ONCE a hard man, always a hard man. Souness became a walking contradiction. 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. 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 you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? 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. It loves creating them, it loves rewarding them, it loves showing them off and, ultimately, it loves to destroy them. 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. 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. Graeme Souness is reportedly set to leave his role at Sky Sports at the end of the season Credit: Getty. 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. I had totally the wrong temperament for it and personality. I heard he was a great player and stuff like that. 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 . 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Political views. Souness has featured as an analyst and a pundit . 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. 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. Your details from Facebook will be used to provide you with tailored content, marketing and ads in line with our Privacy Policy. 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 Farm Heroes Saga, the #4 Game on iTunes. "I was given an opportunity to do this and it was magnificent," said Souness as he reflected on his time at Sky Sports. All rights reserved. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. There was no fire. He will continue to give his insight . 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. 'But for me personally, Ive got the buzz of live football coming to some fantastic games and some fantastic stadiums and some great events. "I came away with my 17-year-old son saying 'I didn't enjoy that.'. Souness departed Sky by mutual consent as his contract with the broadcasters was due to expire at the end of the season. Monday 15 August 2022, 8:32pm. 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. The former Liverpool captain made the announcement live on air following Liverpool's dramatic win over Tottenham on Sunday.. Souness, who . And to add to Elliemental's post, isn't Alisson a hardcore right-wing nut? Graeme Souness does not regret 'man's game' comment on Sky Sports ", Another added: "GRAEME SOUNESS LEAVING SKY SPORTS. Jacob Steinberg in Naples. Graeme Souness says he 'owes 100 apologies to people' as Liverpool Leicester's Champions League elimination at the hands Atletico Madrid, KING GRANDPA! Graeme Souness reveals he is LEAVING Sky Sports - Daily Mail 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. "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.". Ill miss you. I think I owe a hundred apologies. . It seems nothing makes Mr Souness happier than the very thought of leaving the EU. 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. Patients should be prioritised over pay, Leona O'Neill: Every vote is crucial if we want our children to enjoy a better future, Belfast businesses see political uncertainty as bigger challenge than higher rates, Des Kennedy on bringing Good Vibrations back to Belfast and Broadway, Imronn Ciorruithe Buisid Tionchar Nos Measa ar Dhalta Gaelscolaochta, Tom Kelly: A bung by any other name is needed ASAP, Deirdre Heenan: Why charging for prescriptions doesn't add up, Jurgen Klopp could be in trouble with FA after Paul Tierney comments, Leeds players apologise after Bournemouth loss and ignoring fans at hotel. 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. This account already exists. It meant a lot that my last game for Sky was at Liverpool, the club I hold so dear. A second career in television meant a life in the game was still very much there for me. 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. 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. Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. Its selling stuff I think.. raeme Souness is to step down as a Sky Sport pundit. "I certainly did, yeah," comes the response. Sky Sports pundit Graeme Souness says he does not regret . Football has been very good to me. Graeme Souness recalls infamous Galatasaray flag incident By posting your comment you agree to our house rules. Graeme Souness to leave Sky Sports role as pundit at end of season After Roy Keane's rant about David De Gea, meet the hard men of TV Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. The $3MILLION moaner! Read our, {{#verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}} {{^verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}}. In the days of social media and smartphones, people get the scores through other technologies. My passion for football is undimmed and I certainly still feel I have a lot to offer. Graeme Souness to end 15-year run as a Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville vs Graeme Souness was compelling TV - The Telegraph The business of going to live matches and working from them in a journalistic capacity has been a privilege. '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. 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