Souness steps down from Sky Sports 'owing 100 apologies'; Neville He always said things we were all thinking but others usually never said. "It's Graeme fucking Souness, isn't it" he asked, moving the conversation on to the significant detail of his replacement. 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). Departure of the Soccer Saturday presenter raises questions about whether the format itself has any longevity. The 69-year-old joined the broadcaster in 2008 after a 22-year management career, but announced his . I will be 70 on Saturday and Im still very much open for business. The Liverpool legend has worked for Sky for over 15 years as part of their Premier League coverage, gaining Graeme Souness has announced he will leave his punditry role with Sky Sports. 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. Great days. Each email has a link to unsubscribe. Long-term partner-in-crime Chris Kamara said: What an amazing broadcaster. 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. Sky Sports have announced that Graeme Souness will step down as a pundit at the end of the season, coincidentally the first without . We wish him all the best for the future.'. Nothing goes on forever, I have got lots of things coming up. Graeme Souness admits he voted for Brexit. Thanks for your views Graeme over the years.". "People think we can't be critical of the modern player, he said on talkSPORT. Liverpool 4-3 Tottenham: Graeme Souness says defender 'found out' The 'reliability' entirely contrary to the newspaper he infamously offered an exclusive to in 1992. Graeme Souness is leaving his role as a Sky Sports pundit after 15 years. It was consistently a challenge. Im going to miss you guys, the guys behind the scenes, our makeup girl, Ill miss you all. My Favourite Player #4 - Graeme Souness - Red and White Kop Souness doubled down on his views on the France international earlier in the season, insisting he was 100 per cent right about the midfielder. I had the wrong temperament for it, the wrong personality. The Telegraph values your comments but kindly requests all posts are on topic, constructive and respectful. 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. In 2020, Pogba was directly asked about Souness criticism. With BT Sport axing its Saturday Score show, it may be the end of the era for the format. Speaking after analysing Liverpool's 4-3 win . 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. 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So, thank you to everybody.". But for me personally, Ive got the buzz of live football coming to some fantastic games and some fantastic stadiums and some great events. 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. Don't be so precious. Loved his raw honesty. Going to be a big miss on match days. Souness slams 'weak' Kane, accuses him of 'letting family down' with The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Football. Gary Neville vs Graeme Souness was compelling TV - The Telegraph That's pretty much my train of thought. Thank you for further expanding on my point. He has gained a reputation as a straight-talking pundit, who often clashed with fellow studio guests, and admits he owes a hundred apologies. Souness departed Sky by mutual consent as his contract with the broadcasters was due to expire at the end of the season. 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Graeme Souness is leaving Sky Sports after 15 years as a pundit on the channel, the former Liverpool great has announced. Stelling said: Its that time of year every year when I announce I am leaving Sky Sports and Soccer Saturday but this time it is true. They have involved responding quickly to great and dramatic events and Ive relished that. Souness becomes the second high-profile personality to leave Sky Sports this 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. 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. 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. Graeme Souness reveals he is LEAVING Sky Sports - Daily Mail This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. The Liverpool legend manages to turn some Champions League analysis into his own party political broadcast. 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Graeme Souness admits he voted for Brexit, We dare you to make fun of that tache. Mon 1 May 2023 7:45, UK. 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. It might be that Warren, or BT Sport counterpart Jules Breach, or BBC Final Score analogues such as Kelly Somers or Jason Mohammad, could take on the job but perhaps it is time for Sky to follow BT and end the format. "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. Your details from Facebook will be used to provide you with tailored content, marketing and ads in line with our Privacy Policy. Departure of the Soccer Saturday presenter raises questions about whether the format itself has any longevity. I think I owe a hundred apologies. 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. 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. 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 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. Graeme Souness has been a Sky Sports regular since his called time on his managerial career in 2006. . 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. Graeme Souness - Wikipedia Unfortunately, as the years rolled on, things have become a little blurred. 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. 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. Leicester's Champions League elimination at the hands Atletico Madrid, KING GRANDPA! The 'honesty' I once associated with him was totally at odds with his political views. Read our, {{#verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}} {{^verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}}. Graeme Souness reflects on over 15 years with Sky Sports pic.twitter.com/mbQWyrWgZ7. The $3MILLION moaner! 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. There was no fire. "It was like watching Dutch game of football, lots of nice little, pretty technique with little passes. 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. Graeme Souness leaves Sky Sports - sportbible.com