[37] They then lost the opening two league games of the season, before losing only three of their next 37 league games to win the First Division title by a 13-point margin. No, because a lot of the time I dont tell her., He also admits he has begun to think a lot about death. Getting into his stride, he gave two specific examples of high-profile political matters he is unhappy with. 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. But because you're in the bubble nothing else seems to matter. "You hear these nonsense new terms, like 'Playing through the lines', but the principles of the game have never changed. [140], He is a member of the trade union UNISON and serves as international officer for his branch. They might have witnessed some of the worst things possible in the world, deserve better than just being sent back to that again. I didn't think 'That's rubbish, people in these deprived areas should get what they want'. "[130], A month after resigning from the national scene, Southall returned to management with Hastings United. We can't just jump to conclusions about them. Southall, hearing of my hope for a detailed interview, is uncomfortable. [52], After Kendall left Merseyside to coach Athletic Bilbao, his assistant Colin Harvey took charge at Goodison; Southall responded well to the change, as he believed Harvey "understood my obsessive and relentless desire to be the best". Ive met counsellors and they often hide their personality. Im quite happy. [11] He then worked as a binman, waiter and hod carrier and therefore entered the game relatively late. Lots of people think its a sin to be trans, he says. I thought it was just people stuck on street corners. [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. 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. Southall and his Everton team-mates with the FA Cup after the 2-0 victory over Watford in the 1984 final. Karius has got to believe hes a good keeper., He has a special interest in Englands World Cup keepers because Jordan Pickford plays for Everton. [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. In the past we used to think the loose cannons belonged to North Korea or fellas like Saddam Hussein. He has been described as one of the best goalkeepers of his generation and won the FWA Footballer of the Year award in 1985. He would prefer I speak first to some of the groups he is trying to help rather than have attention focused on him. You dont expect loose cannons to take over your own country., Southall shifts from disquiet to ridicule. He takes time with each person to try and help them find stability and hope. "We just don't seem to have individuals any more and that's sad.". "Is Donald Trump going to listen, take away gasoline and stop people driving their big 4x4s? Southall's first appearance at Wembley was in the League Cup final against Liverpool, and he kept a clean sheet in a goalless draw. [68] Walker oversaw a run of bad results and Everton only escaped relegation with a final day victory over Wimbledon, winning 32 after turning round a 20 deficit. The former Wales and Everton goalkeeper discusses LGBT issues, Theresa May, skeletons, the agony of Loris Karius and why he really dislikes Piers Morgan, Neville Southall attacks Tories with series of surreal skeleton tweets, Bojan Krkic: I had anxiety attacks but no one wants to talk about that. The above perhaps sums up Big Nev to a tee. They havent handled it at all, have they? Southall compares his reactions after winning the FA Cup in 1984 and in 1995 when he was outstanding and the main reason why Everton beat Manchester United 1-0. [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. [41] Three days later Everton played in the 1985 FA Cup Final, but lost 10 to Manchester United after a Norman Whiteside goal in extra-time. "Look after your people first, then plan everything else, including HS2, after that. I thought: If he dont look like a politician, great. He and the presenter laughed at me, but we came within 90 minutes of it. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. In 1984, still being relatively new to the team, he felt compelled to attend the post-match celebrations despite feeling overcome by a wave of embarrassment after collecting his winners medal. [89] Kamara resigned two months later, and caretaker-manager Alan Durban pulled Southall aside on his first day in charge to say "I'll let you manage the reserves, so long as you keep your head down, do whatever I tell you, and I won't tell everybody you're a bad influence". [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. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? [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". [6] Southall played youth football for his school team and the Llandudno Swifts, where he played alongside Joey Jones. Im quite peaceful. Jan 11 Part 2 of my @90MinsWithNev podcast with Jamie Carragher is out now @Carra23 open.spotify.com FOOTBALL TODAY : Jamie Carragher Listen to this episode from 90 Minutes with Neville Southall on Spotify. "I've got a different career today, don't want to be judged on the football. Id like to work myself up into a position where Im a first responder at a suicide hotline. We have to help them see international football. [79] Despite this, Royle dedicated an entire chapter of his 2005 autobiography to decrying Southall as a "potential weak link". I want to keep my personality and not use all the fancy words of counselling. [13] Bangor manager Dave Elliott regularly selected veteran goalkeeper Peter Eales ahead of Southall. It could be your mum, your daughter, your sister, your brother. He won a then record 92 caps for Wales between 1982-97, made almost 600 appearances for Everton and helped the Blues become the number one club in the country and perhaps Europe. I cant think of one thing. [96] He left Bradford at the end of the 200001 season after falling out with new boss Jim Jefferies. Before that Sparky did a great job bringing in more professionalism. That was right in one way I suppose because I did okay as a player, but it was wrong in another. Southall is beaten by Norman Whitesides shot in extra time at Wembley in 1985 as Manchester United won the FA Cup final 1-0. A plaque at Goodison Park shows the regard Neville Southall is held in at Everton. Were asking for basic workers rights, safety and access to justice. Southall is also an extraordinary presence on Twitter. Bar none. I said maybe we could replace lampstands with skeletons. On any given night Southalls Twitter feed might contain intelligent explanations from people in the LGBT community, a drugs helpline, a suicide bereavement charity or a sex workers collective. I want to say: Look, this what we can do to help you.. [69] Southall saw that his teammates were reluctant to take a penalty in the match and so took the ball himself before Graham Stuart plucked up the courage to take the ball from him and convert the penalty. Some know of my football background, sometimes might look at the internet, come in and say 'You played for Wales and Everton. But what were trying to do in this country is stop everybody dreaming. Southall had made a 150,000 move from Bury in the summer of 1981 and, after . ft. house located at 9233 E Neville Ave #1086, Mesa, AZ 85209 sold for $395,000 on Apr 11, 2022. Southall turns 62 on Wednesday but he is far from resigned to the way the world is reeling. Asked who would win, Wales under Terry Yorath and Mike England or Wales under Chris Coleman and Ryan Giggs, Southall replies: "Oh, I think we would have beaten them. From racism in football to the killing of George Floyd and the ongoing reckoning around race, Neville's guests tackle a wide range of topics, share their experiences, and provide insight into the issue of racial equity. The gym is tucked away in an unsuspecting industrial estate in the Swansea Valley and is run by a world-champion strongman who wants as many people as possible to feel included in his beloved sport. For a spell the finest goalkeeper on the planet. [24], Southall was bought by Everton manager Howard Kendall for 150,000 in the summer of 1981. [105], In qualifying for the 1990 FIFA World Cup, Wales faced Netherlands, West Germany and Finland. Going into the final two games of qualifying, Wales led their group. [116] He tried Danny Coyne, Andy Marriott and Tony Roberts in goal in friendly games, but selected Southall for the World Cup qualifying wins over San Marino. He'd had little to do, but suddenly somehow turned aside a shot that was heading into the top corner. If many people become parochial and dogmatic as they grow older then Southall is on a quest to open himself up and learn. I started with the LGBT stuff because if the kids at school ask a question I wouldnt have a clue. They vote for the party who give them the best deal for themselves. We think of them as statistics or problems but they can come from your family or friends. My only concern is that Pickfords always been busy because hes played in teams with shit defences. You either keep swimming or you drown. "Also, how many positions did you see David Phillips fill? [143] He subsequently said the following year: "Jeremy Corbyn's done all right. "You have to give a lot of credit to John Toshack for being bold enough to pick so many young players. I want Boris Johnson, Nigel Farage, Tommy Robinson, Donald Trump and the geezer from North Korea to be put on a boat that gets sent around the world for the next 25 years, Neville Southall says as he sinks back into his chair. "The pupils come from troubled backgrounds, just don't get on with school for one reason or other. Pickford has a fair bit of talent but he could vary his service. [95] All three goalkeepers picked up injuries, leaving manager Paul Jewell no choice but to