The Footie Thread

[Slime]

Re players that cannot control a ball. Sterling, Lordy flippin Lordy. If a ball was played to him, he always had to flick it up and then control it. It used to drive fans barmy. Mahrez on the other hand was a genius. It’s the same now with Doku and Cherki. That first touch is unreal. It gives them a second or two to make decisions without being closed down.

The best first touch I've ever seen was either from Berbatov or Bergkamp, both magical.

 

[Arthur Wedge]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2048932459169898509

Looks like his rehab is going well

 

[Tashyboy]

The best first touch I've ever seen was either from Berbatov or Bergkamp, both magical.

I think it’s when you see players like that. They stand out a mile. I once saw Utd batter City at Maine rd ( again). Whilst warming up. Veron and Beckham were knocking balls 60 yds across field to one another. The precision and first touch was astonishing.