Bolt has 'touch like a trampoline' - A-League striker

Former Ireland striker Andy Keogh blasted Usain Bolt as having "a touch like a trampoline" Friday as the coach of the Central Coast Mariners refused to say whether he believes the sprint star can make it as a footballer.

Keogh, who plays for Perth Glory, said it would be a "kick in the teeth" to footballers if the eight-time Olympic champion earns a professional contract with Australia's Mariners.

The 32-year-old Jamaican, who retired from athletics last year, has been on trial with the A-League club since August but contract negotiations have stalled and he is no longer training.

Sydney's Daily Telegraph reported this week that Bolt's representatives were initially seeking Aus dollars 3 million (USD 2.1 million) but the Mariners have offered closer to Aus dollars 150,000.

The Mariners have said it appears unlikely the Jamaican will sign unless a third-party agreement can be found to deliver him more money.

Keogh, who used to play for Wolves and Cardiff, was blunt in his assessment of