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 structure, and the long-term sustainability of this model.

The team analyzes his past decisions, his views on PSR, and the delay in his start date—plus, how his leadership could shape Everton's future alongside David Moyes. They also examine the financial realities of modern football, the role of a director of football, and the risks and rewards of moving away from existing recruitment structures. With insights from The Square Ball and Paddy Boyland (thanks to both for the fantastic source material), this is an in-depth look at the biggest off-pitch story at Everton right now.

Is this the bold move Everton needs, or are the Toffees taking a massive gamble?

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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 since leaving West Ham, and the pod brings you all the details of the fantastic Everton goal, as well as all the analysis in what was a very tactical match. From strange West Ham team construction and the key matchups to the data insights that highlight the difference in the results. The guys then discuss potential lineups going forward and what this Everton team might look like in the next match for what could be a difficult April schedule for Everton.

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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 other major moments, including Moyes' different approach to the substitutions, Andre nearly headbutting Stuart Attwell, and much more. Our listener input and comments really shine in this episode as the guys continue to come to terms with secure Premier League safety with 10 matches still to play.

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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 James Garner.

But wait, there's more than just performance analysis—Everton's boardroom has been nearly as eventful. The guys discuss major executive shakeups, stadium financing updates, and what Abdoulaye Doucouré's contract situation signals for the club's future. (23:58) With so much uncertainty, they try to walk the thin line between speculation & reality.

Finally, we turn the spotlight to YOU, our listeners. (44:08) We answer your questions—who should Everton target in the transfer market? What's the best matchday experience at Goodison? And, of course, the truly important debates: favorite vegetables, ideal first opponent at Bramley-Moore Dock, Everton as an animal, and more!

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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, analyzing Brentford's effective set pieces, Everton's missed opportunities, and what this result means heading into a crucial stretch of the season.

And, as always, the conversation wouldn't be complete without listener input! The hosts dig into a ton of comments from the loyal Blue Frontier listeners, before wrapping up with a preview of Everton's next match against Wolves.

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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 game-changing VAR decisions that left Evertonians in fury. They also take a wider look at the PGMOL's ongoing struggles with officiating and VAR implementation in the Premier League.

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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 performances, Moyes' tactical adjustments, and how Everton overcame fatigue to pull off a massive win. They also highlight the electric away support, Spirit of the Blues ringing through London, and the growing momentum heading into the clash against a flailing Manchester United.

Also on the agenda:

• Anthony Taylor's officiating masterclass?!
• The unsung heroes: Pickford, Young & Lindstrøm
• Everton vs. Birds FC—coincidence or fate?
• Queen Eleanor & the power of newborn luck
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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 inconsistent calls, Beto earns praise for his work rate and goal, while Abdoulaye Doucouré, JB, and Gana also played their part in the monumental result. They spend a great deal of time basking in the glory of the final minutes, getting in lots of comments from listeners on socials, and reflecting on how remarkable and welcome the Toffee's turn in form has been, not to mention how special the Everton fanbase is. Special mention of the hilarious head loss by the reds across the park ;) SUBLIME.

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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 went wrong for Tarkowski? 🔹 How did Charly Alcaraz's debut change the game? 🔹 Everton's second-half resurgence—sign of progress? 🔹 Can the Toffees bounce back against Liverpool?

We also dive into Bournemouth's well-executed game plan, the impact of injuries, and the tactical implications for the upcoming Merseyside Derby. Plus, as always, we bring in some fantastic listener quotes from the Discord community.

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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 actually dominate a match.

But it's not just about the football—this one had it all: VAR confusion, Leicester's defensive chaos, Wout Faes' permanent state of blame-shifting, and some truly bizarre time-wasting antics (why were they changing shoes at 3-0 down?). Plus, listener reactions fuel the banter, from celebrating Beto's redemption arc to laughing at Leicester's meltdown.

The guys wrap the show with a discussion of the media confusion around Everton's (apparently) imminent signing of Carlos AlcaRAZ on loan (w/ obligation) from Brazillian giants Flamengo. They also discuss the player's career so far, how he fits into the squad, and why his signing ticks a lot of important boxes from a recruitment standpoint.

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