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Graeme Souness issues defiant response to 'man's game' furore as Simon Jordan lets rip over lightweight activism

Unbowed Graeme Souness doesn't regret his "man's game" verdict in the wake of growing sexism row over his comments after Chelsea and Tottenham's stormy clash on Sunday.

The Rangers and Liverpool icon has come under heavy fire from a section of the sport two weeks removed from the England women's team securing Euro 2022 glory. Former player Eniola Aluko told the beloved pundit the language he used was not appropriate in the modern world.

Asked by host Jim White if he would regretted his word choice, he told talkSPORT: "No. Not a word of it. Let me explain. I've been advocating for years, the referees have such a major part to play the success of the Premier League. We were fast approaching, we were fast becoming like other leagues, the game didn't flow and it wasn't a very good watch.

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