Early Life
A native of Llandudno, he played youth football as centre back for his school team and the Llandudno Swifts, where he played alongside Joey Jones. He was educated at Ysgol John Bright.
As a teenager, Southall had unsuccessful trials at Crewe Alexandra and Bolton Wanderers. He then worked as a binman, waiter and hod carrier and therefore entered the game relatively late. He played his football at Llandudno Swifts, Conwy United, Bangor City, and Winsford United.
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