' Gordon Banks '

Just read he has passed away at 81. RIP.

What a goalkeeper



Gordon Banks: World Cup winning goalkeeper dies aged 81



Tuesday 12th February 2019



England's 1966 World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gordon Banks has died aged 81.

Regarded as one of the game's greatest in his position, Banks was named Fifa goalkeeper of the year six times and earned 73 caps for England.

He is perhaps best known for his wonder save from Pele during the 1970 World Cup against Brazil.

Born in Sheffield, he won the League Cup with Stoke and Leicester, before retiring in 1973.

"It is with great sadness that we announce that Gordon passed away peacefully overnight," his family said.

"We are devastated to lose him but we have so many happy memories and could not have been more proud of him."

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England and Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling was among the first to pay tribute, tweeting: "Of course there was that save, but it's so much more we are mourning today. RIP Gordon Banks. England legend, your legacy will live on."

Former England striker Gary Lineker said: "An absolute hero of mine, and countless others, England's World Cup winner was one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time, and such a lovely, lovely man."

"A World Cup winner, a legend. RIP Gordon Banks," tweeted Leicester and England defender Harry Maguire, while Watford keeper Ben Foster said: "Had the pleasure of meeting you as an 18-year old-with my Dad, and him being completely star struck by you. Total gent. You will always be a member of the Goallys Union."

Banks started his career at Chesterfield, before joining Leicester in 1959 for £7,000, and it was at the Foxes that he established himself as England's number one, earning his first international cap in 1963 against Scotland.

He played in every game of the 1966 World Cup campaign, culminating in the 4-2 victory over West Germany in the final at Wembley.

In eight years at Leicester, he was runner-up in two FA Cup finals and won the League Cup in 1964, before joining Stoke in 1967.

He stayed at the Potters until his retirement from professional football, winning the League Cup again in 1972, the club's only major honour.

Later that year he lost the sight in his right eye after a car crash.

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SIMPLY THE GREATEST RIP

Great goalkeeper, RIP

That save in 1970 was well before my time, but absolutely incredible.

Arguably the best goalkeeper ever.

RIP.

Rest In Peace.

RIP Gordon Banks .
That save is great no matter what era !

RIP Gordon, condolences to his family and friends. When he was interviewed, he seemed such a humble down to earth guy. Not many footballers like that,these days.

The real Banksy..

Shame the FA never looked after those guys
RIP

RIP Gordon, the best keeper in the World in his day !!!

Gentleman plain and simple and what a keeper r.i.p. i remember somebody said in school that Gordon banks was at the local garage so bunked off school to get his autograph in the early 70s opening or promoting something at the local garage,this was not long after his accident wearing dark shades,i remember him asking me why i was'nt in school wearing my school uniform , i just shoved a piece of paper towards him and a pen i had grabbed in school he signed it for me ,but he never signed for a big club he stuck it out with stoke for years and then Leicester,sad news.

A Top Class keeper and a Gentleman... R I P .

Best save in history.