[96], Wales manager Mike England preferred Dai Davies in goal as Southall began to play first team football at Everton, and Southall only got a run of games once Davies retired. [44] Limited to domestic competitions, Everton won the FA Charity Shield with a 20 win over Manchester United; during the celebrations Southall wore a T-shirt saying "I Love My Wife" as a symbolic gesture following tabloid stories of an alleged affair. Example two. [56] More significantly, he kept goal against Liverpool in the 1989 FA Cup Final after conceding only two goals in the seven games en route to the final. "And you want the politicians to put that right. "My only worry is Wayne is not a Premier League regular. He's got that and it's helping him as manager of Wales.". "Not necessarily in Cardiff. [24], Southall was bought by Everton manager Howard Kendall for 150,000 in the summer of 1981. Join Facebook to connect with Neville Southall and others you may know. As a player you're in that bubble, kind of cut off from the real world. "I sometimes tell people I never know how Wales has never produced a Formula One world champion. Neville Southall MBE is a Welsh former international footballer. He tells me, movingly, about the two foster children he and his wife look after and he finds new energy when compiling a list of people he wants me to contact. You have a right to discover your real self. [94] However, on 29 January 2000, he picked up a concussion in a 21 defeat to Chester City at the Deva Stadium, and was substituted. $475,000 Last Sold Price. He even reveals: "I saw a car broken down by the side of the road and the people by it had Man Utd shirts on. In this episode of the "90 Minutes with Neville Southall" podcast Neville discusses racial equity in sport and in society as a whole. Over the course of the season they beat Liverpool both at Anfield and at Goodison, and recorded a 50 win over Manchester United. Former Everton keeper takes aim at Boris Johnson and JK Rowling and reveals how helping marginalised groups leaves little time to himself. That would do me, he adds, with an endearingly sombre gaze after Ive asked him how he would like to change the world for the better after a terrible year. [97], Wales came close to qualifying for the 1986 FIFA World Cup despite losing their opening qualifying games away to Iceland and Spain. Neville really gets us and he stuck his neck out for us when he could have picked an easier, less controversial topic., One of the issues with social media is that you tend to end up being connected to people in your own echo chamber. [70], Everton picked up four points from their opening 12 league games of the 199495 season, and Southall received death threats after being confronted by an Everton fan during a match at Goodison Park. Ive also blocked people from the Sun., What did Southall make of the furore last week over Raheem Sterling and calls for England to drop him because of a still-incomplete tattoo of a gun on his leg which the Manchester City forward chose to have done in memory of his father who was shot dead when he was two years old? "This is not about me, or Neville Southall the footballer, this is about helping others. [73] Southall then conceded just one goal (a penalty) in five games en route to the 1995 FA Cup Final against Manchester United. What gives him the right to say what can be on your body? Our partnership with Neville sends a powerful message about what behaviour is acceptable., Neville has helped us raise the Drugsline profile, reaching hundreds of thousands of people and ultimately bringing out conversations around addictions which have helped us offer footsteps to recovery. [156] He holds numerous Everton club records, including: most league appearances (578), most FA Cup appearances (70), most League Cup appearances (65), and most clean sheets (269). [11] He then worked as a binman, waiter and hod carrier and therefore entered the game relatively late. Its also really powerful that Neville is not LGB or T. Very few LGBT people have an issue with who they are, the issues are much more often a result of how others react to them. We have to help them see international football. Not me. [53] Southall had missed the opening stages of the season after undergoing knee surgery. Wales' national ground. He was halfway home when he saw that a car, carrying United supporters, had broken down. Neville Southall was born on 16 September 1958 in Llandudno, Carnarvonshire, Wales, UK. [161][162][163][164] He was voted FWA Footballer of the Year in 1985, making him the last goalkeeper to be given the award. [88] He joined Chris Kamara's First Division Stoke City in February 1998. Lots of people think its a sin to be trans, he says. If you cut them they bleed. [54], Harvey had failed to adequately replace some of Everton's departing star players, and Southall noted how "the mediocrity became habitual" as the club coasted to an eighth-place finish in the 198889 season. [87] He made 9 appearances in a brief stay at Roots Hall. Were far too immature in this country to put our fingers on anything without having a massive argument. [19] To win a first team place he had to compete with Jim McDonagh (a Gordon Lee signing who would soon leave the club), Jim Arnold (also a new signing), and Martin Hodge (who was injured throughout his time at Everton). Sunday rest day, switch off from everything. He also made a handful of appearances for numerous other clubs. For a spell the finest goalkeeper on the planet. Those drivers just seem to go round and round bends the whole time - and that's what we do with our roads in Wales!". There was a time when, during his long career at Everton from 