An emotional Graeme Souness is ending his time with Sky Sports. 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. Souness, 69, held back tears and revealed how much he had enjoyed working as a pundit following a mixed managerial career. Stepping into the world of broadcast after phasing himself out of football management, the legendary Scottish ex-player certainly made a splash. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Gary Neville reckons Chelsea could "cause a surprise" under Mauricio Pochettino next season if they Argentine is appointed the new Blues boss. He played as a midfielder for teams such as Liverpool, Rangers and Sampdoria, winning multiple trophies and awards. The Price Is Right fans grow concerned after Jerry Springers death, Who was Carolyn Bryant Donham? Graeme Souness working for Sky Sports in 2013. 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. He speaks with such authority, gravitas and conviction, with an incredible way of delivering lines. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Had the privilege to meet him a few times and loved his company. Graeme Souness has opened up about his Sky Sports exit after the Liverpool legend announced he would be leaving his role as a pundit with the broadcaster. He can put you on the floor sometimes and hes not worried to say the unthinkable or the unpopular. Roy Keane 30/10/21 8:20pm Keane's verdict on no . Personally, I think hell be sorely missed," responded a fifth. I think people at home want to see us (on the panels) not always agreeing. 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 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. Find out more about how we use your personal data in our privacy policy and cookie policy. Real insight that accurately taps into intangible, real life football things," said a second, glowingly. Souness, 69, held back tears and revealed how much he had enjoyed working as a pundit following a mixed managerial career. Not always loved it but great detail. My passion for football is undimmed and I certainly still feel I have a lot to offer. After 15 years with Sky Sports, today marks Graeme Souness' last appearance with us. Gary Neville thinks the only chance Arsenal have of beating Man City to the title is if Kevin de Bruyne, Erling Haaland and Rodri pick up injuries. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Graeme Souness battled tears as he confirmed his exit from Sky Sports. 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. 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, 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, Six pundits who could replace Graeme Souness on Sky Sports after his emotional farewell including three England legends, Leeds owner Andrea Radrizzani tells fan 'I am responsible for this s***' in leaked DM during Bournemouth mauling, Conor McGregor's insane body transformation stuns UFC star Sean O'Malley who says his head looks HUGE, Leeds stars 'sorry' for ignoring fans including little boy as Piers Morgan brands them selfish, arrogant p****s, Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez kiss and say 'cheers to love' after she denies claims he is 'fed up with her', Playboy bunny and Chelsea's 'hottest fan' told to cover boobs by security as she wears bold outfit for Brentford clash, 'Its an emotional thing to experience', says Wubben-Moy of Arsenals sold-out Champions League duel at the Emirates, Jurgen Klopp tries to walk out of interview early as Sky Sports reporter shouts 'hang on' at Liverpool manager, Ex-Man Utd star Angel Di Maria withdraws from squad in suspicious circumstances after being left out of starting XI, I'm the David Beckham of polo - I have my own fragrance, a supermodel wife and I'm best pals with Prince Harry. 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. 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. Keane, 42, has also appeared on Sky Sports more often this season and worked alongside Souness at Liverpool vs Tottenham on Sunday. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Also Read|Is Bob Barker alive? Former England international Smith worked for BBC Sport before switching to Sky Sports, where she provides analysis of the WSL. READ MORE: Top 10 bitter player versus pundit feuds, including biggest Souness rival. 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. Carney, 35, has also risen to prominence alongside Neville, Carragher and Kelly Cates on Sky Sports' Friday Night Football show, so replacing Souness is a logical next step for her career. Souness bid an emotional farewell. I decided a while ago that football management wasnt for me any more. 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 Souness was in the studio as Tottenham took on Liverpool in the Premier League at Anfield. I think people at home want to see us not always agree, but it has been great and I am amongst friends. He has seen his role increase following Newcastle's rise up the league - the former midfielder made 250 appearances for Toon between 1999-2007. Ex-Liverpool striker Peter Crouch added: "What a game that was today and what a man Greame Souness is. 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. The business of going to live matches and working from them in a journalistic capacity has been a privilege. She also features regularly as a pundit on Soccer Saturday alongside the likes of Paul Merson, Clinton Morrison and Kris Boyd. Souness spent 15 years working at Sky Sports and was a regular for the programmes high-profile fixtures, often providing a straight-talking edge and had no issue clashing with his colleagues in the studio. It has just been the most fantastic time for me. 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. 1 min read. You know, for me, I decided that football management wasnt for me any more. 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. 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. He is also part of Channel 4's team covering England's Euro 2024 qualifying campaign alongside ex-Lionness Jill Scott and Joe Cole. 