GRAEME SOUNESS: Leaving Sky Sports after 15 years | Changing approaches to football | OTB ROADSHOW

Liverpool legend Graeme Souness joined us at our Off The Ball Roadshow from the Round Room of Dublin's Mansion House, all in partnership with Just Eat - the official food delivery partner of the UEFA Champions League.
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[@mikepearson3226]

70 is not old. I’m 77 and I feel great - Souness looks in great form . Sky are idiots letting him go.

[@johnbooth3073]

See above , legend got rid of to be replaced by somebody who is not fit to lace his boots.

[@MultiLiverpool1]

Replaced by a clown like Micah Richards

[@HispanicInches]

70 is old in certain professions but definitely not too old for sky sports

[@niall3666]

Gotta love Souie, incredible midfielder for Liverpool, but what a way to live life. After a heart bypass at 38, so delighted to see you as fit as a butchers at 70 💪

[@markdavis8430]

👌

[@Geeza-ty4pg]

Love this guy, used to watch him back in the day. And looks fff amazing for 70 . Total respect

[@Ipdex]

I was in the departure lounge at Heathrow back in 2002/3 for the 7am Aberdeen flight and Souness was sitting on his own with a coffee. I plucked up the courage and went over and said to him how much I admired his football etc. He was the most polite and approachable bloke you could imagine. In my view a true superstar and a proper bloke. Tks for the memories sir.

[@kevin5073]

I could listen to Souey for days. One of my favourites at Liverpool when I was a kid.

[@samsingh3753]

Same here ,,

[@mikepearson3226]

One of the true greats of the game. Speaks his mind but he is honest. He will be missed

[@fargodavilleitnotd6729]

Thats why sky didnt renew, they dont and cant handle to the straight talkers, they have nodding dogs with ear pieces in now mainly middle class twats

[@tonydew440]

He won a lot of stuff, unbelievable player when Liverpool dominated in the League and in Europe. He won Tottenham - UEFA Cup 1971/72 , .............Rangers - Scottish League Champion 86/87, Scottish League Cup 86/87.........Sampdoria - Italian Cup Winner - 84/85...........Liverpool - 5 x English League Champions 1979, 80, 82, 83, 84 3 x European Cup (Champions League) - 77/78, 80/81, 83/84, 3 x Community Shield. As a Manager he won Liverpool - F.A Cup 91/92, Blackburn - League Cup 01/02 Galatasary - Turkish Cup 95/96, Turkish Super Cup 95/96 Rangers - 3 x Scottish League Champions 86/87, 88/89, 89/90 4 x Scottish League Cup 86/87, 87/88, 88/89, 89/90. He will go down as a Liverpool legend and one of the best players to come out of Scotland.

[@greatwhiteshark9192]

Leaving sky sports because he knows the way the game and the way this country is going..so time to get out before he says something normal..and gets slated for it!top man top player..much respect!

[@johnbooth3073]

He said it’s a man’s game. That’s all it takes these days. Madness

[@mikeyred7333]

Grammar is your friend you know.

[@MikeL-7]

The Tories have been in charge for 13 years so it’s pretty obvious who to blame.

[@tonywilliams7152]

Hes too white

[@greatwhiteshark9192]

@@tonywilliams7152 exactly!!!

[@dannyvlach]

Wow, 70 years old, Look at his hands! Still going strong

[@redtill1]

When I played football as a young lad Graeme Souness was my hero…. A true legend of LFC& imho the greatest CM & leader on the pitch we’ve ever had

[@DavidSmith-fs5qj]

He had the same attitude that Roy Keane had at United, his influence on and off the pitch was immense. I remmember reading how Michael Robinson recalled how, in a league cup match against Brentford, Souness was going to each player in turn, urging them on, "you would have thought we were playing Barcelona", said Robinson, "we had the attitude, a belief that ran through every player in the club, that said, if we played poorly, then anyone could beat us, if we played well, then no one could beat us". There were several factors that started the clubs decline, but in my opinion, selling Souness was a massive mistake, he was the first dommino to fall.