play Southall at Valley Parade on 12 March 2000, against Leeds United. Including the High Street, instead of seeing shops closing down. In the UK the The Samaritans can be contacted on 116 123. [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. It was great and it made me think the FA take the piss with their LGBT relations day. I did a thing for the Rainbow Toffees [Evertons LGBT supporters group] last month. Footballs not interested. [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. Football League clubs didn't come calling. [82] Caretaker-manager Dave Watson restored Southall to the starting line-up after Royle's resignation, and steered the club away from relegation. I looked at JK Rowlings reaction to transgender women. He has 134,000 followers but, rather than plugging a product or spreading bile, Southall gives up his Twitter page regularly to people who would not normally have such a platform to address the challenges and inequities they face. [20] He received specialist goalkeeping coaching from Wilf McGuinness. In his timely new book, Mind Games, which is more about mental health than football, the one-word chapter titles are stark: Fear, Abuse, Failure, Improvement, Racism, Homophobia, Motivation or, more expansively, Helping Others and Getting Older. Among the current class of course is Wayne Hennessey, who stands just one behind Southall's goalkeeping record of 92 caps. Other international suicide helplines can be found at www.befrienders.org. How on earth did that star-studded side never qualify? Entdecke Neville Southall Pro Set Premier League Everton FC Sammelkarte in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! 381 Neville Southall Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images Images Creative Editorial Video Creative Editorial FILTERS CREATIVE EDITORIAL VIDEO 381 Neville Southall Premium High Res Photos Browse 381 neville southall stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. But hes been the best English goalkeeper this season because I dont think Jack Butland has played enough. [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. Typically, he says, OK, then, as we settle down for one of the most exhaustive and unusual conversations Ive had under the modest banner of a sports interview. If youre a certain type of politician, its acceptable to lie. [64] They also reached the final of the Full Members Cup at Wembley, losing 41 to Crystal Palace, though Southall refused to collect his runners-up medal as he did not value the competition. Southall remained bitter over this, blaming UEFA for the tragedy and stating that the ban was a convenient way to break up English dominance of European competitions. Southall went on to make 578 appearances for the club . [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. "People say 'Oh it'll last 150 years.' "The younger ones understand what's happening to the planet more than the older ones. Hes an Arthur Daley, he says, before comparing him next to the cackling comedy actor who led the chaos of the Carry On films. I think people want plain, simple stuff. Neville Southall MBE (born 16 September 1958) is a Welsh former international footballer. I couldnt have been more wrong. Something went wrong, please try again later. 'Let's have a go at these and see what happens', rather than ''Let's go out and smash them'. I wanted to physically hurt somebody. "Or Deano would play out on the right. [107] The game which settled the qualifying group came in Nuremberg on 16 October 1991, and Wales lost 41 to the Germans, ending Southall's Wales record run of 385 minutes without conceding an international goal. Over the course of the season they beat Liverpool both at Anfield and at Goodison, and recorded a 50 win over Manchester United. He is an international officer for his branch of the UNISON trade union, endorsed Jeremy Corbyn for the 2017 UK general election, endorses LGBT rights and has spoken at multiple events advocating for Welsh independence. "BAME are seen as the enemy by some. I think of Norman Whiteside scoring for Man United in the [1985] FA Cup final [which Everton lost 1-0]. After retiring from the game he was appointed Assistant Manager to the Welsh National Football side in 1996, which saw him concentrating on coaching duties, and in 1995 he was awarded an MBE for services to football. When he got made leader, people took the piss because he didnt wear a suit. "I'm sure the last thing they expected was Everton's goalkeeper to help them out on the night of the final. [139], In 2014 Southall started working as a teaching assistant at Canolfan Yr Afon, the Pupil Referral Unit for Blaenau Gwent, based in Ebbw Vale, helping pupils with their job seeking and soft skills, and liaising with local businesses to arrange work placements. 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. 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