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. Sky Sports pundit Graeme Souness says he does not regret . But you dont tend to win with Graeme thats the nature of it. "What a stint Souness has done. 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. For other inquiries Contact Us. My passion for football is undimmed and I certainly still feel I have a lot to offer. Woman accused of Emmett Tills lynching death dies at 88. 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 are regulars on their Premier League coverage. Graeme Souness has hinted that he could yet return to TV screens despite holding back the tears as he confirmed his exit from Sky Sports on Sunday. GRAEME SOUNESS is hanging up the mic after working on his last live broadcast for Sky Sports. He also represented Scotland in four World Cups and three European Championships, earning 54 caps. After 15 years as a pundit, Graeme Souness has confirmed he will leave Sky Sports at the end of the season. "I think I owe a hundred apologies but I haven't got time for that. But I do wish him all the very best. However he may turn down a regular punditry role in favour of returning to management as he experienced success at Rangers - winning the club's first league title for ten years in 2021. 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. By Jack Otway. Fellow pundit Gary Neville bid an emotional farewell to his long-time colleague. Souness, 69, held back tears and revealed how much he had enjoyed working as a pundit following a mixed managerial career. "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 is a brilliant, brilliant pundit. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. If you would like to customise your choices, click 'Manage privacy settings'. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. SKY SPORTS could be eyeing a new lead pundit after Graeme Souness' retirement. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. Former Liverpool star Souness, has certainly been a controversial character over the years, mainly due to his old school opinions of the sport. News. Six pundits who could replace Souness on Sky Sports after his emotional exit, Piers Morgan leads anger at 'selfish' Leeds aces for ignoring little boy, Bankrupt Utd legend Brown renting property from Rashford on mates' rates deal, Souness fights back tears as he announces emotional retirement on Sky Sports, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). The 69-year-old joined the broadcaster in 2008 after a 22-year managerial career, but announced his departure on air after. 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Souness is a former player and manager who had a successful career in England, Scotland and Italy. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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-1diosym{color:black;}@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){.css-1diosym{color:#fff;}}Published19:47,30 April 2023 BST.css-7su1ft{color:#666666;}@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){.css-7su1ft{color:#72B97D;}}@media (min-width:1024px){.css-7su1ft{color:#666666;}}| Last updated20:12,30 April 2023 BST. Over the years weve treated the Premier League with great detail. It has been great, so thank you to everyone.". I think I owe a hundred apologies but I havent got time for that to people that I may have said some harsh things about. 9 Graeme Souness is reportedly set to leave his role at Sky Sports at the end. A clearly emotional Souness bowed out on a high covering former club Liverpool's thrilling 4-3 win over Spurs. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. The news comes just a day after Soccer Saturday presenter Jeff Stelling had confirmed that he would retire at the end of the season. Woman accused of Emmett Tills lynching death dies at 88, Where to buy Atlanta Falcons RB Cordarrelle Patterson's Christmas cleats. 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. 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. 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. authenticate users, apply security measures, and prevent spam and abuse, and, display personalised ads and content based on interest profiles, measure the effectiveness of personalised ads and content, and, develop and improve our products and services. Read about our approach to external linking. He has also been a vocal supporter of his former club Liverpool, often praising their manager Jurgen Klopp and their players. "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. Graeme Souness has spent 15 years working for Sky Sports Credit: Alamy. A couple of days on, the memory still lingers, the sense of jawdropping shock as Souness spoke about Moise Kean during Sky Sports' coverage of Everton's 3-2 victory over Wolves and why . Souness confirmed his decision to bow out after Liverpool's ludicrous 4-3 win over Spurs at Anfield, knowing that things won't get any better than Richarlison looking really silly. Nothing goes on forever, I have got lots of things coming up. Former footballer turned studio pundit Graeme Souness announced on Sunday that he is leaving his role at Sky Sports after 15 years. You can change your choices at any time by clicking on the 'Privacy dashboard' links on our sites and apps. I wish him all the very best in the future. 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. "Happy retirement Graeme Souness, probably a little too old school for todays audience sadly," argued a fourth supporter. 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 are regulars on their Premier League coverage. 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. 13:48, Mon, May 1, 2023 | UPDATED: 13:49, Mon, May 1, 2023. I love football, I care about football and I worry about it going forward. 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 . It has been great, so thank you to everyone.. 