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The ATP is filled with Spirit this week as even COVID can’t stop James and Ryan from breaking down all the action from the Blues massive win at the King Power stadium vs. Leicester. Everton move out of the drop zone into 16th place with just our 2nd away win of the season. We give kudos to the ATP Discord for having a record number of successful score predictions and tip our caps to the amazing away support that even the US TV broadcast couldn’t miss. It was a strange and interesting match filled with drama and some big-time performances. The ATP give you all the details, stats, and we also have a ton of listener comments that are as insightful as ever. LINKS: https://linktr.ee/usatoffeepod Intro: Steve Barkwill Production: James Boyman Outro: Kenboib Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Goodison Gang showed up in full force today to help the Toffees record a 4th win in a row against Chelsea at home. Alex & James discuss the incredible showing from the fans, including fireworks the night before outside Chelsea's hotel, and the new unofficial Goodison mascot. The ATP crew then dives into individual performances, dramatic moments, listener comments, and MOTM. Ryan & his son Max join us from across the pond to give their instant match reactions! Stay tuned for an episode mid-week where we'll get Ryan's first hand account of his day at the ground. EDITOR'S NOTE: Alex had some tech issues with our recording platform. As a result, there is some clipping in certain parts of the episode. Big thanks to Chicago Joe from our Discord for offering to help piece together what we could. Apologies and thanks for your continued support and patience! LINKS: https://linktr.ee/usatoffeepod Production: Chicago Joe Intro: Steve Barkwill Outro: Kenboib Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everton's trip to Anfield ended how most expected, but the way it transpired was bizarre to say the least! Alex and James break down the lineups, tactics, and the major happenings throughout the match. The ATP duo discusses key takeaways from the match, promising individual performances, and of course, the questionable referee decisions. Lastly, they take a look at the remaining fixtures for EFC and other clubs near the relegation zone to assess the short-term outlook for the Club. LINKS: https://linktr.ee/usatoffeepod Intro: Steve Barkwill Production: Alex Johnson Outro: Kenboib Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s been a bit of a break, but the ATP is BACK to relive all the highs and lows of a strange 1-1 tie at Goodison vs. Leicester City. James and Ryan capture all the drama – and yes, there was some drama – as well as the tactics and individual performances. The duo attempts to explain why Everton struggled so much early and how they were able to get back into the match. They also hit the usual listener comments as well as note the key performers, including the substitute that really changed the match for Everton. A special shoutout as well to our ATP discord brethren, Shammy Tsunami and Cryptys, who were over for the match and a lot of fun. LINKS: https://linktr.ee/usatoffeepod Intro: Steve Barkwill Production: James Boyman Outro: Kenboib Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everton pull out a phenomenal 3 points at Goodison Park off the back of Anthony Gordon's deflected goal inside the first half hour. WE'RE STILL ALIVE! James and Alex give you a shorter, instant reaction in classic ATP style after an early wakeup for stateside Blues. Some massive performances from a returning Allan and Fabian Delph among others, combined with a hapless performance from Manchester United were enough to see Everton 4 points clear of the relegation zone. An enormous result any way you slice it and the boys are buzzing. A&J discuss the team setups, timeline, individual performances, and of course get some great listener reactions included as well! LINKS: https://linktr.ee/usatoffeepod Production: James Boyman Intro: Steve Barkwill Outro: Kenboib Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex and Ryan hop on the mics to vent and dissect Everton's excruciating 3-2 loss to an abysmal Burnley side at Turf Moore. Two first half penalties converted by Richarlison gave hope to Toffees worldwide before errors allowed the hosts to come back and snatch all 3 (6) points near the death. The pain is real and what was unequivocally a capital M - Must Win has now slipped away. Everton sit 1 point above the drop zone with a grueling set of fixtures on the horizon. As always, tactics, key moments, player stats, and listener comments all feature. LINKS: https://linktr.ee/usatoffeepod Production: James Boyman Intro: Steve Barkwill Outro: Kenboib Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s a painful ATP as James and Ryan rehash the brutality of a 2-1 loss away at West Ham. The duo go through what was a relatively eventful match, but one that was filled with poor play in key moments for Everton. Yes, it was finally an away match for Everton under Frank Lampard where Everton had a chance for a result, but did they fall short simply due to individual mistakes? Was it tactics? Did Frank get it wrong? Or was it just dumb luck. Tune in to hear our and our listener’s takes! LINKS: linktr.ee/usatoffeepod Production: Alex Johnson Intro: Steve Barkwill Outro: Kenboib Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a better way to ease back into the PL schedule than an ATP Space! Alex, James, Ryan, and several of our listeners get into a bunch of topics from sleeve sponsors to international performances. We also address some of the bigger questions around Everton right now - should Nathan Patterson’s play? What should Everton do with Yerry Mina now and in the summer? Does