Neville Southall is the undisputed king of Twitter

[SpongeBob brown shoes]

Southall got there for the save, but no goalkeeper had the right to get there. The commentators response was 'how did Southall get on the end of that one'. I must of watched that video countless times as a kid, mainly for the cup final, and that save has always stuck out for me. He simply shouldn't of been there, and I could never work how he did it.

I was only a kid when southall was in his prime but the stand out thing when watching him was just how fast his reactions were, even in that FA cup final in 95 when southall was in the twilight of his career, it was his quick reactions that kept us in the game and one last piece of silverware befitting of the winner he is




lol the tune in this is proper Hollywood hero music

 

[Ollie d]

I was only a kid when southall was in his prime but the stand out thing when watching him was just how fast his reactions were, even in that FA cup final in 95 when southall was in the twilight of his career, it was his quick reactions that kept us in the game and one last piece of silverware befitting of the winner he is




lol the tune in this is proper Hollywood hero music

Someone needs to post that to Piers Morgan's comment. If you saw Big Nev in his prime you know there is no comparison to Seaman.

 

[CarlitoBrigante]

He was and always will be the best. Miles better than Seaman who to be fair was a good goalie think even he would admit Neville was the greatest

 

[anton66]

Read about Southall on twitter and his interview with the Guardian , more power to him for his efforts , anybody who opposes and exsposes the Tories is ok with me , a great keeper nearly as good as Schemichel

Seen the two of them in their prime mate, and Schmeichel was a superb goalkeeper, but Southall was outstanding.

 

[canuckblue]

Nev was better mate.

I cite the FA Cup final 1995.

That double save will live in my memory till the day I die.

 

[Dario Terracotta]

I'd be amazed if Morgan even followed football in the 1980s,the tedious modern day sky fan that he is!!

 

[wba83]

I'd be amazed if Morgan even followed football in the 1980s,the tedious modern day sky fan that he is!!

Nailed it 100%

 

[maccavennie]

He was mesmerising.

This is how teams win leagues. Impossible to play boss togger every game and against any other keeper Wednesday would have won that about 4-1.

Instead we win 1-0 and wrapped up the title a week later i think.

Even right at the end of his career in the 95 final, he was miles ahead of most.

 

[dave11]

Love Nev on Twitter. One of the very few that tries to use it for good.

Anyone remember him playing in a charity legends and celebs game, "The Match" I think it was, and even at 20 stone was pulling off saves that wouldn't have been out of place in the Prem.

Also, love this video:

 

[Caolam]

I would name a stand after him for his goalkeeping ability and his love of Everton. I would name another one after him for what he said about Piers Morgan.
I don't understand people's need to defend Big Nev against anything Morgan has to say, he talks out of the wrong hole.

 

[wba83]

I'd be amazed if Morgan even followed football in the 1980s,the tedious modern day sky fan that he is!!

Nailed it 100%

Seen the two of them in their prime mate, and Schmeichel was a superb goalkeeper, but Southall was outstanding.

Was without doubt the best in the world in the mid 80s not being OTT or seeing it through blue tinted glasses he was the best around then .Feel lucky to have watched him in his prime .Someone posted (can't remember who ) that he is not in our hall of fame gob smacked at that .surely that's got to be sorted out .

 

[The Legend of Southall]

I was only a kid when southall was in his prime but the stand out thing when watching him was just how fast his reactions were, even in that FA cup final in 95 when southall was in the twilight of his career, it was his quick reactions that kept us in the game and one last piece of silverware befitting of the winner he is




lol the tune in this is proper Hollywood hero music

It was more than reactions. Any other keeper would of been standing in the middle of goal, or hopelessly flapping at it as it sails over their head. Not Southall, he was exactly where he needed to be. Great anticipation

 

[hallamblue]

1984 Cup Semi Final against Southampton stands out for me. He would not be beaten that day.

 

[GwladysBlue]

Jesus Christ. lol

 

[rochdaleblue]

When you have admiration for you ability from not only your own fans, but ex keepers and opposition supporters then you know how highly regarded you are. Still the best keeper I’ve ever seen, schmechiel being second.