Is the first touch the most important thing?

[Paul Marin]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DNfgibZO5o

[Paul Marin]

I remember back in the eighties (I think) when I went to watch an Italian club team play our national team at the stadium....

How ol' u were? 3?

First touch is the most important skill a footballer should possess.

Jangle, you said "effective" (and not "important") in your opening statements. I submit that it is probably more accurate to say it is the most "important" skill, not necessarily the most effective. Splitting hairs? Maybe. Anyway, while I tend to agree with you, I can see how someone could argue that other skills are more important based on a player's role on the pitch. For example, a centre back does not necessarily have to have that skill as highly developed as a midfielder or striker. Also, there are some highly rated players that have very poor first touches, e.g. Torres - his first touch is terrible.

First bit of sense mi eva see you write.

[Karl]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DNfgibZO5o

Watch it a million times?
Still sweet!

[TheDread]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DNfgibZO5o

What about this one?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TV4bXyl4uM

[Jangle]

yuh recover from yuh SA trip? I hope you are ready for the new season of fantasy football because this season is the real test. It's a pity you weren't here for the WC fantasy league where I dominated only to be robbed by Germany.

[Karl]

What about this one?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TV4bXyl4uM

Nice piece of skill and cool finish!

[Zeppo]

Check this one out for an amazing first touch.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FA_eSKHK9Fk

Magic.

[Paul Marin]

Bwoy...I am out of work now...got laid off Friday. Now have to start looking for a real job, so I doubt I will have time for fantasy ball this year. Unu should use it for practice doh, as nex' year mi wi re-emerge. Who won the WC league?

[Gamma]

i give a hint... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngGgcnJL5G4

[Assasin]

Sorry to hear Paul. I know how it feel brethren, spent 10 months out of a job last year to this year.

Good luck on the search and I hope something turns soon. It is tuff out deh but don't give up inna the search, every exprience and vertile people have problem these days.

[Paul Marin]

Thanks 'sass. We will see how it goes.

[Jangle]

I'm really sorry to hear that man. Kepp your chin up and whatever you do, try not to get yourself into a rut (self pity), and don't be a recluse. As a man, the longer we are out of work , the more it eats away at our self esteemand make the job hunt even harder. I'm speaking from experience. Without saying it, this forum has help me keep my sanity over the years, because I see crazier people here (lol) and I can always depend on someone to make me laugh. Good luck bredrin.

[Paul Marin]

I'm really sorry to hear that man. Kepp your chin up and whatever you do, try not to get yourself into a rut (self pity), and don't be a recluse. As a man, the longer we are out of work , the more it eats away at our self esteemand make the job hunt even harder. I'm speaking from experience. Without saying it, this forum has help me keep my sanity over the years, because I see crazier people here (lol) and I can always depend on someone to make me laugh. Good luck bredrin.

Thanks my youth. I am remaining optimistic.