Youve still let everybody down. [27], Kendall described Southall as the best goalkeeper in the First Division "outside the big three" of Ray Clemence, Peter Shilton and Joe Corrigan. Id like to see him spend another year working on crosses and stand up more on one-on-ones. 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. 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. "I'm not the best organised, would have needed a couple of great coaches next to me. You have a right to discover your real self. The LGBT one. 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. [113] An embarrassing 32 defeat to Moldova was followed by a heavy 50 loss to Georgia. [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. [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 was an. In the UK the The Samaritans can be contacted on 116 123. 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. The Headmaster, a top man, suddenly said 'See you Monday'. [4][10] He aspired to be a postman, and never believed that he would make a living playing football. He has been described as one of the best goalkeepers of his generation and won the FWA Footballer of the Year . 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. Is there anybody in the commentary team thats within the LGBT community? Bar none. Of course I empathise with his pain. They were really nice and explained stuff I knew nothing about., Southall is driven by a grander idea. Southall is even more animated when discussing homophobia in football. In the US, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255.. I cant speak for all sex workers but, personally, I welcome input from Neville and like-minded people. Boris Johnson is a chancer. We should all have loads of dreams and ambitions and live our lives to the full. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Over the course of the season they beat Liverpool both at Anfield and at Goodison, and recorded a 50 win over Manchester United. Were asking for basic workers rights, safety and access to justice. [109] However a Gheorghe Hagi-inspired Romania defeated Wales 51 in Bucharest to open the Wales campaign. 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. Southall veers away from football stories to his enduring concern for people in the transgender community. Weve had mixed messages all the time. 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[114] Two defeats to Bulgaria ended faint hopes of qualification and cost Smith his job.[115]. 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. [95] Leeds won 21, and Southall was criticised in the media for being too overweight to play professionally. I spoke to a gay referee and he said if you use the N-word you get sent off. 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. "I sometimes tell people I never know how Wales has never produced a Formula One world champion. A brilliant anecdote upon which to finish. [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. I thought it was just people stuck on street corners. [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. I think people want plain, simple stuff. He talks about the help sex workers should be given, how youngsters can try to cope with pressures in society and the workplace. They might have witnessed some of the worst things possible in the world, deserve better than just being sent back to that again. Within a day, 444 people completed the online survey. [133] In September 2009, he became the caretaker-manager after Yorath resigned as manager. [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. "Wales have historically lacked arrogance, we consider ourselves a small nation. "One thing that has come out of Covid is that we badly need our communities. A plaque at Goodison Park shows the regard Neville Southall is held in at Everton. Heres our gay team. I like Twitter because it brings me into contact with people Id never meet, Southall says. Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 62 years old? This should be a stress-free day back on Merseyside for the former Everton and Wales footballer, who was arguably the worlds best goalkeeper for a while in the 1980s, as he takes a break from his consuming job at a special needs school in Ebbw Vale. There are Wales and Everton greats - and then there is Neville Southall. Neville Southall. [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". 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. He moved on to Everton for 150,000 in 1981 and established himself as the club's first-choice goalkeeper by the 198384 season. I dont know everything there is to know about trans people, which is why I am always trying to learn more. [41] Three days later Everton played in the 1985 FA Cup Final, but lost 10 to Manchester United after a Norman Whiteside goal in extra-time. Once considered one of the greatest goalkeepers on the planet during his playing days, Neville Southall became a well-known figure in another realm long after retiring. Neville Southall MBE (born 16 September 1958) is a Welsh former international footballer. [78] He tried to sell Southall to Wolverhampton Wanderers, but cancelled the deal after becoming concerned over the pre-season form of touted replacement Paul Gerrard, and instead doubled Southall's wages to 6,000 a week with a new two-year contract. Theyre basically saying: Youre too good so youve got to take these tablets to slow you down. Thats not fair. "Chris Coleman took it to another height. If youre born into a male body but you feel so strongly that youre a female, why should I stop you? As a player you're in that bubble, kind of cut off from the real world. Former Everton keeper takes aim at Boris Johnson and JK Rowling and reveals how helping marginalised groups leaves little time to himself. [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. [7] At age 14 he toured Germany with the Llandudno Swifts and was offered a chance to play for the youth team of Bundesliga outfit Fortuna Dsseldorf, but decided against the move to Germany. "But I've noticed more arrogance and belief about this team, which Speeds and his Dutch mate helped install. [131] However just one year on he was sacked, with the Hastings chairman saying that "there have recently been an increasing number of issues on which Neville and I have disagreed and it had got to the point where our working relationship had broken down, beyond the point of repair, as far as I was concerned". 