An Open Letter From John Arne Riise

[Rich]

Call me cynical but I don't like these open letters

[Red_Polo]

Call me cynical but I don't like these open letters

I love them

[Angryred]

Just get 1 for us against Chelsea in the CL as a thank you present!

[Big-Red-Ed]

I can only think of Garcia who's done it before but maybe i'm wrong.[/QUOTE]

Didn't momo do one as well?

I am looking forward to Kuyt's.

[Rich]

I'd be staggered if any of our ex-players actually wrote these pieces... staggered I tell thee.

And that is why I don't like them - full of gushing praise to appease the fans.

[JPK]

Not having that. He cost us a place in the Champions league final and is deluded if he thinks he always gave 100%. That letter is a load of **** if you ask me. Started his career well and scored some super goals in his time and I used to really like him, but then fame went to his head and he thought he was untouchable.
Riise is the reason Pennant is here because he used to always dust Riise when he played against us. He is no legend in my eyes and is no loss.

My take on it is that these players are payed a fortune and play for the best club and fans in the World and should give there all every game. Riise did when he first joined, but in the end playing for us was a chore for him imo.

His career is going only one way and that is down because he has lost his hunger for the game and does not strike me as a serious type. What next a letter from Crouch?
These players are gone for a reason.

[Chrono]

Call me cynical but I don't like these open letters

I like them but not in a million years did JAR write that himself. It screams PR.

[El Jefecito]

I can only think of Garcia who's done it before but maybe i'm wrong.

Didn't momo do one as well?

I am looking forward to Kuyt's.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, Momo did.

[JermainePennant]

Not having that. He cost us a place in the Champions league final and is deluded if he thinks he always gave 100%. That letter is a load of **** if you ask me. Started his career well and scored some super goals in his time and I used to really like him, but then fame went to his head and he thought he was untouchable.
Riise is the reason Pennant is here because he used to always dust Riise when he played against us. He is no legend in my eyes and is no loss.

My take on it is that these players are payed a fortune and play for the best club and fans in the World and should give there all every game. Riise did when he first joined, but in the end playing for us was a chore for him imo.

His career is going only one way and that is down because he has lost his hunger for the game and does not strike me as a serious type. What next a letter from Crouch?
These players are gone for a reason.

Sorry mate but after reading that I can only conclude you are a knob.

Riise was a great servent to us and never tried to leave even when teams that were more succesful then us at the time wanted him,he always gave 100% and I think players like this should be shown a lot more respect after what they have given the club.

Last season was not his best but he was not terrible, I cant remember one game where a winger took the piss out of him, I think if you asked most fans for their top ten lbs in europe risse would be in there,I saw him against the republic recently and he ran the game from left back.

He was also part of the defence the broke one of out old records from years ago when we went something like 10 games with out conceding, I am yet too see the big improvement on risse from dossena or why he was worth 8m, he seems to have a decent cross but looks like he gets caught out of position a lot defensively.

Thanks risse for giving your all to the club and fror being a great servent, all the best in Italy.

[JermainePennant]

I like them but not in a million years did JAR write that himself. It screams PR.

He may not have wrote the letter the exact way it is worte but I think these are things he has said and how he feels about the club, I have seen numerous pieces this summer where riise was saying how big a wrench it was for him to leave etc.

[Johnny]

Sorry mate but after reading that I can only conclude you are a knob.
Riise was a great servent to us and never tried to leave even when teams that were more succesful then us at the time wanted him,he always gave 100% and I think players like this should be shown a lot more respect after what they have given the club.

Last season was not his best but he was not terrible, I cant remember one game where a winger took the piss out of him, I think if you asked most fans for their top ten lbs in europe risse would be in there,I saw him against the republic recently and he ran the game from left back.

He was also part of the defence the broke one of out old records from years ago when we went something like 10 games with out conceding, I am yet too see the big improvement on risse from dossena or why he was worth 8m, he seems to have a decent cross but looks like he gets caught out of position a lot defensively.

Thanks risse for giving your all to the club and fror being a great servent, all the best in Italy.

Tee-hee.

[carheex]

I don't believe for one second that he wrote that letter as I've seen a similar one elsewhere. Why would he write 2 different letters? who gets hold of these letters?

[Imy]

I like them but not in a million years did JAR write that himself. It screams RP.

Rick Parry that evil....

[Marineboy]

Riise's open letter to the fans

“Dear fans of Liverpool FC,

“After seven seasons at Anfield, it's time for me to "walk on". In many ways it feels inspiring and exciting to be familiar with the pressure of a new employer, meet new fans, meet a new culture and play a new kind of football. I look forward to this new adventure, but I travel with a loss.

“Because, it's not easy for me to leave you - the world's best supporters! I've been thinking about this almost every day this summer. After seven wonderful seasons, and more than 340 matches for Liverpool, I never had the opportunity to make a real and proper goodbye with you - the world's most motivating fans. You have always supported me and the team and I want you all to know how important you've been to me and the other players.

“I've been giving my "thank you" to the club, the staff and the players and they'll always have a special place in my heart. And this is my thank-you letter to all the fans out there that have been supporting me during these years. I will follow the team closely from Italy and will stay in touch with many of the players and many of my friends in Liverpool.

“With respect to the many hundreds of great moments I have experienced in red, it will be unfair to draw up one highlight rather than another. There has always been the highlight of wearing the red shirt at Anfield. It's always been a privilege to have the initials LFC on the space closest to the heart. As you all know I was a player who always, no matter what, gave 110 per cent in every training session and every game. I always tried to give you the entertainment you deserved. Even in the bad moments you were there for me and the team.

“To play in front of the red crowd, every minute has been a privilege. Even after my unfortunate own goal against Chelsea in the Champions League semi last April - where all our dreams were crushed - I felt the support and sympathies from you as real and important. When I signed seven years ago, I couldn't in my wildest dreams expect the journey you all gave me. I will always be grateful for that. A big thank-you to you all.

“I'm 100 per cent sincere when I say that I will always remember all the great moments we've had and you - our fans - have such great importance for these great matches and great moments. Liverpool FC will have a lot more great moments like this in the future and I hope that I will experience great things with my new team - AS Roma. I hope you will continue to follow my career.

“Therefore, I do not say goodbye, but so long. Arrivederci - Walk on!

Sincerely,
John Arne Riise
"The ginger".

[Vermilion]

Good luck. ex Red.