"What I will say is that the school has the same philosophy as when I was in a dressing room - namely that you can achieve whatever you want if you really put your mind to it. Deep and revealing interviews with allies and close friends help Neville tell his own funny, surprising and emotional story. As the conversation goes on, it becomes clear Southall won't be heading up the queue any time soon to become President of the Boris Johnson or Donald Trump fan clubs. The reason I talk about these issues is because of the injustice I see. He has been named as one of the 100 'Greatest Players of the 20th Century' by World Soccer magazine. Sign up to either the Cardiff or Swansea newsletter below and then each day at 4pm you'll receive a handy round-up of all the day's latest news with links to read the full articles. "But I fear we're slowly sleepwalking into a disaster. [30] Kendall then dropped Southall as part of a shake-up at the club. "Sex workers, racism, LGBT. Southall played internationally for Wales, winning 92 caps between 1982 and 1998, though he did not feature in any major international competitions. Lots of people think its a sin to be trans, he says. He always seems to be a victim rather than doing anything helpful. It should be about whats best for everybody.. "More important than football," explains Southall. 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. How on earth did that star-studded side never qualify? [86], In December 1997, Southall went to Alvin Martin's Southend United of the Second Division on loan. "People look at Ryan and think he's a quiet, shy man. "I worry for managers today. [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. All of the action from Wales at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, iPlayer Wales Category featured programmes, Neville Southall - From Llandudno Swifts to Everton and Wales, iPlayer Wales Category :: Featured Episodes. Do you think Theresa May could ignore them then?, Does he get followed by many politicians? Gary Speed brought in the Dutch geezer, Ray Verheijen, and he helped change the mindset. [13] Bangor manager Dave Elliott regularly selected veteran goalkeeper Peter Eales ahead of Southall. [94] Though he recovered from his injury after the match, he left the club not long afterwards. They probably wouldnt expect a player from the opposition to stop, would they?. But what were trying to do in this country is stop everybody dreaming. In the past we used to think the loose cannons belonged to North Korea or fellas like Saddam Hussein. Not me. 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. However, when sex workers are listened to, without a highprofile figure piquing public interest first, we may finally have made some progress.. This 2story, 1,230. Southall conceded 126 goals, an average of 1.34 per match. That was right in one way I suppose because I did okay as a player, but it was wrong in another. Where homophobia is horrendous. Neville Southall has called for the Football Association of Wales (FAW) to ensure that the legacy of the World Cup reaches families who are currently choosing between eating and participating . His first cap came against Northern Ireland at the Racecourse Ground, Wrexham on 27 May 1982 in the 1982 British Home Championship, Wales won 30. Neville Southall was a much loved and successful footballer but this is far from a book revelling in his past glories but his reflections on mental health and other taboos. Southall listens while it is explained that my primary interest is his collaborative work on Twitter. But hes been the best English goalkeeper this season because I dont think Jack Butland has played enough. "Wales have historically lacked arrogance, we consider ourselves a small nation. Join Facebook to connect with Neville Southall and others you may know. Southall with Everton teammates including Peter Reid, Alan Harper and Andy Gray after Everton defeated Watford 2-0 in the 1984 FA Cup final. [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. In this episode of the "90 Minutes with Neville Southall" podcast Neville discusses racial equity in sport and in society as a whole. Were far too immature in this country to put our fingers on anything without having a massive argument. Career Everton manager Howard Kendall bought the goalkeeper from Bury for 150,000 in 1981. We have a 14-year-old Norwegian, well 16 today, Greta Thunberg, speaking out, yet she gets slammed for doing so. "Even then, though, I'm not sure their defence could have coped with our front three. Taking over Nevilles account has given us the opportunity to speak to people who would never connect with us normally. [65], Everton were a declining force, and finished 12th in the league in 199192 whilst exiting both the FA Cup and League Cup at the Fourth Round. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Nearby Recently Sold Homes. [95] At the age of 41 years and 178 days he became the fourth oldest player in Premier League history. Southall was renowned for his shot-stopping ability, particularly in dealing with one-on-one situations, quickly coming off his line to intimidate the onrushing forward and relying on his instinctive reactions to save the ball. Johnson will look for some excuse, and hell take it. As a schoolboy, he played in goal for the Caernarfon District side and turned out for Llandudno Swifts in the local Sunday league, competing against adults twice his age. If youre a certain type of politician, its acceptable to lie. 