Certainly, legendary goalkeeper Neville Southall is historically one of the best and most recognisable goalkeeping figures of the 20th century. Amassing an enormous 747 appearances for Everton, he’s officially the club’s all-time cult hero. Early in his Everton career he featured in the two games against Liverpool in the League Cup final in 1984 and lifted the FA Cup. His long career with the Toffees spanned for just over 17 years, in which he went through thick and thin with club in domestic and European competitions, winning a handful of titles along the way.
Controversy
His career wasn’t at all short of controversy. Various incidents involving supporters, teammates and managers took place over the years. The press obviously poked its head around for trouble, which meant he had some issues with the tabloids as well. His unique personality and relentless will to be the best was rare in the world of football. The image he left in football fans’ memories is a grand one, even after more than two decades since his retirement.
High point: Emerging victorious with the First Division title in 1987 with Everton, in part due to his heroics throughout the season.
Low point: A terrible period at Stoke City at the twilight of his career.
Nationality: Welsh
Position: Goalkeeper
Goals Scored: –
Total Appearances: 710
Yellow Cards: 5
Red Cards: 2
Teams Played for: Bury, Everton, Port Vale, Southend United, Stoke City (loan), Stoke City, Doncaster Rovers, Torquay United, Huddersfield Town (loan), Bradford City, York City, Rhyl, Shrewsbury Town, Dover Athletic, Shrewsbury Town, Dagenham & Redbridge