[121], Southall was appointed caretaker manager of Wales, alongside Mark Hughes, following the resignation of Bobby Gould after a 40 defeat against Italy on 5 June 1999. I actually thought I was coming back to Wales for a job elsewhere, but it never materialised. [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. But if I'm around and the boss asks for something to be done, I do it," he says. "The pupils come from troubled backgrounds, just don't get on with school for one reason or other. We think of them as statistics or problems but they can come from your family or friends. "The future really does look bright. [72] It was also the second match of seven consecutive games Everton went without conceding a goal another club record. [29] On 6 November 1982, he conceded five goals in a 50 defeat to Mersey rivals Liverpool at Goodison Park. "But I fear we're slowly sleepwalking into a disaster. He moved on to Everton for 150,000 in 1981 and established himself as the club's first-choice goalkeeper by the 198384 season. We have a 14-year-old Norwegian, well 16 today, Greta Thunberg, speaking out, yet she gets slammed for doing so. Neville really gets us and he stuck his neck out for us when he could have picked an easier, less controversial topic., One of the issues with social media is that you tend to end up being connected to people in your own echo chamber. Getting into his stride, he gave two specific examples of high-profile political matters he is unhappy with. If youre a certain type of politician, its acceptable to lie. "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. However, when sex workers are listened to, without a highprofile figure piquing public interest first, we may finally have made some progress.. [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". Were the United fans shocked to be rescued by the man who had cost them the FA Cup? In the US, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255.. "People were surprised at the Euros. Before that Sparky did a great job bringing in more professionalism. [14] Everton asked Elliot permission to take Southall on trial, but Elliot left the club shortly after and no trial took place. We love people who allow us to say: Oh, hes a great loser. Fuck off. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? The Sun will be following all of them footballers around, hoping they fuck up. I try to never talk about my playing days. Hes an Arthur Daley, he says, before comparing him next to the cackling comedy actor who led the chaos of the Carry On films. In this episode of the "90 Minutes with Neville Southall" podcast Neville discusses racial equity in sport and in society as a whole. But he's come out of his shell as manager. [95] He later became a player-coach at York City, Rhyl, Shrewsbury Town and Dagenham & Redbridge. Southall listens while it is explained that my primary interest is his collaborative work on Twitter. Piers Morgan is a prick. Southall moves between fleeting reflections of his own extraordinary career and suggestions on how those lessons might be applied to ordinary people. So it is not surprising that, aged 59, he should now work at a pupil referral unit offering education for children excluded from mainstream schools. [35] He was rarely called into action in the 1984 FA Cup Final, and kept a clean sheet as Everton claimed the trophy with a 20 victory over Watford. Have you talked to any players? Southall and his Everton team-mates with the FA Cup after the 2-0 victory over Watford in the 1984 final. The other day the Sun said they wouldnt name that bisexual footballer because they didnt think it was right. [61] He famously sat down during a "sulking session" against a goalpost at half-time of the season opener whilst his teammates were still in the changing rooms while two goals down to newly promoted Leeds United (a game Everton eventually lost 32); Southall was fined two weeks wages despite denying it was a protest and that he simply did it to clear his head. 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. [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. Ive done a lot of Open University courses this summer. I like him because hes calm but Id go with Pickford. [100] The game ended in a 11 draw after a late Davie Cooper penalty cancelled out Mark Hughes's opener; Southall got a hand to the penalty, but could not keep it out. 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. In the UK the The Samaritans can be contacted on 116 123. 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. "But there is too much of an us and them, or a rich and poor divide. Why do we love Frank Bruno? Lots of people think its a sin to be trans, he says. Southall is beaten by Norman Whitesides shot in extra time at Wembley in 1985 as Manchester United won the FA Cup final 1-0. He has been named as one of the 100 'Greatest Players of the 20th Century' by World Soccer magazine. [109] However a Gheorghe Hagi-inspired Romania defeated Wales 51 in Bucharest to open the Wales campaign. "I suppose the one thing we missed was an outstanding midfield playmaker, like a Graeme Souness or a Georghe Hagi," says Southall. Whether you like him or hate him, he sticks to what he says. [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. Sex workers, for example, have had no help whatsoever. "Even then, though, I'm not sure their defence could have coped with our front three. 