The 69-year-old joined the broadcaster in 2008 after a 22-year management career, but announced his . After spending 15 years as a pundit for Sky Sports, the former Liverpool midfielder, 69, decided to announce his departure after Liverpool's 4-3 win over Tottenham on Sunday (30 April). Had some fantastic nights listening to his stories in the early days when wed go away on Champions League duty, hed have the meal the night before. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. I think were weaker for not having him here next season because of what he brings. However, while he is stepping away from his role with Sky, Souness says he is "still very much open for business" and that he still has "a lot to offer" as a pundit. 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. 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For someone who was stepping away from the job, he had shown no signs of mellowing during his final shift, going in two footed on Harry Kane, in typical fashion for both his playing and punditry career. FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS. Rajeeta Kochhar? I also forgive him for hammering me when he caught me doing Pilates on holiday". PA Sport Staff. "It meant a lot that my last game for Sky was at Liverpool, the club I hold so dear. After 15 years as a pundit, Graeme Souness has confirmed he will leave Sky Sports at the end of the season. Everything you need to know to make sure you never miss a moment. Also read |Who was Carolyn Bryant Donham? I have always been comfortable on live TV because it lights a fire under you, Souness wrote. "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. Its just been the most fantastic time for me, because I love football, I care about football and I worry about it going forward. Theyd always debate about style of play Glenn obviously wanted to see possession and passing through midfield and Graeme would see the game slightly different, about making sure you get wired in, you get stuck in. In a column for the Daily Mail, Souness wrote: "A second career in television meant a life in the game was still very much there for me. I was given an opportunity to do this and it has been magnificent. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Graeme Souness has spent 15 years working for Sky Sports, Steven Gerrard has returned to punditry since leaving Aston Villa, Karen Carney has worked as a pundit on multiple Sky Sports shows, Robbie Keane, centre, has worked in punditry since leaving his coaching role at Ireland, Kieron Dyer, centre, has appeared on Sky Sports this season, Sue Smith appears on Soccer Saturday and Sky Sports' WSL show, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Our coverage of your Premier League club is bigger and better than ever before -, follow your team and sign up for notifications, in the BBC Sport app to make sure you never miss a moment. After retiring as a player, he became a manager of several clubs, including Liverpool, Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United. Sky Sports have several pundits to call upon in his place - the likes of Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Roy Keane, Micah Richards and Jamie Redknapp . Carney went straight into punditry after retiring from football in 2019, working for ITV at the Qatar World Cup and for Sky Sports. Football365. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. - Graeme Souness very concerned about one Liverpool midfielder. View our online Press Pack. Why Graeme Souness is leaving his role as studio pundit at Sky Sports after 15 years, Is Bob Barker alive? Graeme Souness has announced he will leave his punditry role with Sky Sports Souness said working with Sky Sports for the last 15 years has been a privilege He will continue to give his. My passion for football is undimmed and I certainly still feel I have a lot to offer. He has since moved into punditry and provides insight in his role as a Betway ambassador. I had totally the wrong temperament for it and personality. Its football. He played as a midfielder for teams such as Liverpool, Rangers and Sampdoria, winning multiple trophies and awards. 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. After 15 years. Liverpool's 4-3 win over Tottenham on Sunday was Graeme Souness' last game as a pundit for Sky Sports after more than 15 years, but the Scotsman has revealed he does not plan to retire "I didn't 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. The former England star appears regularly on Sky Sports' coverage of the WSL and recently featured on Monday Night Football. Roy Keane 30/10/21 8:20pm Keane's verdict on no . You can debate with him and its no holds barred. He added: Nothing goes on forever but Ive got lots of things coming up. FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS. Personally, I think hell be sorely missed," responded a fifth. Speaking about his time as a pundit on Sky, an emotional Souness said, "I was given an opportunity to do this and it was magnificent. Former professional footballer Graeme Souness from Scotland is now a Sky Sports pundit. Speaking after analysing Liverpools 4-3 win over Tottenham, the Reds icon explained that it would be the final time he would provide punditry for the broadcaster. The Scotsman had just been discussing what comes next for Spurs, after they'd somehow managed to concede three goals in the opening 15 minutes, again, before completing a comeback, only to still lose. View our online Press Pack. Sky Sports confirmed Graeme Souness is leaving the company, after 15 years as a pundit with the company, following Liverpool's win over Tottenham Hotspur. In