[@paulbrennan3996]

Graeme is a good bloke total respect excellent FOOTBALLING man hard as nails on the pitch gave his All after the match was your friend old school footballer. Total respect from a LEEDS UNITED 🦚🇮🇨 supporter 👏🙏

[@atthewhiskey]

Respect to Graeme. There is a lot of ageism today and this guy holds up well against any pundit. I actually appreciate his insight into a forgotten time, it seems.

[@sherwood9917]

I have a massive amount of respect for him. He is one of the few pundits in football who is able to put allegiance to club aside and analyze the game for what it is. A lot of popular football pundits are, let's tell the truth, mediocre, at best, and have no business being in front of a microphone.

[@barryb90]

He doesn't tick the boxes for corporate media.

[@Aerojet01]

@@barryb90 It's very sad and their loss. You can't replicate 50 plus years of football experience including his playing career at the highest level (Europeans medals), managing various teams and guiding them to trophies, and his punditry work. As a mixed race person, I believe quotas will always bring down standards. Hire the best person for the job!

[@Themedusatouch89]

Just watched by algorithm Liverpool winning the FA Cup under him in 92 v Sunderland..Hes always been class. Wish him all the best for his future.

[@Thirdfish]

Souness is no 'yes' man, he's a great pundit and a massive loss for Sky. He was also a great player in the days when football was a physical game. Don't fix what is not broken.

[@stevenfitzsimmons3840]

A true legend. Hard intelligent and skilful. The best centre midfield player I’ve ever seen. If the Time Machine ever becomes available …… I’ll be a comin for ye lad ❤

[@bigbov]

I remember being a wee boy and he was Rangers manager. Legend,was great in a Scotland shirt. 👍

[@markpalmer7215]

Favourite story by Souness was about his last LFC game - European Cup final against Roma, no training no team talk at all. Meal before the game Joe Fagin stands up & taps glass…. “Big game tonight boys, big game, Roma are a good team, but they can’t be better than us……can’t be better than us…….anyway bus leaves at 5:30 make sure your on it” and that was the team talk done 😂

[@gerardfitzpatrick60]

Graeme is such a decent bloke, met him couple of times in ‘80’s always signed books, photos etc

[@henrymooney4978]

Spot on Graeme great player , manager and pundit totally right about ageism , sexism and equality

[@MickKly-ih4it]

Souness knows the game inside out and was always articulate, educational and of course a wee bit argumentative but that’s how we all learn , he was never a yes man and always tells it like it is , his honesty is refreshing in these crazy times of political correctness and self censorship and hopefully another football channel gives him a contract .

[@eamonreidy9534]

World class midfielder. 18 trophies including five leagues, three european cups and a coppa italia. Excellent player manager. 5 trophies. Good manager. 6 trophies. And a pundit you could listen to

[@barriehenderson3031]

That was class to listen too. .

[@pegan1050]

Great player , seems like a decent guy and great common sense

[@Jack_B_guin_87]

Still my all time favourite Ranger 🔴⚪️🔵

[@neilb224]

Looks remarkable for 70.

[@theclipperking]

Souness is absolute gold and I hope Sky’s loss is someone else’s gain because he should still be on tele

[@gunneronfire]

Not a Pool fan but I remember that era. If Souness was playing today?!. Great show lads.

[@robwhitton7399]

Great pundit unlike some, talks from knowledge about the game and insight into how players are

[@simonprodhan5050]

what a brilliant interview! massive respect to a great player and a great bloke, sadly i'm not surprised graeme is leaving sky, his generation don't fit in with the way football is going, the game has changed/is changing massively from his time and not for the better, wasn't it graeme who made the it's a man's game comment recently? something of a death knell today, i used to love the game but i've fallen out of love with it now, in fact i loathe much about its modern incarnation, much of what graeme said i agree with as he appears to think the same as i do, absolute breath of fresh air, honest, forthright and funny, no wonder the woke sky effectively wanted rid of him

[@tonywilliams7152]

Correct on all counts. Football is getting worse and worse. The money men have ruined it. I've been a football fanatic since I was 7 years old. In the last 5-10 years I dont have passion for it anymore. I only watch Liverpool. Have cancelled BT sport. Knee taking, rainbow bootlaces, women commentators, and diversity hires have put me right off it. Not my game anymore.