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. To which Southall responds: "Well done, he's 13." It perfectly captured the feeling of a bewildered nation - and his sarcastic comment still does the rounds on social media 22 years on . Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 62 years old? [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. He works in a special needs school in Ebbw Vale. Eleven years later, Southall was secure in his own character and so, rather than attend the party in London, he drove straight back to Merseyside. There was a time when, during his long career at Everton from 1981-98, Southall was arguably the best goalkeeper in the world. Before he begins talking animatedly for two hours about sex workers, mental health, skeletons, transgender issues, Theresa May, the agony of Loris Karius, Neville Southall: I like Twitter because it brings me into contact with people Id never meet. I started with the LGBT stuff because if the kids at school ask a question I wouldnt have a clue. This fella thinks he can say whatever he wants. I used to think shed be a bit more compassionate but shes colder than all the others., Southall supports Labour, even if they frustrate him, and he says: Jeremy Corbyns done all right. We can't just jump to conclusions about them. See all episodes from Legends of Welsh Sport. He has been described as one of the best goalkeepers of his generation and won the FWA Footballer of the Year award in 1985. [11] He then worked as a binman, waiter and hod carrier and therefore entered the game relatively late. That was it. During his teenage years he worked as a binman, waiter and hod carrier. One of the greatest goalkeepers of all time, he was originally signed for 150,000 from Bury, and he went on to amass a record 750 Everton. Before that Sparky did a great job bringing in more professionalism. [128] He set up his own educational consultancy that specialised in working with NEETs, in partnership with Brooklands College. Nearby homes similar to 11018 E Neville Ave have recently sold between $475K to $475K at an average of $295 per square foot. Instead he has tried to use asylum seekers as the enemy to take everybodys mind off Covid. "The Government say the furlough scheme will not continue, thousands are facing redundancy. They failed to win a game and finished bottom of the group, though Southall did get the chance to play against some of the world's best players in Ruud Gullit, Marco van Basten, Frank Rijkaard, Rudi Vller, Andreas Mller, Andreas Brehme, and Jrgen Klinsmann. You either keep swimming or you drown. Ive met counsellors and they often hide their personality. Southall turns 62 on Wednesday but he is far from resigned to the way the world is reeling. Neville Southall was born on 16 September 1958 in Llandudno, Carnarvonshire, Wales, UK. Yes, because the press will out him. [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. Neville Southall. Southall pulled over, told them to jump in and then drove to the closest garage. Southall, hearing of my hope for a detailed interview, is uncomfortable. On the broader matter of what he sees as social injustice he has become a fierce campaigner, frequently taking to Twitter to speak out against inequality. I had visions of talking to myself for two hours. "Yes, if I felt there was an injustice at the club, or an apprentice wasn't getting paid what he should be, I would go and moan at somebody. Why not focus on the northern powerhouse, or the Midlands, put that money into poverty instead? [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. "The transport links north to south still aren't brilliant here, are they? [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. "I'm sure the last thing they expected was Everton's goalkeeper to help them out on the night of the final. I had no interest in hanging around more than I needed to. Before he allowed his Twitter page to become an occasional platform for sex workers, Southall admits his preconceptions. 'Let's have a go at these and see what happens', rather than ''Let's go out and smash them'. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. If you unite all LGBT people there are millions. I like Twitter because it brings me into contact with people Id never meet, Southall says. The biggest names in sport - and the stories behind them. Southall adopts a similarly inclusive approach when working with people in drug awareness, the LGBT community and, this week we have a big mental health push, a BAME evening, the police are coming on and people who address knife crime. You dont know who is doing sex work. In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is 13 11 14. No. [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). Wales beat Germany 10 at the Cardiff Arms Park on 5 June 1991, and three months later beat Brazil in a friendly by the same scoreline. [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. As a keeper, its all down to belief. It was losing his job with Conference side Dover that set Southall, 62 today, on his new career path. Coronavirus infections are rocketing and we are lurching back towards a muddled lockdown. The balance was wrong. Which brings us back to the chapters on such heavyweight subject matters in his book. Or Clayton Blackmore? [117] A month away from his 39th birthday, he won his final cap against Turkey on 20 August 1997; the Turks won 64. I thought: What the fuck do I say? I started talking about skeletons and it was a funny night. 