Liverpool’s Greatest – No.63: John Arne Riise

NewsLiverpool’s Greatest – No.63: John Arne Riise Published 12 hours ago By Glenn Price Years: 2001-2008 Appearances: 348 Goals: 31 Trophies: UEFA Super Cup (2001, 2005), League Cup (2003), Champions League (2005), FA Cup (2006) John Arne Riise’s left foot repeatedly had Liverpool supporters’ jaws on the floor, wondering just how he had scored that goal. The Norwegian’s compilation for the Reds will stand up against that of greats in the club’s history. Riise may have only netted 31 times across seven seasons but it was his quality, rather than quantity, that left an impression on the Kop. He was a reliable regular for Gerard Houllier and then Rafael Benitez on the left flank, equally comfortable attacking as he was in the back line. His career on Merseyside got off to a blistering start, lifting the UEFA Super Cup after opening his account in that clash with Bayern Munich – a matter of weeks after arriving from AS Monaco. Riise then endeared himself to Liverpool fans even more with goals against Everton and Manchester United, the latter a free-kick fired into the top corner at a speed of more than 70 miles per hour. He lifted the League Cup in
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