Corner Flag Talk

CORNER FLAG TALK’S PL POWER RANKINGS-AUGUST -BY COURTNAY TURPIN 10) Jorginho - hard to argue that the Italian isn't the most important component of Maurizzio Sarri’s Chelsea side. The control and guile he gives from the deep lying player maker in Sarri’s 4-3-3 is next to none in the league. 9) Virgil Van Dijk - Since making his debut for Liverpool in February, the Dutchman has been involved in most clean sheets in the league. With Liverpool keeping three so far this season, Van Dijk clearly deserves a spot on this list. 8) Richarlison - Prior to his red card vs Bournemouth, the Brazilian was in fine form for Everton putting doubts over his capabilities and end of season form for Watford last year to bed. Only this low in our power ranking due to the silly red card he obtained. But, with one game left on his ban and his 2-goal scoring debut for Brazil over the international break, we look forward to seeing his premier league exploits for the rest of the seas...

Thoughts on this Year’s Men’s Awards Before I get started, I should put out a disclaimer that I do think individual awards are needed in football. Its all great to be a functioning tool in a team’s system, that at the end of the day may not do anything particularly noticeable, but helps the team perform at the top level’s efficiently, a certain Sergi Roberto and Joshua Kimmich come to mind. However, to truly stand head and shoulders above the elite in world football at the end of a given period should be recognized with something tangible. Albeit these awards may have suffered with respect to their stature due to the era of Messi vs Ronaldo where it seemed like for so long it was not an award just anyone could win; but rather it’s a testament to the level at which these giants of the game were performing at. For the first time since Kaká won the Ballon D’or in 2008, someone other than the afore mentioned superstars has won a major football award. Luka Modric wo...