The thing is, Souness did actually raise an interesting point, intentionally or not, something sport will surely unravel a little more coherently in the next few years. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Find out more, Graeme Souness has become a familiar part of Skys football coverage, Souness has never held back from offering forthright opinion, Dock teams points for Klopp-like behaviour referees group, Leeds board consider sacking Javi Gracia as players apologise for snubbing fans in viral video, Referees body refutes Jurgen Klopp claims that Paul Tierney has anti-Liverpool agenda, Newcastle receive double boost in hunt for Champions League, Arsenal women have sold out the Emirates this did not happen by accident, Erling Haalands Man City goals and the records broken. I am used to it now. 'The insight and winning mentality he brought to our viewers as a result of his years' of experience as both a player and a manager has been invaluable to our coverage. "And I think over the years we've treated the Premier League with great detail, not always love, but great detail and I think we look after football very well. Graeme Souness is to step down as a Sky Sport pundit. Graeme Souness is leaving his role as a Sky Sports pundit after 15 years. The former Liverpool, Rangers and Scotland midfielder said on the broadcasters Super Sunday programme: I have to say, for me I decided that football management wasnt for me anymore. And then I was given the opportunity to do this and its been magnificent. If they want to speak they are allowed to speak, its their job to speak. I know the face but [not] the name. Fuelled by a combination of supporter adulation, media hype and, in most cases, a fiercely prodigious talent, the hero . The 69-year-old joined the broadcaster in 2008 after a 22-year management career, but announced his . Thanks for your views Graeme over the years." Souness becomes the second high-profile personality to leave Sky Sports in the last week, after Jeff Stelling announced his retirement from hosting . The dual departures mean the world has become a safer place for underperforming midfielders who arent getting stuck in, but a poorer one for weekend football watchers. And its great right now to be amongst friends and nothing goes on forever, but Ive got a lot of things coming up, Im involved in my DEBRA charity and on the 27th of this month Ill announce the challenge Im getting involved in. Something went wrong, please try again later. And then I was given the opportunity to do this and its been magnificent. Its just been the most fantastic time for me, because I love football, I care about football and I worry about it going forward. Sky showed a montage of the usual straight-talking Souness acting as a pundit throughout the years which was greeted by a round of applause by the Sky Sports team including Cates, Jamie Redknapp and Robbie Keane. I have always been comfortable on live TV because it lights a fire under you. Sky Sports have confirmed that Graeme Souness will be leaving after 15 years as a pundit, The ex-Scotland international hailed a 'fantastic journey' after getting an emotional send-off, The often outspoken Souness will step down from his punditry duties with immediate effect. 11:37, 19 Apr 2017 . And Pogba shrugged it off by saying he didnt even know who the former Liverpool star was, saying: I didnt even know who he was, really. I love football and I care for it and I worry about it going forward. 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Sign up for exclusive newsletters, comment on stories, enter competitions and attend events. Published Aug 30, 2021. Don't miss Man Utd forward Greenwood may be set to emulate Beckham and Zlatan [FEATURE] Man Utd can use Mason Greenwood as bait for a perfect summer swap [COMMENT] Man Utd 'make firm transfer decision' as Greenwood saga takes turn [TRANSFERS]. However, there was one occasion when Souness criticised Pogba before being silenced by his Sky Sports colleagues. Exclusive podcast interview with Graeme Souness as he talks Liverpool, Rangers and Sampdoria. It has been great, so thank you to everyone., Reacting to the news on social media, one viewer wrote: "Souness on the verge of tears there #LIVTOT. It was essentially a clash of political philosophies, Neville's activism pitted against Souness's defeatist, or realistic, depending on your view, belief that nothing can persuade rich and . The broader uncertainty at BT Sport with its takeover by Warner Brothers Discovery and upcoming rebrand as TNT Sports suggests the decision was a matter of taste rather than cash, because the format is relatively cheap to produce. The Scotsman began working for Sky after leaving his last managerial job at Newcastle in 2006. 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After the news was confirmed, the former Middlesbrough, Liverpool and Rangers man told Sky Sports: Im going to miss you guys, the guys behind the scenes, our make-up girl, Ill miss you all. Political views. "It was like watching Dutch game of football, lots of nice little, pretty technique with little passes. We will automatically post your comment and a link to the news story to your Facebook timeline at the same time it is posted on MailOnline. "I certainly did, yeah," comes the response. Monday 15 August 2022, 8:32pm. I think people at home want to see us not always agree, but it has been great and I am amongst friends. Mon 1 May 2023 7:45, UK. So there is absolutely no agenda against anyone. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. FOOTBALL, perhaps more than any other industry, loves its heroes. Graeme Souness is leaving Sky Sports after 15 years as a pundit on the channel, the former Liverpool great has announced. The $3MILLION moaner! Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. Do not sell or share my personal information. 01/01/87 RANGERS V CELTIC (2-0) IBROX - GLASGOW Rangers' Graeme Souness (right) tries a shot from a free kick 17 comments IT was like your dad pretending to be Pele while taking the mick out of . He always said things we were all thinking but others usually never said. "People think we can't be critical of the . By posting your comment you agree to our house rules. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Unbelievable Jeff Stelling is, and he made Soccer Saturday his own.. I think I owe a hundred apologies but I havent got time for that to epople that I may have said some harsh things. Don't be so precious. Great days. Whats more, the Stelling news presages a bigger shift: with BT Sport axing its Saturday Score show, it may be the end of the era for the format he has made his own. However, this latest 'the game's not what it used to be' Souness rant took a new and unexpected twist at the end - when he happily revealed that he voted for Brexit : This remarkable bit of punditry started off typically enough. He will continue to give his insight . Speaking after analysing Liverpool's 4-3 win . And just look how happy Souness was to finally reveal his political views to the world: A beaming Brexiteer . Souness joined Sky 15 years ago and was given an emotional send-off by his colleagues after Kelly Cates confirmed he had taken part in his final broadcast. I have covered some unforgettable matches. Your details from Facebook will be used to provide you with tailored content, marketing and ads in line with our Privacy Policy. He gained a reputation as straight-talking pundit, who often clashed with fellow studio guests, and admits he owes a hundred apologies. Read our, {{#verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}} {{^verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}}. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. But its been great so thank you to everyone.. Graeme Souness has hinted that he could yet return to TV screens despite holding back the tears as he confirmed his exit from Sky Sports on Sunday. But in Skys hands its in good hands, safe hands, and I think over the years weve created aPremier Leaguewith great detail and I think we look after football very well.. I didnt always agree with those I shared a studio with but punditry is all about having your view on football and not always agreeing with everyone. "I was given an opportunity to do this and it was magnificent," Souness said. 'Im going to miss you guys, the guys behind the scenes, our make-up girl, Ill miss you all,' Souness said on air. We'll answer that one for you: no, you haven't. They have involved responding quickly to great and dramatic events and Ive relished that. It speaks volumes that Pogba was never really too bothered by what Sourness had to say. Graeme Souness announced that he was leaving Sky Sports after 15 years, following Liverpool's win over Tottenham Hotspur. In 2020, Pogba was directly asked about Souness criticism. Illegal streaming means that the younger generation can watch the game live, rather than have it confusingly relayed to them by Paul Merson. Having watched . Well ask you to confirm this for your first post to Facebook. I had totally the wrong temperament for it and personality. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group, Souness said working with Sky Sports for the last 15 years has been a privilege, He will continue to share his views on football in his weekly Daily Mail column. Sunday's Premier League clash between Souness' former club Liverpool and Spurs, where he started out as a youth player, was his last for the channel. My column is in the Daily Mail every Saturday and I look forward to sharing my views and passion for our game there, each week. Not that there's anything wrong with that, Mr Souness. And just look how happy Souness was to finally reveal his political views to the world: Have you EVER seen him smile like that before? With BT Sport axing its Saturday Score show, it may be the end of the era for the format. 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Souness' political views have, at various points in his career, generated comment. Ive never seen anyone else have his authority in a studio, youll be missed Souey., Broadcaster Simon Thomas added: When I went through serious mental health problems back in the autumn of 2017 and had to come off work . The 69-year-old joined the broadcaster in 2008 after a 22-year management career, but announced his departure on air after Liverpools 4-3 win over Tottenham on Sunday. After spending 15 years as a pundit for Sky Sports, the former Liverpool midfielder, 69, decided to announce his departure after Liverpools 4-3 win over Tottenham on Sunday (30 April). . Nurses take to the picket line in 'biggest strike yet' NHS. Thirty fantastic years on Sky, you lot out there (fans) have supported me marvellously - as have Sky - but its time to give you a break from all the VAR rants, bad gags and the over the top celebrations when Hartlepool score and give someone else the chance to do this fantastic job. I had totally the wrong temperament for it and personality, he said. Graeme Souness was appointed Rangers player-manager on 8 April, 1986 and heralded a near 15-year period of success at Ibrox. . And there were few better places to be than Manchester Citys ground when they won the league with Sergio Agueros goal and my colleague Martin Tylers incomparable commentary in May 2012. ", While someone else said: "Sad news. All rights reserved. 