Gordon Banks

12 February 2019

How a 39-year-old Gordon Banks left his mark on NASL

From leading pre-season fitness tests on the beach to talking tactics on flights, a 39-year-old Gordon Banks had a major impact on NASL.

Gordon Banks

12 February 2019

I'm glad he saved my header – Pele in moving tribute to 'magic' Gordon Banks

England World Cup winner Gordon Banks passed away on Tuesday, and Brazil great Pele penned a touching tribute to his friend.

Michael Owen

12 February 2019

One of the very greatest - Charlton, Southgate & Hurst lead Banks tributes

England's World Cup winner Gordon Banks has passed away, aged 81. Bobby Charlton, Gareth Southgate and Gary Lineker led Tuesday's tributes.

Peter Shilton

12 February 2019

Shilton: 'Gentleman' Banks was my hero and friend

After World Cup winner Gordon Banks died aged 81, Peter Shilton paid tribute to his former England colleague.

Gordon Banks

12 February 2019

Coates hails 'immensely modest' Banks

Gordon Banks will forever be linked with Stoke City, whose chairman Peter Coates offered a tribute to the former England goalkeeper.

Gordon Banks

12 February 2019

Gordon Banks: A World Cup winner who denied Pele with the Save of the Century

After it was confirmed that Gordon Banks had passed away, we reflect on the career of England's 1966 World Cup-winning goalkeeper.

Gordon Banks

12 February 2019

England great Gordon Banks dies

Gordon Banks helped England towards their finest hour in 1966 and his duel with Pele captured imaginations around the world.

Gordon Banks

19 October 2017

The 11 best saves of all time: featuring Schmeichel, Seaman and Banks denying Pele

That save doing the rounds on social media? Pah, he could have thrown his cap on it. Tim Ellis picks out football's most jaw-dropping last-ditch stops

English Premier League

11 September 2017

Cancer, blindness and a one-armed duo: Footballers' unusual ailments

It's an unfortunate fact of life that injuries and illnesses can strike anyone and professional footballers certainly aren't immune. Here are eight footballers from across the globe that had to overcome medical concerns during their careers...