[Football] Gordon Banks RIP

ManOfSussex

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• Feb 12, 2019

• #21

studio150 said:

No doubt one of our heroes when growing up. I remember everyone waiting for positive news when he had his car accident and lost the sight of one eye. It was the main news item which just shows his stature and love everyone had for him.

Yes the Pele save but there were many others such as saving a Geoff Hurst thunderbolt penalty in a cup semi final.
Many of his saves just looked routine due to his positioning.

A sad day RIP

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I've also heard down the years the story of the 1963 FA Cup semi final at Hillsborough from my Dad who was there. Leicester beat Bill Shankley's Liverpool 1-0, with Leicester's goal coming from a single mistake in the first half. Liverpool then preceded to just utterly play Leicester off the park, and battered them with countless goal attempt, after attempt and shot after shot, being met by save, after save from Banks. He was unbeatable apparently. At full time, Ian St John headbutted the pitch in frustration.

 

DavidinSouthampton

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• Feb 12, 2019

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Thunder Bolt said:

World Cup winning keeper and that stunning save from Pele. That has made me sad today.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47196017

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For someone of my age who watched the 1966 world cup as a 13 year old, that about sums it up - Even Pele had to applaud that save in 1970. A REAL Legend. A true hero as I grew up.

 

Charlies Shinpad

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• Feb 12, 2019

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DavidinSouthampton said:

For someone of my age who watched the 1966 world cup as a 13 year old, that about sums it up - Even Pele had to applaud that save in 1970. A REAL Legend. A true hero as I grew up.

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I was 8 in 66 and that's my first proper memory of football even though it was in black and white at the time.
Not until they released the film "Goal" later that I saw how good he was in the World Cup and that save against Brazil was unbelievable even to this day imho
RIP

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TottonSeagull

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• Feb 12, 2019

• #24

Sad news. One of England's finest players. Should have been Sir Gordon!

 

smudge

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• Feb 12, 2019

• #25

The greatest keeper for England. When I was a kid I can remember THAT save, & countless great saves for Stoke City, one that sticks in my mind was a penalty save in a League Cup SF, I think against West Ham. Breathtaking save back then. RIP, England legend, best ever keeper for the national team.

 

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Gwylan

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• Feb 12, 2019

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What a player he was. He was an automatic choice for England at a time when we had an abundance of riches between the sticks. We'd probably have reached the final in 1970 if Banks hadn't gone down with the lurgy, A great, great keeper.

RIP

 

Thunder Bolt

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• Feb 12, 2019

• #27

DavidinSouthampton said:

For someone of my age who watched the 1966 world cup as a 13 year old, that about sums it up - Even Pele had to applaud that save in 1970. A REAL Legend. A true hero as I grew up.

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I was 17 in 66, so remember it vividly.

I love this picture of Banksy and Pele together.

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• Feb 12, 2019

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A true legend of the game and a hero to me as a young kid.

RIP Gordon and thank you.

 

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Two Professors

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• Feb 12, 2019

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Very sad.RIP Gordon.

 

Goldstone1976

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• Feb 12, 2019

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RIP to a true England legend.

 

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• Feb 12, 2019

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On Saturday a friend asked me who I would have a goalie for my all time England team. No competition: Banks for me.

 

nicko31

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• Feb 12, 2019

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Greatest save of all time?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngE9RCAdWaE

 

Southern Scouse

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• Feb 12, 2019

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RIP.
True gentleman.

 

Icy Gull

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• Feb 12, 2019

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As an aside I believe Andy Naylor is a Stoke fan due to Gordon Banks being his favourite player.

RIP - Legend

 

drew

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• Feb 12, 2019

• #36

Sad day for football and a player who genuinely deserves a minutes applause this coming Saturday. Shocked to see that he was never knighted!!!

 

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graysgull

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• Feb 12, 2019

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Gordon Banks R.I.P.

Another legend passed today.

Best goalkeeper we have ever seen.

Thoughts and condolences to his family and friends

 

Gregory2Smith1

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• Feb 12, 2019

• #38

Very sad news

Did he play one half in the 75th centenary match?

RIP

 

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northstandsteve

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• Feb 12, 2019

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Truly saddened, an absolute legend. Should have been knighted years ago. Was lucky to have met him a few times, absolute gent. The save from Pele, still sends a chill down my spine, never tire of watching. RIP Banksy, the greatest for me.

 

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• Feb 12, 2019

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Very sad, but a life well lived. A true legend.