Farewell John Arne Riise

[psl]

Riise deserves better than having his farewell thread entitled 'f***ing stupid ginger c***' or whatever its called. He's been playing for us for 6 seasons and has provided some wonderful memories, including great goals against Chelsea, Everton, Man Utd, Arsenal and Barcelona. He's played in a large number of finals, won a good few trophies, scored important goals and was part of the Istanbul team.

 

Good luck in Rome JAR. Hopefully you can meet up with your old team mates when they're in town for the Champions League final next year.

Edited June 18, 2008 by psl

[Falconhoof]

I'm glad he's finally going. Long overdue transfer.

[Kvarme Ate My Food]

good luck JAR.

 

there's something about your personality that I have always strongly disliked. even though i don't know you. sorry for that.

 

other can talk about your shortcomings as a player, if they must. but thanks for all you did.

[Zoob]

Part of a very solid defensive unit, scored some great goals and some important goals. Never said a bad word against the club when he wasn't playing, and on more than one occasion said he'd be happy to spend the rest of his career here.

 

Stagnated in the last couple of years and ended with a nightmare, but as one of our longest serving players and for 5 years of consistant performances, I thank him for his time and wish him well for the future...

 

Edit: There are clearly better left backs around, but given Harkness, Warnock, Matteo, Bjornebye Dicks and other useless players we tried at LB, I think some are being way too harsh on his time here.

Edited June 18, 2008 by Zoob

[fabfive]

Best wishes for a player who had a few rockets in his day.

 

Helped us win a number of matches.

[McBain]

Farewell JAR

 

Good luck and dont score againt us you c***

[Kahnee]

More than played his part in our recent triumphs. Will always remember the goals against Everton and the Mancs

[Billy Dane]

Good luck JAR. I'll remember the goals against the Mancs and Chelsea and for putting in the cross that started the comeback in Istanbul. He's part of the legend.

[Reggie]

Best of luck JAR. 37 goals. Hell of a lot more than Kewell got.

[Andy-oh-six]

Good luck to him.

[Guest Snorky]

Good bye, good luck and good riddance.

[anfield11]

I wish him well, as I would any ex Red, but glad he's moved on too.

[Spike]

Cheers JAR. Legend of the one footed duel.

[redjersey]

Good luck to the lad in Rome. A shame he'll be remembered here for his last 2 seasons rather than the previous 5.

[Kvarme Ate My Food]

Good luck to the lad in Rome. A shame he'll be remembered here for his last 2 seasons rather than the previous 5.

 

lucky for him that the first 5 are remembered as being much better than they were, because of some excellent goals

[Guest JV]

Good bye, good luck and good riddance.

[jfogarty]

Delighted for him, he'll do very well in Serie A as that is s*** too.

[Cobs]

bye John

 

 

 

i'll remember you for your great goals - not the one you scored for Chelsea - and for being a sound player for us for many a season

 

dunno what's happened with you over the past 18 months odd - but best of luck anyway

[baz2107]

thanks for all the good moments Johnny

 

all the great and important goals you scored, but also your contribution to a solid back 4, you're ability ha (rightly) come into question at times, but nobody could knock your comitment, you've just been unfortunate that the team is evolved and you don't have the technical ability for it.

 

Thanks for the great goals, and you're role in winning the champions league, FA Cup, Carling Cup,2 super cups and 2 community shields. people have contributed a lot less to this club, and got a lot less stick too

[rjlfc]

Some people on here are a f****g disgrace with goldfish memories. He had his limitations, which showed in his last 18 months of his time here, but were a talking a long serving player who played his fair share in our rise to relative success after GH arrived. and a player who always gave his all.

 

If you can't post anything positive in this this, which was clearly started as a positive farewell to the lad, then don't bother, I'm sure you've already said your piece in the other Ginger related thread.

 

It was time for him to move on, but thanks for the service.

[Cobs]

he's done far more for us than Smicer, who got a knob-stroking send off from many on here, ever did.......

[Earl Hafler]

he's done far more for us than Smicer, who got a knob-stroking send off from many on here, ever did.......

 

 

Smicer scored ( twice ) Riise missed

 

I was not a fan of Vlad's but his goal and that celebration - f***ing brilliant.

 

The best thing Baros ever did - he got out of the way.

[MFletcher]

Smicer's last significant act was to score in the CL final and then knock away a crucial penalty at a crucial time.

 

Time may ease my bitterness towards Riise for that OG, but it's going to be a long while before the name "Riise" doesn't elicit memories of just how gutted I was when I realised the ball hadn't went over the bar. So good f***ing riddance as far as I'm concerned.

[Guest Prongsy]

A superb player for us over his Liverpool career. Loved the club, the fans and winning things. Scored some goals that will live with me forever.

 

Johnnnnnn Arne Riiiisssssse... Ohhh, ahhhh.

I wannnnna knooooooooow, how you scored that goal.

 

 

 

More superb goals...

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJrHVBQDy2U...feature=related

[Cobs]

Smicer scored ( twice ) Riise missed

 

I was not a fan of Vlad's but his goal and that celebration - f***ing brilliant.

 

The best thing Baros ever did - he got out of the way.

Cisse scored a penno

 

 

he's still a cn*t