Graeme Souness is best known for being a Scottish professional footballer, known for playing on sides such as Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool. As well as playing the sport, Graeme has also spent time as a player-manager and club manager. Graeme is able to bring this different insight to his speeches as an after-dinner speaker, really bringing a unique twist to every event. Graeme found his love for football as a teenager, playing for local club North Merchiston. When he was a little older he pursued his dream and joined Tottenham Hotspur as an apprentice.
In 1968 he finally signed professionally for football, signing to Tottenham aged just 15 years old. Graeme only managed to secure one appearance for the club, but that didn’t dishearten him and he continued to follow his dream. During 1972, Graeme had the chance to play for Montreal Olympique, competing in the North American Soccer League. Appearing in ten of the teams games Graeme made his mark, claiming a spot in the League’s All-Star team of the season. Upon returning to the UK, Graeme joined Middlesbrough football club, and made his debut for the team in a match against Fulham in 1973. The most significant part of his career as a footballer is his time spent with Liverpool.
Whilst with Liverpool, Graeme helped the team to secure five League Championships, Four League Cups and three European Cups. His debut for the team came in 1978 in the 1-0 league victory against West Bromwich Albion. Graeme spent time as the captain at Liverpool, and is still one of only four captains to lift the European Cup. In 1984 Graeme left Liverpool, joining Sampdoria before joining the Rangers in 1986. Whilst with the Rangers Graeme was given the chance to be the player-manager of the team.
As well as club football Graeme also represented Scotland, being capped 54 times by the Scottish national team. He had the chance to play in three of Scotland's World Cup ventures, scoring four goals whilst playing. He later returned to his former team Liverpool, this time as the team manager. During his first season as manager, the team took home victories in the Championships and League Cups. After his first managing stint, he went on to manage a number of other high profile teams. Such teams included Southampton, Blackburn Rovers, Newcastle United and Torino. With such a diverse history in the sport, Graeme has no trouble imparting his wisdom to a number of different audiences of any size. A perfect candidate for after-dinner speaking, make sure Graeme is the next source of entertainment at your event.
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