'Neville Southall wasn't aware how close he came to becoming Everton manager'

Here's how swearing unknowingly cost Neville Southall a shot at the top job at Goodison Park.

'Neville Southall wasn't aware how close he came to becoming Everton manager'

Former Everton goalkeeper Neville Southall almost became the Merseyside club's manager 20 years ago, a new book has revealed.

The Toffees are currently in the hunt for a permanent new boss after sacking Ronald Koeman on Monday and placing David Unsworth in temporary charge.

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