the aftermath, the 69-year-old had claimed that Premier League teams 'loved' a foreign manager and suggested Spurs should go for a British manager, but had no actual suggestions. And yet Stelling has performed to universal acclaim for 30 years on Sky Sports, and it is a pleasant change, every now and again, to go on the internet and see people being nice about someone. He is also part of Channel 4's team covering England's Euro 2024 qualifying campaign alongside ex-Lionness Jill Scott and Joe Cole. Souness, 69, held back tears and revealed how much he had enjoyed working as a pundit following a mixed managerial career. Souness bid an emotional farewell. The business of going to live matches and working from them in a journalistic capacity has been a privilege. For me personally, Ive got the buzz of live football coming to some fantastic games and some fantastic stadiums and some great events. The Scot spent 15 years working for the company and gave an emotional farewell after his last match - Liverpool's 4-3 victory over Tottenham. The upper end of the range tabs Souness as being worth 15 million. For other inquiries, Contact Us. "I love football, l care about football and l worry about it going forward, but in Sky's hands it is in good hands, it is in safe hands.". He gained a reputation as a straight-talking pundit, who often clashed with fellow studio guests. Sky Sports confirmed Graeme Souness is leaving the company, after 15 years as a pundit with the company, following Liverpool's win over Tottenham Hotspur. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Sky Sports have announced that Graeme Souness will step down as a pundit at the end of the season, coincidentally the first without Paul Pogba for ages. A footballing whirlwind in the eye of a tabloid storm Look at the actions taken as the Third Reich faces collapse in the final weeks of World War II. And he told fellow pundits Robbie Keane and Jamie Redknapp and host Kelly Cates, daughter of his former Scotland and Liverpool teammate, Kenny Dalglish, about how much he has enjoyed working on TV. announced his retirement from hosting Soccer Saturday. Keane, 42, has also appeared on Sky Sports more often this season and worked alongside Souness at Liverpool vs Tottenham on Sunday. The former Tottenham and Liverpool striker worked for the Republic of Ireland as assistant manager between 2018-20 after hanging up his boots. I wish him all the very best in the future. Graeme Souness has spent 15 years working for Sky Sports Credit: Alamy. Like Lampard he has experience working as a pundit for BT Sport and he has the reputation to replace a man of Souness' pedigree. "Souness genuinely one of the only OGs with TV punditry Id take seriously. He played as a midfielder for teams such as Liverpool, Rangers and Sampdoria, winning multiple trophies and awards. 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Thanks for the memories Graeme pic.twitter.com/izaNOupWOl, Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) April 30, 2023, I was given an opportunity to do this and it was magnificent, Souness said. The Price Is Right fans grow concerned after Jerry Springers death, Who was Carolyn Bryant Donham? This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 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., JUST IN Souness fights back tears as he steps down as Sky Sports pundit [LATEST]. Graeme Souness thinks Liverpool "will be fine" but he has explained why they need to sign a midfielder who "continually puts the ball under pressure". Stepping into the world of broadcast after phasing himself out of football management, the legendary Scottish ex-player certainly made a splash. Thanks for the memories Graeme.. 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Souness, 69, held back tears and revealed how much he had enjoyed working as a pundit following a mixed managerial career. But in Skys hands its in good hands, safe hands, and I think over the years weve covered the Premier Leaguewith great detail and I think we look after football very well. Graeme Souness confirmed that he would no longer be working as a pundit for Sky Sports. Dyer, 44, is another pundit who has been brought on by Sky Sports this season after stepping down from his coaching role at Ipswich in March 2022. I think my last battle with him was here a few weeks ago when Man Utd got beat 7-0 and I had the audacity to say I didnt think Liverpool played that well, which he jumped upon. You know, for me, I decided that football management wasnt for me any more. Sky Sports pundit Graeme Souness says he does not regret . Klopp accuses referee of lying and having a problem with Liverpool, Liverpool boss Klopp receives reply as PGMOL listen to Tierney's audio. Thanks for the memories Graeme pic.twitter.com/izaNOupWOl, Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) April 30, 2023. For me personally Ive got the buzz of live football coming to some fantastic games, coming to some fantastic stadiums and witnessing some great events. The Price Is Right fans grow concerned after Jerry Springers death, The video was captioned: After 15 years with Sky Sports, today marks Graeme Souness last appearance with us. Sky Sports pundit Graeme Souness is never far from controversy but this time it was away from the pitch, following coverage of Manchester United's 0-0 draw against Liverpool. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Souness, whose management career included spells at Liverpool, Rangers, Blackburn and Newcastle, said on the broadcaster's Super Sunday programme: "I decided that football management wasn't for me any more. He also represented Scotland in four World Cups and three European Championships, earning 54 caps. It has just been the most fantastic time for me. ", Get the FREE Mirror Football newsletter with the day's key headlines and transfer news straight into your inbox. A clearly emotional Souness bowed out on a high covering former club Liverpool's thrilling 4-3 win over Spurs. Sky Sports also released a video as tribute for the Liverpool legend who started his career at Spurs. Also Read|Is Bob Barker alive? Souness won 54 caps for Scotland in a 12-year international career and made more than 350 appearances for Liverpool between 1978 and 1984. 13:48, Mon, May 1, 2023 | UPDATED: 13:49, Mon, May 1, 2023. Liverpool's 4-3 win over Tottenham on Sunday. He has since moved into punditry and provides insight in his role as a Betway ambassador. 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. Find out more about how we use your personal data in our privacy policy and cookie policy. Popular Sky Sports pundit Graeme Souness is leaving his role with the broadcaster, bringing his 15-year spell as a pundit to an end at Anfield on Sunday. While Jamie Redknapp said: "On behalf of everyone at Sky Sports, you were a legend as a player and for me, you gave me my start and just to be working with you every day, coming to work with your enthusiasm and love for the game you were a great player, great manager and a great pundit. Lampard is interim manager at Chelsea but after losing his first five games in charge he will likely be looking for a new job in the summer. The 69-year-old joined the broadcaster in 2008 after a 22-year managerial career, but announced his departure on air after. It is possible he will make a career switch too after also failing in his previous job at Everton, where he was sacked after less than a year in charge. SKY SPORTS could be eyeing a new lead pundit after Graeme Souness' retirement. Fellow pundit Gary Neville bid an emotional farewell to his long-time colleague. Woman accused of Emmett Tills lynching death dies at 88. I love football, I care about football and I worry about it going forward. How to get into football - the most popular sport in the world, with clubs and facilities throughout the UK. It has just been the most fantastic time for me.. Find out more about how we use your personal data in our privacy policy and cookie policy. Dyer, 44, is another pundit who has been brought on by Sky Sports this season after stepping down from his coaching role at Ipswich in March 2022. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. Speaking after the game, Souness told Sky Sports: Ill miss you guys and Ill miss the guys that the people dont see behind the scenes, like the make-up girl. I think people at home want to see us not always agree, but it has been great and I am amongst friends. Sky Sports have announced that Graeme Souness will step down as a pundit at the end of the season, coincidentally the first without Paul Pogba for ages. Former England international Smith worked for BBC Sport before switching to Sky Sports, where she provides analysis of the WSL. It has been great, so thank you to everyone.". The 69-year-old joined the broadcaster in 2008 after a 22-year management career but announced his departure on air after Liverpool's 4-3 win over Tottenham on Sunday. There is no fixed salary for football experts, but a network and an individual can negotiate a rate. Souness was in the studio as Tottenham took on Liverpool in the Premier League at Anfield. But then hell shake your hand at the end of the show and youll come back the next week and youll do it again, and thats what I respected most about Graeme in these last 10 or 12 years. Neville has said he expected Arsenal to get "battered" by Manchester City after seeing the Gunners players "in the tunnel" before the game. Souness becomes the second high-profile personality to leave Sky Sports this week, after Jeff Stelling announced his retirement from hosting Soccer Saturday. Hes been fantastic to work with.. Graeme Souness House Having millions of dollars in the bank, you would occasionally want to change cars and homes. Some figures are around 5 million. Souness, 69, held back tears and revealed how much he had enjoyed working as a pundit following a mixed managerial career. The tournament, which was delayed from 2020 due to coronavirus, will be played over the course. It has been great, so thank you to everyone.. Not always loved it but great detail. 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. A clearly emotional Souness bowed out on a high covering former club Liverpools thrilling 4-3 win over Spurs. Nothing goes on forever, I have got lots of things coming up. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Last updated on 30 April 202330 April 2023.From the section Football. He can put you on the floor sometimes and hes not worried to say the unthinkable or the unpopular. While pundits such as Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Michael Dawson could be given more air time in Souness' absence. Souness bid an emotional farewell after Liverpool's dramatic 4-3 win over Tottenham on Sunday when it was revealed the game would be his last for Sky. Sky will pay a pretty penny for Souness' insight, and he has pursued several interests away from the game since hanging up his boots in the early-1990s. Over the years weve treated the Premier League with great detail. 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. Former England international Smith worked for BBC Sport before switching to Sky Sports, where she provides analysis of the WSL.

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