[32] Back at Everton he played the last four games of the 198283 season after Arnold picked up an injury. 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. [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". It is the people who will get us through coronavuirus, not politicians. 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. Like full chapters devoted to racism, homophobia, LGBT. [45] After getting sent off against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in October, Kendall criticised Southall in the press by saying he "let the lads down". I know exactly what hes going through. [140], He is a member of the trade union UNISON and serves as international officer for his branch. I started with the LGBT stuff because if the kids at school ask a question I wouldnt have a clue. Using rare and never-before-seen archive footage from his childhood, this documentary highlights the remarkable symmetry between his time playing senior men's football as a 12-year-old boy in Llandudno, and the twilight of his career in goal for Wales. Sex workers, for example, have had no help whatsoever. Inquire to Bid! [20] He received specialist goalkeeping coaching from Wilf McGuinness. No. 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. As an individual, he was named on the PFA Team of the Year four consecutive times, and was listed as one of the world's top ten goalkeepers by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics on four occasions. [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. "These things, the Miners' Strike was another, passed me by because I was concentrating in my football bubble, but I see programmes about the 1980s on TV these days and it really brings it home to me how unfair things were. "Also, how many positions did you see David Phillips fill? You did this and that'. Gary Speed was a league title winner with Leeds, Dean Saunders a prolific goalscorer at any level. The Fiver: sign up and get our daily football email. I like what makes people tick. You could get away with that sort of thing more back then. All you have to do is click here and select the newsletter you want. You either keep swimming or you drown. Wake up, drive to the training ground, do my work, repeat that the next day. After a few engaging and surreal hours, Southall stays on to talk even when the tape is off. 'Let's have a go at these and see what happens', rather than ''Let's go out and smash them'. They pay their taxes and they have families to feed but no one in government will do anything to help them.. England should have sent the LGBT team to represent them. 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. 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. That was right in one way I suppose because I did okay as a player, but it was wrong in another. click here and select the newsletter you want. [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. We should all have loads of dreams and ambitions and live our lives to the full. Yet theyre an industry thats been around longer than anyone else. 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. On another level again. "So Gareth is either off, has a limp or is wary of the next challenge. But Im hoping Everton fans are sensible and people get used to it., Will a gay Premier League footballer come out soon? Why not focus on the northern powerhouse, or the Midlands, put that money into poverty instead? Yes there is the odd Everton and Wales tale, of course. We never question a child that is born as a cojoined twin. Weve had mixed messages all the time. But Southall soon rolls on. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. SOLD FEB 14, 2023. Just like Trump, he doesnt concentrate for any length of time. As such players don't seem to be as free, maybe they're over-coached. "But that is not what I'm here for. After leaving Everton in 1998, he became Torquay United's regular goalkeeper for two years. But because you're in the bubble nothing else seems to matter. Kane said: We should talk about winning it. "Wales have historically lacked arrogance, we consider ourselves a small nation. Were far too immature in this country to put our fingers on anything without having a massive argument. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. [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. I think Id be quite good at it. [123][124], He was appointed manager of Conference club Dover Athletic in December 2001. I want to say: Look, this what we can do to help you.. [29] He spent January and February on loan at John McGrath's Port Vale, and played nine Fourth Division games. 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. For a spell the finest goalkeeper on the planet. "The future really does look bright. 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 . We have to help them see international football. [84] Southall played in the Everton goal for the final time on 29 November, in a 20 defeat at home to Tottenham Hotspur. [6] Southall played youth football for his school team and the Llandudno Swifts, where he played alongside Joey Jones. Yeah, but Ive blocked a few. That was brought up by some prick, Southall snorts. 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. [4] He was educated at Ysgol John Bright,[4] though left without any qualifications at age 16. 