Video Loading. Over the years weve treated the Premier League with great detail. When I first joined Sky, Graeme was the senior pundit and he still is the senior pundit, he said. It has been great, so thank you to everyone.. 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. An emotional Graeme Souness is ending his time with Sky Sports. 1st May 2023 Graeme Souness will call time on his time with Sky after 15 years with the company at the end of this season, closing the curtain on one of football's most colourful punditry careers. Liverpool legend Gerrard, 42, is facing a similar dilemma after being sacked as Aston Villa boss in October. 'Are they leaders then?' 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. Graeme Souness Net worth and Properties 2022; Souness' Wife, Spouse I think I owe 100 apologies, but we havent got time for that, to people that maybe I may have said some harsh things to.. "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. Paul Pogba's name trended on social media after it emerged Graeme Souness would be leaving Sky Sports on Sunday. Paul Pogba comments on Graeme Souness speak volumes as Sky Sports 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. Keane, 42, has also appeared on Sky Sports more often this season and worked alongside Souness at Liverpool vs Tottenham on Sunday. The 69-year-old joined the broadcaster in 2008 after a 22-year managerial career, but announced his departure on air after Liverpool's 4-3 win over Tottenham on Sunday. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Jamie Carragher leads tributes to Graeme Souness after announcing Sky As a pundit, Souness is known for his honest and sometimes controversial analysis, as well as his clashes with other pundits such as Jamie Redknapp and Roy Keane. 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. Woman accused of Emmett Tills lynching death dies at 88, Where to buy Atlanta Falcons RB Cordarrelle Patterson's Christmas cleats. Graeme Souness explains Sky Sports exit after leaving punditry gig My passion for football is undimmed and I certainly still feel I have a lot to offer. She also features regularly as a pundit on Soccer Saturday alongside the likes of Paul Merson, Clinton Morrison and Kris Boyd. GRAEME SOUNESS showed his emotional side as he held back tears during his Sky Sports farewell on Sunday. Not always loved it but great detail. Hes been a fantastic pundit, a fantastic person at Sky. Graeme Souness does not regret 'man's game' comment on Sky Sports Quincy Williams or JuJu Smith-Schuster: Who is the better grinch. 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. Former Liverpool star Souness, has certainly been a controversial character over the years, mainly due to his old school opinions of the sport. 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. "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. Souness won 54 caps for Scotland in a 12-year international career and made more than 350 appearances for Liverpool between 1978 and 1984. The Scotsman worked for the broadcaster for over 15 years and struggled to hold back tears in the studio. Soccer Saturday presenter Jeff Stelling is stepping down at the end of the season and Sky Sports could decide to revamp the show and offer Smith a more prominent punditry role. Graeme Souness is leaving his role as a Sky Sports pundit after 15 years. After 15 years as a pundit, Graeme Souness has confirmed he will leave Sky Sports at the end of the season. He played as a midfielder for teams such as Liverpool, Rangers and Sampdoria, winning multiple trophies and awards. 9 Graeme Souness is reportedly set to leave his role at Sky Sports at the end. According to The Athletic, the 2022/23 season is likely to be Souness' 'last' year working for Sky Sports as a pundit. Carney went straight into punditry after retiring from football in 2019, working for ITV at the Qatar World Cup and for Sky Sports. Graeme Souness snapped up as Euro 2020 pundit with no-nonsense Scot I had totally the wrong temperament for it and personality. 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. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. If you would like to customise your choices, click 'Manage privacy settings'. 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. 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. The news comes just a day after Soccer Saturday presenter Jeff Stelling had confirmed that he would retire at the end of the season. BT Sport are rebranding to TNT Sports for next season and would likely want a high-profile name such as Souness to help lead their coverage, while he could become one of few to work for both ITV and BBC if the Beeb do push to land the 69-year-old. How to get into football - the most popular sport in the world, with clubs and facilities throughout the UK. By Jack McEachen. 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. It has just been the most fantastic time for me. Thanks for the memories Graeme pic.twitter.com/izaNOupWOl, Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) April 30, 2023. I will be 70 on Saturday and Im still very much open for business. 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. Graeme Souness does not regret 'man's game' comment on Sky Sports 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. 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. "Happy retirement Graeme Souness, probably a little too old school for todays audience sadly," argued a fourth supporter. I was given an opportunity to do this and it has been magnificent. Soccer Saturday presenter Jeff Stelling is stepping down at the end of the season and Sky Sports could decide to revamp the show and offer Smith a more prominent punditry role. You can debate with him and its no holds barred. - Graeme Souness very concerned about one Liverpool midfielder. Graeme Souness reveals he is LEAVING Sky Sports - Daily Mail After 15 years with Sky Sports, today marks Graeme Souness' last appearance with us. Particularly when him and Glenn Hoddle were there sat at the table, and they had two very different views on football but it was really interesting listening to them both. I think people at home want to see us not always agree, but it has been great and I am among friends. It has just been the most fantastic time for me.. View our online Press Pack. I've never seen anyone else have his authority in a studio, you'll be missed Souey.". The former Tottenham and Liverpool striker worked for the Republic of Ireland as assistant manager between 2018-20 after hanging up his boots. ", Get the FREE Mirror Football newsletter with the day's key headlines and transfer news straight into your inbox. And he gave some insight into his future plans. announced his retirement from hosting Soccer Saturday. But you dont tend to win with Graeme thats the nature of it.