Graeme Souness will stand down as a pundit on Sky Sports, it has been announced. Departure of the Soccer Saturday presenter raises questions about whether the format itself has any longevity. The views expressed in the contents above . With that in mind, we are going to try and avoid saying too much about Souness' political revelation following Leicester's Champions League elimination at the hands Atletico Madrid and let you see it for yourselves. Its just been the most fantastic time for me, because I love football, I care about football and I worry about it going forward. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. "I was given an opportunity to do this and it was magnificent," said Souness as he reflected on his time at Sky Sports. I heard he was a great player and stuff like that. "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. We'll answer that one for you: no, you haven't. Football. I made some great friends along the way and one of the reasons I have relished the work so much is that it has got me out of my comfort zone on a regular basis. After 15 years with Sky Sports, today marks Graeme Souness last appearance with us. Its good to hear good stuff instead of bad stuff but when you play football you know yourself. 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. 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. Declan Rice has responded to "harsh" criticism from Graeme Souness by saying that the Sky Sports pundit cannot have watched him much if he thinks that the England . Nothing new in that. 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. 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. I think people at home want to see us not always agree, but it has been great and I am amongst friends. 30 April, 2023 21:13. 'Im going to miss you guys, the guys behind the scenes, our make-up girl, Ill miss you all,' Souness said on air. 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. There have been few nights to surpass watching Lionel Messi in his pomp at the Nou Camp, putting four past Arsenal in 2010. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? Graeme Souness will stand down as a pundit on Sky Sports, the broadcaster has confirmed. 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. 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. Sky Sports' director of football Gary Hughes added: 'We will miss Graeme's no-nonsense approach in the studio - matched only by his playing style. And then I was given the opportunity to do this and its been magnificent. I played the game for 20 years and crossed over to work for Sky for another 20 years, which has been a fantastic experience. Ill miss you. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Footballers of a certain vintage - Roy Keane, Martin Keown and Graeme Souness all loved to rough up the opposition on the pitch in their heyday. 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. It seems nothing makes Mr Souness happier than the very thought of leaving the EU. . Souness doubled down on his views on the France international earlier in the season, insisting he was 100 per cent right about the midfielder. Souness regularly reminisces about the good old days when you could boot a player up in the air and get away it. Something went wrong, please try again later. . I have to say, for me I decided that football management wasnt for me anymore. Date published: Sunday 30th April 2023 8:43 - Matthew Stead. And then I was given the opportunity to do this and its been magnificent. But for me personally, Ive got the buzz of live football coming to some fantastic games and some fantastic stadiums and some great events. Then and now, tributes have been generous and widespread. Political views. 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. LIV Golf rebel Talor Gooch laments losing almost half his prize money from the 'Another club may have changed manager two or three times': Frank Lampard aims thinly-veiled dig at From being born a man to Queen of the Mountains: Trans cyclist romps to victory in elite in women's race, Michael Clarke lashes out at England's SNEAKY plan to ensure Australia lose the Ashes by changing a feature Graeme Souness announced he will leave his punditry role with Sky Sports, Sunday was my last match as part of the Sky team, Do not sell or share my personal information. Graeme Souness has . 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. Get involved in exciting, inspiring conversations. 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. Graeme Souness reflects on over 15 years with Sky Sports pic.twitter.com/mbQWyrWgZ7. Nothing goes on forever, I have got lots of things coming up. Souness becomes the second high-profile personality to leave Sky Sports this week, after Jeff Stelling announced his retirement from hosting Soccer Saturday. We DOUBLE dare you. . 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. Want the latest football news? Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? Enter your password to log in. "It's Graeme fucking Souness, isn't it" he asked, moving the conversation on to the significant detail of his replacement. "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.". This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. "It has just been the most fantastic time for me. Read our, {{#verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}} {{^verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}}. 