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. [135] The couple had a daughter, Samantha, in 1987. [111] Once again a death put Welsh footballing hopes into perspective, as Southall attended the funeral of retired postman John Hill, who was killed after being struck by a flare released at the end of the match. However, Southall regained his place and had a memorable match playing against Coventry City on 25 October; Southall was "in inspired form" and kept a clean sheet. 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. I dont want a politician., Given a voice by Neville Southall on Twitter, Neville invited me to take over his Twitter account to motivate more men to complete our survey into the vulnerabilities and needs of those bereaved by suicide. Southall, hearing of my hope for a detailed interview, is uncomfortable. Which I find a little strange because from what I've seen of the other Crystal Palace keepers he is better than them.". In the US, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255.. [4] Nearby homes similar to 11018 E Neville Ave have recently sold between $475K to $475K at an average of $295 per square foot. You wouldnt say that to Usain Bolt. But I felt the same after making a mistake against Coventry or Leicester. 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. "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. ft. house located at 9233 E Neville Ave #1086, Mesa, AZ 85209 sold for $395,000 on Apr 11, 2022. Boris Johnson is a chancer. "I drove into training in Liverpool one day with Toxteth on fire. 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. 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. Southall with Everton teammates including Peter Reid, Alan Harper and Andy Gray after Everton defeated Watford 2-0 in the 1984 FA Cup final. Hard to describe. Weve got two of the most dangerous leaders in the world causing havoc. [83], Howard Kendall returned again to manage Everton for the 199798 season and initially dropped Southall. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. A government should be able to discuss a wide range of subjects, like were talking now, and it shouldnt be about point-scoring. [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. Im trying to get across what they actually do and the barriers they face.. "But if the current side were permitted to just play football, it would be very difficult for us. I am but its in the wrong country. He works in a special needs school in Ebbw Vale. Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 62 years old? 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. [92] He signed with Wes Saunders's Torquay United of the Third Division in December 1998. That started because I was asked to talk at some function for funeral directors in Croydon. [53] Southall had missed the opening stages of the season after undergoing knee surgery. [67] Kendall resigned mid-way through the 199394 campaign and was replaced by Mike Walker Southall later described Walker as a man who loved his suntan more than football. [14] Everton asked Elliot permission to take Southall on trial, but Elliot left the club shortly after and no trial took place. I want to do some sort of counselling, he says earnestly. Ive got a bit of flak because if I stick up for sex workers some people think Im supporting the trafficking of women. [122] In his only game in charge Wales lost 20 to Denmark at Anfield on 9 June 1999, and Mark Hughes was appointed as manager on a full-time basis. The LGBT one. "More important than football," explains Southall. Ryan knows it works, hence his approach with Wales. Deep and revealing interviews with allies and close friends help Neville tell his own funny, surprising and emotional story. Neville Southall was born on 15 September 1958 in Llandudno, north Wales. I dont want to die but Ive worked out now that as long as youre comfortable within yourself, death is not really a fear, is it?, Southall has decided how he wants to spend the best years of his remaining life. I cant think of one thing. "And you want the politicians to put that right. He and the presenter laughed at me, but we came within 90 minutes of it. [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. "My role? "Looking back I probably put too much emphasis on me. Southall's first appearance at Wembley was in the League Cup final against Liverpool, and he kept a clean sheet in a goalless draw. "BAME are seen as the enemy by some. [38] Southall made one particularly crucial save from a point-blank Mark Falco header in a 21 win over title chasers Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane on 3 April. [25] He made his debut in a 21 win over Ipswich Town in October, after Arnold picked up an injury. 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. 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. "I had him in the under-19s and remember a game against Hungary in the Faroe Isles. Why? If youre born into a male body but you feel so strongly that youre a female, why should I stop you? He has been named as one of the 100 'Greatest Players of the 20th Century' by World Soccer magazine. I didn't think 'That's rubbish, people in these deprived areas should get what they want'. [59] Southall was later told he needed surgery that would keep him out of action for eight months, but he instead sought out a back specialist who told him he simply had a "bad back" and found that the problem corrected itself. 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