'I think people at home obviously dont always agree with us, but its been great guys it really has. 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In the days of social media and smartphones, people get the scores through other technologies. The defenestration of divisive, past-their-sell-by-date figures such as Rodney Marsh, Charlie Nicholas, Phil Thompson and Matt Le Tissier was portrayed in some quarters as a culture war skirmish but in truth they were replaceable by figures who were cheaper, less likely to befoul the furniture and at least as good, which is to say: basically serviceable, but elevated to watchable by dint of being expertly corralled and prompted by Stelling. You can choose on each post whether you would like it to be posted to Facebook. Published: 09:28 BST, 1 May 2023 | Updated: 09:48 BST, 1 May 2023. He will be remembered as a straight-talking pundit, who would occasionally clash with fellow studio guests. It has just been the most fantastic time for me. I think people at home want to see us not always agree, but it has been great and I am amongst friends. I am doing my recovery, I can be somewhere else and I hear something but Im just doing my recovery, you know? However, the current Juventus star has previously made it clear he wasnt fazed by what was thrown at him and it wasn't as big a deal as many have made out. My passion for football is undimmed and I certainly still feel I have a lot to offer. The comments below have been moderated in advance. "I came away with my 17-year-old son saying 'I didn't enjoy that.'. I have to say, for me I decided that football management wasnt for me anymore. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? He wouldnt, for example, go for Pogba out of the blue and many now feel that, in hindsight, he was right about the former United star. Published: 14:55 EDT, 30 April 2023 | Updated: 19:54 EDT, 30 April 2023. Well ask you to confirm this for your first post to Facebook. skip past newsletter . The 'reliability' entirely contrary to the newspaper he infamously offered an exclusive to in 1992. The Liverpool legend has worked for Sky for over 15 years as part of their Premier League coverage, gaining a reputation for his no-nonsense style of punditry. This account already exists. You can choose on each post whether you would like it to be posted to Facebook. Some poster above mentioned about Souness' political leanings which I felt was kinda dumb, hence my post. Date published: Sunday 30th April 2023 8:43 - Matthew Stead. The 'honesty' I once associated with him was totally at odds with his political views. 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You know, for me, I decided that football management wasnt for me any more. Graeme Souness is leaving his role as a Sky Sports pundit after 15 years. . Get involved in exciting, inspiring conversations. Sun 30 Apr 2023 16.33 EDT. Thanks for your views Graeme over the years.". One secondary function of presenting football on TV is to act as a lightning rod for anger and contempt, for instance in the rage and spite directed at Gary Lineker, Robbie Savage, Alex Scott, Chris Sutton, Martin Tyler, even dear old Andy Townsend in his day. An emotional Graeme Souness was 'on the verge of tears' after announcing live on-air that he would be leaving Sky Sports. Graeme Souness will stand down as a pundit on Sky Sports, it has been announced. So, thank you to everybody.". Graeme Souness held back tears on air after it was announced he will be stepping down from his role as a Sky Sports pundit at the end of the season. Indeed he did, and with all due respect to Julian Warren, who has been Stellings capable understudy and presenter of the format in midweek or on Sundays, the show has been Jeff's and Jeff's alone. The business of going to live matches and working from them in a journalistic capacity has been a privilege. "But I think I was the first one to call Pogba out as an average player in our league, and I think I was proven 100 per cent right at the end of the day. Souness departed Sky by mutual consent as his contract with the broadcasters was due to expire at the end of the season. Get involved in exciting, inspiring conversations with other readers. But there have been few afternoons at Anfield to surpass Liverpools 7-0 win over Manchester United this season. "What we can't have - and I'll give you another example - I live down on the south coast of England and I went to watch Bournemouth play Swansea City three weeks ago. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. 'But its been great so thank you to everyone.'. "It's Graeme fucking Souness, isn't it" he asked, moving the conversation on to the significant detail of his replacement. Not because he doesnt care, but because he never felt the need to prove himself having won four Serie A titles, two trophies with United and the 2018 World Cup with France over the course of his career. I think I owe a hundred apologies. Surprisingly, he did not blame Paul Pogba for his departure. For me personally I have got the buzz of live football, coming to some fantastic games and some fantastic stadiums and witnessing some great events. In 1982, Souness and teammate Sammy Lee made cameo appearances, as themselves, in an episode of the BBC's Liverpudlian drama series Boys from the Blackstuff.
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