[@johnbooth3073]

I commented on why he was forced out. I was a footballer, my son was a rugby player both Union and League. As Scouse kids his team would habitually get broken bones , cause broken bones and then watch Liverpool after a shower or bath. The parents knew that they were watching children far more committed than their idols. It’s a sad society that we live in.

[@Hartley_Hare]

@@tonywilliams7152 Women commentators? What's the problem with that? I get that taking the knee and rainbow bootlaces aren't to everyone's taste, but moaning about women commentators, especially if the women play or have played football at a much higher level than 99.9% of the audience seems bizarre.

[@alexcull9379]

Graeme is one of the best pundits you can get honest opinion that’s what you get from him

[@samsingh3753]

Always remember when liverpool signed him from Middlesbrough and his first goal v manu ,,omg what a volley ,, never forgotten that goal

[@ultimatesoccershow]

13:55- what he said here and for the next few seconds was a brilliant view into the tender side of Graeme, HEART WARMING!

[@seanwallaceseanie40]

Massive Manchester United fan. I don’t always agree with Souness but he is always good value and a top pundit. Would love to see him back on Irish tv

[@JaneKellie-uh3mo]

Much Respect To Graeme Souness. I'm 59 and a Liverpool FC Supporter. A Huge Respect To Every Football Pundit, Commentator .& Team Manager. If I had a question, I would ask whatever happened to the likes of Sammy Lee, Phil Neal, Ray Clemence, & Terry Mc Dermont. It would be a great talking point for " Old School " Footballer pundits from All English League Teams. A Memorable Walk Down Memory Lane . P.S..I'm In Agreeance Over The Liverpool FC & Manchester United Rivalry...To me

[@daayms]

Be great to get him back on Irish TV/ radio.

[@daviel6595]

Coming to rangers

[@VoiceOfThe]

Was hard as nails Souness in his playing days, could be a bit nasty (Roy Keene’s words). Helluva player!

[@desobrien6136]

Great player, decent manager and great pundit.

[@DavidBroadley-tw7ks]

Three times your wrong

[@garyward4763]

Why does nobody mention the elephant in the room. Why are these ex players losing their contracts to facilitate ensuring there is at least 1 white, 1 black and at least 1 female in these debates nowadays. I dont see many men commentating on the netball

[@liamdoyle8745]

Proper player and a proper pundit

[@davidpeters3857]

💯

[@DavidBroadley-tw7ks]

Proper dirty player proper biased pundit GTF

[@DannyBoy777777]

Enjoyed this. Legend.

[@user-vu8pk3eu6q]

Graeme was a top class player and commentator will be sadly missed on sky says it our it is

[@lancerooney3398]

What a guy! One of the pundits I ALWAYS listen out for. 👏👏👏

[@patrickmcloughlin2350]

The greatest midfielder in the history of Liverpool by a distance

[@sevans606]

What about King Kenny?

[@peterlfc1387]

Nar Gerrard was a better all round midfielder

[@josephdonaghy8787]

@@sevans606 midfielder ?

[@daveratcliffe1016]

Ian callaghan

[@justthetruth1]

@@daveratcliffe1016 class act and great all rounder but Souness was a beast and a natural leader too.

[@jasonsutton4415]

As a city fan I never warmed to the numerous united, Liverpool, Arsenal pundits but Souness is definitely an exception. He gives honest opinion and like he said no real bias. I think the thing I really liked about him is the fact that despite his toughness he never really criticised City because he knew he would get in the neck from his City supporting missus when he got back home!

[@jakhaughton1800]

I’m 70 and agree with everything Souness says. He’s honest and knows how the game should be played and not how it is played.

