Mikey1874 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig_ Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 RIP. Pulled off the second-best save of all time. The first was obviously CG's late one against Motherwell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poultry Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Great keeper. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chambie15 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Wonderful goalkeeper in the days before gloves 3 x the size of the keeper's hands were considered the norm. Brilliant shot stopper and from all that I've seen and heard, an all round lovely human being. Best wishes to his family at this sad time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 Tributes coming in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 One of the finest goalkeepers it was my pleasure to have seen play. As a laddie grown up. My three goalkeeping heroes were. Jim Cruikshank, Gordon Banks and Pat Jennings. My condolences to all the Banks family RIP Gordon Banks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 10 minutes ago, Craig_ said: RIP. Pulled off the second-best save of all time. The first was obviously CG's late one against Motherwell. Was that the save against Brazil ?, RIP Gordon, was a joy to watch you play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Notts1874 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 2 minutes ago, Harry Potter said: Was that the save against Brazil ?, RIP Gordon, was a joy to watch you play. I think he was talking about this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 1 minute ago, Maroon Sailor said: Interresting Banks is wearing gloves in this game. Absolutely brilliant save. Look again at how high Pele gets off the ground to get the header in the first place. My first world cup I remember as a laddie. I was only 7yrs old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Maroon Sailor Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 8 minutes ago, John Findlay said: Interresting Banks is wearing gloves in this game. Absolutely brilliant save. Look again at how high Pele gets off the ground to get the header in the first place. My first world cup I remember as a laddie. I was only 7yrs old. Text book header as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 After the save - Banks then rose to his feet to defend the corner, and broke into laughter after the following exchange: "I thought that was a goal." (Pelé) - "You and me both." (Banks) - "You're getting old, Banksy, you used to hold on to them." (Bobby Moore) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1874robbo Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 I thought this was going to be a thread suggesting he take over from our keepers!! R.I.P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Marsh Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Mind during the 2005-06 season our two keepers were: Craig Gordon Steve Banks Surnames put together = Gordon Banks R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 (edited) Brilliant keeper and that save from Pele was something else. R.I.P Gordon Banks. Edited February 12, 2019 by benny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micole Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 England and the world of football have lost a legend....RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Dan Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Greatest goalkeeper and alround top guy. Sad to see him pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderstruck Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 A true football legend and it is sad to hear of his passing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambo Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Great goalie. RIP A very over rated save though.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 RIP to a fine keeper and a gentleman. i have to say it was David Coleman (that fine unbiased English commentator) who unilaterally christened Banks “the best goalkeeper in the world”. That then seemed to morphe into a fact - give me a Jim Cruickshank any day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Just now, Gambo said: Great goalie. RIP A very over rated save though.. This Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 3 minutes ago, Gambo said: A very over rated save though.. Course it is - He was playing for England Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 There is one ex player who firmly believes he made a better save from him in a game. The player is Denis Law. What game is he talking about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Boris Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 6 minutes ago, John Findlay said: There is one ex player who firmly believes he made a better save from him in a game. The player is Denis Law. What game is he talking about? 1967 game? About 2:15 in... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 8 minutes ago, Boris said: 1967 game? About 2:15 in... Boris spot on. Law reckons that save is Banks best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peebles jambo Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 2 hours ago, Craig_ said: RIP. Pulled off the second-best save of all time. The first was obviously CG's late one against Motherwell. I would those two saves in the opposite order, two magnificent saves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Biggest compliment I can give the guy - I never hated him., which for an English player speaks volumes. He was old school though and is hard to have beef with what he and his team mates achieved in 66. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 21 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: What a brilliant letter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 45 minutes ago, i8hibsh said: Biggest compliment I can give the guy - I never hated him., which for an English player speaks volumes. He was old school though and is hard to have beef with what he and his team mates achieved in 66. With the help of a linesman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 How can anyone say it's an overrated save? The balls behind him... it's incredible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NANOJAMBO Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 I met him at a sportsman's do about 5 or 6 years ago and he came across as a really humble ,' likeable guy who in his own words only became a 'keeper by chance and had a lot of good fortune (the story about him starting out at Chesterfield is amazing). Listening to the radio this morning and half of England banging on about "that save" makes me laugh because at that do, Banks had a framed picture of "that save" which he was putting up for auction with the offer of his signature and any message the buyer wanted on it. He didn't get one bid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paolo Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Before my time, but even I know he was a world class goalkeeper. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.T.F.Robertson Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 3 hours ago, Boris said: 1967 game? About 2:15 in... Was there. On the field anaw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whodanny Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 1 hour ago, J.T.F.Robertson said: Was there. On the field anaw. You're a legend man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie wallace Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 We put 3 past him in consecutive games either side of their world cup win? I was at the 1966 game at Hampden where unfortunately they got 4? Sad to see another football legend go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Banksie was one of the best goalies ever. That save from Pele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 5 hours ago, i8hibsh said: Biggest compliment I can give the guy - I never hated him., which for an English player speaks volumes. He was old school though and is hard to have beef with what he and his team mates achieved in 66. So, you more or less hate all English footballers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corryjambo Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 2 hours ago, J.T.F.Robertson said: Was there. On the field anaw. Disgraceful behaviour Mr Robertson, it was 10 years later until I was able to get on the pitch. My bit of turf got lost somewhere near Trafalgar Square that evening. Gutted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamhammer Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 That save, regardless of your hatred for the English has to be seen as a great one. To stop it is one thing but to get it over the bar is unbelievable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig_ Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 13 minutes ago, Morgan said: Banksie was one of the best goalies ever. That save from Pele Swings on the bar too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 18 minutes ago, Morgan said: So, you more or less hate all English footballers? Not of Banks day - no way. These tattoo covered, over hyped spank stains nowadays - hell yeah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 3 minutes ago, i8hibsh said: Not of Banks day - no way. These tattoo covered, over hyped spank stains nowadays - hell yeah. I can relate to that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 18 minutes ago, Craig_ said: Swings on the bar too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 33 minutes ago, Jamhammer said: That save, regardless of your hatred for the English has to be seen as a great one. To stop it is one thing but to get it over the bar is unbelievable Don't think he knew much about getting it over the bar. He just threw himself at the ball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpruceBringsteen Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Most overrated save of all time. Quite literally for the cameras. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly the Saltire Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Always remember George Best's disallowed goal. It was a legit goal at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirudi Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 I had the pleasure to meet and actually play against the great man. A true gentleman. He played in a charity match against our university 5-aside team down near stoke in 1980. A lovely guy. Turned up a couple of hours early and chatted to us and had a good knock about before the game. Stuck around afterwards to chat. Very humble about his achievements. I did ask him about that save, which was superb, but he just laughed and said it was lucky. Anyway, I put a few past him in the game. Yes it was after his car accident, but I can still claim I put 6 past Gordon banks. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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