1,611 Sq. Do what Ive got to do [in supporting other communities online] and then I get to bed around 10 oclock. There was a time when, during his long career at Everton from 1981-98, Southall was arguably the best goalkeeper in the world. "[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. [56] More significantly, he kept goal against Liverpool in the 1989 FA Cup Final after conceding only two goals in the seven games en route to the final. Before he allowed his Twitter page to become an occasional platform for sex workers, Southall admits his preconceptions. How on earth did that star-studded side never qualify? Sex workers, for example, have had no help whatsoever. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. They were backed up by others who were top flight regulars with their clubs. Depends how they are feeling, really. "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. I said maybe we could replace lampstands with skeletons. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. [71] Walker was sacked and replaced by Joe Royle, who led the club to a 20 win over Liverpool in his first match in charge this game also marked a record 35th Merseyside derby appearance for Southall. What does it say about our society to have the leader of the country being a liar, a racist, a sexist and homophobic? England should have sent the LGBT team to represent them. "The future really does look bright. If a fan says it hes thrown out of the ground. For Everton and Southall, the delights of the 1984-85 season must have seemed a million miles away on 6 November 1982. [74] Everton won the game 10, with Southall making a double save from Paul Scholes; the victory left Southall as the most decorated Everton player in the club's history. [11] He then worked as a binman, waiter and hod carrier and therefore entered the game relatively late. Such generosity is on the verge of scuppering my plans. [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. "People look at Ryan and think he's a quiet, shy man. And so to a new book Southall is bringing out, Mind Games. [48] In his absence, his deputy Bobby Mimms took his place, and Everton lost both the league title and the 1986 FA Cup Final to Liverpool. The balance was wrong. Mind Games by Neville Southall is published by Harper Collins. [106], In qualifying for UEFA Euro 1992, Wales were placed in the same group as World Champions Germany, and finished just one point behind the Germans after conceding just six goals in their six games. I started with the LGBT stuff because if the kids at school ask a question I wouldnt have a clue. Something went wrong, please try again later. If there is 100billion swirling around, we should not be making people redundant, we should be helping those in need. Fuck off. We need some massively serious debates about gender because nobody seems to be able to come up with a definitive answer., His commitment to causes he never thought about as a footballer is laudable and Southall admits he has little time for himself. Yeah, but Ive blocked a few. No. [24], Southall was bought by Everton manager Howard Kendall for 150,000 in the summer of 1981. "I feel the way things have gone has cost Great Britain from being as one. 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. But you dont get sent off or chucked out for using a derogatory homophobic term., Away from football, Southalls disdain for the Conservative government is plain. But we must have that it we're going to build a good society for everybody. [66] They then finished 13th in the 199293 season in the newly created Premier League, just four points above the relegation zone. But Jessa Jones, a sex worker, makes a telling point. Jamie Carragher makes his return "90 Minutes with Neville Southall," in the latest episode of the podcast. I bet at the World Cup he gets called a hopeless wanker. [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. Some know of my football background, sometimes might look at the internet, come in and say 'You played for Wales and Everton. [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". "So Gareth is either off, has a limp or is wary of the next challenge. It was just: Where do you wanna go? But Southall soon rolls on. Id like to work myself up into a position where Im a first responder at a suicide hotline. I started looking around for something else to do, spoke to the school. [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. [84] Southall played in the Everton goal for the final time on 29 November, in a 20 defeat at home to Tottenham Hotspur. [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. This fella thinks he can say whatever he wants. "I'd love him to smash it, go on and get 120 caps," says Southall. You could get away with that sort of thing more back then. We could have a museum, restaurant, hospitality. 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. Since his retirement as a player, Southall has briefly managed Dover Athletic, Hastings United and Margate, and has coached at numerous clubs as well as the Welsh national youth teams. No, because a lot of the time I dont tell her., He also admits he has begun to think a lot about death. He also has a humility that deepens his empathy. [60], Southall requested a transfer before the start of the 199091 season. 2 Baths. [136] He admitted to having affairs over the course of the 18-year marriage, and left Eryl for another woman, an aromatherapist named Emma, in 1998. Saturday 10 October 2020 08:51, UK Former Everton and Wales goalkeeper Neville Southall talks about his struggle with mental health during his football career In many ways, Neville. Johnson and Trump are loose cannons. [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. [161][162][163][164] He was voted FWA Footballer of the Year in 1985, making him the last goalkeeper to be given the award. 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]. The biggest names in sport - and the stories behind them. We spoke to Wales goalkeeeping great Neville Southall, who turns 62 on September 16, about a new book with a difference he is bringing out, Follow the Welsh national football teams - sign up to our free email newsletter. [73] Southall then conceded just one goal (a penalty) in five games en route to the 1995 FA Cup Final against Manchester United. [50] He was the club's Player of the Month in February, and won man of the match awards in wins over Arsenal and Chelsea as Everton claimed another league title. It's disgusting. [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. It might have been different if we'd lost the game!". I like him because hes calm but Id go with Pickford. 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 goalpost during half-time rather than leave the pitch with his team. Neville Southall is on Facebook. 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. 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? [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. 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