1981-98, Southall was arguably the best goalkeeper in the world. Youve still let everybody down. "Look at the environment. [85] Thomas Myhre took his place in goal, and Southall rejected a coaching role at the club in order to search for first team football elsewhere. Browse 339 neville_southall stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. [57] In an emotional match in the aftermath of the Hillsborough disaster in the semi-final encounter with Nottingham Forest, Liverpool won the cup with a 32 extra-time victory. [109] However a Gheorghe Hagi-inspired Romania defeated Wales 51 in Bucharest to open the Wales campaign. But you cant let two mistakes define your career. Id like to see him spend another year working on crosses and stand up more on one-on-ones. How can I not? Listen, you don't play the amount of times he did for Man Utd if you don't have a ruthless streak. [53] Everton finished fourth in 198788, conceding a club record low of 27 goals in 40 league games, and reached the semi-finals of the League Cup. "Or Deano would play out on the right. There's a real need for political change in this country and if I can do my bit to raise awareness, then great. Neville Southall MBE (born 16 September 1958) is a Welsh former international footballer. [25] He made his debut in a 21 win over Ipswich Town in October, after Arnold picked up an injury. What the FAW have done so well is find more Welsh youngsters than previously, which gives a bigger pool to choose from.". I like Twitter because it brings me into contact with people Id never meet, Southall says. "So Gareth is either off, has a limp or is wary of the next challenge. So HS2 can get to London 20 minutes quicker. If somebody wants to do the whole transition its a big operation. He also played in the 1985 and 1989 FA Cup finals, the League Cup final in 1984, and helped Everton to a second place in the league in 198586. We could have a museum, restaurant, hospitality. [86], In December 1997, Southall went to Alvin Martin's Southend United of the Second Division on loan. [106], In qualifying for UEFA Euro 1992, Wales were placed in the same group as World Champions Germany, and finished just one point behind the Germans after conceding just six goals in their six games. We don't seem to have anyone in power who wants to say 'Enough is enough, let's actually deal with this'. But Im hoping Everton fans are sensible and people get used to it., Will a gay Premier League footballer come out soon? 72 Hour home sale. Southall is even more animated when discussing homophobia in football. [66] They then finished 13th in the 199293 season in the newly created Premier League, just four points above the relegation zone. They havent handled it at all, have they? Neville Southall was born on 16 September, 1958 in Llandudno, United Kingdom. You get over-selfish as a footballer. Southall has not stopped talking passionately for 70 minutes but he has had a long day. "People were surprised at the Euros. [23] Southall kept 15 clean sheets after conceding 50 goals in his 44 domestic appearances, and was named as Bury's Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year. Southall was always one for speaking his mind in private if he felt something was wrong with Everton or Wales, but it tended to stay within the confines of the dressing room. "The transport links north to south still aren't brilliant here, are they? They vote for the party who give them the best deal for themselves. [136] He admitted to having affairs over the course of the 18-year marriage, and left Eryl for another woman, an aromatherapist named Emma, in 1998. But it's time to move onto the old day job. [105], In qualifying for the 1990 FIFA World Cup, Wales faced Netherlands, West Germany and Finland. Neville Southall. Coronavirus infections are rocketing and we are lurching back towards a muddled lockdown. Once considered one of the greatest goalkeepers on the planet during his playing days, Neville Southall became a well-known figure in another realm long after retiring. Jamie Carragher makes his return "90 Minutes with Neville Southall," in the latest episode of the podcast. [13] Bangor manager Dave Elliott regularly selected veteran goalkeeper Peter Eales ahead of Southall. [29] On 6 November 1982, he conceded five goals in a 50 defeat to Mersey rivals Liverpool at Goodison Park. And so to a new book Southall is bringing out, Mind Games. [7] At age 14 he toured Germany with the Llandudno Swifts and was offered a chance to play for the youth team of Bundesliga outfit Fortuna Dsseldorf, but decided against the move to Germany. [43] He was voted BBC Wales Sports Personality of the Year in 1995.[165]. It was just: Where do you wanna go? [26] He returned to the first team in December, and he kept a clean sheet against Aston Villa and remained an ever-present throughout the rest of the 198182 season. Theyre making her take drugs to dilute her testosterone. "I've written the book because there's me the footballer and then there's me. He was an. Back here around five. [90] Both Southend and Stoke would end the season bottom of their respective divisions and Everton only avoided relegation on the last day of the season. But what were trying to do in this country is stop everybody dreaming. The reason I talk about these issues is because of the injustice I see. Gary Speed brought in the Dutch geezer, Ray Verheijen, and he helped change the mindset. [121], Southall was appointed caretaker manager of Wales, alongside Mark Hughes, following the resignation of Bobby Gould after a 40 defeat against Italy on 5 June 1999. [134], Southall married Eryl Williams in June 1980. I said maybe we could replace lampstands with skeletons. You wear some rainbow laces one day? "I'm not the best organised, would have needed a couple of great coaches next to me. Getting into his stride, he gave two specific examples of high-profile political matters he is unhappy with. Yes, because the press will out him. He has been described as one of the best goalkeepers of his generation and won the FWA Footballer of the Year award in 1985.