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.2

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.2

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.

---

~ Jordi Alba signs new long-term deal with Barcelona until

---

UEFA Europa League 2018-19, Arsenal vs Vorskla Poltava Live Streaming And Updates: When And Where to Watch Europa League Match Online on Sony Liv App, Jio TV Broadcast on Sony Sports Network
Who are FC Vorskla? Arsenal's Europa League - football.london

---

Championship roundup: Leeds United back on top with rout of Norwich City Stoke City picked up a morale-boosting 2-0 home win against Hull City for Gary Rowett Bamford brace fires Leeds
Championship round-up: Derby stay top with hard-fought win

---

Liverpool youngster Ovie Ejaria has signed for Rangers on a season-long loan. Liverpool transfer news: Steven Gerrard snaps up Liverpool youngster Ejaria on loan for Rangers | Sporting News Canada
Ejaria urges Solanke to leave Anfield amid transfer talk

---

Virgil van Dijk has dismissed talk of winning the Ballon d'Or and insists he is fully focused on attempting to shackle "out of this world" Lionel Messi in the Champions League. Liverpool centre-back Van Dijk has been the Premier League's standout performer this season and was crowned PFA Player of the Year on Sunday evening.
Messi consuming my thoughts, not talk of Ballon d'Or: Virgil

---

Rangers transfer news: Steven Gerrard handed boost as Joe Aribo asks about Gers move Daily and Sunday Express 08:36 7-Jun-19 Ex-Rangers man explains what he has told reported Gerrard and Celtic target about Ibrox The Boot Room 08:16 7-Jun-19
Steven Gerrard details plans for Rangers training centre to

---

Tottenham are not Champions League contenders and it would be a 'pure fluke' if they won the competition, insists talkSPORT host Adrian Durham Thursday, 14 March 2019 Tottenham eased past Borussia Dortmund to advance to the quarter-finals of the Champions League, but despite that talkSPORT host Adrian Durham says it would be a "pure fluke
Tottenham are not Champions League contenders and it would be

---

Jose Mourinho was left unimpressed when he heard Jurgen Klopp referred to as a 'great manager'. The manager was sacked by Manchester United after his side lost 3-1 to Liverpool at Anfield in December, but views his rival as more of a runner-up than winner.
Why Jose Mourinho claims Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is not a

---

Former England, Chelsea, Stoke City, and Liverpool defender Glen Johnson has announced his retirement from professional football. Johnson was the first signing of Roman Abramovich's reign as
Glen Johnson: Ex-England, Liverpool, Chelsea and Stoke

---

Tottenham vs Liverpool: Spurs 'not scared' of Reds, says Moussa Sissoko ahead of Champions League final; Newcastle United takeover latest: Bin Zayed Group 'agree terms' to buy Magpies from Mike Ashley; Leeds United troll Niall Horan, Frank Lampard and Derby County after Rams lose Championship Play-Off Final to
Champions League final 2019, Tottenham vs Liverpool: How

---

New Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri disembarks plane in Australia as loan deal from Man City as they reveal their first signing with Decided to stay away from Champions League final after

---