| BIG NEV The Legend That Is Neville Southall |
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| "I commit sacrilege in placing Dixie Dean in second place. He was an icon and the unquestionable King of Goodison. But I never saw him play. While I witnessed first-hand the qualities of Neville Southall, who epitomised the fact that a keeper can be as much a match-winner as any striker. Southall has earned his place in the Hall of Fame ten times over. Truly Everton's number one." Ken Rodgers, Liverpool Echo "Like Ted Sagar before him, Neville Southall was an exceptional goalkeeper and a great servant to Everton" Dave Hickson, former Everton player "Southall never asked to be liked. In fact, many were left cold by his opening day protest in 1990, his refusal to collect his ZDS loser's medal and his decision not to attend the 1995 Cup Final celebrations. But the big man never let us down and strove to be the very best." Greg Murphy, GOODISON FOR EVERton "He was dedicated to his job and his club - he was the world's best for many years. If you look in a dictionary for a definition of the word 'consistency' you will find a picture of Neville Southall." Barry Horne, former Everton player "Big Nev was a top class pro both on and off the field." Paul Bracewell, former Everton player "Southall was probably the world's greatest in the 1980's. He could be an awkward bastard as well." Phil Redmond, When Skies Are Grey "Neville Southall was simply No 1." Michael Ball, former Everton player "I was privaleged to play in front of Neville Southall for more than a decade - even though he liked to bawl at me every five minutes. At his peak, he was the best in the world." Dave Watson, former Everton player "Southall was bluer than blue. I also respected him for being genuine - a real-life character - idiosyncrasies and all." Tony Snell, Radio Merseyside "Neville Southall was Neville Southall. One of the most accomplished goalkeepers in the history of the game. The big man was awesome!" Kevin Ratcliffe, former Everton player |