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 guide, handing the mic to Evertonians from New York, New Jersey, Chicago, and Atlanta to spotlight fan-led festivities across the US: from five-a-side footy and boat cruises, to all out Southern-style tailgates.

They preview the events and the Toffee spirit ramping up spectacularly in each city, and get a little bit of background on each group's history.

In the final segment, the hosts also break down Everton’s early preseason (spoiler: don't draw any conclusions), Mark Travers’ surprise arrival, kit discourse (finally, a win), and a few links with legs: Takefusa Kubo and Adam Aznou.

Tactically light, community heavy - this one’s for the badge-kissers and the Discord lurkers alike.

James - NY: (01:47)

Henry - NJ: (09:11)

Tony - CHI: (18:47)

Bridget - ATL (31:26)

Shan/James Segment: (41:44)

LINKS: https://linktr.ee/thebluefrontier

SUMMER SERIES FB GROUP FOR ALL INFO: https://www.facebook.com/groups/768603562263241

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 remaining gaps: right-back and goalkeeper.

Building on the tactical and data-heavy groundwork laid in Part 1, James, Ryan, and Shan kick off with news on Idrissa Gana Gueye and Michael Keane re-signing, as well as the incoming Thierno Barry (who got a full breakdown an earlier episode). From there, they turn their attention to right backs and keepers, applying their consistent scouting framework: starting with free agents and relegated bargains, before digging into names identified via custom models, Wyscout data, and Discord community contributions.

This episode surfaces high-upside young right-backs like Tiago Santos, Wesley, and Juanlu Sánchez; weighs short-term fixes like Kyle Walker-Peters, and touches on intriguing (and sometimes chaotic) goalkeeper options to back up Jordan Pickford following the departures of João Virgínia and Asmir Begović.

As always, there are no agendas, no fake hot takes: just data-literate, realistic, and out-of-the-box thinking. The pod mixes tactical nuance with a few laughs, a touch of shade, and a whole lot of grounded analysis.

If you’re looking for Everton insight that’s civil, smart, and more serious than silly-season rumors, this one’s for you.

LINKS:

https://linktr.ee/thebluefrontier

Email:

bluefrontierusa@gmail.com

Intro: composed by Steve Barkwill, voice work by Laura Lockwood

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 noise. PLUS a new theme song to set the tone (thanks to Steve Barkwill and Laura Lockwood, links below!)

James, Shan, and Ryan kick things off with reactions to the kit reveal (Stake-free at last), the Seamus Coleman extension, and updates on Jarrad Branthwaite’s looming five-year deal and Gana Gueye’s still-pending renewal.

From there, the crew dives into positional analysis, blending Wyscout data, scouting models, and sharp tactical logic to evaluate what Everton really need in defense. While LB and CB are both positions of need, the trio consider that Everton may want to allocate more funds to other positions and have adjusted accordingly. They weigh up Vitalii Mykolenko’s year, question the resource allocation for rumored signings like Thierno Barry, and explore wide-ranging fullback options—from free agents and relegated bargains to promising South American talents like Vanderlan and Esquivel. Also discussed: Galatasaray’s Jelleur, Southampton’s Wellington, and MLS alumnus John Tolkin.

And as usual, light on the agendas and intentional hot takes, heavy on different ideas, out of the box thinking, and surprising names that make a lot more sense than the silly season rumor mill.

If you would like to find a group of guys that attempt to keep it civil – with an exception or two in this episode - and realistic, we encourage you to give it a listen.

LINKS:

https://linktr.ee/thebluefrontier

Get in touch:

bluefrontierusa@gmail.com

Steve Barkwill Composition:

https://stevebarkwill.com

Laura Lockwood (Lockwood Voices):

https://www.lockwoodvoices.com/