The inevitable Riise thread

[ronanm]

He should have booted it! Should Reina have come for it ? F@ck!

[ronanm]

I wanna know oh oh oho,

Why you scored that goal

[vonk]

I've thought he was **** for a long time. I groaned when he replaced Aurelio. I ranted at him when his decision making let him down last night.

But. As I watch his reaction and the pounding he is taking in the papers today, I feel some sympathy for him. It's a sad end to his Liverpool career.

But. I would not have him playing in the return either. Not good enough.

[Darkon]

Oh now come on, that's just being silly. Professional footballer or not, fact is he had a split second to decide what to do with that cross, or else the Chav behind him would have scored. He made the wrong decision. Unlucky - yes. A bit **** - certainly. But to say that he "cares in a different way to the rest" as if somehow he'll be sat there now not giving a **** about what happened, well, its ridiculous.

JAR's LFC honours

* Winner
o FA Cup: 2005-06
o League Cup: 2002-03
o UEFA Champions League: 2004-05
o Community Shield: 2001, 2006
o European Super Cup: 2001, 2005

* Runner Up
o FA Premier League: 2001-02
o League Cup: 2004-05
o FIFA Club World Cup: 2005-06
o Community Shield: 2002
o UEFA Champions League: 2006-07



Is he good enough these days? No, not really. Was that a nightmare moment? Yeah, it was. But some of the vitriol coming out tonight about him is just so distasteful.

Well said, it is absolutly disgracefull when people start slating him for an otherwise great career at Liverpool. He has served us some good memories, has fought hard for the team over the years...

He had a bad finish to the game yesterday, and could perhaps have done differently - but that is no excuse for the excesive ranting going on. He was gutted about it, you could see it.

YNWA Riise

[JPK]

This was the semi final of a chapions league and gifting them such an easy away goal is unforgivable. Actually I hope he never plays again for us because all he will be trying to do is take shots from every angle. He is a one trick pony and that trick has deserted him.

[vocey]

He is a one trick pony and that trick has deserted him.

[Pablo]

Im almost certain he will start the second leg, after all we have few better options, and I hope he plays a blinder.

I am worried for him though, his confidence has taken a beating this year culminating in that mistake last night. He's very much a confidence player and currently his confidence must be at zero. Those who state he doesnt care enough are bang out of order, he loves this club as much as anyone. He will be gutted when his time ends here in the summer.

The ironic thing about all this is that John has been a very solid defender over the last few years, it was actually his lack of attacking versatility that was hindering him.

It reminded me a bit of Jimmy Traore's howler against Burnley, I almost couldnt believe my eyes.

YNWA John. I still believe we will all be able to laugh at this on our way to Moscow!

[Shaggy]

Im almost certain he will start the second leg, after all we have few better options, and I hope he plays a blinder.

I am worried for him though, his confidence has taken a beating this year culminating in that mistake last night. He's very much a confidence player and currently his confidence must be at zero. Those who state he doesnt care enough are bang out of order, he loves this club as much as anyone. He will be gutted when his time ends here in the summer.

The ironic thing about all this is that John has been a very solid defender over the last few years, it was actually his lack of attacking versatility that was hindering him.

It reminded me a bit of Jimmy Traore's howler against Burnley, I almost couldnt believe my eyes.

YNWA John. I still believe we will all be able to laugh at this on our way to Moscow!

Apparently JAR reads the forums as well.

[Kenneth]

This was the semi final of a chapions league and gifting them such an easy away goal is unforgivable. Actually I hope he never plays again for us because all he will be trying to do is take shots from every angle. He is a one trick pony and that trick has deserted him.

True. He has been woeful this season, and last. Been a good servant to the club, but he's gone so far down hill it's unbelievable. He came on last night and was caught way out of position after about 30 seconds. Then he started his hoofing, then he scored a ridiculous OG that there is no excuse for. Terrible performance from a now terrible defender.

[Reece]

Im almost certain he will start the second leg, after all we have few better options

[AFII]We have Insua who is best young left back in history of game ever[/AFII]

[JPK]

Im almost certain he will start the second leg, after all we have few better options, and I hope he plays a blinder.

I am worried for him though, his confidence has taken a beating this year culminating in that mistake last night. He's very much a confidence player and currently his confidence must be at zero. Those who state he doesnt care enough are bang out of order, he loves this club as much as anyone. He will be gutted when his time ends here in the summer.

The ironic thing about all this is that John has been a very solid defender over the last few years, it was actually his lack of attacking versatility that was hindering him.

It reminded me a bit of Jimmy Traore's howler against Burnley, I almost couldnt believe my eyes.

YNWA John. I still believe we will all be able to laugh at this on our way to Moscow!

It reminded me of Sandy Brown's OG in a Merseyside derby in the late 60's I think. I have it on video.

[Kenneth]

Im almost certain he will start the second leg, after all we have few better options, and I hope he plays a blinder.
I am worried for him though, his confidence has taken a beating this year culminating in that mistake last night. He's very much a confidence player and currently his confidence must be at zero. Those who state he doesnt care enough are bang out of order, he loves this club as much as anyone. He will be gutted when his time ends here in the summer.

The ironic thing about all this is that John has been a very solid defender over the last few years, it was actually his lack of attacking versatility that was hindering him.

It reminded me a bit of Jimmy Traore's howler against Burnley, I almost couldnt believe my eyes.

YNWA John. I still believe we will all be able to laugh at this on our way to Moscow!

You might be right and that is a big worry. If our tactics at the bridge are going to be to hoof the ball to crouch then he might have a place, but I hope not.

[Pablo]

You might be right and that is a big worry. If our tactics at the bridge are going to be to hoof the ball to crouch then he might have a place, but I hope not.

Suppose it will all depend on his frame of mind. If his head isnt right we may have to shuffle Arbeloa to LB and play Finnan or Carra RB.

Sorry AFII, Insua isnt even a realistic option just yet, not for such a huge game as this anyway. Think he will get a start on Saturday against Birmingham though.

[Kenneth]

[AFII]We have Insua who is best young left back in history of game ever[/AFII]

[cadmium]

I just don't understand what possessed him to head it, should've lauched it into Kemlin Road