Unfortunately there is no celebration on the ATP for our 300th episode, as Everton drop a 3-2 decision to Brentford in a match that would've secured the Toffees place in the PL next season. Instead, James and Ryan review the ups and downs of a truly strange 90 minutes at Goodison. We get into some stats and tactical approaches, but spend just as much time talking about the officiating, luck, and individual mistakes.  From the shirt tug on Richarlison to the lack of a 2nd yellow card on Everton’s penalty, unfortunately the PL officials take center stage once again. Everton also once again have to contend with injuries against a good side that is able to keep the same lineup match over match. At last but not least we get into listener comments including a discussion that has dominated our discord – has Everton left too much to chance? Was the bigger mistake the Watford match? Can they still get it over the line? Or are we simply praying for Burnley and Leeds results to get safe?

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Intro: Steve Barkwill

Production: James Boyman

Outro: Kenboib

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