2 Beds. I just thought 'That building is on fire'. [125] His managing stint at the Kent club was short and he was sacked in March 2002, after only a few months in charge, after the club's new owners decided to promote his assistant Clive Walker. I wasnt sure his followers would respond because they say men dont talk and suicide bereavement is taboo. Theyre basically saying: Youre too good so youve got to take these tablets to slow you down. Thats not fair. I dont want to do that. Which subject had the biggest impact? Southall's first appearance at Wembley was in the League Cup final against Liverpool, and he kept a clean sheet in a goalless draw. I know, I've driven it often enough. But if I'm around and the boss asks for something to be done, I do it," he says. "Look at the environment. of 6. [40] They then beat Austrian club Rapid Wien 31 in the final at De Kuip to win the first European title in the club's history. After leaving Everton in 1998, he became Torquay United's regular goalkeeper for two years. Its all about uniting people. Passionate Welshman that he is, Southall is delighted to see the strides made by the current class in recent times and actually tipped them to make the Euros final. But we must have that it we're going to build a good society for everybody. So what JK Rowling said doesnt help. [75], In the summer of 1995 Southall was given a testimonial match against Celtic as well as an MBE during the ceremony the Queen asked Southall "what will you do now that you're retired?". Hasnt Boris done well otherwise? What has he done well? How often do you get a chance to listen to a sex worker or ask them questions? [160] In the IFFHS World's Best Goalkeeper rankings he was listed fifth in 1987, seventh in 1988, ninth in 1989, and fourth in 1991. "One thing that has come out of Covid is that we badly need our communities. Ft. 2755 S Brandywood Cir, Mesa, AZ 85209. Mentally it takes incredible courage. Neville Southall gives a training session during the Cardiff Street Games at the House of Sport Cardiff. [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. [81] Royle dropped Southall from the team despite the show of support, though he rejected a transfer offer from Chelsea, who were prepared to double Southall's wages. Maybe Covid is just the first part, but look at the weather. [94], Southall made a return to the Premier League by signing with Bradford City as a player-coach, helping to coach Aidan Davison, Matt Clarke and Gary Walsh. He is a member of the Gwladys Street's Hall of Fame. Harry Kane? [161][162][163][164] He was voted FWA Footballer of the Year in 1985, making him the last goalkeeper to be given the award. Like full chapters devoted to racism, homophobia, LGBT. "I was concentrating so hard on what I did with Everton I was never that way inclined to get involved in anything else. He would prefer I speak first to some of the groups he is trying to help rather than have attention focused on him. If you tell them a joke they laugh sometimes. MLS# 6358357. There is a famous story about Neville Southall, fresh from an FA Cup Final winning wonder show against Manchester United, supposedly snubbing Everton's after-match Wembley celebrations and heading home to north Wales for a cup of tea instead. Im trying to get across what they actually do and the barriers they face.. [109] However a Gheorghe Hagi-inspired Romania defeated Wales 51 in Bucharest to open the Wales campaign. If we could unite all sex workers that would change their lives for ever. [88] He joined Chris Kamara's First Division Stoke City in February 1998. View more recently sold homes. [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.". These players were so good we had to fit them in somehow, but the current side has specialists in specialist positions and that can make a difference. Well does anybody? Southall is also an extraordinary presence on Twitter. Want the latest Cardiff City or Swansea City news straight to your inbox? As such players don't seem to be as free, maybe they're over-coached. [29] He spent January and February on loan at John McGrath's Port Vale, and played nine Fourth Division games. Mind Games: by Neville Southall (HarperNonFiction, 20) is available to buy online and in most book stores . [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. No. Every time he has a crisis, he seems to say its somebody elses fault. If somebody wants to do the whole transition its a big operation. He played in a Wales era of truly great players, a side possessing a larger crop of world class individuals than even the Euro 2016 semi-final aces. Other international suicide helplines can be found at www.befrienders.org. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. [99] A 30 win over Spain at the Racecourse Ground meant that Wales could secure qualification by beating Scotland in their final qualification game at Ninian Park, though a draw would not be enough. Just like Trump, he doesnt concentrate for any length of time. Sex workers, for example, have had no help whatsoever. 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