Originally Posted by guccilvr

ahh here's where it gets interesting.. those same nuances apply in football as well. sure, anyone with a decent set of lungs can run for 90 minutes.. but add a ball and other players trying to get the ball from you in the equation and it's suddenly a different shall I say..game.

being able to control the ball when someone like john terry(chelski bum) grabbing your shirt takes skill.. being able to receive a ball in the zone and put it where it needs to go, whether in the back of the net or to a teammate takes skill.. reversing field and hitting your target takes skill.. you see guys who can do it..and those who can't.. another tiny little nuance.. being able to finish a ball. those who can seperate themselves from the average.