Keogh, a former Ireland international, criticised the Jamaican sprint stars football credentials and said Bolt had a first touch “like a trampoline” and it would be ”a kick in the teeth” if he was playing in the A-League.
The eight time Olympic gold medal winner was offered a contract by the Central Coast Mariners after but negotiations have stalled with Bolt no longer training with the club where he has been on trial since August.
It has been reported Bolt is seeking a deal worth $3 million but the Mariners offer is said to be closer to $150,000.
Perth star Keogh didn't hold back when asked for his feelings on the Bolt experiment.
“It’s nice to have the attention on the A-League but him playing in the A-League, that’s not for me,” Keogh said.
“He’s shown a bit (of potential) but it’s a little bit of a kick in the teeth to the professionals that are in the league.”
“If there’s someone who genuinely thinks he’d be a good football addition, I don’t think they should be in a position to make those calls."
Mariners boss Mike Mulvey was peppered with questions about Bolt at a press conference Friday, batting most of them away.
“There’s no update. He’s not at training and I’m just concentrating on the lads I have here,” he said.
“I’ll say this one more time — my focus is on the game on Saturday and on the players contracted for the Central Coast Mariners and that is how it should be.”
Bolt, who retired from athletics last year, has previously tried out with clubs in Germany, South Africa and Norway
He turned down a two-year deal with Maltese champions Valetta FC earlier this month.
