Nuri Sahin

[Gibbo]

I got turned down for Leeds when I was younger because my right foot wasn't strong enough.

True story

[McDermotX]

Nice dodge..........

[Gibbo]

I like to think that if they would have took me on they wouldn't be where they are now, tossers.

[McDermotX]

Needless to say, I had the last laugh

[Slinky Skills]

Yes, **** these professionals.......we should be telling them what to be doing, how crap they are at certain things, where they need to improve etc etc



Actually I sort of agree with you Slinky, at least to an amateur level anyway. I remember, back in my schoolboy years, that I wanted to develop my left foot to such a level that I would be comfortable using either foot to the best of my ability...................and how I managed it was committing myself to only using my left one summer for all the local kickabouts, matches, time-wasting against a wall with a ball etc, that a young fella would be getting up to for 3 months of the summer (schoolboy level football wasn't played during the summer at this point in Dublin). Left only........completely ignored my right side, except for the obvious basics,.....any shooting chances were pushed to my left, any traps were done on my left, any volleys etc etc

After 3 months of that, I honestly can say my game improved dramatically in almost all aspects from initial touch, set-pieces, shooting, passing and opened up the pitch far more to me than had previously. Turning back onto your left became a normal part of your play rather than something you'd try to avoid doing.
Now that was just some snot nosed young fella using his own initiative one summer, but it certainly helped me right up to when I had to stop playing.

I would be astonished if the up-to-date coaching doesn't incorporate such methods into training from schoolboy, amateur etc right up to professional. If young footballers want to develop technique on the ball, which is what we see in continental academies, then they should be taught to embrace their weaker sides.

It definitely works, you do notice a difference in your play if you learn to use your weaker foot.

Like you said it opens the pitch up far more for, you can control and distribute the ball much better and it gives you more composure on the ball too.

I'm making myself sound like a semi pro here which I'm not, far from it. I've only ever played for a Saturday league team briefly but physically I was too weak and never had the self belief, confidence or strength to play week in week out for a local team.

I did however make the effort to learn to improve my game just as you did mate and when I play 11 a side now I am much better player than what I used to be. I'm also a lot older and a bit wiser, more disciplined on the pitch too which helps I guess.

My 5 a side game has certainly improved since learning how to use both feet.

I got turned down for Leeds when I was younger because my right foot wasn't strong enough.

True story

Point proven sadly in your case.

That's a shame mate, you were probably very young when you had the trial I imagine?

Take it you've learned how to use your right foot and maximise it to your strengths since then?

You must be quite a decent player then Gibbo.

[Kenneth]

[Slinky Skills]

Nice dodge..........

I like to think that if they would have took me on they wouldn't be where they are now, tossers.

[yamiedo]

Don't think Sahin was anywhere near match fit against Arsenal. We'll see his full potential after about 3-5 games or so.

[Vermilion]

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I was talking to a guy in work about this the other day.

Players need to learn how to play both footed, considering they are professionals it is the least they can do.

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[Neil Young]

I got turned down for Leeds when I was younger because my right foot wasn't strong enough.

True story

You're right-footed.

[danperkins]

[Chazza]

Turkish midfielder Nuri Sahin has been speaking about his time at Anfield so far, offering insight into why he chose Liverpool over other clubs this summer. In an interview with NTVSport at Melwood, Sahin revealed offers from other Premier League clubs, before explaining his decision to move to Merseyside:

“I’d spoken with Jose Mourinho three times. He wanted me to play in the Premier League but didn’t refer to a specific team.

I’ve chosen Liverpool because I wanted to play in a football team with a tradition.

I played at one of the biggest clubs in Germany, Borussia Dortmund, and Real Madrid. And now, I play for the biggest club in England. “

Sahin continued by praising one of his new team-mates, Steven Gerrard. Describing his ‘honour’ at playing alongside the Liverpool and England captain, the Turkish midfield maestro gave an insight into how Gerrard leads by example:

” He’s a fantastic player and a captain. He really takes care of the youngsters especially Raheem Sterling. I can learn many things from him. It’s an honour to play alongside [him].”

Despite not featuring much since his move to Anfield (just short of 70 minutes against Arsenal), Sahin has spoken positively of his time in England so far, revealing that his own full match fitness is just around the corner:

“I’ve been in England for two weeks and feel like I’m settling in well. Liverpool is a huge club, words can’t explain how big a club this is.

The Premiership is an intriguing league, every team is capable of wining or losing against each other. For example I felt we outplayed Manchester City however, struggled against Sunderland.

I will return to full match fitness within 7-10 days. “

Sahin has been included in the Europa League squad who have travelled to Switzerland for the match against Young Boys on Thursday evening, with many expecting the Turkish midfielder to feature as Brendan Rodgers looks to re-shuffle, rest players and give fringe/youth players a chance to prove themselves ahead of a key Premier League match against Manchester United on Sunday.

http://www.lfcts.com/sahin-liverpool-is-a-huge-club/

[Shanks]

http://www.lfcts.com/sahin-liverpool-is-a-huge-club/

Wouldn't have expected him to say anything less tbh..

Do you have any quotes from him pre signing?

I'm sure Raphael Honigstein said something about him preferring Le Arse and has any footballer ever signed for a club and said they regretted it?

[little dave hedgehog]

has any footballer ever signed for a club and said they regretted it?

didi hamann

[Shanks]

didi hamann

For LFC?

I'm on about the players who gush praise for the club AFTER they've signed.

"It was always about LFC etc" Bollocks...