[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. If somebody wants to do the whole transition its a big operation. After a few engaging and surreal hours, Southall stays on to talk even when the tape is off. [44] Limited to domestic competitions, Everton won the FA Charity Shield with a 20 win over Manchester United; during the celebrations Southall wore a T-shirt saying "I Love My Wife" as a symbolic gesture following tabloid stories of an alleged affair. People engaged positively and sensibly. [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. Youve still let everybody down. He is a member of the Gwladys Street's Hall of Fame. [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. 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. "I feel the way things have gone has cost Great Britain from being as one. [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. "The pupils come from troubled backgrounds, just don't get on with school for one reason or other. 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. Shes sold loads of books and shes obviously got talent but maybe shes of an age where she doesnt have knowledge about trans issues and maybe shes scared of it. I was glad Kane said: We should talk about winning it because they can., Is Southall looking forward to the World Cup? You could get away with that sort of thing more back then. "We had forwards who could score goals for fun, but not the midfielder who could have created even more chances for them. In the US, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255. 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. But I felt the same after making a mistake against Coventry or Leicester. [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". As is some of the treatment asylum seekers get when they come over on boats. [94] Though he recovered from his injury after the match, he left the club not long afterwards. [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. In the US, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255.. [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. Do you think Theresa May could ignore them then?, Does he get followed by many politicians? [25] He made his debut in a 21 win over Ipswich Town in October, after Arnold picked up an injury. "Let's put it this way, if we could play the way we used to, we'd smash them. 72 Hour home sale. [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. [125] His managing stint at the Kent club was short and he was sacked in March 2002, after only a few months in charge, after the club's new owners decided to promote his assistant Clive Walker. That started because I was asked to talk at some function for funeral directors in Croydon. You wouldnt say that to Usain Bolt. They were backed up by others who were top flight regulars with their clubs. Thats why I liked my position. [91], Former teammate Ian Snodin invited him to join Conference side Doncaster Rovers on a short-term deal at the start of the 199798 season. All you have to do is click here and select the newsletter you want. You dont know who is doing sex work. [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. "But that is not what I'm here for. I cant think of one thing. Those drivers just seem to go round and round bends the whole time - and that's what we do with our roads in Wales!". The biggest names in sport - and the stories behind them. [28] However, he began to suffer from ulcerated toes, which gave him severely swollen feet and caused him pain and discomfort throughout matches. In the UK the The Samaritans can be contacted on 116 123. The former Wales and Everton goalkeeper discusses LGBT issues, Theresa May, skeletons, the agony of Loris Karius and why he really dislikes Piers Morgan, Neville Southall attacks Tories with series of surreal skeleton tweets, Bojan Krkic: I had anxiety attacks but no one wants to talk about that. Well, hes not Clark Kent. Neville Southall was born on 15 September 1958 in Llandudno, north Wales. [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. 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. "[130], A month after resigning from the national scene, Southall returned to management with Hastings United. Or Clayton Blackmore? Neville Southall MBE (born 16 September 1958) is a Welsh former international footballer. [159] In 1999, World Soccer magazine named him joint 95th (with Lszl Kubala) in the 'Greatest Players of the 20th Century'. Piers Morgan is a prick. Going into the final two games of qualifying, Wales led their group. "Looking back I probably put too much emphasis on me. Neville Southall, pictured near his home in Llandeilo, has written a fascinating book with a difference for a footballer, focusing upon inequality. What the FAW have done so well is find more Welsh youngsters than previously, which gives a bigger pool to choose from.". Whether you like him or hate him, he sticks to what he says. [16] The club won the Cheshire Senior Cup in 1980, and Southall was voted the club's Player of the Year. Born Llandudno, North Wales, 16 September 1958. Neville Southall was born on 16 September 1958 in Llandudno, Carnarvonshire, Wales, UK. OK. Ill drop you off there. That was right in one way I suppose because I did okay as a player, but it was wrong in another. "Whether you have pasta or bacon sandwiches as your pre-match meal won't matter a jot if the mental attitude is not right. 