Neville Southall | Part 1 - Changes to Modern Football, Wales, Everton & Player Welfare

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*** Warning this podcast contains Industrial Language ***

Step into the world of football history and insight with legendary goalkeeper Neville Southall in the first episode of our 2 part of our exclusive interview. From dissecting the essence of a world-class player to analysing modern football's transformations, Southall provides unparalleled perspectives. Delve into discussions on the contentious topic of the Super League, the evolving stadium atmosphere, and the impact of player welfare on young talents. Uncover Southall's candid reflections on his proudest moments, potential transfers, and even a revealing anecdote about his "protest" on the pitch. With insights ranging from his experiences with the Welsh national team to thoughts on the emerging women's game, this interview offers a comprehensive exploration of football's past, present, and future. Subscribe to Stay tuned for more in Part 2 as we delve deeper into the mind of this Everton and Welsh football icon.

00:00 Intro
00:17 What is a World class player?
04:30 Changes to football in the modern game
13:45 Are Ederson and Alisson World Class Goalkeepers?
19:55 Super league.. is it coming?
25:55 The Atmosphere inside stadiums has changed
29:00 "I wouldn't have played for Wales in Qatar"
34:48 Best ever XI he played with and who was world class?
37:30 Players stepping up from lower divisions to international level
41:22 How many players were Wales missing in order to Qualify?
47:25 THAT video with Michael Owen taking shots against a 13 year old
49:12 Proudest moment as an Everton player and Liverpool as City
51:41 Possible transfers away from the club
54:00 Full story on what happened when Nev went out on the pitch
55:56 Could he have played for Cardiff, Swansea or Wrexham?
57:30 Player welfare for youngers in the football academies
01:05:45 Thoughts on the emerging women's game
01:10:00 Outro