Graeme Souness is leaving his role as a Sky Sports pundit after 15 years. However, there was one occasion when Souness criticised Pogba before being silenced by his Sky Sports colleagues. 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The Liverpool legend has worked for Sky for over 15 years as part of their Premier League coverage, gaining I seem to remember him actively promoting Bolsonaro prior to the elections. (modern), Graeme Souness at Hampden Park before Scotland played Ukraine in June 2022, Souness announces departure during live broadcast on Sunday, I was given an opportunity to do this and its been magnificent. 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Monday, 1st May 2023See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Enter your password to log in. 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. It loves creating them, it loves rewarding them, it loves showing them off and, ultimately, it loves to destroy them. You can opt-out at any time by signing in to your account to manage your preferences. 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. This account already exists. Its what your manager and teammates want, the rest is just talk. Souness last match for Sky was covering his beloved Liverpool as they secured a 4-3 victory over Tottenham at Anfield. I heard he was a great player and stuff like that. Graeme Souness reminded of his own disgraceful tackle - GiveMeSport I think people at home want to see us not always agree, but it has been great and I am amongst friends. The former Liverpool captain made the announcement live on air following Liverpools dramatic win over Tottenham on Sunday. Danny Kelly said: Nobody has given more football pleasure over the last 30 years than this absolute master. Lineker tweeted that Stelling is a consummate broadcaster, and Sky Sports News presenter Hayley McQueen called him an absolute legend. 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 . 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. 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? 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]. Graeme Souness reveals his views on Brexit with bizarre bit of punditry Leicester's Champions League elimination at the hands Atletico Madrid, KING GRANDPA! It was consistently a challenge. Get involved in exciting, inspiring conversations with other readers. Graeme Souness makes final appearance on Sky Sports after 15 years on It meant a lot that my last game for Sky was at Liverpool, the club I hold so dear. ONCE a hard man, always a hard man. You can choose on each post whether you would like it to be posted to Facebook. 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. Attaboys from inside sports broadcasting were instant and extensive. . Read our, {{#verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}} {{^verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}}. The $3MILLION moaner! Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. Its just been the most fantastic time for me, because I love football, I care about football and I worry about it going forward. The Sky Sports pundit, in the eyes of some fans, had an agenda against the Juventus midfielder. Illegal streaming means that the younger generation can watch the game live, rather than have it confusingly relayed to them by Paul Merson. The $3MILLION moaner! Want the latest football news? 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 think people at home obviously dont always agree with us, but its been great guys it really has. In October 2021, Stelling had told viewers he was departing at the end of the season, but was persuaded to stay. 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). Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? I was given an opportunity to do this and it has been magnificent. A second career in television meant a life in the game was still very much there for me. 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. Do not sell or share my personal information. 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. It has just been the most fantastic time for me. Unbelievable Jeff Stelling is, and he made Soccer Saturday his own.. I think I owe a hundred apologies but I haven't got time for that. The comments below have been moderated in advance. I think I owe a hundred apologies but I havent got time for that to people that I may have said some harsh things. You know, for me, I decided that football management wasnt for me any more. Graeme Souness leaves Sky Sports - sportbible.com Unfortunately, as the years rolled on, things have become a little blurred. "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. 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. Going to be a big miss on match days. My passion for football is undimmed and I certainly still feel I have a lot to offer. Souness won 54 caps for Scotland in a 12-year international career and made more than 350 appearances for Liverpool between 1978 and 1984. I love football and I care for it and I worry about it going forward. 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. Nothing goes on forever, I have got lots of things coming up. But its been great so thank you to everyone.. Graeme Souness announced he is leaving his role with Sky Sports after 15 years as a pundit, Seeing Lionel Messi's performance against Arsenal was among Souness' standout moments, Souness relished reacting to events like Sergio Aguero's late title-winning goal for Man City. It has just been the most fantastic time for me. Graeme Souness to end 15-year run as a Sky Sports pundit Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? . 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. "It was like watching Dutch game of football, lots of nice little, pretty technique with little passes. There was no fire. Join our brand new Facebook group by clicking here. . I have to say, for me I decided that football management wasnt for me anymore. It's been the most fantastic time for me because I love football, I worry about football but in Sky's hands, it's in safe hands. Published Aug 30, 2021. Your details from Facebook will be used to provide you with tailored content, marketing and ads in line with our Privacy Policy. 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. 'And then I was given the opportunity to do this and its been magnificent. Not that there's anything wrong with that, Mr Souness. Graeme Souness: Rangers' game-changing managerial appointment Souness becomes the second high-profile personality to leave Sky Sports this week, after Jeff Stelling announced his retirement from hosting Soccer Saturday. 