In January 2007, it was reported by the Daily Mirror that Souness was heading a 20million consortium to take over Football League Championship club Wolverhampton Wanderers. [34] Liverpool fans reacted with fury after seeing the interview was conducted with The Sun, a newspaper which had been reviled and widely shunned on Merseyside following its false reporting on the disaster. Graeme Souness, the manager of Blackburn Rovers, has defended Lucas Neill after Liverpool's Grard Houllier branded the defender "cowardly" for the tackle which broke Jamie Carragher's leg. From British Soccer Week 14.01.1993. I would train at Melwood, go back for lunch and a few beers, get involved in a session at the cocktail bar, sleep between 4 and 7 p.m and then crawl back down for dinner. Graeme Souness says the time is now for Rangers to sell Alfredo Morelos after another red card on Saturday. The Coventry Evening Telegraph report on Birmingham City - Liverpool on 09.09.1978. Willie Johnston is famous for being the Barca bear who fired a double in the Nou Camp to secure the Cup Winners Cup for Rangers in the clubs finest European triumph. After leaving Ibrox for pastures new down south and in Canada, Johnston would return to the club in 1980, where, true to form, he earned a red card in his first year back against Aberdeen in the League Cup. Dons defender Scott McKenna took a bite, Morelos responded, and Rangers wound up drawing the season opener 1-1. Subsequent seasons saw the arrival of other English internationals, such as Trevor Steven, Gary Stevens, Trevor Francis and Ray Wilkins. Petulant kicks out and nothing incidents have been blown up beyond recognition with the striker often seen as fair game for rival fans and in the press. [56], Newcastle were well aware of Boumsong prior to his move from Auxerre to Rangers on a free transfer. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images). [17], Souness also claims Liverpool chief executive Peter Robinson at the time had warned him this was a Liverpool team in decline and that they only had one player who was still "great" - John Barnes. When he arrived, it was clear he would have no say in what players he could buy or sell, as the club's owner made those decisions. Tributes are laid at Ibrox after the passing of Fernando Ricksen, an aggressive right-back-turned-midfielder who is one the most red-carded players in Rangers history. Actor: Boys from the Blackstuff. He signed professional forms as a 15-year-old in 1968. . Menu After leaving Ibrox for pastures new down south and in Canada, Johnston would return to the club in 1980, where, true to form, he earned a red card in his first year back against Aberdeen in the League Cup. Also speaking on Sky, Souness said: "Branthwaite just has to. The showdown between the title rivals saw a hostile atmosphere . In June 2006, the chairman of Crystal Palace, Simon Jordan, claimed he wished to discuss with Souness a role in managing the club following the departure of Iain Dowie. "[29] He was manager during 261 matches in all competitions for Rangers, winning 125 (64%) of 193 league fixtures. Souness did not return to football management after leaving Newcastle. However, United only interviewed Harry Redknapp and Kevin Keegan for the position, with Keegan soon after being appointed with the job; Souness's interest has never been publicly acknowledged by the club. Written by Alan Bleasdale, the series offered a critique of Thatcherism and in particular the large-scale unemployment then evident in urban Britain apparently at odds with Souness's own Conservative politics. But, in 1986, it was the day Graeme Souness was appointed manager and Scottish football experienced a. . For the trophy award presentation after the 21 win over Manchester United in 1983, Souness stepped back and insisted that Paisley collect the trophy, it being the manager's retirement season. . The club finished 14th in the league (their lowest finish since promotion in 1993) and despite making it to the quarter-finals of the UEFA Cup and the semi-finals of the FA Cup, Souness found himself under mounting pressure from Toon supporters. 