McNeil without set pieces got 4 goals and 4 assists last season.
Which would still have him as our highest assister in the league last season.
He played a grand total of 130 mins more than lindstrom (actually 4 appearances less) and got 4 goals...
Particularly from 84-89. Gutted when mimms was in goal 86 final. Would have won with big Nev. Younger people just remember a large above average keeper. But he was outstanding and truly world class. Can't think of any other players I'd say that...
The term 'world class' is bandied around far too readily these days, but as I just missed out on seeing Bally in a blue shirt, I'd say Big Nev is the only truly world class player I've seen at Everton. Lots of 'great' players, but in his prime...
Saw him at a dinner thing and someone asked “who was the best crosser of the ball “ and he said “stupid question it’s a cross , I either get them or not . I nearly always got them though “
He still had brilliant agility even into his 40's. He still flung himself around in training and was way more athletic than most at that age despite his size. I don't think his weight was really an issue until around 1997 when he did visibly...