SOLD FEB 14, 2023. Best thing since sliced bread. 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 . [111], Manager Terry Yorath was replaced by John Toshack, who stuck with Southall but resigned after just 48 days after falling out with the Football Association of Wales. [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. If you dont understand something and you start talking out loud against it thats dangerous., What does Southall feel about Caster Semenya? Neville Southall and Alan Rough promote ticket sales at Hampden Park, Glasgow. Browse 339 neville_southall stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. If I made a mistake, and it was my fault we lost, I wanted to kill somebody. 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. Going into the final two games of qualifying, Wales led their group. SOCCER legend Neville Southall walked out on his wife and daughter - just days before Christmas. But because you're in the bubble nothing else seems to matter. [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. [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. [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. 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. Using football training as an incentive, he helped them seek work and with their next skills. Actor: Dream Team. [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. [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. Johnson will look for some excuse, and hell take it. [36], Southall kept a clean sheet at Wembley in the 1984 FA Charity Shield, as Everton beat Liverpool 10 to take home the first silverware of the 198485 season. All you have to do is click here and select the newsletter you want. [32] Back at Everton he played the last four games of the 198283 season after Arnold picked up an injury. The scientists say one thing in the room and Johnson says the exact opposite. [39] In the European Cup Winners' Cup, Everton beat UCD (Ireland), Inter Bratislava (Czechoslovakia), Fortuna Sittard (Netherlands), and Bayern Munich (Germany) in two-legged encounters, and Southall conceded just one goal (from Dieter Hoene) over the course of all eight matches. Inspirational, illuminating or nostalgic - real-life sporting stories. [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. I did a thing for the Rainbow Toffees [Evertons LGBT supporters group] last month. But Im hoping Everton fans are sensible and people get used to it., Will a gay Premier League footballer come out soon? [138], Southall is a prominent supporter of Welsh independence and has spoken at multiple events advocating for it. [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. But it's time to move onto the old day job. "Wales have historically lacked arrogance, we consider ourselves a small nation. It is sad when people make comments without any knowledge of the finances of the FAW. The biggest names in sport - and the stories behind them. Heres our gay team. [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. Fuck Putin. He left the Britannia Stadium in the summer, and later said "one of the worst episodes of my life had drawn to a close". [30] Kendall then dropped Southall as part of a shake-up at the club. 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. I started with the LGBT stuff because if the kids at school ask a question I wouldnt have a clue. Neville Southall was born on 16 September 1958 in Llandudno, Carnarvonshire, Wales, UK. "I'm loving helping out. Kane said: We should talk about winning it. Just like Tupper, he left school with no formal qualifications and at the age of 16 ended up in a . "Back then I just said things as they were, never played those clever political games that I'm perhaps a little better at today," he tells Wales Online from the home just outside Llandeilo he shares with wife Emma and the 16-year-old they foster. Southall and his Everton team-mates with the FA Cup after the 2-0 victory over Watford in the 1984 final. [102], Wales came close to qualifying for UEFA Euro 1988, which would have been the first UEFA European Football Championship in the nation's history. [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. That happens because we cant see in somebodys brain, or soul, to understand how they feel. "As manager, I could never have tolerated interference from above, either. "We just don't seem to have individuals any more and that's sad.". "But I fear we're slowly sleepwalking into a disaster. But we must have that it we're going to build a good society for everybody. Ive met counsellors and they often hide their personality. 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. He takes time with each person to try and help them find stability and hope. Instead it's divided, and that's no good to anybody. [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. [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. 'Let's have a go at these and see what happens', rather than ''Let's go out and smash them'. You did this and that'. 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. He is driven in his quest to help other people. I try to never talk about my playing days. [60], Southall requested a transfer before the start of the 199091 season. We all have our dreams. [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). Which subject had the biggest impact? 