[123][124], He was appointed manager of Conference club Dover Athletic in December 2001. He is a member of the Gwladys Street's Hall of Fame. [90] Southall was shocked by Durban's words and could not explain his attitude. But hes been the best English goalkeeper this season because I dont think Jack Butland has played enough. Gwladys Street's Hall of Fame. Sunday rest day, switch off from everything. Southall listens while it is explained that my primary interest is his collaborative work on Twitter. But they don't vote for them, do they? [4][10] He aspired to be a postman, and never believed that he would make a living playing football. These days Southall performs a similar role at a special school - the River Centre Learning Community in the Gwent town of Ebbw Vale, working with 11-16 year-olds in the main. It could be your mum, your daughter, your sister, your brother. "But there is too much of an us and them, or a rich and poor divide. Ryan knows it works, hence his approach with Wales. But I felt the same after making a mistake against Coventry or Leicester. That started because I was asked to talk at some function for funeral directors in Croydon. If Sterling had tattooed a massive cock on his leg I would say: It reminds me of Piers Morgan., There appears to be a racial undertow in the tabloids hounding of Sterling but Southall believes he gets abused because hes got lots of cash. If we could unite all sex workers that would change their lives for ever. I was glad Kane said: We should talk about winning it because they can., Is Southall looking forward to the World Cup? [80], After a promising start to the 199697, Everton were beaten six times in a row after Christmas and Southall resorted to ringing up a phone-in radio show to defend manager Joe Royle from unhappy supporters. He went on to make a club record 578 appearances in the English Football League and Premier League (750 in all competitions); his honours with the club consist of a European Cup Winners' Cup medal in 1985, a First Division championship medal in 198485 and 198687, an FA Cup winners medal in 1984 and 1995, and an FA Charity Shield winners medal in 1984, 1985, and 1995. Yeah, he exclaims. Southall turns 62 on Wednesday but he is far from resigned to the way the world is reeling. [113] An embarrassing 32 defeat to Moldova was followed by a heavy 50 loss to Georgia. [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. ft. house located at 9233 E Neville Ave #1086, Mesa, AZ 85209 sold for $395,000 on Apr 11, 2022. [108], Wales were seen to have their best chance in reaching a major tournament after their group was selected for qualification for the 1994 FIFA World Cup. [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. Fuck off. When I made a mistake I couldnt blame anybody else. You can say whatever you want, and people will say: Oh, its only him. Some know of my football background, sometimes might look at the internet, come in and say 'You played for Wales and Everton. 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. [104] Southall returned to play the final game, a 20 defeat to Czechoslovakia in Prague which left Wales two points short of group winners Denmark. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. [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?". They might have witnessed some of the worst things possible in the world, deserve better than just being sent back to that again. "I worry for managers today. Pickford has a fair bit of talent but he could vary his service. No. [34] Everton had a poor start to the league campaign, but excelled in cup competitions, reaching the final of both the League Cup and the FA Cup. "So Gareth is either off, has a limp or is wary of the next challenge. Southall has not stopped talking passionately for 70 minutes but he has had a long day. Id like to work myself up into a position where Im a first responder at a suicide hotline. "People were surprised at the Euros. [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. I want to keep my personality and not use all the fancy words of counselling. "Or Deano would play out on the right. Go to work. Eventually they die the same as you and me. Sparky often had to play midfield to accommodate Rushie and Deano. [112] Results went badly under new boss Mike Smith, despite a 20 victory over Albania in the first game of qualifying for UEFA Euro 1996. [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. He had one game as manager of Wales, a 0-2 Anfield loss to Denmark, a spell in charge of the Welsh under-19s, when he helped discover Wayne Hennessey, and a few months as Dover boss before being sacked. Heres our gay team. It is sad when people make comments without any knowledge of the finances of the FAW. They havent handled it at all, have they? "When you come out of that bubble, get to a certain age, you start to realise what's really important. The former Everton hero has dumped Eryl and 10-year-old Samantha to start a new life at the opposite end of the country. Football League clubs didn't come calling. She above everybody knows what fantasy is. [95] At the age of 41 years and 178 days he became the fourth oldest player in Premier League history. Im driving 600 miles a week, minimum, and you get into that routine. "The players headed off to the party in the evening, but I felt no obligation to go. Yeah, but Ive blocked a few. So what JK Rowling said doesnt help. Nobody expected Neville Southall to have an innate understanding of trans issues, but it speaks volumes of his character that, on encountering them, his natural impulse is to be inquisitive and compassionate, to recognise that the gap is in his own knowledge and to do all he can to amend this. Im finding out what else I need to do to get to a first responder stage. Thanks to Neville, men bereaved by suicide will now have a voice when we present our study to government., SWARM [Sex Worker Advocacy and Resistance Movement], The response from Nevs followers has been incredible. Neville Southall: Ive got a bit of flak because I stick up for sex workers | Donald McRae, When Neville Southall's stunning save at Spurs pushed Everton to the title, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, Neville Southall, who turns 62 on Wednesday, Neville Southall: 'You dont expect loose cannons to take over your own country', 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. I didn't think 'That's rubbish, people in these deprived areas should get what they want'. