The Blue Frontier - American Everton Analysis

• EVERTON 2-0 FULHAM: Offside Goals, Midfield Control

  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 and VAR's meddling. The Blue Frontier crew dive into what made this performance click: Moyes' much-needed adjustments, Garner's surprising stability at right back, Tim's tidy control in midfield, and Barry's growing confidence up top. They dissect the three disallowed goals, highlight the press that throttled Fulham's buildup, and weigh how much credit belongs to Moyes versus the opposition's drop-off. Beyond the scoreline, the trio discuss what this could mean for Everton's balance going forward (do Garner, Barry, or "Tim the Enchanter" represent longer-term answers?) and what the result says about the club's December outlook. Plus, Shan shares some heartfelt thoughts and prayers for members of the Everton and broader football community. Up the Toffees! LINKS: https://linktr.ee/thebluefrontier

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• SUNDERLAND 1-1 EVERTON: 28 Minutes Later

  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 triumvirate of James, Ryan, and Shan grapple with an Everton side that dazzled for the first 28 minutes, capped by Iliman Ndiaye's stunning left-footed curler, only to morph into brainless zombies as Granit Xhaka's deflected equalizer sparked a second-half Sunderland siege.   They spotlight Thierno Barry's lively start, wrecked by a point-blank miss and a needless yellow that killed his bite.   David Moyes' baffling subs also face the torch: Why Dwight McNeil over Tyler Dibling or Charly Alcaraz for an injured Ndiaye?   Tactics unravel with Sunderland's midfield grip (Xhaka's 18 final-third passes) and Everton's collapse (second half: 61% possession conceded, 0.75 xG to 0.02). Alongside loyal listeners, the crew probes: Purely tactical? Getting the best from players? Right man for the job? Squad talent shortfall? Adam Aznou the fix?   They float tweaks (stick with Barry, shift Jack Grealish centrally, sub earlier) amid one win in eight. Tune in for data-backed takes, raw frustrations, and pragmatic paths ahead of Fulham and United. Up the Toffees.   LINKS: https://linktr.ee/thebluefrontier

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• EVERTON 0-3 SPURS: Set Piece Shenanigans

  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 and the facts: two set-piece lapses, some dodgy refereeing, and not mention, another match where Everton's play looked better than the scoreline. This week's episode leans into a new format shaped by conversations in The Blue Frontier Discord. Less retelling, more reasoning. The hosts break down how Everton out-created Spurs from open play, and what the post-shot xG reveals about finishing and defensive shape. They also dig into listener-driven ideas on tactical tweaks and squad rotation, asking what realistically needs to change for results to match performances. Finally, the boys take us through a new segment, led by Shan, to give Thoughts and Prayers to two teams that are really struggling right now.  You might be surprised to know who those clubs are.  As always, please leave a rating and review if you enjoy the show. Reach out to us with any feedback at [email protected], or any of our socials! LINKS: https://linktr.ee/thebluefrontier 

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• MAN CITY 2-0 EVERTON: Annual Etihad Reality Check

  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 the Toffees' 2–0 defeat, where Iliman Ndiaye's electric first half and Jordan Pickford's shot-stopping weren't enough in the face of Erling Haaland's inevitable brace. The duo unpack David Moyes' setup: Everton's compact defense mostly worked until it didn't; the Beto chance early on could've flipped the game. There's also time spent on the neatly bypassed VAR handball controversy, and a forward line still searching for rhythm and confidence. With away matches vs City + Liverpool in the rearview less than 10 games into the season, Toffees can look forward to many more winnable games ahead. LINKS: linktr.ee/thebluefrontier

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• Pulse Check: PL Early Surprises & Flops

  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 preseason predictions and dissecting how every club's story is unfolding so far. Everything is on the table here (no pun intended): Fulham's "they are who we thought they were" midtable solidity, Burnley's relegation-zone scrappiness, and the heavyweights battling at the top of the league. James, Ryan, and Shan trace which sides are over and under-performing their xG, who's riding luck, and who's quietly legit. Arsenal's control, City's fragility, and Liverpool's regression all get the microscope treatment, as well as surprise packages like Bournemouth and Spurs under Thomas Frank. Data, balanced debate, and the usual dry humor on clubs that "cracked the code" only to immediately forget it. Whether you're an Evertonian keeping tabs on the wider Premier League or a neutral who likes tactics and data, this episode delivers analysis that turns table-watching into insight.   LINKS: https://linktr.ee/thebluefrontier 

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