Harris: "He had a fantastic first touch"

Former Chelsea defender Ron Harris spoke about Peter Osgood’s death today. Osgood who was 59, collapsed at a Slough Crematorium.

Osgood was attending a funeral when he collapsed and ambulance services were called, he was later announced as dead. 

His good friend, Ron Harris spoke about Osgood, claiming he had spoken to the former Chelsea man just hours before his death. "Well, I only spoke to Oz about half past ten this morning. He was attending a funeral and I was supposed to be speaking at a dinner with him on Friday," Harris told Sky Sports News. 

"Apart from being a very, very good friend of mine for the best part of 30-odd years, I think he is the most gifted player I ever played with in my time at Chelsea Football Club," Harris expressed with great sympathy. 

Ron also commented on his skill, claiming he had a ‘fantastic first touch’. "He had a fantastic first touch, was a big, strong lad and put the fear up big centre halves. He was a terrific lad and had some fantastic skill. He was a pleasure to play with," Harris said. 

The last time Ron Harris saw Peter Osgood was on Saturday when Premiership champions Chelsea played Portsmouth, in which The Blue’s ran out as 2-0 winners. "I was with him on Saturday at Chelsea against Portsmouth and he was in fine form".