1986", "Europa League final could be the greatest night of Rangers players' lives", "On this day: Merseyside unites for 1984 Milk Cup final", "Liverpool Special: The Reds' Top 5 European Semi-Final Victories", "My World Cup: Graeme Souness (1978, 1982, 1986)", "Flashback: 1991, Mark Walters and Scott Booth recall their part in Smith's maiden final-day triumph", "Why Mo Johnston still stirs emotions across Glasgow", "Signing Mo Johnston was a bit of mischief admits Graeme Souness", "Angry Souness hits back at anti-Irish accusations", "Rangers reveal portrait of King Charles on wall at Ibrox", New Straits Times Google News Archive Search, "Stephen Halliday: Six-game ban unfair? Souness made one first-team appearance for Spurs, in a UEFA Cup tie as a substitute. He flew to London to meet Gers chairman John Payton and club director David Holmes, and agreed a move that would see Sampdoria let him go in exchange for 250,000. He later said he had performed poorly in those matches, having struggled with the high altitude and losing a significant amount of weight and power. Graeme James Souness (/suns/; born 6 May 1953) is a Scottish former professional football player and manager, and current television pundit. Aside the six seasons when Liverpool were banned from European competitions, this was the first time since 1963 that Liverpool had failed to qualify for Europe. [18] Two more Championships were to follow, this time in successive seasons (198889 and 198990), and a further two League Cup victories, over Aberdeen 32 in 198889 and Celtic 21 (after extra time) in 199091. His first red came in the year 2000 against Celtic at Parkhead for a handball, but hed also see red against Hearts, Dunfermline and Motherwell in his career. Souness' tenacious style began to garner acclaim during his time at Middlesbrough. The former midfielder holds . He made 73 appearances in total for Rangers (50 in the league), scoring three goals[14] before retiring as a player in 1991 at age 38. You can imagine how I felt when I succeeded him in the no. The fact is the vast majority of them haven't. He had some battles in midfield with players and nobody got the better of Souness. [15], Souness was appointed Rangers' first player-manager in April 1986, signing from Sampdoria for a fee of 300,000 and succeeding Jock Wallace. Frustrated at a lack of first team opportunities, the . When it comes to Morelos most of his issues concern the striker being temperamental as the young Colombian has bit to the baited hook multiple times in Scotland. If that became a little too boring there was always a club open somewhere, where they were only too happy to have a Liverpool player gracing their bar or the dancefloor. Between 1948 and 1954, Ibrox centre-half Woodburn earned four red cards a feat back in these days and such was his aggressive style he was the last ever player to be handed a life ban for indiscipline. LFChistory had the rare opportunity of spending an evening with Michael Robinson, a warm individual who possesses such an abundance of intelligence and enthusiasm towards sport and life in general. He went on to become . While Saunders was a key player in Villa's near-successful title challenge, his successor Paul Stewart proved to be a huge disappointment, scoring just one league goal from 32 appearances over the next two seasons, struggling with injuries as well as inconsistent form. All told, Souness made close to . . [17], After leaving Liverpool, Souness was out of work for over a year, despite reports at the end of the 199394 season linking him with a return to Middlesbrough, this time as a manager, a job which went to Bryan Robson instead. A tremendous Scottish midfielder with an eye for goal and a pass, Ferguson was the leader of several Rangers sides but sometimes his commitment boiled over. The three trophies we won last year, they've gone. [34] Although he apologised at the time, Souness has since said that he probably should have resigned there and then. Another red would follow for gesturing to Motherwell supporters the next season, before Morelos received a second yellow for diving in the 2-1 2019 win at Parkhead. I mean, Steven Gerrard is getting up there now and he's got a variation in his game but Souness was a born winner. He went on to become manager of Galatasaray, Southampton, Torino . According to available data, Rangers have had 216 red cards in total in their near 150 year history. [58] Robson's doubts were confirmed when Boumsong marked Alan Shearer in a pre-season game against Rangers. [47], In the club's DVD season review for the 200506 season, goalkeeper Shay Given and defender Robbie Elliott acknowledged Souness was under pressure at the club as a result of injuries to the squad and admitted some players were to blame for their lack of all-round effort, but also admitted there was a bad atmosphere at the training ground, with Souness seeming to favour some players over others. "Souness is Souness. He signed professional forms as a 15-year-old in 1968. Steve McMahon was sent off playing for Aston Villa vs Liverpool on 17th September 1983. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images). The 30-year-old arrived in England with a pocket full of Champions League . A notable high point of the season was a 63 home win over defending champions Manchester United in late October. He attended a Wolves game as a VIP guest and made a formal offer for the club, asking to see the club's finances. The season began well, but the disappointing results quickly returned and talk of winning the Premier League title was soon forgotten. Souness bagged six in just eight games - including a quarter-final hat-trick - on route to the golden boot and a first ever League Cup medal also arrived. Willie Johnston in action for Rangers in 1972 in the Cup Winners Cup Final. A second European Cup medal for Souness arrived in 1981 with a 10 victory over Real Madrid the culmination of a campaign in which Souness scored a hat-trick in the quarter-final against CSKA Sofia. He knew they had eventually to be replaced and he doubted some of their desire. Graeme Souness felt Jurgen Klopp was 'inciting the crowd' at Anfield in Liverpool's 1-0 win over Manchester City on Sunday. His first season saw Middlesbrough finish fourth, two places and 14 points short of promotion. Souness' influence was demonstrated when he scored a hat-trick in the season's final fixture, an 80 victory over Sheffield Wednesday. The first of two current Rangers first-teamers on this list, it is quite surprising to see Jacko come third in the all-time Ibrox red card list. Bolton against Blackburn, Sam Allardyce v Graeme Souness, Andy D'Urso refereeing, Brad Friedel, Lorenzo Amoruso, Tugay, Ivan Campo, Jay-Jay Okocha, goals from Youri Djorkaeff, Kevin Davies,. Souness's three-year reign as Liverpool manager was not remembered with fondness by the club's fans, although his reign did bring some success to the club. Graeme Souness has been widely criticised for his comments after Manchester United first signed Casemiro late last summer. Graeme Souness famously planted a flag with Galatasaray's colours in the centre circle of Fenerbahce's pitch Souness Tackle Then there was one of the most shocking tackles in football history. Graeme Souness - Managers - Manager Stats Premier League Championship League 1 League 2 Records Blog Home Managers Graeme Souness Graeme Souness Manager Statistics Manager history and statistics for Graeme Souness Nationality Scottish Date of Birth 1953-05-06 Graeme Souness terms to date 5 Total games 760 Wins 368 Draws 190 Losses 202 [16] Souness played in defeats to Denmark and West Germany. Souness' career began as an apprentice at Tottenham Hotspur under Bill Nicholson. Players who have taken 5+ penalties for Liverpool FC, Michael Robinson - joining his boyhood club, Graeme Souness: The story of a fallen hero, The Blues rush in where Souness used to tread. [34] Souness himself had restricted Liverpool players from talking to The Sun. Souness's first League title medals were won in seasons 197879 and 197980. A succession of confrontational after-match comments pitched Souness regularly at loggerheads with both organisations, prompting touchline bans which Souness circumvented in characteristically provocative fashion by naming himself as a substitute, allowing access as a player to the dugout. Graeme Souness has been given the backing of the Liverpool board to see out his contract as manager - and then pledged to turn the club around and win another stay at Anfield. Central defender Alan Hansen arrived from Partick Thistle for 110,000. 18 months later, Souness left the club and stated, "Vale e Azevedo lies when he looks in the eyes. The striker would then be sent off for similar against FC UFA, be sent packing twice in a row against Aberdeen before receiving his first red against Celtic, biting to a Scott Brown heel scrape. He made his first appearance for Middlesbrough on 6 January 1973 in a 21 league defeat to Fulham at Craven Cottage. He is doing so well for himself as an active football pundit for SkySports, TV3, beIN, and other Television stations he worked. Souness' time at Anfield began in January 1978 as a replacement for veteran Ian Callaghan. ", "Probably the most complete midfielder I've seen. Heres the players whove received the most red card in a Rangers shirt as per data collated by Fitba Stats. [35] Souness attended the 1992 FA Cup Final, which Liverpool won 20 against Sunderland, against the advice of his doctors.[36]. He was replaced by his assistant Walter Smith four matches prior to the end of what was to become another championship-winning season. Souness contributed to RT Sport's coverage of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, alongside Johnny Giles, Eamon Dunphy, Liam Brady, Ronnie Whelan, Denis Irwin, Ossie Ardiles and Dietmar Hamann for the duration of the group stage. 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