[@funkymonkey65]

After growing up in the UK watchng MOTD then emmigrating to Ireland 25 yrs ago watching Bill O'Herlihy, Johnny Giles, Eamon Dunphy and Liam Brady I still judge pundits by those levels, they were harsh but brilliant and made for great TV

[@liams4411]

Always liked Souness as a pundit. He might not be everyone's cup of tea but he shoots from the hip and isn't afraid to speak his mind. I respect that. Call me a bit boring but I much prefer that to the fake Micah Richards and his constant fake laughter.

[@barnesmagic]

So true about the cheating in the game. Players are going down now holding their head when a shadow tackles them. We will get sick of the playacting.

[@Enki19757]

Great Interview Totally agree with Graeme The Games gone soft Too much money.

[@doncuadrado8489]

Graeme can see the bigger picture...... he's had a good innings from the game on and off the pitch. Dare I say he looks well for being almost 70.

[@greatwhiteshark9192]

He knows the way the game is heading and the way this country is heading...sky gotta have the correct looking people in now whether any good or not.. football gone soft..country gone soft..he knows it and can't obviously say what he wants anymore incase it upsets people😭pathetic!

[@greatwhiteshark9192]

@@arrell1xyz he got asked recently which pundits he admired..Keane . Neville.. possibly carrigher... that's it...and he's right...rest are hopeless

[@eightiesmusic1984]

@@greatwhiteshark9192 Your comment is appalling.

[@CianODonnell]

The "concious of your mortality" question was odd and inappropriate.

[@GD-jm9su]

What were they at asking him about his mortality fs

[@waynegordon4975]

I have all respect for big Greame souness a decent old skool bloke a man's man he will be missed by sky football viewers and followers. He was a great footballer and good manager he was the man. It seems in today's world with what sky sports did to him because he said football was a man's game which it is they asked him to go end of his contract it shows in today's world been honest and blunt is unacceptable which is pathetic. Telling it how it is straight and honest is best way but in this political correct tick the boxes woke world where most people are easily offended is just destroying this world. The elite and government are out to control us all on what we say etc.

[@Quilty2]

His in some shape for 70! Top man

[@paulmorganmorgan7541]

What a footballer souey was world class 👏

[@DavidBroadley-tw7ks]

Dirty footballer

[@James-oe3xv]

Love souness and this from a utd fan best media Pundit out there

[@darrenkirwanphotography]

I'd listen to Graeme all day. Did brilliant for us at Blackburn. Sky's loss.

[@yingyang1008]

The guy who brought Pembridge, Scott Minto, Brian Deane, Dean Saunders, Steve Harkness, Michael Thomas and Gary Charles to Benfica - loolllll Porto fans love him to this day

[@mmcc8022]

Best midfielder we ,Liverpool have ever had seen every home game he played in ( season ticket holder )

[@Martin-gp1yr]

Sacked by Sky sports for calling football mens game.Thats exactly what it is. Its a mens game.

[@blanemckay9278]

Legend

[@coldbreeze6344]

They don't make them like Souness today

[@DavidBroadley-tw7ks]

One less blue nose on sky get rid off boyd as well

[@ozzie-sk9dh]

I can’t see Graeme Souness without thinking about Yosser Hughes in Boys from the Blackstuff

[@Frank-1978]

Came across really well. 👍👌✌️👏

[@samkev5246]

The sports broadcasters are looking for women to be pundits in men's football. How terribly boring its going to be when legends like Souness have to go.

[@ianstewart2723]

How Good does he look for 70. He will always be my idol. Disappointed Sky didn’t renew his contract because he always told the truth and said how it was regardless. Onwards and Upwards and Skys loss.

[@johntiswell7599]

Would never think he’s 70. Looks 20 years younger

[@deanhowell5936]

Great interview.

[@_Snapper]

Looks amazing for 70 ,

[@kingarthurusatenniscoach1415]

He uses Botox

[@Willsey]

That's because he takes care of himself

[@seanr521]

Wow looks so much younger. Definitely wouldn't have guessed 70!!!

[@md-ps2hx]

Nice interview/talk ... Very engaging ... I thought you would have asked him about his close friend the late Michael Robinson.

[@connienail4013]

You gave the compliment, then took it away!

