Premiership: Riise explains Fulham snub

Liverpool new-boy John Arne Riise has telephoned Fulham boss Jean Tigana to explain his reasons for snubbing the London club.

Thu, 21 Jun, 2001 - 19:51

Liverpool new-boy John Arne Riise has telephoned Fulham boss Jean Tigana to explain his reasons for snubbing the London club.

The Cottagers had lengthy talks with the Norwegian international and believed they had reached an agreement when the Anfield club swooped to take Riise to Merseyside.

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