Jamie Carragher faces live backlash from Dave Jones on Sky Sports
Jamie Carragher was left red-faced in front of viewers when fellow Sky Sports presenter Dave Jones delivered a devastating comeback to the former Liverpool defender during Monday Night Football, reports BritPanorama.
The exchange occurred as Carragher launched into a critique of Mohamed Salah’s controversial post-match interview from the weekend. Mid-rant, the 47-year-old pundit posed what he clearly believed was a rhetorical question to the anchor: “Have I ever criticised Mo Salah on the pitch?”
Jones wasted no time with his response: “Well, a couple of weeks ago you said his legs had gone.” The swift comeback swiftly went viral across social media platforms. Football fans watching the broadcast immediately took to X to share their delight at the moment, with one viewer declaring it “the moment of 2025,” and another describing it as a “brilliant moment of television.”
The reactions continued to pour in, with one fan writing: “10/10 tv moment. Nearly had to crack a can open.” Others praised Jones for his quick thinking, commenting that “Dave Jones done him in less than a second” and calling the exchange “box office stuff.” Carragher had been scathing in his assessment of Salah’s weekend outburst, describing the Egyptian’s conduct as “a disgrace.”
In his critique, Carragher dismissed suggestions that Salah’s comments were simply an emotional reaction. “I think whenever Mo Salah stops in the mixed zone, which he’s done four times in eight years at Liverpool, it’s choreographed between him and his agent to cause maximum damage and to strengthen his own position,” Carragher stated on Sky Sports. He accused the forward of deliberately timing his intervention when the club was at its lowest ebb, suggesting Salah had “waited for a bad result” following Liverpool’s 3-3 draw with Leeds United at Elland Road.
Carragher’s original remark about Salah’s physical decline had surfaced during his appearance on CBS Sports, as he covered Liverpool’s surprising 4-1 Champions League loss to PSV Eindhoven. “Mo Salah looks like his legs have gone,” he asserted, even noting his difficulty in criticising veteran players. Salah had appeared to anticipate the criticism when he spoke in the mixed zone at Elland Road, stating: “So tomorrow you’re going to find Carragher is going to go for me again, again, again. That’s fine.”
As viewers reflected on the live moment and its repercussions, it is clear that sports commentary can provoke lively exchanges, illuminating the delicate balance between critique and camaraderie in football.