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. And to add to Elliemental's post, isn't Alisson a hardcore right-wing nut? The 69-year-old joined the broadcaster in 2008 after a 22-year management career, but announced his . I love football and I care for it and I worry about it going forward. 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GRAEME SOUNESS: I'll miss my Sky Sports role, it lit a fire under me "I've got lots of things coming up, I've got my charity and on the 22nd coming up, I'm going to announce a challenge I'm getting involved in and that's important to me but it's been great. 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. 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. Graeme Souness confirms Sky Sports departure after Liverpool beat 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. Its just been the most fantastic time for me, because I love football, I care about football and I worry about it going forward. Liverpool 4-3 Tottenham: Graeme Souness says defender 'found out' 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. Graeme Souness was fuming with Paul Pogba's tackle - but the Sky Sports pundit has been reminded of a far worse challenge he produced during his career. Souness was emotional as he stepped down from his Sky role, saying: "I'll miss you, I'll miss you guys and the guys behind the scenes, our makeup girl. There was nobody smashing into anyone. We wish him all the best for the future., The Telegraph values your comments but kindly requests all posts are on topic, constructive and respectful. Get involved in exciting, inspiring conversations. To do this we will link your MailOnline account with your Facebook account. The business of going to live matches and working from them in a journalistic capacity has been a privilege. "I love football, l care about football and l worry about it going forward, but in Skys hands it is in good hands, it is in safe hands.". But sometimes a show really does just come down to the on-screen talent, and Jeff will surely prove to be not just unbelievable, but irreplaceable. My Favourite Player #4 - Graeme Souness - Red and White Kop But in Skys hands its in safe hands and I think over the years we have treated the Premier League with great detail and I think we look after football very well. The Liverpool legend manages to turn some Champions League analysis into his own party political broadcast. 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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. Sky Sports director of football Gary Hughes said: We will miss Graeme's no-nonsense approach in the studio - matched only by his playing style. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Its just been the most fantastic time for me, because I love football, I care about football and I worry about it going forward. Im not someone that looks always at Sky Sports News. "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. Harry Kane has been blasted by Graeme Souness for giving an exclusive interview to Sky Sports and not taking all of the blame for Spurs not being very good.. Kane spoke with Sky Sports before the . 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The 'reliability' entirely contrary to the newspaper he infamously offered an exclusive to in 1992. "People think we can't be critical of the . Souness becomes the second high-profile personality to leave Sky Sports this week, after Jeff Stelling announced his retirement from hosting Soccer Saturday. Exclusive podcast interview with Graeme Souness as he talks Liverpool, Rangers and Sampdoria. By posting your comment you agree to our house rules. 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. We DOUBLE dare you. . 'You know, for me, I decided that football management wasnt for me any more. Graeme Souness opened up on his friendship with Dale Winton Credit: PA:Press Association/PA Images "I learned from my 20-year-old son about his views on politics. Your details from Facebook will be used to provide you with tailored content, marketing and ads in line with our Privacy Policy. Graeme Souness recalls infamous Galatasaray flag incident I think I owe 100 apologies to people, but we havent got time for that. Thats the way I like it. 11:37, 19 Apr 2017 . Graeme Souness says he 'owes 100 apologies to people' as Liverpool That was the world of football over for them. Date published: Sunday 30th April 2023 8:43 - Matthew Stead. This service is provided on talkSPORT Ltd's Terms of Use in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Its good to hear good stuff instead of bad stuff but when you play football you know yourself. 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 like to focus on football., Man Utd takeover: Man Utd making plans for five players. I had totally the wrong temperament for it and personality. Graeme Souness has announced he will leave his punditry role with Sky Sports. I think people at home want to see us not always agree, but it has been great and I am amongst friends. one of the first people to ring me and see how I was doing was Graeme Souness. TEARS IN MY EYES. I will be 70 on Saturday and Im still very much open for business. Souness doubled down on his views on the France international earlier in the season, insisting he was 100 per cent right about the midfielder. 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. The Scotsman began working for Sky after leaving his last managerial job at Newcastle in 2006. I had the wrong temperament for it, the wrong personality. I have always been comfortable on live TV because it lights a fire under you. Graeme Souness was appointed Rangers player-manager on 8 April, 1986 and heralded a near 15-year period of success at Ibrox. 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. Im going to miss you guys, the guys behind the scenes, our makeup girl, Ill miss you all. 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. But there have been few afternoons at Anfield to surpass Liverpools 7-0 win over Manchester United this season. Graeme Souness does not regret 'man's game' comment on Sky Sports Graeme Souness is leaving his role as a Sky Sports pundit after 15 years. GRAEME SOUNESS: The Big Interview with Graham Hunter Podcast #12 Graeme Souness makes final appearance on Sky Sports after 15 years on "To people that maybe I've said some harsh things to but I think people at home don't want us to agree. He has gained a reputation as a straight-talking pundit, who often clashed with fellow studio guests, and admits he owes a hundred apologies. Thanks for your views Graeme over the years.". I was given an opportunity to do this and it has been magnificent. And then I was given the opportunity to do this and its been magnificent.
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