Big Nev

Raino85

Raino85

Player Valuation: £40m
The last couple of weeks i've been watching season reviews of the early 90s teams (91/92, 92/93, 93/94, 94/95)

All 3 seasons there are at least 5 or 6 times were Big Nev gets completely done and you would expect even a standard level goalkeeper to save.

It got me thinking, i was pretty much a fan from 94 and my memory's of Southall were obviously the Cup Final, but after that nothing hugely memorable.

And judging by my small snippets I've got from the season reviews, he's either not great, not bothered or at least on the decline in the early 90s

So without obviously seeing the mid 80s Southall (84-88) was he only good for a small amount of his Everton career and possibly below par the rest?

I have my shield and hat ready for the insults and fear i may get accused of going a bit Talksport, but its a genuine question
 

Raino85 said:
The last couple of weeks i've been watching season reviews of the early 90s teams (91/92, 92/93, 93/94, 94/95)

All 3 seasons there are at least 5 or 6 times were Big Nev gets completely done and you would expect even a standard level goalkeeper to save.

It got me thinking, i was pretty much a fan from 94 and my memory's of Southall were obviously the Cup Final, but after that nothing hugely memorable.

And judging by my small snippets I've got from the season reviews, he's either not great, not bothered or at least on the decline in the early 90s

So without obviously seeing the mid 80s Southall (84-88) was he only good for a small amount of his Everton career and possibly below par the rest?

I have my shield and hat ready for the insults and fear i may get accused of going a bit Talksport, but its a genuine question
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At his peak he was the best around but in the 90s he had weight problems which affecting his agility
 

Marcus Kendall said:
At his peak he was the best around but in the 90s he had weight problems which affecting his agility
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Obviously i can't judge to much and its just an off the cuff comment in terms of what i see from a few clips etc.

But you look at the longevity of other goalkeepers such as Schmeichel, Buffon, Neuer, Casillas, Khan and you here 'Neville was the best ever', that comment can be considered a bit of a stretch.

You can obviously look at caveating factors, Neville was at us, and we got kicked out of Europe, and we spiraled, eventually being behind a defense of Matt Jackson, Dave Watson, David Unsworth & David Burrows.
Did he just give up and we were just that poorly ran we just accepted it, or even scared to question his attitude etc?
 
Raino85 said:
Obviously i can't judge to much and its just an off the cuff comment in terms of what i see from a few clips etc.

But you look at the longevity of other goalkeepers such as Schmeichel, Buffon, Neuer, Casillas, Khan and you here 'Neville was the best ever', that comment can be considered a bit of a stretch.

You can obviously look at caveating factors, Neville was at us, and we got kicked out of Europe, and we spiraled, eventually being behind a defense of Matt Jackson, Dave Watson, David Unsworth & David Burrows.
Did he just give up and we were just that poorly ran we just accepted it, or even scared to question his attitude etc?
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Some absolute horror shows between that lot too
 

Raino85 said:
The last couple of weeks i've been watching season reviews of the early 90s teams (91/92, 92/93, 93/94, 94/95)

All 3 seasons there are at least 5 or 6 times were Big Nev gets completely done and you would expect even a standard level goalkeeper to save.

It got me thinking, i was pretty much a fan from 94 and my memory's of Southall were obviously the Cup Final, but after that nothing hugely memorable.

And judging by my small snippets I've got from the season reviews, he's either not great, not bothered or at least on the decline in the early 90s

So without obviously seeing the mid 80s Southall (84-88) was he only good for a small amount of his Everton career and possibly below par the rest?

I have my shield and hat ready for the insults and fear i may get accused of going a bit Talksport, but its a genuine question
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Oh dear... Nev was the best in his pomp. End of.
 
Raino85 said:
Obviously i can't judge to much and its just an off the cuff comment in terms of what i see from a few clips etc.

But you look at the longevity of other goalkeepers such as Schmeichel, Buffon, Neuer, Casillas, Khan and you here 'Neville was the best ever', that comment can be considered a bit of a stretch.

You can obviously look at caveating factors, Neville was at us, and we got kicked out of Europe, and we spiraled, eventually being behind a defense of Matt Jackson, Dave Watson, David Unsworth & David Burrows.
Did he just give up and we were just that poorly ran we just accepted it, or even scared to question his attitude etc?
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He was actually a very forceful character somewhat aloof but incredibly loyal to the club even when the clubs standards dipped below his very own high standards. He was also someone who wasn't the type to move from club to club as he liked the stability of routine in his life
 
Raino85 said:
Obviously i can't judge to much and its just an off the cuff comment in terms of what i see from a few clips etc.

But you look at the longevity of other goalkeepers such as Schmeichel, Buffon, Neuer, Casillas, Khan and you here 'Neville was the best ever', that comment can be considered a bit of a stretch.

You can obviously look at caveating factors, Neville was at us, and we got kicked out of Europe, and we spiraled, eventually being behind a defense of Matt Jackson, Dave Watson, David Unsworth & David Burrows.
Did he just give up and we were just that poorly ran we just accepted it, or even scared to question his attitude etc?
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Alot more different now in fitness diet training ect list goes on. Is why footballers lasting longer jn the game. Was prob why some players in that era had a decline, i didnt really see much of big nev play but everyone i ever see talk about him says how good is was
 
The Binman said:
Oh dear... Nev was the best in his pomp. End of.
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Absolutely incredible keeper and if we look at it dispassionately I think he’s the greatest most talented footballer I’ve ever seen .

I’ve got a mate who’s a rabid RS and played at a decent level , he also considers southall the best player he’s ever watched . RS season ticket and asked me for a signed southall glove , tells you everything about the ability of Nev .
 

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