[4]. But his record-breaking career is more a platform to enable Southall to raise awareness of "a number of issues I consider to be important.". And could have beaten Portugal on any other given day, too. [21] He made his first team debut against Wigan Athletic on 20 September, in a 21 victory. "I'm sure the last thing they expected was Everton's goalkeeper to help them out on the night of the final. I got 30,000 new followers within a week. [62] He then received a phone call from Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson, but Southall's hostile phone manner put Ferguson off the idea of signing him, and Ferguson instead bought Danish goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel. I started looking around for something else to do, spoke to the school. Neville Southall is on Facebook. [35] The replay was held at Maine Road, and Liverpool won the tie 10 with a Graeme Souness goal. [51] Comparing the two title wins (1985 and 1987), Southall said that the latter success was "more rewarding and satisfying" as it had proved to be "more of a struggle" compared to the ease in which the title was won in the former campaign. I said to them Rainbow Toffees Id like Everton to be the first club to get their LGBT people on at half-time and play a five-a-side. Just like Trump, he doesnt concentrate for any length of time. People might say to me 'You don't look like you did 20 years ago'. [157] He is named on the Gwladys Street's Hall of Fame. Neville Southall was born on 15 September 1958 in Llandudno, north Wales. I know exactly what hes going through. If you do the same with the mental health people and all the charities came together it would be powerful. People engaged positively and sensibly. Its an absolute disgrace to give her tablets so she cant be who she is. [101] However, the result of the game was put into perspective when Scotland manager Jock Stein suffered a heart attack at the end of the game and died shortly afterwards. Southall is serious rather than sensationalist. That was it. [32] Back at Everton he played the last four games of the 198283 season after Arnold picked up an injury. Mind Games by Neville Southall is published by Harper Collins. Every time he has a crisis, he seems to say its somebody elses fault. Weve got two of the most dangerous leaders in the world causing havoc. "The players headed off to the party in the evening, but I felt no obligation to go. [35] He was rarely called into action in the 1984 FA Cup Final, and kept a clean sheet as Everton claimed the trophy with a 20 victory over Watford. [60], Southall requested a transfer before the start of the 199091 season. He'd had little to do, but suddenly somehow turned aside a shot that was heading into the top corner. [82] Caretaker-manager Dave Watson restored Southall to the starting line-up after Royle's resignation, and steered the club away from relegation. If youre a certain type of politician, its acceptable to lie. Yeah, but Ive blocked a few. Kane said: We should talk about winning it. [140], He is a member of the trade union UNISON and serves as international officer for his branch. [119][120] He would spend hours reading books about boxing and golf to improve his balance and spring, and would focus on improving minor pieces of kit and behaviour, saying that "If I changed 100 things and got 1% better because of one of them, then it was worth it". Alex Ferguson picked youngsters, Ryan included, and look how successful Manchester United were. So she must be able to imagine that some people are born in the wrong bodies. [55] He kept goal in the final of the Full Members Cup (a largely unsuccessful tournament inspired by the ban on European football), as Everton were beaten 43 by Nottingham Forest. This 2story, 1,230. Mentally it takes incredible courage. I want to keep my personality and not use all the fancy words of counselling. No, because a lot of the time I dont tell her., He also admits he has begun to think a lot about death. This is no ordinary sports star's story. My life Monday to Friday is me up at half-five. Well does anybody? If you tell them a joke they laugh sometimes. OK. Ill drop you off there. Read about our approach to external linking. click here and select the newsletter you want. Its dark outside and Southall, the former Everton and Wales goalkeeper who is now one of the most outspoken supporters of. Only the Heysel ban on English clubs denied Southall the chance to win the European Cup. I didn't think 'That's rubbish, people in these deprived areas should get what they want'. Southall moves between fleeting reflections of his own extraordinary career and suggestions on how those lessons might be applied to ordinary people. We love people who allow us to say: Oh, hes a great loser. Fuck off. [137] In addition to the daughter from his first marriage, he and his second wife also act as foster parents: a 2018 interview reported that they were looking after two children. "Also, how many positions did you see David Phillips fill? [90] Southall was shocked by Durban's words and could not explain his attitude. Do what Ive got to do [in supporting other communities online] and then I get to bed around 10 oclock. [74] Everton won the game 10, with Southall making a double save from