[68][69][70][71][72][73], Former teammate Jamie Redknapp described him as "ultra competitive and probably the most driven footballer I have ever met". Liverpool as a teenager, and won the FA Youth in 1996, alongside The latest Irish and international breaking news, reports and coverage, A platform helping fund the type of in-depth journalism that the public wants to see. News. Antony and Bruno Fernandes clash as Crystal Palace dent Man United's title notions, "I don't see where he fits in" - Predicting the big Six Nations call-ups and casualties, Eight characters Netflix simply must follow in the new Six Nations documentary, Ronan O'Gara on the Munster legend that tipped him off to Jack Crowley, Uncapped gems, outside bets and must-haves in Ireland's Six Nations squad. He still plays football at the same Marsh Lane community centre in Bootle with the mates he grew up with. Considering he knew that he was being filmed, you know that he is being genuine when he uses that phrase moment of madness.. [26] Carragher was subsequently awarded the Liverpool Player of the Year Award at the end of the campaign, and went on to captain the team to their UEFA Super Cup victory over CSKA Moscow. Despite that, he was able to establish himself on the reserve team after being moved from upfront to a midfield role. The former centre-half has formed a scarcely believable partnership with once foe, but now friend, Gary Neville on Monday Night Football. CBS Sports announced in July 2020 that Jamie would join their Champions League studio, broadcast team. In May 2006, Carragher played in the FA Cup Final against West Ham United, his tenth final in as many years of club football. In 2005, Jamie starred in an anti-bullying music video for From 2013 to 2016, Jamie appeared on Monday Night Football on Sky Sports alongside Gary Neville with presenter Ed Chamberlin. It might seem far fetched, but in 1997 it was something the FAI were truly considering. "[84] Carragher made a brief appearance on Sky Sports in July, giving an interview following England's World Cup semi-final defeat to Croatia, before resuming his role as a football pundit in August 2018 for the start of the 201819 Premier League season. Jamie stands at a height of 6 ft 1 in ( Approx 1.85 m). "He asked one of the Liverpool coaching staff but I'd already played for England through the ages. We have since had Carragher apologise for his reaction and plead for the mob to step back after the father revealed his fears for his daughters safety following open death threats, predictably left online via faceless and nameless accounts. Nobody in football wants to receive sympathy. Carragher laughs as he thinks of a centre-half partnership with Richard Dunne. In 2012, Carragher won a third League Cup with Liverpool. and RollingNews.ie unless otherwise stated. The former Liverpool defender committed the cardinal sin of mistaking the Irishman for a Brit, albeit accidentally. 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Enter viaCarlsberg Footballs Facebook page, To embed this post, copy the code below on your site, 600px wide The defender was accused of double standards after pictures emerged of him haranguing referees during his own playing career. Playing as a defensive midfielder, he became a regular for the team and was eventually made captain. Most footballers come from similarly modest backgrounds yet because wages are so ridiculously high they are treated exclusively as traitors of class by the overwhelming majority of people, whether the critics are jealous and from similar upbringings, jealous despite being from better economic starting points in life, those with little to no interest in football but always have something to say when a footballer messes up, or simply older generations who remember when footballers had slightly nicer cars but still maintained clear connections with their communities they came from. [11], Carragher was tried out in defence for the first time during the tournament, and later admitted that Liverpool were not the most technically gifted side in the competition, but instead relied on team spirit and the outstanding talents of Michael Owen. [29], On 9 December 2006, Carragher scored his first league goal since January 1999, in a match against Fulham at Anfield. [85], Carragher married his childhood sweetheart, Nicola Hart, in 2005[86] and they have two children. Currently, James plays as a center-back for the EFL League One club Wigan Athletic. He instead relied on team spirit and the outstanding talents of Michael Owen. Jamie Carragher ( Full name: James Lee Duncan Carragher) is an English football pundit. The main purpose for this website is to provide a platform for researching Carragher geneaology, family histories, and ultimately, our surname origin. Jamie is 44 years old. [5] Although a childhood Everton supporter, he joined Merseyside rivals Liverpool in 1988, and regularly turned up at Liverpool's School of Excellence wearing a Graeme Sharp Everton kit. BY: Harry BrentOctober 25, 2021. Carragher recovered in time to make his 666th appearance for Liverpool days later, in 52 victory against Fulham. advertising. He grew up on Knowsley Road in Bootle, Liverpool, with Jamie is an English football pundit. January 1978. The 200001 season saw Carragher switch to the left-back position and win his first senior honours, as Liverpool went on to win the FA Cup, League Cup, UEFA Cup, Community Shield and Super Cup in the space of just a few months. Following his retirement in 2013 Carragher joined Sky Sports, where he appears as a commentator and pundit. The former Liverpool defender believes that he was eligible to declare for the Boys in Green . Last update: Jul 1, 2013. Jamie earns an average salary of $84,396 per year. He began his career at the Liverpool Academy and made his professional debut in the 199697 season. Carragher was voted as Liverpool's Player of the Year for a third time after the 200607 season by the fans, and immediately agreed a contract