arnaut Danjuma. The ATP also gets heavy into the listener comments today so thank you for your participation. It’s why we keep going forward despite this club’s current direction being the opposite of that.

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Intro: Steve Barkwill

Production: James Boyman

Outro: Kenboib

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The full trio is back to discuss perhaps the lowest point in the modern history of Everton football as the Toffees lose at home against last place Southampton 2-1. Alex, James, and Ryan go through all the rampant chaos and confrontations concerning Everton football club in this past hectic week off the field as well as discuss what was a disappointing, yet not surprising performance on the field at Goodison Park. The ATP gets into a series of listener comments and struggle with the ultimate catch 22 – should Everton move on from Frank Lampard knowing that it will likely be the same individuals that would appoint his successor? Everton have truly entered what seems like an Age of Distrust.

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Production: Alex Johnson

Intro: Steve Barkwill

Outro: Kenboib

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The ATP brings to you a very special FA Cup episode in which Everton again suffer defeat at Old Trafford. Alex, James, and Ryan bring all the action and OF COURSE address the elephant in the room – whether or not Everton stick with Frank Lampard. Thank you very much to our loyal listeners for their comments that help shape the conversation. We also get into the risk of potential injuries in playing a senior lineup when the league should be the priority as well as discuss the merits of Frank’s tactical approach. Should Everton stick with the 352? Who should feature in the setup? Check out the ATP this week for all of our and our listener’s takes!

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Intro: Steve Barkwill

Production: James Boyman

Outro: Kenboib

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Everton hit a new low and the ATP gets into the thick of it. They decompose the decidedly one-sided tactical battle in what was certainly a Roberto De Zerbi masterclass. James and Ryan also take a bunch of listener comments and have a bigger discussion over what seems like a referendum on not just Frank Lampard, but the club as a whole. What went wrong? How much of this is on Frank? Is it the players? Was this just regression to the mean? Should they replace Frank? If so, will the Board let Thelwell make the hire and establish himself as a proper DoF? Thanks as usual to our fantastic listener for the input, it really drove the show today.

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Production: Alex Johnson

Intro: Steve Barkwill

Outro: Kenboib

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In the most improbable of results, Everton manage a point away to City in a rather one-sided affair. City won everything but the actual score and Everton showed enough resilience to squeak out a point courtesy of a moment of magic from Dimi Gray. James and Ryan are here to take our loyal listeners through all of the tactics, personnel decisions, and ridiculous events that seemed almost as a distraction to the actual result. Did Pep play it too conservatively? Did Frank get the setup right? Regardless, it was a point that the ATP community welcomed after a tough result vs. Wolves. Thank you again for the many listener comments as well!   

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Intro: Steve Barkwill

Production: James Boyman

Outro: Kenboib

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The full power trio brings you the first post-match in well over a month as Everton is back to its old tricks in a 2-1 loss to Wolves at Goodison on Boxing Day. Alex, James, and Ryan delve into the tactics and performances against the bottom of the table Wolves at home. Frank definitely has a different structure that was on display as well as some curious positional deployments again that the ATP breaks down in details. We also get into several listener comments as well as finish things off with a brief referendum on Lampard going into the January window. We manage to get into a couple rants as well, but unfortunately losses like this can even bring out the worst in the ATP despite it still remaining safe for work!

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Production: Alex Johnson

Intro: Steve Barkwill

Outro: Kenboib

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Greetings and Happy Holidays from the ATP to all of you Blues out there!

Alex and James are joined by Garrett Post, Nick Weinstein, and Shan Khan during this Twitter Space to discuss Everton's imminent return to Premier League action. In the Space we:

• Give our top 5 stats from our 3 part Mid-Year Squad Assessment (check it out!)
• Hit Everton's 2-0 win vs Aston Villa in a behind-closed-doors friendly
• Ponder rumored new deals for Alex Iwobi and Anthony Gordon
• Reflect on Kevin Thelwell's first 300 days as Everton DOF (h/t Paddy Boyland)
• Consider the pros and cons of Fulham's interest in Doucoure in the January window.

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Intro: Steve Barkwill

Production: James Boyman

Outro: Kenboib

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The Power Trio is in full force to conclude our 3-part midyear assessment with potential tactical solutions pre-window and yes, potential transfer business to solve Everton’s biggest problems. The ATP get into lots of potential transfer names using data/research with initial focus on finding impact players for the 2 remaining loans Everton have smartly saved for the season. Alex, James, and Ryan take a collective look at players with low minutes across all sorts of leagues as well as other parameters. Last but not least, they then take a hard look at the most recent Transfer Rumors as silly season gears up for what should be a very interesting and critical January window for EFC. 

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Production: Alex Johnson

Intro: Steve Barkwill

Outro: Kenboib

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