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They have involved responding quickly to great and dramatic events and Ive relished that. The comments below have not been moderated. The comments below have been moderated in advance. "So I think I'm entitled to have an opinion. Souness becomes the second high-profile personality to leave Sky Sports in the last week, after Jeff Stelling announced his retirement from hosting Soccer Saturday. So there is absolutely no agenda against anyone. The Telegraph values your comments but kindly requests all posts are on topic, constructive and respectful. Souness doubled down on his views on the France international earlier in the season, insisting he was 100 per cent right about the midfielder. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. 'Im going to miss you guys, the guys behind the scenes, our make-up girl, Ill miss you all,' Souness said on air. Its good to hear good stuff instead of bad stuff but when you play football you know yourself. . 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It has just been the most fantastic time for me. And its great right now to be amongst friends and nothing goes on forever, but Ive got a lot of things coming up. Published: 14:55 EDT, 30 April 2023 | Updated: 19:54 EDT, 30 April 2023. Don't be so precious. Throughout his time at Manchester United, Paul Pogba would often be criticised by Sky Sports pundit Graeme Souness. In the days of social media and smartphones, people get the scores through other technologies. Please review our, You need to be a subscriber to join the conversation. The views are jaw dropping. I had totally the wrong temperament for it and personality. one of the first people to ring me and see how I was doing was Graeme Souness. 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. Graeme Souness announced that he was leaving Sky Sports after 15 years, following Liverpool's win over Tottenham Hotspur. 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. It's great right now to be amongst friends and nothing goes on forever. . Its what your manager and teammates want, the rest is just talk. skip past newsletter . The Sky Sports pundit Graeme Souness has received stinging criticism for calling football a "man's game" after Chelsea's 2-2 Premier League draw against Tottenham on Sunday. 'But in Skys hands its in good hands, safe hands, and I think over the years weve created a Premier League with great detail and I think we look after football very well,' he continued. The $3MILLION moaner! Graeme Souness has been a Sky Sports regular since his called time on his managerial career in 2006. . 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 don't have a vendetta against anyone at all, this is just my opinion. "People think we can't be critical of the . Leicester's Champions League elimination at the hands Atletico Madrid, KING GRANDPA! Man Utd had just recorded a 2-0 victory away at Burnley in September 2018 but . Diogo Jota wins thriller for Liverpool after Spurs rousing late comeback, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, 2023 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. 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. We wish him all the best for the future.'. I love football and I care for it and I worry about it going forward. Sign up for exclusive newsletters, comment on stories, enter competitions and attend events. I love football and I care for it and I worry about it going forward. After 15 years with Sky Sports, today marks Graeme Souness last appearance with us. 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 . Unfortunately, as the years rolled on, things have become a little blurred. He then proceeded to add: I guess they miss me, I dont know? This service is provided on talkSPORT Ltd's Terms of Use in accordance with our Privacy Policy. 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. 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. In 2020, Pogba was directly asked about Souness criticism. 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? We'll answer that one for you: no, you haven't. 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. Graeme Souness reflects on over 15 years with Sky Sports pic.twitter.com/mbQWyrWgZ7. Your details from Facebook will be used to provide you with tailored content, marketing and ads in line with our Privacy Policy. I was given an opportunity to do this and it has been magnificent. I know the face but [not] the name. You must be at least 18 years old to create an account, Must be at least 6 characters, include an upper and lower case character and a number, I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from Evening Standard. Souness has featured as an analyst and a pundit for Sky for 15 years but presenter Kelly Cates confirmed after Skys Super Sunday coverage of Liverpools win over Tottenham that this season will be the Scotsmans last. Find out more, Jeff Stelling has been a staple of Sky's football coverage, 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. He added: But for me personally, Ive got the buzz of live football coming to some fantastic games and some fantastic stadiums and some great events. And tastes have changed: as supporters have grown ever more tribal and superfans have podcasts, social media accounts with huge followings and YouTube channels, the generalist who wants to know the scores from Hartlepool as much as the Etihad no longer needs to be so well served. I think I owe a hundred apologies. I think people at home obviously dont always agree with us, but its been great guys it really has. For me, I realised football management wasn't for me anymore. I love football and I care for it and I worry about it going forward. He has gained a reputation as a straight-talking pundit, who often clashed with fellow studio guests, and admits he owes a hundred apologies. When you know football, you dont need someone to tell you whats happening. ", While someone else said: "Sad news. Graeme Souness has said that Tottenham Hotspur central defender Cristian Romero was "found out" against Liverpool at Anfield in the Premier League on Sunday. 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. 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 is time to give you a break, Stelling said on Saturday, adding that May 28 would be his last show and then receiving a round of applause from his pundit panel. '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. 