Banks: Robbo can bounce back
footy247 (Free subscription) | 18/08/2008
England legend Gordon Banks has backed Paul Robinson to impress at Blackburn following disappointment last season for club and country.
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Small Talk: former England goalkeeper Gordon Banks
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 01/08/2008
The former England goalkeeper on that Pele save, playing golf with Les Dawson and his love of Only Fools and Horses
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Gordon Banks
Westminster Wisdom (Free subscription) | 31/07/2008
Gordon Banks is always underrated when it comes to talking about the best British players- which is perhaps a good reason why in his position there seems to be a relative dearth at the moment. Banks was the goalkeeper in the 66 side that won the world cup: he was crucial as this save above makes clear to England's challenge in 1970 and had he not been injured in the quarter final against West Germany...
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Football: The best of Gordon Banks on YouTube
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 28/07/2008
Watch Peter Shilton's choice for best UK footballer of the last 50 years in action
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Poise, speed and awareness made Banks the best
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 28/07/2008
Gordon Banks is up there with the greatest footballers ever, says Peter Shilton
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Pele Again Frustrated By Gordon Banks
TheSpoof.com - Spoof News (Free subscription) | 14/07/2008
England's greatest-ever goalkeeper, Gordon Banks, met up with his arch-enemy, Pele, again yesterday, for the unveiling of a statue of himself at the Britannia Stadium, home of Premiership newboys, Stoke C...
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Gordon Banks Statue Unveiled by Pelé at the Brittania Stadium
Keeper Skool Blog (Free subscription) | 14/07/2008
Gordon Banks Statue Unveiled by Pelé at the Brittania Stadium by Steve Amoia for Keeper Skool Image details: null served by picapp.com On 12 July 2008, a rare honor was bestowed on Gordon Banks , the legendary English goalkeeper. A statue in his likeness was unveiled none other than by Pelé himself at the Brittania Stadium, which is home to one of Mr. Banks' former clubs, Stoke City . The two legends...
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Banks hails boyhood hero Bert
Express & Star (Free subscription) | 14/07/2008
Gordon Banks has paid tribute to boyhood hero Bert Williams as England’s 1966 World Cup-winning goalkeeper was honoured with the unveiling of a statue. Former Wolves and Walsall keeper Williams was among the guests at a dinner on Saturday to honour Banks after a day of celebrations at Stoke City, the club … [visit site to [...]
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Villa boss blasts Blatter
Express & Star (Free subscription) | 14/07/2008
Villa boss Martin O’Neill has become the latest name to hit out at FIFA president Sepp Blatter’s slavery comments. Blatter’s views last week have drawn criticism from footballing legends Pele and Gordon Banks. The comments also failed to impress O’Neill, who is resigned to the departure of Gareth Barry, despite … [visit site to read more]
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Pele and Tutu save Gordon Banks' tribute match
The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 14/07/2008
Gordon Banks' 70 years have included some amazing sights, notably the save that brought Pele to a blustery Britannia Stadium on Saturday, though none, surely, as surreal as Archbishop Desmond Tutu patrolling the technical area during a match that doubled as a tribute to the great Stoke City and England goalkeeper and "celebration of sport and peace", writes Phil Shaw.
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Celebration of a Football legend
Derby County-Mad (Free subscription) | 13/07/2008
Derby County Mad were privilaged to be asked along to Stoke City's Britannia Stadium at the weekend to the unveiling of a statue to Gordon Banks with some legendary guests.
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Pele urges Ronaldo to stay put
News.com.au (Free subscription) | 13/07/2008
FOOTBALL legends Pele and Gordon Banks have warned Cristiano Ronaldo against walking out on Manchester United and moving to Real Madrid.
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Banks says Ronaldo disrespectful
Channel 4 (Free subscription) | 13/07/2008
Gordon Banks has spoken on Blatter's 'slaves' comments at the unveiling of a statue in his honour.
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Pele And Banks Warn Ronaldo Over Real Deal
NHatky (Free subscription) | 13/07/2008
London, Football legends Pele and Gordon Banks both warned Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo against walking out on Champions League winners Manchester United and moving to Spanish giants Real Madrid on Saturday. The 23-year-old forward has still four years remaining on his contract with United - with whom he also won the ...
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England legend gets own statue
News.com.au (Free subscription) | 13/07/2008
FOOTBALL great Pele unveiled a statue of Gordon Banks, the England goalkeeper who made what is often called the best save ever in the 1970 World Cup.
