The Upshot Graeme Souness: he’s scared of the tea lady (with Vittorio Angelone) | Part one
Jan 27, 2026
Vittorio Angelone, comedian and podcaster, shares sharp anecdotes about Graeme Souness. They explore his moody superstar image, explosive dressing-room fights, celebrity romances and wild European nights. The conversation also covers his shock move to Italy, fiery managerial years at Rangers and the infamous tea-jug showdown that helped drive him out of Scotland.
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Early Vanity And Dangerous Mischief
- Graeme Souness quit Scotland schoolboys when they refused to give him number four and later nearly scalped a friend with a pickaxe as a kid.
- He entered a Butlins "Body Beautiful" contest and kept a lifelong vanity that shaped his persona.
Homesick Life In Middlesbrough
- After a fatty spell in Montreal, Souness left Tottenham for Middlesbrough and lived in digs with a woman called Phoebe who treated him like a mum.
- He briefly moved into his own flat but ran back to Phoebe within minutes because it lacked creature comforts.
Arrival In Liverpool's Golden Era
- Liverpool signed Souness in January 1978 while they were European champions and he quickly cemented a starting place.
- He and several teammates shared perms and a distinct Scouse look that defined the era.