Graeme Souness speaks of 'deep regrets' as Liverpool manager in emotional reflection | MNF Q&A

Graeme Souness spoke candidly about his Liverpool regrets during his appearance on Monday Night Football.

Souness won five league titles and three European Cups as a player with Liverpool, and then managed them between 1991 and 1994.

Despite winning the FA Cup in 1992, Liverpool's dominance of English football was fading, and the Sky Sports pundit admits he tried to change the culture of the club too fast.

In a must-read account of his time at Anfield, Souness opens up about his biggest regrets, and why certain perceptions of him still hurt him badly.

[randommadness]

One of the most open and honest interviews I've ever seen. Well played Graeme.

[storiesUp]

He has a haunted look in his eyes at the end .. it's so sad to see that as a Liverpool supporter. He gave so much as a player and tried his best as a manager. Still a legend in my eyes.

[eljefedejefes]

The player he was for Liverpool overshadows the managerial role he played in our club. He made us one of the most successful in football history. Thanks for your service to our Club, Souness.

[KieranFuller]

A really sad ending to this video, talking about regrets and he obviously feels hurt by public opinion of him as a person/pundit. I like him, he's hot tempered but consistent and honest. He comes across as a good man who is total football. Nothing but respect from me (Brighton fan).

[Iammint]

Whatever you say or think about Souness, this is a very honest and at times soul searching piece and he deserves much respect for his experience and achievements. He gets a lot of unfair stick for me...

[belfastshedend]

I'm Chelsea but this man is one of my all time favourites. A genuine legend and what a player. Love his loyalty to the club he gave everything for

[benzrapeepon]

Ive watched this several times now. As an arsenal fan. Its so honest. Real tough man to do this on camera. So much respect.

[splinter]

Glad he mentioned Matt Le tissier. One of the greatest players (in terms of ability) the league has ever seen but people sleep on him. I remember Xavi talking about him being his idol.

[jamieplimmer]

A man who wears his heart on his sleeve, great Scotsman, United fan here but he dearly loves Liverpool. What a player for club and country. One of the best.

[danyalone]

Graeme Souness IS and ALWAYS will be a F*cking Liverpool LEGEND! The End!

[tdogg]

What a true gentleman and absolute legend of the game. He’s always struck me as a man with genuine integrity and honesty. When he speaks others truly listen and he’s earned every ounce of respect he’s now got. Not just from Liverpool like myself but fellow professionals and supporters of this fantastic sport x

[ghostfacevillah]

i wasn't even born when he won titles for liverpool but as a pundit he gives me nuggets of real insight on the english game and english club culture and it means I love hearing from him and of his experiences

[johnwatkinson]

As a 55 year old United fan I remember Liverpool on motd as a kid, it was just pass and move, but they passed and moved it very well, top players on top of there game, strong in every area..I was gutted lol..respect tho

[johnjohnston]

You have to remember that Souness had a heart bypass op in 92 while manager at Anfield. He did give Fowler and McManaman their debuts as young players. Only downside for Souness was giving an interview to the Sun just a few years after Hillsborough which was a very raw subject back then and even now.

[gomey]

Legend for Liverpool. Hope to see him at Anfield for a match soon. Not entirely his fault that Liverpool went downhill, the problems were there before he came in.

[dicker]

Sacked after Bristol City beat Liverpool in the FA Cup 3rd in ‘94. Great night - every Liverpool fan clapped us off the pitch and Souness was very gracious in defeat - the mark of a good man

[bernardjay]

The supreme midfielder of the 1980s, I think of that Liverpool midfield of Case, McDermott, Souness Kennedy what a midfield quartet it was. He was the midfield general of Liverpool. His managerial career wasn't great because he tried to hard and sometimes players forget being a manager is completely different from being a player. But he was a truly great player and this is coming from a life long Man United fan.

[madzangels]

My best mates parents are friends with Graeme and Karen, and outside of football you'd never imagine what a big softy he is - he's a real family man, huge respect for what he's done for our club! <3 Also has a pretty sweet pad in Dubai and is an astute business man too!

[TheDiegoo]

How did Liverpool only concede 4 goals at home! This is in a 42 game season not 38 ! That’s insane we only ever talk about premier league era forget the great probably even better sides of the 80 years before premier league

[glorfindel]

Graeme you've always had my respect (for what it's worth) and gratitude for making the late 70's, and 80's one of the most enjoyable periods of my life. Sorry to hear you shoulder the burden of Liverpool's slow demise from the early 90's onwards. It was more than trying to change the attitudes of the players too quickly, you took over at a very difficult stage, Liverpool had no European football for years due to the Heysel Disaster and the wounds from Hillsborough cast a dark shadow over the club that affected everything. Time to let it go mate...and Tiss, indeed what a player, he would have made Messi and Ronaldo look like kids. Legend.