Paul Scholes; the victory left Southall as the most decorated Everton player in the club's history. That happens because we cant see in somebodys brain, or soul, to understand how they feel. "[138], He is active on social media as a supporter of various charitable causes and LGBT rights,[144][145] and has handed over his Twitter account to people from marginalised groups and organisations that work to support them, in order to give them a platform to answer questions from the public, including members of the LGBT community, a drugs helpline, a suicide bereavement charity, and a sex workers' collective. Taking over Nevilles account has given us the opportunity to speak to people who would never connect with us normally. [110] However Southall allowed a 25-yard strike from Hagi slip under his body and into the net and was nutmegged by Florin Rducioiu as Wales were beaten 21. "But if the current side were permitted to just play football, it would be very difficult for us. 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Let's rewind though for a brief resume of Southall's stunning career which gives him the profile he needs to talk about these other things. [97] The 1958 FIFA World Cup was the only time until the end of his career that Wales qualified for a major tournament and the British Home Championship was played for the final time in 1984, therefore the majority of Southall's caps came in friendlies or qualifying games. Discover Neville Southall's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. I think they half expect me to be turning up in my green goalie shirt and shorts. [127] He also began teaching young people from deprived backgrounds how to coach in a community scheme called Soccer Skills, and later worked in the special education sector. "I worry for managers today. Why do we love Frank Bruno? Southall is also known for his political activism. I feel even more uplifted when, in the following days, quotes pour in from some of those to whom he has offered a Twitter platform. When he got made leader, people took the piss because he didnt wear a suit. Documentary following Neville Southall's unconventional rise to the top of professional football, and the events that shaped him into the idiosyncratic icon who famously once sat down next to the goalpost during half-time rather than leave the pitch with his team. "We had forwards who could score goals for fun, but not the midfielder who could have created even more chances for them. [110] Victories over the Faroe Islands and Belgium and two draws with the Representation of Czechs and Slovaks put Wales back on track, and a victory over Romania in Cardiff in the last game of the tournament would be enough to secure a place in the World Cup. [16] The club won the Cheshire Senior Cup in 1980, and Southall was voted the club's Player of the Year. Yet we spend 100billion on a train. What does it say about our society to have the leader of the country being a liar, a racist, a sexist and homophobic? The Headmaster, a top man, suddenly said 'See you Monday'. So Im thinking: How mentally strong have these women got to be in the sex industry? Even if you like it, at some stage youre going to get hurt.. He left the Britannia Stadium in the summer, and later said "one of the worst episodes of my life had drawn to a close". That was the only recognition I needed, knowing I'd helped make every single one of them happy that day.". Nearby Recently Sold Homes. "The pupils come from troubled backgrounds, just don't get on with school for one reason or other. [138], Southall is a teetotaller; this fact, coupled with his shy personality and dedication to football gave him a reputation as something of a loner. [9], As a teenager, Southall had unsuccessful trials at Wrexham, Crewe Alexandra and Bolton Wanderers. Hard to describe. He is Sid James except thats disrespectful to Sid. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. As a keeper, its all down to belief. They were really nice and explained stuff I knew nothing about., Southall is driven by a grander idea. Fuck off. I couldnt have been more wrong. [63] Howard Kendall returned as Everton manager in November, with Colin Harvey being demoted to his assistant, and led the club out of relegation trouble to secure a ninth-place finish. He is driven in his quest to help other people. "But I fear we're slowly sleepwalking into a disaster. Southall is beaten by Norman Whitesides shot in extra time at Wembley in 1985 as Manchester United won the FA Cup final 1-0. Neville Southall MBE (born 16 September 1958) is a Welsh former international footballer. Johnson will look for some excuse, and hell take it. "When you come out of that bubble, get to a certain age, you start to realise what's really important. [129], He had a spell as Wales under-19 coach, but quit his post in November 2004, claiming he was treated with "a total lack of respect" and that the coaching was compromised because "as always, it's about money. Neville Southall gives a training session during the Cardiff Street Games at the House of Sport Cardiff. [78] He tried to sell Southall to Wolverhampton Wanderers, but cancelled the deal after becoming concerned over the pre-season form of touted replacement Paul Gerrard, and instead doubled Southall's wages to 6,000 a week with a new two-year contract. After leaving Everton in 1998, he became Torquay United's regular goalkeeper for two years. Some know of my football background, sometimes might look at the internet, come in and say 'You played for Wales and Everton. Pick them up in buses, try to bring business into the school, get funding in. 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