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I have always been comfortable on live TV because it lights a fire under you. Graeme Souness admits he voted for Brexit, We dare you to make fun of that tache. Graeme Souness has announced he will leave his punditry role with Sky Sports. On Sunday, having once again shared some of those views, . Souness doubled down on his views on the France international earlier in the season, insisting he was '100 per cent right' about the midfielder. It has been great, so thank you to everyone.. I played the game for 20 years and crossed over to work for Sky for another 20 years, which has been a fantastic experience. I think people at home want to see us not always agree, but it has been great and I am amongst friends. Graeme Souness is leaving his role as a Sky Sports pundit after 15 years. To make sure you never miss out on your favourite NEW stories, we're happy to send you some reminders, Click 'OK' then 'Allow' to enable notifications, .css-o3g03s{color:black;}Published8:44,01 May 2023 BST.css-1aaqh7x{color:#666666;}@media (min-width:1024px){.css-1aaqh7x{color:#666666;}}| Last updated8:49,01 May 2023 BST. I have to say, for me I decided that football management wasnt for me anymore. Well ask you to confirm this for your first post to Facebook. It meant a lot that my last game for Sky was at Liverpool, the club I hold so dear. The Sky Sports pundit talks about winning trophies at Anfield i. But in Skys hands its in good hands, safe hands, and I think over the years weve created a Premier League with great detail and I think we look after football very well. Date published: Sunday 30th April 2023 8:43 - Matthew Stead. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. And just look how happy Souness was to finally reveal his political views to the world: A beaming Brexiteer . Get involved in exciting, inspiring conversations with other readers. Published Aug 30, 2021. Souness becomes the second high-profile personality to leave Sky Sports this week, after Jeff Stelling announced his retirement from hosting Soccer Saturday. Souness became a walking contradiction. I like to focus on football., Man Utd takeover: Man Utd making plans for five players. The great Jeff . Souness, who has been working as an analyst on the platform for 15 years, fought back the tears as he confirmed the news to presenter Kelly Cates. I think people at home want to see us not always agree, but it has been great and I am amongst friends. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Unbelievable Jeff Stelling is, and he made Soccer Saturday his own.. Graeme Souness is leaving his role as a Sky Sports pundit after 15 years. Its selling stuff I think.. I'm involved in my DEBRA charity and on the 27th of this month Ill announce the challenge Im getting involved in. Thats the way I like it. 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. 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. But its been great so thank you to everyone.. Football. Exclusive podcast interview with Graeme Souness as he talks Liverpool, Rangers and Sampdoria. Graeme Souness is reportedly set to leave his role at Sky Sports at the end of the season Credit: Getty. A second career in television meant a life in the game was still very much there for me. 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. By posting your comment you agree to our house rules. Nothing goes on forever, I have got lots of things coming up. The 69-year-old joined the broadcaster in 2008 . 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. The great Jeff Stelling has announced his retirement from Soccer Saturday, and you wonder if theres something in the water over at Sky Sports studios because Graeme Souness also called time on his punditry role after Sundays game. Illegal streaming means that the younger generation can watch the game live, rather than have it confusingly relayed to them by Paul Merson. Ill miss you. 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"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. 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. raeme Souness is to step down as a Sky Sport pundit. 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. But more than the replacement of a TV host with another TV host, it presages a bigger shift. "I was given an opportunity to do this and it was magnificent," Souness said. I seem to remember him actively promoting Bolsonaro prior to the elections. I think people at home obviously dont always agree with us, but its been great guys it really has, Souness added. 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 any more. Im not someone that looks always at Sky Sports News. Graeme Souness was appointed Rangers player-manager on 8 April, 1986 and heralded a near 15-year period of success at Ibrox. 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. It has just been the most fantastic time for me. As the bruised shins of many 1980s midfielders and Jamie Redknapp's nervous twitching on a Super Sunday clearly demonstrate, you don't want to upset the former Liverpool hardman. Want the latest football news? There was nobody smashing into anyone. Souness won 54 caps for Scotland in a 12-year international career and made more than 350 appearances for Liverpool between 1978 and 1984. The former Scotland international announced he will be stepping down from his role during the live broadcast of Liverpool's 4-3 win over Tottenham on Sunday evening. I was given an opportunity to do this and it has been magnificent. This account already exists. I think I owe a hundred apologies but I haven't got time for that. All rights reserved. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. 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. 30 April, 2023 21:13. . Graeme Souness admits he voted for Brexit. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Im going to miss you guys, the guys behind the scenes, our makeup girl, Ill miss you all. The former Liverpool captain made the announcement live on air following Liverpools dramatic win over Tottenham on Sunday. The . Graeme Souness announced he will be stepping down from his role as a regular pundit on Sky Sports after spending well over a decade on the network. Souness last match for Sky was covering his beloved Liverpool as they secured a 4-3 victory over Tottenham at Anfield. 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. An emotional Graeme Souness was 'on the verge of tears' after announcing live on-air that he would be leaving Sky Sports. I had the wrong temperament for it, the wrong personality. Published: 09:28 BST, 1 May 2023 | Updated: 09:48 BST, 1 May 2023. With BT Sport axing its Saturday Score show, it may be the end of the era for the format. Souness's fourth League Cup win in five years in the autumn of that . 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]. I will be 70 on Saturday and Im still very much open for business. I had totally the wrong temperament for it and personality, he said. It has been great, so thank you to everyone.. The Liverpool legend manages to turn some Champions League analysis into his own party political broadcast. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. 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. Hell of a player & pundit who wasnt afraid to speak his mind & someone who cared., Piers Morgan added: Great player, great pundit, great guy. 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). Souness admitted he probably 'owes a hundred apologies' for some of the comments made over the years. 11:37, 19 Apr 2017 . To do this we will link your MailOnline account with your Facebook account. Get involved in exciting, inspiring conversations. Sun 30 Apr 2023 16.33 EDT. 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.