extension until 2011. More variants to follow. Therefore, he is back on the football field for TV3 when quarter-finals are played in early April. On 19 May 2013, Carragher played his 737th and final game for Liverpool in a 10 win over Queens Park Rangers. The former Liverpool defender committed the cardinal sin of mistaking the Irishman for a Brit, albeit accidentally. On 4 September 2010, a mixture of Liverpool players past and present played an Everton XI in Carragher's charity fund-raising testimonial match. [88] Carragher was awarded the Freedom of the Borough of Sefton for his local charity work and "the exceptional example he sets to the youth of today" in 2008. The sources available vary for each county so please check our Irish Online Sources for details of what is available on the website. Jamie helped Liverpool to win the 1996 FA Youth Cup with a 41 aggregate victory over a West Ham United side that included Frank Lampard and Rio Ferdinand. [13] On 18 January, he was scheduled to play as a centre-half against Aston Villa, only to be replaced in the starting line-up by Bjrn Tore Kvarme; however Patrik Berger was taken ill and Carragher was his last minute replacement in central midfield. Whatever s*** is thrown at me I'll take it. Carragher developed a reputation as a strong and positionally astute defender and would remain in the centre-half position for the rest of his career. On 24 February 2011, Carragher made his 137th European appearance in a match against Sparta Prague at Anfield, setting a new British record. played mainly defensive positions, but was sometimes drafted in to play On 7 February 2013, Carragher announced that he would retire at the end of the season, stating "It has been a privilege and honour to represent this great club for as long as I have and I am immensely proud to have done so since I was 9. When Carragher found out through pub talk that a serviceman from Bootle had been blown up in Afghanistan, he went to see Andy Grant just to offer some emotional support. This is Leicester City. Wears the No. We have a disagreement but we know it makes good TV and we have a good debate. A one-club man, he was Liverpool's vice-captain for 10 years, and is the club's second-longest ever serving player, making his 737th appearance for Liverpool in all competitions on 19 May 2013. Carragher admits that there was an approach to him to see if he would be interested in joining the 'Boys in Green'. Jamie Carragher. [67][68][69], However, as a centre back he came into his own, and came to be regarded as one of the best English and Premier League defenders of his generation. Alongside Neville, Carragher, 43, is one of Britain's most watched pundits. All rights reserved. As a result, he was My problem was that I felt Chelsea players got a player sent off who shouldn't have been sent off. And that's the way I was as a player.". I was approached, yeah, he revealed during a visit to Dublin this week. [89], Politically, Carragher is a supporter of the Labour Party and endorsed Andy Burnham in his leadership election in 2010. Carragher also holds the record for the most appearances in European competition for Liverpool with 149. Mick McCarthy? Currently, Jamie is worth $ 25 million. The Irish Family History Foundation has been the coordinating body for a network of county genealogy centres and family history societies for over thirty years. This record was later eclipsed in 2007 by former Liverpool goalkeeper Scott Carson. He also earned his senior debut in 1999. He was unveiled as The Telegraphs new football columnist on 11 October 2017, Jamie joined its team of expert commentators in June 2018 to cover the World Cup in Russia. The 43-year old only retired at the end of the 2012-13 season but he isn't worried about falling into the trap of not criticising players when they need to be. Initially, he played as a full-back. [64] He was not selected for the knock-out stage exit at the hands of Germany, being dropped in favour of Matthew Upson. Jamie Carragher. He was formerly a footballer. From 2002 to 2004, Carragher was hit by two serious injuries, missing the 2002 FIFA World Cup for an operation on his knee, and later receiving a broken leg after a tackle by Blackburn Rovers' Lucas Neill at Ewood Park in September 2003. The goal was only his fourth in his Liverpool career. Geni requires JavaScript! During a January 2002 FA Cup tie against Arsenal, he threw a coin back into the stands that had been tossed at him and received a red card. Carragher broke into the first team in the 199798 season as the team struggled to keep pace with Arsenal and Manchester United despite having talented players such as Owen, Redknapp, Robbie Fowler, Steve McManaman and Paul Ince. [33] Four days later, he was sent off in a game against Fulham, which was his first red card in more than seven years.[34]. On May 19, 2013, he made his 737th appearance for Liverpool in all competitions. Feedback on Did Mick McCarthy want Jamie Carragher to declare for Ireland?. I'll be keeping in regular contact with those using the shelter and hopefully helping them to turn their lives around for the better. In July, he finally married his The 200708 season saw Carragher reach his 500th appearance for Liverpool, for which he was made captain. [6], Carragher's father was also an Everton supporter, and his two middle names (Lee Duncan) are a tribute to Gordon Lee and Duncan McKenzie manager Lee dropped McKenzie on the day of Carragher's birth. unless otherwise stated. Did we do well today? Find your Irish Ancestors today with the Irish Family History Foundation online research service, Irish Family History Foundation He set up a charitable foundation called 23 Foundation in 2009 with the stated aim of helping the youth of Merseyside. a Liverpool based group called Just 3. ", Ireland set to swoop in for Northern Ireland teen sensation Sean Moore. Registered office: 3rd floor, Latin Hall, Golden Lane, Dublin 8. 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