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. Graeme Souness is leaving his role as a Sky Sports pundit after 15 years. 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 . Thanks for your views Graeme over the years.". It meant a lot that my last game for Sky was at Liverpool, the club I hold so dear. Each email has a link to unsubscribe. Speaking after analysing Liverpool's 4-3 win . He has gained a reputation as a straight-talking pundit, who often clashed with fellow studio guests, and admits he owes a hundred apologies. 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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 $3MILLION moaner! I had totally the wrong temperament for it and personality. 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. The Sky Sports pundit talks about winning trophies at Anfield i. 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. Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. My passion for football is undimmed and I certainly still feel I have a lot to offer. I was given an opportunity to do this and it has been magnificent. This account already exists. You know, for me, I decided that football management wasnt for me any more. ", While someone else said: "Sad news. He then proceeded to add: I guess they miss me, I dont know? Sky Sports have announced that Graeme Souness will step down as a pundit at the end of the season, coincidentally the first without . 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Rangers had not won a Premiership title in seven seasons - and they had spent four of them outside the top flight - so toppling Celtic from their perch was a daunting task for Gerrard in his . He gained a reputation as straight-talking pundit, who often clashed with fellow studio guests, and admits he owes a hundred apologies. Its selling stuff I think.. 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. 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. With BT Sport axing its Saturday Score show, it may be the end of the era for the format. One day maybe I will meet them [the critics] and ask them because I really want to know why. 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. When I was having a go at Paul Pogba, [they said] it was because it was Manchester United and my Liverpool connections. 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. Mauricio Pochettino shares Instagram snap of sunny beach walk with his dog Sansa as talks over the Chelsea manager's job continue, SPORTS AGENDA: Generous Callum Wilson can't be deflated, Tottenham 'cursed' by executive, Azeem Rafiq has new radio gig PLUS Manchester United's secret weapon in the hunt for Jude Bellingham, PGMOL accuse Jurgen Klopp of LYING as they 'strongly refute' his claim Paul Tierney made 'unacceptable' remarks after reviewing the audio of referee booking Liverpool boss for his fourth official taunt. The moment Graeme Souness, then Galatasaray manager, sparked a riot by planting a huge flag in the club's colours on the pitch of their bitter rivals Fenerbahce in 1996 RELATED ARTICLES Previous 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? Exclusive podcast interview with Graeme Souness as he talks Liverpool, Rangers and Sampdoria. The 'honesty' I once associated with him was totally at odds with his political views. By clicking Sign up you confirm that your data has been entered correctly and you have read and agree to our Terms of use, Cookie policy and Privacy notice. Man Utd had just recorded a 2-0 victory away at Burnley in September 2018 but . . 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. 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. Nothing goes on forever, I have got lots of things coming up. 'You know, for me, I decided that football management wasnt for me any more. "People think we can't be critical of the modern player, he said on talkSPORT. Unbelievable Jeff Stelling is, and he made Soccer Saturday his own.. one of the first people to ring me and see how I was doing was Graeme Souness. 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. It has just been the most fantastic time for me. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. Published Aug 30, 2021. Souness has featured as an analyst and a pundit . In 2020, Pogba was directly asked about Souness criticism. "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. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window). I know the face but [not] the name. 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. 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. It has just been the most fantastic time for me. Weekend football will suffer without Jeff Stelling and Graeme Souness. Please review our, You need to be a subscriber to join the conversation. 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. He always said things we were all thinking but others usually never said. Surprisingly, he did not blame Paul Pogba for his departure. Not that there's anything wrong with that, Mr Souness. Mon 1 May 2023 7:45, UK. Thanks for the memories Graeme pic.twitter.com/izaNOupWOl, Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) April 30, 2023. I don't have a vendetta against anyone at all, this is just my opinion. And its great right now to be amongst friends and nothing goes on forever, but Ive got a lot of things coming up. 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'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. 