[@md-ps2hx]

@@connienail4013 Eh? Souness, WAS a close friend of Robinson, maybe they just neglected to bring it up.

[@connienail4013]

@@md-ps2hx Yeah, fair enough. I misinterpreted what you wrote. Apologies.

[@sillwuka]

I really respect Graeme as a United supporter.

[@creation774]

Skys best pundit my a country mile. Diversity is destroying the pundit world.

[@sobbyhasselhoff]

Watching this I realised I'm probably an old man. I agree with almost all of souness' opinions.

[@tmb5365]

Graeme Souness is the only pundit i dont press mute on the remote when speaking, all the rest i dont need to hear these days when im watching a game !

[@DavidBroadley-tw7ks]

I turn over when he s on

[@SS-mf5bz]

Nothing like a humble Scotsman

[@user-nd5fz5jd9o]

Great player great man all the best graeme from a wolves fan

[@shane-irish]

He looks amazing for his age

[@cathaldowdall7467]

That was great

[@Ambienfinity]

He's one of the few 'pundits' who talk any sense -- he and Neville give insights about the game the rest of us would miss.

[@Paul-oo5jr]

So happy now we can hopefully someone who will study confirm and then speak

[@fonceyward8099]

I'm a Celtic fan, but I have to say I really like Graham sourness

[@bigbaz8314]

great interview, brutal amount of adverts

[@philipcarthy2977]

Mr souness you look fantastic

[@mileymarielow3850]

When the phenomenon Sir Alex Fergusons retired it was the end of the manager being the boss. Jim McClean who managed Dundee Utd and was Fergies big rival when Alex managed Aberdeen. Jim McLean,like Fergie, was a dictator and their players would run through walls for them

[@Elmwood-ze3cr]

I always remember as a kid i walked down what was called "Boot Boy Alley" in Middlesbrough and someone had spray painted on the wall "Souness is God" then one day at School the teacher was talking about religeon and i told the teacher what id seen then she replied "Well those Yobbos at Ayresome Park would think that wouldnt they " Souness and Jack Charlton are the held in very high esteem in Middlesbrough UTFB

[@bulliboyz]

Love Souey

[@stuwalshe890]

Fantastic pundit coming from an Arsenal fan, says it how it is, him and Simon Jordan on talksport are a pleasure to listen to ...i dont find him biased atal, seems the only people that have an agenda against him is united fans...typical

[@cuibono6872]

I was watching a big game on sky, two top teams, world class players, tight game, lots of niggle, highly pressurised, bundles of skill and aggression, Souey and the girl who played for Arsenal ladies were co presenting, presenter went to her first for first half analysis, before Graham Souness !!!, we really do live in a clown world.

[@Somaliland44]

Also quite funny. Check out his description of the Brazil vs Scotland in the 1982 World Cup in Spain.😂😂😂

[@paulfitness5157]

Great triceps for 70

[@Dinobaburas.]

First couple of pictures he looks like Ron Jeremy.loved when he tore into tubes about supporting any body but engerland,tubes face a picture,😂

[@shane-irish]

Off the ball sign him 😊

[@anelka10]

Love Souey, such a loss for sky

[@140rware]

Have you seen a picture of my wife, I’m definitely punching.. What a compliment in this environment. Souness, the most effective player, the best leader and the last truly hard top level player. Strutting cockerel 👍🏻

[@johntravena119]

Graeme should be the next James Bond or Dos Equis’ World’s Most Interesting Man.

[@molster66]

He took it well, but that was an extremely stupid question asking about mortality because he has turned 70. Moronic really. As if there's not plenty of questions you could ask a legend like Graeme Souness about life in football since the 1970's.

[@sherwood9917]

I will miss his punditry. I like that he calls the game as he sees it, regardless of who is playing. I hate biased commentary, where the pundit can never say anything negative about his former club.

[@gdr1174]

Youre not allowed to call it a mans game, even when youre commenting on a match that has 22 men on the field.. tisk tisk! 😂

[@markdavis8430]

Think about cancel culture in this mans day 😂😂 he would have 2 footed it right out the dressing room! Real man