Riise...

[Johnny]

Aurelio the times he have played and Arbeloa.

Riise is best kept to rotate with Aurelio and Arbeloa is best rotated with Finnan.All four are just as important as each other in a full season.

[Morph]

Riise is best kept to rotate with Aurelio and Arbeloa is best rotated with Finnan.All four are just as important as each other in a full season.

that's why we should be in for another LB if Riise is sold, I don't think we can count on aurelio, so a new first choice LB with aurelio as backup should be fine

[Jazzmaster]

We all know what we see on the pitch week in week out. It's clear that, whilst once a decent player, this season Riise has failed to capture his previous form. In fact, it speaks volumes when people are praising him for his performance against Bolton. yes he played well enough, but this is the minimum I would expect from the man. He didnt play exceptionally well, he just didn't play badly as we have seen him do too often recently.

Unless he brings goals back to his game, he will not last too much longer at the club, at least not as a first choice player. The frustration in the stadium when riise gets the ball is tangible.

[Fierce]

I agree with the points on Riise's defensive frailties, but I also dont think he's anywhere near as bad as some make out.
That said, we can most definitely improve.
I think Arbeloa is a great full back and prefer to see him on the pitch over Riise, but I see him as challenging Finnan for his RB place
Aurelio hasn't been seen enough IMO. He's looked good when we have seen him, but needs a sustained injury free run to prove his worth

Gareth Bale looks like a different kettle of kippers though. Absolutely outstanding against Birmingham, even though they lost. If he is available, then we should break the bank to sign him. He looks like exactly the type of fullback that Rafa wants. Good tackler, good positioning, awesome going forward

Unfortunately, I cant think of any reason why Spurs would let him go

[Reece]

Unfortunately, I cant think of any reason why Spurs would let him go

Relegation?

[dww]

It's over a year since he last scored a goal in the league. You can't judge a player what he has done the previous one, two seasons. It's the form the player have now that counts.

While there is some truth in that if you took that attitude literally then after each injury we would never have started Kewell. You have to look at what they have shown they can provide as well as their current form and analyse whether there are reasons that they may not reattain previous heights.

[Skillz]

Riise will play better with Kewell, he always does.

Think about it.....the last time Riise was in good consistent form was 05-06 when Kewell was a regular (oct-may).

Kewell helps the team play better, end of.

[Lecter]

Riise will play better with Kewell, he always does.

Think about it.....the last time Riise was in good consistent form was 05-06 when Kewell was a regular (oct-may).

Kewell helps the team play better, end of.

Have NEVER rated Riise as a fullback with or without Kewell

[Reece]

Have NEVER rated Riise as a fullback with or without Kewell

Haven't you? How come you are only mentioning this now?

[Skillz]

Have NEVER rated Riise as a fullback with or without Kewell

Well I think we can do a lot better too, actually. I was just pointing out that he will play better with Harry, a lot better. Still not good enough, but he is durable and therefore is worth keeping as a squad player.



Unless someone offer 3M, bite their hands off.

[Nic83]

I am a big fan of Johnny rockets. Obviously Rafa is too since he is still here. A certain MR. Mourinho was also a massive fan. That says it all. I hate reading some of the dross about him on here.

[Skillz]

I am a big fan of Johnny rockets. Obviously Rafa is too since he is still here. A certain MR. Mourinho was also a massive fan. That says it all. I hate reading some of the dross about him on here.

He's been a good player but someone has to go and for me, I want Insua to get a chance. TBH I think Riise might be one that has to go if we want to keep Masher because he has value.

[Nic83]

He has value for a reason!

He's not world class, no, but he is a great outlet to have in the squad. I love having him playing as an advanced fullback at anfield in games against the 'lesser' sides where we really don't need 4 defenders. Gives us an extra dimension to our attack with the left winger coming in and playing in the hole.

[reddragon]

You can't judge a player what he has done the previous one, two seasons. It's the form the player have now that counts.

what utter bollox

form is temporary
class is permanent

it's an age old saying with reason behind the wisdom.

[red g]

what utter bollox

form is temporary
class is permanent

it's an age old saying with reason behind the wisdom.

but riise has never been class!!