An Evening with Graeme Souness CBE

Born is the King of Ayresome Park

Graeme James Souness CBE, is a Scottish former professional football player, manager and television pundit.

Souness moved to Boro from Tottenham in 1972, aged just 19. Missing out on promotion to the top flight in his first season, Boro would appoint World Cup winner Charlton as manager and he would guide the club to the Second Division title, with Souness a key player.

Souness would stay another four years before leaving for Liverpool where he would win five League Championships and three European Cups, becoming a legend at Anfield.

His managerial career also took him to Galatasaray in Turkey, Torino in Italy and Benfica in Portugal. He also managed Southampton, Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United.

Inducted to the National Football Museum Hall Of Fame as a player in 2007, at the same time as Dennis Bergkamp, Nobby Stiles and Peter Beardsley, Souness claimed the award would help his son believe his father had “ever played football”.

An era of midfield opponents across Europe will struggle to forget Souness’ impact.