Riise eager for proper goodbye

Former Liverpool defender John Arne Riise says he hopes to return to Anfield before the end of his career to say thank you to the Kop for supporting him in his seven years at the club.

The Norweigan left-back left the Reds this summer for Roma after poor form and criticism during his performances in the 2007/08 campaign.

But Riise, who played for his country in Wednesday night’s 1-1 draw against the Republic of Ireland wants to return to Anfield to show his appreciation of the support he was given in