Gordon Banks: talkSPORT to air special tribute show tonight

Gordon Banks: talkSPORT to air special tribute show tonight
Gordon Banks sadly passed away this week, at the age of 81.England’s World Cup-winning goalkeeper of 1966, Banks was one of the greats of his generation and enjoyed a truly remarkable career.Gordon Banks is considered one of the best goalkeepers to have ever played the game2
Gordon Banks is considered one of the best goalkeepers to have ever played the game
He was capped 73 times for his country and was namedFIFA Goalkeeper of the Year on six occasions, while he also had notable success at club level with Leicester and Stoke.Banks made his name as one of the Football Leagues best keepers during his time with Leicester, and won the first of his England caps while playing for the Foxes.He won the 1964 League Cup and repeated the feat eight years later during his time at Stoke.Current Stoke goalkeeper Jack Butland pays tribute to Gordon Banks at the Britannia Stadium2
Current Stoke goalkeeper Jack Butland pays tribute to Gordon Banks at the Britannia Stadium
While he remains the only English goalkeeper ever to get his hands on the Jules Rimet trophy, Banks’ most defining moment came four years on from the glorious 66 triumph, at the World Cup in Mexico.Defying the laws of physics, he made a spectacular stop from a Pele header in a group stage clash with Brazil. It is regarded as one of the greatest saves of all time.It is rumoured the following exchange took place after the incident:
I thought that was a goal. (Pel)You and me both. (Banks)Youre getting old, Banksy, you used to hold on to them. (England captain Bobby Moore)
On talkSPORT this Sunday at 9pm, Ray Stubbs will host a special tribute show, Gordon Banks – The Man Behind the Save’.Using archive clips – some of which featured in the film ‘Bobby’ – you can hear Banks memories of his remarkable life and career.He recalls the infamous clash with Argentina in 66, reveals his surprising preparations for the World Cup final, discusses how he played on despite losing his sight in one eye and explains just how he made THAT save.You can listen to the show through the radioplayer below or by clicking here.You can also listen through the talkSPORT App, on DAB Digital Radio or on MW 1053 or 1089.With thanks to Matt Lorenzo for providing clips of Gordon Banks used in his film, Bobby, about the life of Bobby Moore.

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