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. Graeme Souness admits he voted for Brexit. 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. Last modified on Sun 30 Apr 2023 17.13 EDT. It has just been the most fantastic time for me. Jacob Steinberg in Naples. I like to focus on football., Man Utd takeover: Man Utd making plans for five players. I think I owe 100 apologies to people, but we havent got time for that.. "People think we can't be critical of the . 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. Since hang 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. Souness departed Sky by mutual consent as his contract with the broadcasters was due to expire at the end of the season. The Telegraph values your comments but kindly requests all posts are on topic, constructive and respectful. Credit: PA. Graeme Souness has attempted to clarify his remarks after refusing to apologise for calling football "a man's game" as he gave his views . The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Graeme Souness is like the Incredible Hulk: you wouldn't like him when he's angry. Im not someone that looks always at Sky Sports News. The 69-year-old, who has also worked for talkSPORT, is one of the most recognisable faces on the broadcaster and so his departure is certainly the end of an era. ONCE a hard man, always a hard man. 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. Fuelled by a combination of supporter adulation, media hype and, in most cases, a fiercely prodigious talent, the hero . Thats the way I like it. Graeme Souness has announced he will be leaving Sky Sports after serving as a pundit on the network for well over a decade. I have covered some unforgettable matches. Graeme Souness is reportedly set to leave his role at Sky Sports at the end of the season Credit: Getty. He will continue to give his insight . Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. Jamie Carragher wrote on Twitter: Graeme Souness was one of the greatest players this country has ever seen, the same goes for him as a pundit! I had totally the wrong temperament for it and personality, he said. The 'reliability' entirely contrary to the newspaper he infamously offered an exclusive to in 1992. . Souey might be replaceable by another Professionally Irate Scotsman but it isimpossible to think of anyone matching Stelling. It loves creating them, it loves rewarding them, it loves showing them off and, ultimately, it loves to destroy them. For me, I realised football management wasn't for me anymore. 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. On Sunday, having once again shared some of those views, . But its been great so thank you to everyone.. This service is provided on talkSPORT Ltd's Terms of Use in accordance with our Privacy Policy. BREAKING: Jeff Stelling has announced that he'll be leaving Sky Sports and Soccer Saturday at the end of this season pic.twitter.com/lujRbE5g26. 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. Typically, Paisley muttered a reply something like, "Aye . 'I think people at home obviously dont always agree with us, but its been great guys it really has. 'And then I was given the opportunity to do this and its been magnificent. "So I think I'm entitled to have an opinion. The views are jaw dropping. You can choose on each post whether you would like it to be posted to Facebook. The 68-year-old, who joined Sky in 1992, said his last day will be on 28 May, after more than 25 years presenting the show. Well ask you to confirm this for your first post to Facebook. The fiery Scot, 69, announced the decision following Liverpool's thrilling 4-3 win over . The Sky Sports pundit, in the eyes of some fans, had an agenda against the Juventus midfielder. I think I owe a hundred apologies but I havent got time for that to people that I may have said some harsh things. By. Your details from Facebook will be used to provide you with tailored content, marketing and ads in line with our Privacy Policy. Monday, 1st May 2023See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. It was just about trying to outpass each other and just maybe they'd get a chance at the end of it.". Graeme Souness has made his final Sky Sports appearance after 15 years on the channel, the Liverpool great announced on Sunday Make Yahoo Your Homepage Discover something new every day from News, Sports, Finance, Entertainment and more! 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. Sun 30 Apr 2023 16.33 EDT. It speaks volumes that Pogba was never really too bothered by what Sourness had to say. But its been great so thank you to everyone.. The business of going to live matches and working from them in a journalistic capacity has been a privilege. "I came away with my 17-year-old son saying 'I didn't enjoy that.'. 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.. 'But its been great so thank you to everyone.'. When you know football, you dont need someone to tell you whats happening. The Liverpool legend manages to turn some Champions League analysis into his own party political broadcast. Souness' political views have, at various points in his career, generated comment. Souness becomes the second high-profile personality to leave Sky Sports this week, after Jeff Stelling announced his retirement from hosting Soccer Saturday. There was no fire. A second career in television meant a life in the game was still very much there for me.