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. I was either fucking good or I wasnt. Southall is even more animated when discussing homophobia in football. [109] However a Gheorghe Hagi-inspired Romania defeated Wales 51 in Bucharest to open the Wales campaign. Sunday rest day, switch off from everything. I dont know everything there is to know about trans people, which is why I am always trying to learn more. Southall, in short, remains the most original, compassionate and politicised former footballer in Britain as he uses his striking presence on Twitter to offer a platform to communities that are usually ignored or derided. Like full chapters devoted to racism, homophobia, LGBT. We didnt have much of a conversation. Deep and revealing interviews with allies and close friends help Neville tell his own funny, surprising and emotional story. [97], Wales came close to qualifying for the 1986 FIFA World Cup despite losing their opening qualifying games away to Iceland and Spain. 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. I said maybe we could replace lampstands with skeletons. The balance was wrong. But I spoke to a few Trans people about operations. [118] Southall's 92 Welsh caps were a national record until surpassed by Chris Gunter in November 2018. [95] He later became a player-coach at York City, Rhyl, Shrewsbury Town and Dagenham & Redbridge. I cant speak for all sex workers but, personally, I welcome input from Neville and like-minded people. "Let's put it this way, if we could play the way we used to, we'd smash them. Join hundreds of Bluebirds and Swans fans in getting the breaking news, transfer gossip and big interviews sent to your inbox on a daily basis. [18] Bury paid Winsford 6,000 and would later pay another 25,000 after he was sold on. [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. Appreciation of Southalls generosity and openness illuminate their messages. He moved on to Everton for 150,000 in 1981 and established himself as the club's first-choice goalkeeper by the 198384 season. "This is not about me, or Neville Southall the footballer, this is about helping others. 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. [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. That was the only recognition I needed, knowing I'd helped make every single one of them happy that day.". Neville Southall is on Facebook. "My role? For Everton and Southall, the delights of the 1984-85 season must have seemed a million miles away on 6 November 1982. Thats why I liked my position. Fans coming down from the north for a game are writing off a whole day. Maybe hes been under instructions to boot it as far as he can. Yeah, he exclaims. "I want to see politicians having proper debate in the House of Commons about what's best for the country, not just having a go at one another, trying to score cheap points.". But I'm very much a people's person, would encourage players to just go out and play with no fear. I had no interest in hanging around more than I needed to. And could have beaten Portugal on any other given day, too. I was glad Kane said: We should talk about winning it because they can., Is Southall looking forward to the World Cup? [104] Manager Mike England was then replaced by Terry Yorath, who also made Southall a virtual ever-present in the Wales goal. 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. [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?". "[130], A month after resigning from the national scene, Southall returned to management with Hastings United. [126] He later made cameo appearances as a player at Canvey Island. click here and select the newsletter you want. It was just: Where do you wanna go? What gives him the right to say what can be on your body? 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. "I drove into training in Liverpool one day with Toxteth on fire. That was it. [103] Southall was injured, and so missed the match against Denmark in Copenhagen, which ended in a 10 defeat with Eddie Niedzwiecki in goal. Southall turns 62 on Wednesday but he is far from resigned to the way the world is reeling. Id like to work myself up into a position where Im a first responder at a suicide hotline. I know, I've driven it often enough. 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. 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. But the mode of transport will be entirely different by then, so what's the point of that? We can't just jump to conclusions about them. If you unite all LGBT people there are millions. We're a fragmented country, our communities need to be together.". 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. [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 me. How on earth did that star-studded side never qualify? Listen, you don't play the amount of times he did for Man Utd if you don't have a ruthless streak. Why? You can have as much technology as you want, but football remains about players and making sure you maximise what they have to offer. "My only worry is Wayne is not a Premier League regular. With such forcibly held political views, momentarily you almost forget what a brilliant footballer Southall was. Of course I empathise with his pain. Harry Kane? Southall is also an extraordinary presence on Twitter. Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 62 years old? [27], Kendall described Southall as the best goalkeeper in the First Division "outside the big three" of Ray Clemence, Peter Shilton and Joe Corrigan. 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