Not giving established players the opportunity to prove they could still last the pace at Liverpool was the downfall of Graeme Souness' Anfield reign.
That's according to former teammate Mark Lawrenson who has recalled how the ex-Anfield captains' managerial-like qualities were obvious from the start. Souness took over as Liverpool boss in 1991 after Sir Kenny Dalglish sensationally stepped down from the role.
But despite winning the FA Cup in 1992, he was unable to replicate his predecessor's high level of success and was eventually sacked in 1993. Despite enduring a tough tenure in the Anfield dugout, retired centre-back Lawrenson has recalled how, as a player, Souness was already effectively a future manager in waiting.