Anthony Gordon make way if Gray / DCL / Richy are back? And yes we bring in some interesting performance stats for Jordan Pickford, Seamus Coleman, and the center back crew that MIGHT surprise you. Links: https://linktr.ee/usatoffeepod Production: James Boyman Intro: Steve Barkwill Outro: Kenboib Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ATP goes from fun and joyous to serious and somber as Everton plummet back to earth and get knocked out of the FA Cup 4-0 at Selhurst Park. Alex, James, and Ryan dissect the match in detail and ask a lot questions including was it the tactics, the mentality of the players, the choice in personnel, or a combination of the three? And what needs to change? We take a hard look at Frank’s post-match comments as well as explore a handful of listener comments that ask some very good questions. Do we really care about the FA Cup this year? Is Frank Lampard out of ideas? Should he make some personnel changes? Should he bench Gordon or Richarlison? Should we stop the 2-man midfield experiment? Can Everton play a consistent system? Does it even matter? All of this and more on today’s ATP. LINKS: linktr.ee/usatoffeepod Production: Alex Johnson Intro: Steve Barkwill Outro: Kenboib Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some pods are more fun than others and the ATP had a LOT of fun with this one. The Power Trio is back in full force to capture all the crazy moments of the massive 1-0 Everton victory over Newcastle at Goodison. From people zip-tying themselves to goal posts, to one of the most astounding red cards ever issued in the modern era of VAR, to Alex Iwobi's winner in the NINTH minute of stoppage time, this match was an emotional roller coaster.  Alex, James, and Ryan hit those points and more with a strong emphasis for some reason on wildlife – giraffes, cats with claws, and even the mighty pangolins feature tonight. And yes, finally, one of us utter swear word, but you might be surprised which one of us it was… LINKS: linktr.ee/usatoffeepod Production: James Boyman Intro: Steve Barkwill Outro: Kenboib Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everton record their 16th loss in the PL out of 26 with a 1-0 defeat to the visiting Wolves. Alex, James, and Ryan explore what went wrong, what went well, and everything in between. We talk hoofballs and booing possession, we talk Frank’s setup and mystifying use of subs, and of course, we talk tactics. Thanks to the many comments we have from our mostly depressed listener base and while Everton are definitely in a storm right now, is there a silver lining? S/O zacklandy from our Discord for the title suggestion! *cries in Everton* LINKS: linktr.ee/usatoffeepod Production: Alex Johnson Intro: Steve Barkwill Outro: Kenboib Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s an angry-cast tonight as the ATP bring you the lowlights from an EFC 5-0 drubbing at the hands of Spurs. What went wrong in London? James and Ryan leave no stone unturned as they question everything from Lampard’s tactics and general approach to whether or not even Anthony Gordon deserved to be singled out for his positive performance. They also attempt to answer the age-old question…are the players being set up for failure or are they simply not good enough? They also go heavy on listener comments and yes, they actually answer a listener question about their favorites movie as a distraction, although you can judge if that actually helped. LINKS: linktr.ee/usatoffeepod Production: James Boyman Intro: Steve Barkwill Outro: Kenboib Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More games means more pods and the ATP power trio captures all the action from Everton’s 2-0 victory over Boreham Wood in the FA. It was a dominant if not productive match for Everton and Alex, James, and Ryan take a look into the ebbs and flows of the contest. From the debut of Nathan Patterson to the key tactical change at halftime, this was a very different Everton performance as one should expect against a non-league side. The ATP then wraps it up with some good and bad individual performances as well as some excellent listener comments. LINKS: linktr.ee/usatoffeepod Production: Alex Johnson Intro: Steve Barkwill Outro: Kenboib Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yes, it’s a midweek pod from the ATP! You wanted a review and breakdown of Kevin Thelwell, Everton’s new Director of Football, and we deliver! Alex, James, and Ryan take a hard look at the new DOF in 4 different areas that we believe are absolutely critical for Everton to be successful in the future – Football Identity, Focus on Youth, Development/Pathways, and Team Building / Succession playing. We’ve also sandwiched our DOF breakdown between a quick opener to address the PGMOL apology about the missed handball call vs. City as well as give a quick scouting report on JP Gbamin’s 89-minute performance for CSKA Moscow a few days prior. It’s a jam-packed episode, but one we really believe our listeners will enjoy! LINKS: linktr.ee/usatoffeepod Production: James Boyman Intro: Steve Barkwill Outro: Kenboib Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A very full and slightly unconventional episode today following Everton's 0-1 defeat to Manchester City at Goodison Park. The Toffees end the day feeling incredibly hard done by the bizarre and inexcusable decision not to award a PK for an obvious handball in the box. Atrocious refereeing aside it was a performance worthy of at least a point as the Lampard era continues to provide encouraging signs to the fanbase. In our first segment, Alex and James welcome Bridget Bryson of the Atlanta Evertonians on to promote a survey being issued by the Everton Stakeholder Steering Group. This is a GREAT opportunity for fans to weigh in on the future of supporter