Top Bins Talk

We love to talk about our favourite players, or have discussions about who we believe is better. But what about ranking the importance of certain players? What does importance mean, how may that differ on a team-to-team basis, and who (for each of the current PL top six) is the most vital player in their side, and why? We discuss that, and more, on this episode of Top Bins Talk.

The tactical developments we've seen in football over recent years has been tremendous, but one specific role that seems to be getting left behind is that of the traditional winger. Think Giggs on the left, Beckham on the right, chalk on their boots and width provided. Although the fulfillments for such a role may be more 'complex' in today's game, why don't we see it more often?Are we not maximising some wide players' qualities as they’ve been shoehorned onto their unnatural side becasue that’s the norm? What alternative solutions have teams made to replace the threat 'traditional wingers' provide? If a player has qualities more suited to playing on his strong side... then why not let him flourish in that role? We discuss these questions, and more, on this week's episode of The Drawing Board.

After creating a shortlist of players deserving of moves to 'bigger' clubs, Max and Phil discuss suitable potential next destinations for each.

We're (for most teams, at least) at the halfway stage of the 2021-22 Premier League season. To celebrate, Max, Brice, and Phil create a team of the season so far, but excluding players from Man City, Liverpool, and Chelsea.

16 games into the Premier League season, Newcastle sit in 19th, 3 points adrift of safety and in need of results soon. Adding quality in January is a priority, but getting their recruitment right will be vital to their survival hopes. In Episode 3 of The Drawing Board, the Top Bins team create a shortlist of potential transfer targets, and explain why they'd each be smart signings for the club.  

A three-horse Premier League title race - involving Man City, Liverpool, and Chelsea - looks to be on the cards, and each sides fullbacks are playing a very significant role. How are each team using their fullbacks, what makes each unique, and why is it so important to their respective sides? We discuss all of that on episode two of the Drawing Board.

We're really excited to release the first episode of our new weekly podcast series 'The Drawing Board': topical conversations about players, teams, matchups, and talking-points -- all in short ~30~ min. episodes and in our own unique fashion. Take a listen, let us know what you think, and shoot us a message if you have any topic suggestions for a future episode!EP 1: Interesting and eye-opening stats, and more about the players' behind them3:00 : Arnaut Danjuma11:15 : Florian Wirtz16:30 : Declan Rice22:30 : Michail Antonio 

The next episode of the Ones to Watch series takes us to France, and specifically Ligue 1, to discuss a handful of players to keep an eye on this season. To do so, we're joined by French football expert Jeremy Smith (@jeremysmith98), and we cover the below group:Pape Matar SarrRayan Cherki and Maxence CaqueretAmine GiouriAurelien TchouameniRomain FaivreThe Rennes Boys - Doku, Sulemana, Bade, and Camavinga

For Episode 4 of the Ones to Watch in 2021/22 series, we're joined by Sam (@GoalAnalysis) to discuss a handful of players to keep an eye on in the now Messi-less La Liga.Breakout stars ready to emerge, young talents primed to build on a promising previous season, or under-the-radar picks set to catch everyone's attention - we cover it all, and much more.

For Episode 3 of the Ones to Watch in 2021/22 series, we're joined by Oli Gorn (@gorn__) to discuss a handful of Championship players we believe could have big campaigns for their respective clubs. Breakout stars ready to emerge, young talents primed to build on a promising previous season, or under-the-radar picks set to catch everyone's attention - we cover it all, and much more.

In Episode Two of our 'Ones to Watch' series, Abel Meszaros (@BundesPL) joins us to discuss a handful of Bundesliga players who are worth keeping an eye on during the upcoming domestic campaign.Follow us @TopBinsTalk on Twitter!

As the start of domestic seasons across Europe edge closer, we've decided to embark on a podcast series profiling a number of players in each league we believe will be 'ones to watch.' Young players primed for a breakout season, those looking to build on impressive previous campaigns, or stars in the making - give the podcast a listen to find out exactly who to keep your eye on.For the first episode of the series, we're joined by Tom Worville (@Worville) from The Athletic to discuss a handful of Premier League players who we're excited to watch.

A young Swedish striker? An English Champions League winner? An Italian deep-lying midfielder? A Portuguese center back?Which players will take their games to new levels at this summer's Euros?In light of the release of the FIVEYARDS Euros game, we were joined by Josh Hobbs and Joe Lightfoot to offer insight into a number of exciting talents and discuss which 5 players we believe will increase their value the most during the tournament. Check out the website (https://www.fiveyardsgame.com/) to see which players are available for selection - and enter the game. It's free, available worldwide, and prizes are at stake

The expected goals underperformers, the draw specialists, not clinical enough in front of goal, letting Graham Potter down: a number of remarks have been made about Brighton & Hove Albion this season. Some have truth to it, others not so much, but one thing is for sure: there is a lot more to this side, and the club as a whole, that makes the Seagulls so interesting to discuss.We’re lucky enough to be joined by Liam Tharme from Albion Analytics to do exactly that: we talk about Brighton’s 2020/21 season, the in-demand Graham Potter, and the exciting academy setup and focus on youth that will set the football club up for the considerable future. We hope you enjoy.

The Eredivisie has always been a prolific producer of exciting talent. From Dennis Bergkamp to Ruud van Nistelrooy to Frenkie De Jong and Matthijs De Ligt - so many of Europe's best (past and present) first burst onto the scene in the Netherlands. A number of intriguing prospects are hoping to emulate those before them: from an all-action midfielder in the Dutch capital to a suddenly prolific Greek striker, we take a look at a number of Eredivisie talents worth keeping an eye on. Dutch scout and analyst Marc Lamberts (@lambertsmarc) joins us to discuss these players.9:00: What's happening in Dutch football this season?14:30: Ryan Gravenberch + Dutch NT23:15: Donyell Malen + PSV40:00: Teun Koopmeieners48:30: Giorgos Giakoumakis and other interesting Eredivisie prospects