Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterImmediately after hanging up his boots, Jamie Carragher moved into the media world, with Sky Sports signing up the former Liverpool and England defender at the start of the 2013/14 season.Over the past 13 years, Carragher has become of the most recognisable and distinct voices in football broadcasting, whether that was sparring with Gary Neville on Monday Night Football back in the day, or showing his lighter side on shows such as Stick to Football.But how does he assess his own evolution from player to pundit? And how does he compare himself with his former on-pitch rival Neville?Carragher on going from a player to punditThere are parts of understanding football where Garys on a completely different level to me his understanding of how the leagues work, or the EFL, Carragher tells FourFourTwo, referencing Nevilles role as co-owner of League Two club Salford City.Hes in meetings because hes an owner, and he had a really good take on things like Covid, when there was no football going on, and also things like a football regulator and how deals are done, whereas I dont. Hes an authority on subjects like that. And hes also the authority on winning the Premier League I have to accept that. You may like Gary Neville on why he started The Overlap five years ago Gary Neville reveals Stick To Footballs secret sauce Chris Kamara on why he packed in coaching For Carragher, research, preparation and tactical insight is where he excels in front of camera even if on a show such as Stick to Football, that can get overshadowed by a witty one-liner from someone else on the panel. It can be a little frustrating, Carragher smiles.But thats the nature of the show. If I make a point, then someone comes out with, Its just 11 vs 11, its just 22 men kicking the ball around, you can think, Whats f**king the point in anything!Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.For Carragher, though, its this detail and alternative ways of analysing the game that keeps him engaged.But everybody sees the game in a different way, and I love the details thats what gets my juices flowing, he continues. Finding something or a bit of analysis that no one else has seen.A lot of the time there are these myths in football, about things that happened years ago, but when you actually look at the detail, they didnt f**king happen!Given his love for detail, how does Carragher view this stage of his career in football, compared to his playing days? I was a very good player, but Im a great pundit, he jokes.Modest! laughs Neville, sat beside him. As for me, I always said that on my tombstone, it would say Six out of 10. I like the idea of being consistent.I dont think Im better as a pundit or player, I think Im consistent.TOPICSLiverpoolPremier LeagueJoe MewisSocial Links NavigationFor more than a decade, Joe Mewis has worked in football journalism as a reporter and editor. Mewis has had stints at Mirror Football and LeedsLive among others and worked at FourFourTwo throughout Euro 2024, reporting on the tournament. In addition to his journalist work, Mewis is also the author of four football history books that include times on Leeds United and the England national team. Now working as a digital marketing coordinator at Harrogate Town, too, Mewis counts some of his best career moments as being in the iconic Spygate press conference under Marcelo Bielsa and seeing his beloved Leeds lift the Championship trophy during lockdown.With contributions fromJames AndrewEditor