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. [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. [16] The club won the Cheshire Senior Cup in 1980, and Southall was voted the club's Player of the Year. [141][142], In May 2017, Southall endorsed Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn in the 2017 UK general election. "[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. [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. But we question that somebody can be born in the wrong body. Doubt settles over Neville Southall like a brooding cloud on an otherwise sunny afternoon in Liverpool. [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. It might have been different if we'd lost the game!". It was losing his job with Conference side Dover that set Southall, 62 today, on his new career path. 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. Jamie Carragher makes his return "90 Minutes with Neville Southall," in the latest episode of the podcast. [83], Howard Kendall returned again to manage Everton for the 199798 season and initially dropped Southall. He began work in a community scheme which took on young people from dysfunctional or difficult backgrounds who had fallen out of mainstream education. Ive got a bit of flak because if I stick up for sex workers some people think Im supporting the trafficking of women. In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is 13 11 14. But what were trying to do in this country is stop everybody dreaming. People engaged positively and sensibly. [98] Wales then beat Iceland at Ninian Park, before recording a surprise 10 win over Scotland at Hampden Park with a single Ian Rush goal. SOCCER legend Neville Southall walked out on his wife and daughter - just days before Christmas. In this episode of the "90 Minutes with Neville Southall" podcast Neville discusses racial equity in sport and in society as a whole. Well does anybody? "One thing that has come out of Covid is that we badly need our communities. [92] He saved a penalty on his debut at Plainmoor, in a 20 win over Hull City and signed a contract lasting until the end of the 199899 campaign. He also made a handful of appearances for numerous other clubs. 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 . Neville Southall was born on 15 September 1958 in Llandudno, north Wales. "The future really does look bright. His personal thoughts are far from the usual ramblings and stereotypes perceived of retired footballers and celebrities and are guaranteed to get the readers mind going. [105], In qualifying for the 1990 FIFA World Cup, Wales faced Netherlands, West Germany and Finland. [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. Neville was regular first choice keeper for both club and country since starting out in 1983 and had an excellent injury free record. Big Nev continued: "Wales have got to keep believing in themselves, but to continue the success we need to build our own stadium. Southall, hearing of my hope for a detailed interview, is uncomfortable. 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]. [104] Manager Mike England was then replaced by Terry Yorath, who also made Southall a virtual ever-present in the Wales goal. What does it say about our society to have the leader of the country being a liar, a racist, a sexist and homophobic? Before he begins talking animatedly for two hours about sex workers, mental health, skeletons, transgender issues, Theresa May, the agony of Loris Karius, the hounding of Raheem Sterling, why Piers Morgan is a massive cock, how to annoy Vladimir Putin, the World Cup and his dream of uniting disenfranchised people, Southall is on the brink of cancelling this interview. 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. Well, club chairmen were never really going to take to a straight talker like Big Nev, were they, even though his knowledge of football and people in general means he has so much to offer? I had no interest in hanging around more than I needed to. He was impressed by Labour's plans to commit 5% of Premier League football's 8.3billion broadcasting revenue back into the grassroots game, among other reasons. [117] Southall only played the first half as Gould blamed him for the three goals he conceded his replacement Paul Jones went on to concede three himself in the second half. 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. See ya later. That was it. We can't just jump to conclusions about them. Were the United fans shocked to be rescued by the man who had cost them the FA Cup? It would be nice to have your uncle sat there in the lounge as a coffee table.. My life Monday to Friday is me up at half-five. [93] He was named as Torquay's Player of the Year at the end of the season. Over the course of the season they beat Liverpool both at Anfield and at Goodison, and recorded a 50 win over Manchester United. Thats the worst thing we can do because thats where we find hope. I was either fucking good or I wasnt. [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. 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 . As such players don't seem to be as free, maybe they're over-coached. On this day in 1990, Neville Southall staged his infamous half-time sit-down at Goodison Park and was branded a "Judas" by some Everton fans but he remained at the club for over seven more. There's a real need for political change in this country and if I can do my bit to raise awareness, then great. [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. "Not necessarily in Cardiff. Boris Johnson is a chancer. [29] On 6 November 1982, he conceded five goals in a 50 defeat to Mersey rivals Liverpool at Goodison Park. "I sometimes tell people I never know how Wales has never produced a Formula One world champion. [143] He subsequently said the following year: "Jeremy Corbyn's done all right. Neville Southall on Twitter "One had just pennies in their pocket; one was using foodbanks; there was a trans girl saying she was lying in her bath and had cut her wrists. "But I fear we're slowly sleepwalking into a disaster. [95] Leeds won 21, and Southall was criticised in the media for being too overweight to play professionally. I've been here six years.". 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