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. He was an. [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. [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. For a spell the finest goalkeeper on the planet. Southall compares his reactions after winning the FA Cup in 1984 and in 1995 when he was outstanding and the main reason why Everton beat Manchester United 1-0. Former Everton goalkeeper Neville Southall speaks on the roadshow stage as supporters look on Were the United fans shocked to be rescued by the man who had cost them the FA Cup? [88] He joined Chris Kamara's First Division Stoke City in February 1998. Maybe hes been under instructions to boot it as far as he can. 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. 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. Neville Southall MBE is a Welsh former international footballer. Which I find a little strange because from what I've seen of the other Crystal Palace keepers he is better than them.". [26] In August 2012, his autobiography The Binman Chronicles was released. [103] Southall was injured, and so missed the match against Denmark in Copenhagen, which ended in a 10 defeat with Eddie Niedzwiecki in goal. I like Twitter because it brings me into contact with people Id never meet, Southall says. Southall and I talk on an evening when the news is grim. I had visions of talking to myself for two hours. "Chris Coleman took it to another height. [53] Southall had missed the opening stages of the season after undergoing knee surgery. [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. Over the course of the season they beat Liverpool both at Anfield and at Goodison, and recorded a 50 win over Manchester United. He always seems to be a victim rather than doing anything helpful. Inquire to Bid! Thats the worst thing we can do because thats where we find hope. [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. Neville Southall was a much loved and successful footballer but this is far from a book revelling in his past glories but his reflections on mental health and other taboos. Taking over Nevilles account has given us the opportunity to speak to people who would never connect with us normally. Lots of people think its a sin to be trans, he says. Back here around five. [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. A brilliant anecdote upon which to finish. Big Nev continued: "Wales have got to keep believing in themselves, but to continue the success we need to build our own stadium. [96] He left Bradford at the end of the 200001 season after falling out with new boss Jim Jefferies. [123][124], He was appointed manager of Conference club Dover Athletic in December 2001. Southall listens while it is explained that my primary interest is his collaborative work on Twitter. [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. And still are today for so many. 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. [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. Neville Southall was born on 16 September, 1958 in Llandudno, United Kingdom. Portraits: Mark Waugh/Guardian. England should have sent the LGBT team to represent them. 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. We love people who allow us to say: Oh, hes a great loser. Fuck off. Well does anybody? If you tell them a joke they laugh sometimes. Southall moves between fleeting reflections of his own extraordinary career and suggestions on how those lessons might be applied to ordinary people. [118] Southall's 92 Welsh caps were a national record until surpassed by Chris Gunter in November 2018. 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. 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. Why would you go to a country where human rights are shit? By using his profile he changes so many stereotypes and the stigma that go with mental health and addiction., One of Southalls trademark Twitter witticisms has centred on bizarre jokes about skeletons which mock the Tories austerity cuts. 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. You either keep swimming or you drown. On any given night Southalls Twitter feed might contain intelligent explanations from people in the LGBT community, a drugs helpline, a suicide bereavement charity or a sex workers collective. "You hear these nonsense new terms, like 'Playing through the lines', but the principles of the game have never changed. He'd had little to do, but suddenly somehow turned aside a shot that was heading into the top corner. Heres our gay team. If he spends 80-odd minutes doing nothing has he the concentration to suddenly make a good save?. We need a government for all of the people, not just the wealthy, and Id love to see a proper debate about racism, immigration, gender and sex workers. We think of them as statistics or problems but they can come from your family or friends. "People say 'Oh it'll last 150 years.' Using football training as an incentive, he helped them seek work and with their next skills. No, because a lot of the time I dont tell her., He also admits he has begun to think a lot about death. But it's time to move onto the old day job. 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. We might get some stick. So what JK Rowling said doesnt help. [73] Southall then conceded just one goal (a penalty) in five games en route to the 1995 FA Cup Final against Manchester United. [18] Bury paid Winsford 6,000 and would later pay another 25,000 after he was sold on. [140], He is a member of the trade union UNISON and serves as international officer for his branch. [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. Within a day, 444 people completed the online survey. 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