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.

 

[irip]

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

The weird thing was neither of them had pace but always seemed to have time on the ball.
It’s like the game slowed down when they had it.
Cantona was a little bit similar.
Wonderful players with amazing football brains.

 

[Arthur Wedge]

So @Billysboots @Red devil @Slime

What’s your thinking on the managerial position

Carrick doing a great job but is it another OGS situation

Will he get the job permanently , do you want him to get it


Or look for someone else ?

 

[Lucifer MorningStar]

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

Best I’ve ever seen live was Maradona the balls he could pluck out of the air were joke. However the best I’ve seen in the premier league were the 2 you mention they could take a ball coming at them at any speed and just make it do what they wanted instantly absolutely different class.