representation at Board level of EFC. Our second segment is a recording of our live Twitter Space where we welcome on 7 different fans to provide their thoughts on the match. We discuss THAT refereeing decision, the corruption of the PL, strong performances from the entire midfield, positives of Lampard's reign, and much more! Steps to take survey: Go to www.evertonfc.com/content/contact (Everton FC "Contact Us" Page) Put in name, member number, etc. Put "ESSG" as subject of form Get survey TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Episode summary 1:54 - Everton Stakeholder Steering Group conversation w/ Bridget Bryson 21:47 - Match reaction Twitter Space Guests by order of appearance: Bridget Bryson (@bb_proud) Rob R (@RobWH11) James Shea (@james_shea93) Richard Watts (@RichardWatts01) Colton Gesser (@therealcwagon) Mitch (@UpTheToffees11) @bluenose187880 Dylan Fearon (@DylanFearon_) SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS: linktr.ee/usatoffeepod Hosts: Alex Johnson and James Boyman Production: James Boyman Intro: Steve Barkwill Outro: Kenboib Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ATP definitely struggle this week to try and make sense of a 2 goal loss to Southampton at St. Mary’s. Alex and Ryan walk through the tactical explanations as well as what went wrong over the 90 minutes. As well as some pretty harsh indicators of the poor performance. They talk about Frank’s past encounters with Southampton as well as some of the individual performances, which simply were not up to par. Of course, the ATP audience provides tons of comment today, which are much appreciated. But many questions remain going forward – can Frank get this team playing better? What happened to the pressuring and hard working side we saw last match? LINKS: linktr.ee/usatoffeepod Production: Alex Johnson Intro: Steve Barkwill Outro: Kenboib Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ATP is back to break down a HUGE victory at a rocking Goodison Park.  James and Ryan capture all the fun and yes, it was a truly enjoyable performance from the Toffees. The duo first discuss Ben Foster’s comments about the “horrible” Everton fans and their response. Then they get into key factors such as Bielsa’s lineup choices, Lampard’s history vs. Bielsa sides, and the massive opportunities the gaffer gave to several underutilized players including Alex Iwobi and Jonjoe Kenny.  This week also had its share of interesting numbers, from the huge shot disparity to some remarkable individual performances of several Everton players. And last but not least, the ATP gets into several listener comments, and wrap up one of the most positive episodes they’ve had in a long time (long overdue!). LINKS: linktr.ee/usatoffeepod Production: James Boyman Intro: Steve Barkwill Outro: Kenboib Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s the ATP sadcast this evening as Everton drop a tough one to Newcastle 3-1 at St. James' Park. So much to dissect in this one and Alex, James, and Ryan get into all of it. We talk about the impact of the lineup choices on Saturday, the impact of injuries, the usage of certain players and tactics, as well as why Everton were not able to create against a relatively poor Newcastle side. The power trio also get into some pretty shocking stats that underscore some obvious deficiencies with the performance as well as address the lingering issue at hand…is Everton TRULY in a relegation battle? EDITOR'S NOTE: We had some more (VERY ANNOYING) technical issues with recording this episode, and therefore had to cut some pieces towards to end to keep the flow. Lost Alex's audio so apologies for the absence of the Podfather in the last few minutes. Working hard to prevent this going forward. SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Production: James Boyman Intro: Steve Barkwill Outro: Kenboib Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A more jubilant ATP this week with Alex, James, and Ryan back to capture all the joys of Everton’s 4-1 win at Goodison Park in the fourth round of the FA Cup.  The Frank Lampard era has officially begun, and the power trio get into the dramatic tactical changes implemented, which seemed to energize several of the Everton players and the Goodison crowd.  Beyond that, ATP still hits several interesting topics including: -the strong lineup in light of the massive Tuesday match vs. Newcastle -the Godfrey injury -Everton’s newfound aptitude in midfield and on set pieces.  Special thanks to those the participated in the ATP Spaces and the Discord – we hope to have captured your points and conversations as accurately as possible. Baltimore City Firefighters Fundraiser- Venmo @bmoretoffees or donate directly: https://gofund.me/dfd7b2bb LINKS: Social media, Discord Production: James Boyman Intro: Steve Barkwill Outro: Kenboib Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another Transfer window concludes and the ATP is BACK to recap the day and assess the window. The power trio first focus on our new gaffer, Frank Lampard. We go through his entire track record at Derby and Chelsea – his record, underlying performance measures, tactics, and personnel deployed. We discuss his new staff as well as Duncan Ferguson who remains at the club. We then take that information and look at how we thought Everton would act in the window and then break down the results to include both Donny Van de Beek and Dele Alli. Then Alex, James, and Ryan go through listener comments and give their final ratings on the January window. It’s a longer pod, but it’s jammed packed with details and maybe some angles that you might not get elsewhere! LINKS: Social Media, Pod Platforms & Discord Production: James Boyman Intro: Steve Barkwill Outro: Kenboib Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices