Source: SKY_Sports
Riise ready for fight
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Fulham midfielder Bjorn Helge Riise has vowed to fight for his place at Craven Cottage.[LNB] The Norwegian, younger brother of former Liverpool defender John Arne Riise, joined the Cottagers in July but has yet to feature in the Premier League.[LNB]The 26-year-old remains unconcerned so far, but admits that there are some big name players in the squad who he must overcome.[LNB]"I know that I have the qualities, and will work hard to play myself into the team," Riise told Norwegian newspaper Avisenes Nyhetsbyra.[LNB]"There are many players with a good name and good merits in the positions that I am fighting for and they also get away easier with the little mistakes that I do. That's just the way it is."[LNB]Duff SwipeRiise could not resist a swipe at his teammates, suggesting that certain players are making the team by name only, in particular new signing Damien Duff.[LNB]"I don't think they've done all that good," he added. "But like I said, they have a good reputation and come from bigger clubs than me. [LNB]"I came from little Lillestrom in Norway, but players like Damien Duff have a name and status after playing for clubs like Newcastle and Chelsea and is ahead of me. [LNB]"I will be happy to show them different the times I will be given the chance.[LNB]"I believe I have better qualities and strengths as a player than he does. He has the speed and the experience, and a good shot. [LNB]"But he is not that much faster than I am, and I have a better technique, a better touch and deliver better passes than he does. And I can be used in different roles."[LNB]The midfielder is predominantly a right sided winger but Fulham boss Roy Hodgson plans to use him in the centre of the field and with the season only just beginning, Riise is prepared to wait for his chance. [LNB]"Hodgson has said that I am also competing for a place a little bit more in the centre of the midfield," he said.[LNB]"We have only played three games. It is a long season. I will get my chances and want to get on the pitch as soon as possible."[LNB]
