++ [ originally posted by Graham
] ++
I actually like Riise, I dunno why he was dropped for such a long time. I admit I was chuckling to myself when they first signed him. The commentator said "Yes, this new Norwegian kid, Houllier signed him because he has a secret weapon". I thought he was the next Roberto Carlos or something (though he does have a cracker of a shot). He goes and takes a long throw-in, and the commentator says "Yes! There it is! The secret weapon!"

Trust Houllier to sign a player with a long throw