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. Only the Heysel ban on English clubs denied Southall the chance to win the European Cup. [57] In an emotional match in the aftermath of the Hillsborough disaster in the semi-final encounter with Nottingham Forest, Liverpool won the cup with a 32 extra-time victory. 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. He works in a special needs school in Ebbw Vale. Hard to describe. Neville Southall, Big Nev [Best Saves] Barbosa Ftbol Videos 123K subscribers 118K views 5 years ago "When you've got a keeper like that in your team you can gain extra points. 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. Mind Games by Neville Southall is published by Harper Collins. I looked at JK Rowlings reaction to transgender women. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. For a spell the finest goalkeeper on the planet. Yeah, but Ive blocked a few. Go to work. But when you talk to them they become real. "The players headed off to the party in the evening, but I felt no obligation to go. Yet theyre an industry thats been around longer than anyone else. Or Clayton Blackmore? [33], Arnold was the preferred choice in goal at the start of the 198384 season, before Southall was recalled on 1 October against Notts County. No, because a lot of the time I dont tell her., He also admits he has begun to think a lot about death. The biggest names in sport - and the stories behind them. "[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. He and the presenter laughed at me, but we came within 90 minutes of it. "Sex workers, racism, LGBT. "BAME are seen as the enemy by some. "And you want the politicians to put that right. I wanted to physically hurt somebody. Southall shrugs when I say he must be disillusioned with the governments handling of the pandemic. 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. Id like to see him spend another year working on crosses and stand up more on one-on-ones. 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 it's time to move onto the old day job. Its dark outside and Southall, the former Everton and Wales goalkeeper who is now one of the most outspoken supporters of people marginalised by mainstream society, briefly looks weary. 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. Appreciation of Southalls generosity and openness illuminate their messages. 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. What the FAW have done so well is find more Welsh youngsters than previously, which gives a bigger pool to choose from.". [90] Southall was shocked by Durban's words and could not explain his attitude. Former Everton keeper takes aim at Boris Johnson and JK Rowling and reveals how helping marginalised groups leaves little time to himself. All of a sudden you think: Wow, another six months gone., Yet in his book Southall writes that, even when he is exhausted, whether at night or on the weekends, he will engage in direct messages online with people who sometimes feel seriously depressed. people marginalised by mainstream society, a liar, a racist, a sexist and homophobic, by unilaterally redrafting part of the Brexit deal with the EU, JK Rowlings reaction to transgender women. Back here around five. He shakes his head when I ask if his wife is sometimes concerned because Southall gives so much of himself to others. But I felt the same after making a mistake against Coventry or Leicester. [87] He made 9 appearances in a brief stay at Roots Hall. [103] Southall was injured, and so missed the match against Denmark in Copenhagen, which ended in a 10 defeat with Eddie Niedzwiecki in goal. With such forcibly held political views, momentarily you almost forget what a brilliant footballer Southall was. "How do they react to me? We might get some stick. Neville Southall. [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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. No. It was just: Where do you wanna go? Born and raised in Llandudno to Fred and Rose Southall, he was the middle child of three boys. "My only worry is Wayne is not a Premier League regular. Do you think Theresa May could ignore them then?, Does he get followed by many politicians? I didn't think 'That's rubbish, people in these deprived areas should get what they want'. "But I've noticed more arrogance and belief about this team, which Speeds and his Dutch mate helped install. He joined Bury from Winsford United for a 6,000 fee in 1980, and turned professional in his early 20s after a number of years as a semi-professional and amateur player. Youve still let everybody down. Just like Trump, he doesnt concentrate for any length of time. It was losing his job with Conference side Dover that set Southall, 62 today, on his new career path. Before he became a celebrated footballer, Southall had been a hod-carrier, a binman and a cleaner. 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. During his teenage years he worked as a binman, waiter and hod carrier. [83], Howard Kendall returned again to manage Everton for the 199798 season and initially dropped Southall. If I made a mistake, and it was my fault we lost, I wanted to kill somebody. Why? In the concluding instalment of a two-part special, Chris Beesley looks back on Everton legend Neville Southall's turbulent summer of 1990 when the Wales international staged his infamous sit-down . Look what hes also doing with Europe at the moment [where Johnson has suggested he would break international law by unilaterally redrafting part of the Brexit deal with the EU]. 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