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NATHAN JONES has left fans in disbelief as he gave an interview on Sky Sports.The former Luton Town and Southampton manager discussed his time at both clubs and his thoughts on his potential return to management.
Nathan Jones left fans in disbelief with his interview on Sky SportsCredit: Sky Sports
He has been without a club since being sacked by Southampton after only 14 games in chargeCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Jones was sacked by the Saints after just 14 games with the club at the bottom of the Premier League.
During his short tenure, he caught a lot of attention with his answers in press conferences as he suggested he had “compromised on principles” while at the club.
He also claimed he was one of the best managers in Europe, despite losing most of his games.
When asked if he would have kept Southampton in the Premier League, he told Sky Sports: “That is something that whatever I answer, it is a bit of a loaded question.
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“If I had got the results, then I know I would have kept improving the team.
“I believe in the work we do, but it is very difficult to turn around and say that because the last thing I want is another headline.
“But I enjoyed my time and now looking forward to the next challenge.”
On his next job, Jones admitted that he is hoping to have a long-term spot at one club so he can “build”.
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He said: “I’m a builder. I like to be at places for a long time.
“Ironically, I believe that our work is deep and not just results based, if you look at my previous club we built something that was not dependent on a manager.
“I don’t like to chop and change, if I do choose a project or one comes for me, then it is one that I have to be able to do good work in.”
When asked if Luton were “massively different” to when he left the club, Jones replied: “No, I don’t at all.
“I think there will be subtle changes, the formation, the personnel and the types of clean sheets. It was just based on structure.”
And fans were left in disbelief at the Welshman’s answers, as one fan sarcastically said: “Wait if he had won games he would have kept them up? The guy’s a genius.”
Another declared: “You don’t get the results. You get the sack. There is no ifs, buts, maybes. You didn’t get the results and you got the sack.”
A third joked: “If my grandmother had wheels she would have been a bike.”
A fourth said: “But he didn’t get results an alienated the fan base with his comments , even Luton don’t miss him.”
A fifth tweeted: “This guy is unreal 🤣 if I got the results just wth as you didn’t get the results if he was as good as he tries to claim he would have got the results.”
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Jones was reportedly on a contract worth £1.25m at the Saints and he is set to receive payment for all of the three-and-a-half years he was expected to stay.
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FORMER Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys has claimed Graeme Souness was sacked by the channel for comments made at the start of the season.Souness was slammed by England’s Lionesses last August for calling football “a man’s game” live on air after Chelsea drew 2-2 with Tottenham.
Richard Keys claims Graeme Souness was sacked by Sky for comments he made earlier this seasonCredit: Getty
Souness has left Sky Sports at the end of his contract after 15 years with the broadcasterCredit: Getty
The 70-year-old held back tears during his Sky farewell appearance at the end of April after he was given a round of applause in the studio.
Sky Sports confirmed that they had mutually agreed with Souness  that he would be stand down from his role as a pundit on the end of his contract after 15 years with the broadcaster.
Sky Sports posted a tribute video to Twitter of Souness over the years, thanking him for his time as a pundit.
But writing in his blog, disgraced former Sky host Keys claims to have spoken to a “Sky insider”, and alleged the broadcaster chose to axe Souness following his comments following the Chelsea vs Spurs game.
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Keys said: “It turns out it was decided to dispense with Graeme’s services the moment he referred to football being a ‘man’s game’.
“Remember? He used that phrase after Chelsea’s 2-2 draw v Spurs in August. His comments caused a bit of a stir. He was clumsy in his phraseology. He didn’t mean harm, but you can’t say that anymore.
“Football is simply a game – enjoyed by everyone. And we should celebrate that.
“I think most people felt that Graeme had been clumsy and he’s a much loved character, so they were happy to give him the benefit of the doubt – but senior management at Sky certainly weren’t.
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“They decided that was it. He’d be out at the first opportunity.”
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Keys comments come after, writing for the Daily Mail, Souness said he remains “open for business”.
Souness originally said on Sky last August: “It’s a man’s game all of a sudden again.”
He added: “Men at it, blow for blow, and the referee letting them get on with it.”
Speaking about the end of his punditry career with Sky last month, Souness said: “I’m going to miss you guys, the guys behind the scenes, our makeup girl, I’ll miss you all.
“You know, for me, I decided that football management wasn’t for me anymore. I had the wrong temperament for it, the wrong personality.
“And then I was given the opportunity to do this and it’s been magnificent. It’s just been the most fantastic time for me, because I love football, I care about football and I worry about it going forward.
“But in Sky’s hands, it’s in good hands, safe hands, and I think over the years we’ve created a Premier League with great detail and I think we look after football very well.”
Sky Sports director of football Gary Hughes paid tribute to Souness as he said: ‘We will miss Graeme’s no-nonsense approach in the studio – matched only by his playing style.”
Keys left Sky Sports in January 2011 after making derogatory comments about women.
Keys, 66, was caught on camera asking pundit Jamie Redknapp if he had slept with an ex by asking him, “Did you smash it?”.
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Co-presenter Andy Gray, 67, was fired after making sexist comments about a female assistant referee.
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MICAH RICHARDS had viewers in stitches as he wore a bright yellow suit on Sky Sports.But the pundits explained he had a reason for wearing the “ridiculous” ensemble — even down the mushroom waistcoat.
Micah Richards wore a daring yellow suit on live TV

Former Manchester City star Richards has established himself as one of the most popular ex-pros on TV.
His easy-going demeanour and infectious laugh has seen Richards become a staple on several shows.
But he brought even more tears to eyes by wearing a bold yellow suit on Sky Sports.
The ex-England star was joined by Jamie Redknapp as he gave his thoughts on Man City’s win over Leeds, and later Liverpool’s triumph against Brentford.
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Yet it was his garish outfit that drew the most attention.
Richards did explain there was a reason behind the garb though — namely that he had WON a bet while filming for TV show A League Of Their Own.
Richards said: “So basically I won the bet on A League Of Their Own. We went to south east Asia.
“And whoever won had to wear this ridiculous that Jamie has designed. How am I looking?”
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Pal Redknapp answered: “I’m very proud, I love the brown trousers, I like the mushrooms on the waistcoat.
“It’s beautifully made, Georgio Redknappio. I think you look… honestly, I’m very proud of my work.”
Host Kelly Cates added: “I do like that when you’re designing a bad taste outfit, all the colours tone in.”
Richards then asked: “Am I pulling it off then?”
Cates hilariously answered: “I wouldn’t say that.”
Fans were certainly tickled by Richards’ outfit, with one saying: “Fair play, came through on his bet.”
Another laughed: “Not bad at all.”
One added: “This would look good on my chefs for my restaurant.” More