The Problems of Neville Southall, Now his Daughter Breaks Silence...
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Published 2024-04-20
Discover the captivating journey of Neville Southall, from personal struggles and transformations to becoming one of football's most revered goalkeepers. Now his Daughter breaks silence on the problems she faced with her father.
Neville Southall's journey to becoming one of football's most celebrated goalkeepers is a tale of humble beginnings and unwavering perseverance. Born in the seaside town of Llandudno, Wales, Southall's early life was far removed from the glamour of professional football. Growing up in a working-class family, he was the middle child among three boys, sharing his childhood with siblings in a household anchored by parents Fred and Rose.
From a young age, Southall's passion for football was evident. He played for his school team and the Llandudno Swifts, where he honed his skills in goal, often alongside future Welsh international Joey Jones. Despite the team's struggles and frequent defeats, these challenging circumstances became the unlikely forge for Southall's shot-stopping abilities, crafting his resilience and determination.
All Comments (21)
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As a Liverpool fan I have to say that Neville Southall was a legend. I enjoyed watching him in many derbys. He was a Great.
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What an amazing goalkeeper. Go and watch one of his highlights videos. Truly formidable. Don’t let his appearance fool you - an exceptional talent.
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Neville Southall was a fantastic goalkeeper in his day possibly in his prime the best or one of the best goalkeepers in the world or Europe
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The best goalkeeper I’ve ever seen, it’s such a shame that our football club has never put up a statue or nothing the remarkable man that he his 💙 the man deserves so much 💙
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What an amazing man. Apart from his football. Youth of today take note. Life isn’t just about one person. Hats off to you Neville
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60 years Spurs here. Southall was world class. Period.
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Remember southalls man of the match performance against the upcoming Dutch team containing Gullit Van Basten Rijkaard. Gullit scored but remember Gullit reconising Southalls performance labelling him rightfully so as world class
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As a young lad from Belfast i will never forget Norman Whiteside curling the ball around him in the dying moments of that FA Cup final, it was a magnificent goal and it took that to beat a magnificent keeper.
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I saw him play for Torquay away at Plymouth, it was like forwards against defence ......attack after attack - Big Nev saved everything. The match finished 0-0. A REAL man of the match performance.
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My favourite player in the mid 80s. Met him at Goodison.. what a gent!
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How can anyone carry on listening to this voice? "Why Gan Athletic" "Frank McGwinness"?? Amazing keeper but had to turn this off with the annoying commentary
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Boss keeper back in the day
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A true legend in football
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Very rare us Ipswich fans applaud a keeper defending the Sir Bobby Robson stand every fan did when he play here respect
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A great goalkeeper and also a progressive who stands in solidarity with the working and oppressed people .
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One of the best goalies we've had the pleasure to watch a true great
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I say this as a Liverpool fan, Big Nev is one of the best goalkeepers I've ever seen. Liverpool would have won even more in his era if he hadn't been Everton's keeper. There's not many outfield players you can say that about, never mind goalkeepers. He was like a wall at times.
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Still one of the greatest I have ever seen. For a period in the 80s, he was absolutely ridiculous.
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Saw him play during the zenith of his powers, a TRUELY WORLD CLASS keeper he really was!
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The best goalkeeper EVER. Not even a debate.
