Does anyone think that Riise could succeed as a striker, we have seen his shots. He has brilliant power, acuracyand can hit a volley.

Here is a free clip of John Arne Riise:
http://www.***********/watch?v=cmgT09zAxSw

Question:
Can John Arne Riise play as a striker?

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Yes
No
Who is John Arne Riise?

 

Riise as a striker!?!

I don't think so, even though he has a superb left foot, i think he's better when he is charging down the left.

No unless you count hitting it very hard from 30-40 yards out as a striker.

Not really...but I do remember Liverpool hitting an injury crisis some time back, and playing Steve Staunton up front in a League Cup game...
Got a hat trick that night...
And was dropped for the next game!

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Originally posted by CaptVimes:
No unless you count hitting it very hard from 30-40 yards out as a striker.

i agree el capitano! thats what hes good at long powerful shots at goal...not so much of an in the box, right place at the right time striker!! never work!!

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Originally posted by dyla:

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Originally posted by CaptVimes:
No unless you count hitting it very hard from 30-40 yards out as a striker.

i agree el capitano! thats what hes good at long powerful shots at goal...not so much of an in the box, right place at the right time striker!! never work!!

There's more to being a forward than just shooting, such as movement and awareness etc etc.
And thats probably why Roberto Carlos never played up front either.

he's a good all rounder but some fantasy footy sites have him as defender some as a midfielder dont want some having him as as striker too