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. The upper end of the range tabs Souness as being worth 15 million. Analysis and opinion from our chief football writer. I've never seen anyone else have his authority in a studio, you'll be missed Souey.". You can change your choices at any time by clicking on the 'Privacy dashboard' links on our sites and apps. Former professional footballer Graeme Souness from Scotland is now a Sky Sports pundit. The former England star appears regularly on Sky Sports' coverage of the WSL and recently featured on Monday Night Football. authenticate users, apply security measures, and prevent spam and abuse, and, display personalised ads and content based on interest profiles, measure the effectiveness of personalised ads and content, and, develop and improve our products and services. Souness, 69, held back tears and revealed how much he had enjoyed working as a pundit following a mixed managerial career. Former Liverpool, Rangers and Scotland midfielder Graeme Souness is leaving his role as a Sky Sports pundit after 15 years. Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards discuss the art of punditry and rank the best analysts, Three single Kiwi women are in search of the man of their dreams in FBoy Island NZ. View our online Press Pack. Graeme Souness House Having millions of dollars in the bank, you would occasionally want to change cars and homes. Keane, 42, has also appeared on Sky Sports more often this season and worked alongside Souness at Liverpool vs Tottenham on Sunday. He has seen his role increase following Newcastle's rise up the league - the former midfielder made 250 appearances for Toon between 1999-2007. The former Liverpool manager, who turns 70 on May 6, has been one of the most. 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. 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]. Liverpool's 4-3 win over Tottenham on Sunday. It meant a lot that my last game for Sky was at Liverpool, the club I hold so dear. Liverpool legend Gerrard, 42, is facing a similar dilemma after being sacked as Aston Villa boss in October. - Graeme Souness very concerned about one Liverpool midfielder. And its great right now to be amongst friends. I also forgive him for hammering me when he caught me doing Pilates on holiday". If you would like to customise your choices, click 'Manage privacy settings'. (Image credit: Getty Images) Graeme Souness is leaving Sky Sports after 15 years as a pundit on the channel, the former Liverpool great has announced. But its been great and great right now to be among friends.". Like Lampard he has experience working as a pundit for BT Sport and he has the reputation to replace a man of Souness' pedigree. 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. "Nothing goes on forever, I have got lots of things coming up. The tournament, which was delayed from 2020 due to coronavirus, will be played over the course. Stelling had initially meant to step down a year ago, but decided to do one final season in the hot seat before standing down, Souness though has had his final stint already. Everything you need to know to make sure you never miss a moment. Alongside his television gig, Souness recently took up a position at talkSPORT alongside his Daily Mail column and recently hinted that he could yet return to screens. An 'angry Liverpool' will be determined to make up for their first defeat of the season when they play Arsenal on Saturday, says Graeme Souness. View our online Press Pack. announced his retirement from hosting Soccer Saturday. I love football and I care for it and I worry about it going forward. 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. I think people at home want to see us not always agree, but it has been great and I am among friends. Hes been a fantastic pundit, a fantastic person at Sky. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. The former England star appears regularly on Sky Sports' coverage of the WSL and recently featured on Monday Night Football. He has since moved into punditry and provides insight in his role as a Betway ambassador. There is no fixed salary for football experts, but a network and an individual can negotiate a rate. The 69-year-old joined the broadcaster in 2008 after a 22-year management career, but announced his . On Sunday, having once again shared some of those views, following the exciting Premier League game between Liverpool and Spurs, Sky announced he was leaving. 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. 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. Graeme Souness announced his Sky Sports exit after Liverpool's thrilling win over Tottenham on Sunday. Carney went straight into punditry after retiring from football in 2019, working for ITV at the Qatar World Cup and for Sky Sports. After a 22-year managerial career following his retirement from football, Souness has enjoyed a stellar career as a pundit and insisted that he owed many apologies in his speech announcing that his time at Sky Sports would be coming to an end. And we look after football very well. 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. Like Lampard he has experience working as a pundit for BT Sport and he has the reputation to replace a man of Souness' pedigree. Graeme Souness is leaving his role as a Sky Sports pundit after 15 years. If you do not want us and our partners to use cookies and personal data for these additional purposes, click 'Reject all'. Monday, 1st May 2023See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Will Buffalo Bills' Nyheim Hines be fined for 'Santa's Helpers' elf cleats during Chicago Bears Christmas tie? ", Get the FREE Mirror Football newsletter with the day's key headlines and transfer news straight into your inbox. But thats life, we understand that people move on. SKY SPORTS could be eyeing a new lead pundit after Graeme Souness' retirement. For me personally, Ive got the buzz of live football coming to some fantastic games and some fantastic stadiums and some great events. After 15 years with Sky Sports, today marks Graeme Souness last appearance with us. According to PayScale.com, the median salary for soccer experts as of May 2018 ranged from $30,144 to $181,825, although he didn't disclose his earnings. 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