Britannia
Lads'n'Dads
Proud To Be A Potter
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Post by Britannia on Feb 14, 2019 18:18:34 GMT
RIP Mr. Gordon Banks. The Best Ever :-)
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Post by enuntio on Feb 14, 2019 22:01:36 GMT
I'm privileged to have seen him play
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Post by steve66 on Feb 15, 2019 1:08:15 GMT
I was a season ticket holder throughout the 1970’s and was lucky enough to be at Anfield on Saturday,21st October 1972 to watch what turned out to be Banksy’s last competitive match ( though I wasn’t to know it,of course,at the time). I don’t remember anything about the match itself apart from the fact that we lost 2-1 and Jimmy Greenhoff scoring our goal. But the one abiding memory of that day,and one that will remain for the rest of my life, was the way in which the whole of the Kop roared and applauded Gordon as the teams came out for the second half. Stoke were about to defend the Kop End, and as Gordon reached the edge of the penalty area a deafening roar of appreciation broke out for him. Gordon,humble as ever,merely smiled,nodded his head and raised his right arm in quiet acknowledgment. But for me those few seconds brought a tear to my eyes and made me feel proud to be a Potter. Here's Gordon's last game for Stoke at Liverpool on YouTube. I was fortunate enough to be there that day, heard the news of his accident the next morning on my way to play Sunday league pub match, to say everyone was gutted is an understatement, bye again big fella
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Post by Robo10 on Feb 15, 2019 11:18:13 GMT
I met Gordon a couple of times and he was always a gent and very easy to speak to
He visited both my boys when in hospital in Cheethams when they were little, my eldest met him in the 1863 suite when he was a mascot for the Kiev game, he would always smile and pose for photos - a top top man.
And thats aside from being the greatest goalkeeper to walk the earth and a world cup winner!
RIP Mr Banks.
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Post by crapslinger on Feb 15, 2019 13:17:19 GMT
How he was never knighted beggars belief, met Gordon many times whilst and after his playing days an absolute gentleman, always had time for the ordinary fans, the greatest goal keeper of all time my hero as a lad God Bless you Banksy, RIP my friend.
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Post by liathroid on Feb 15, 2019 17:24:15 GMT
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Post by drjeffsdiscobarge on Feb 15, 2019 18:25:34 GMT
What a classy tribute from Pale.
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Post by supersimonstainrod on Feb 15, 2019 19:18:30 GMT
What a classy tribute from Pale. It is a superb tribute from one great of the game to another,but then you only have to look at the photo of Pele and Moore hugging after the same game to know that Pele had respect for real talent and decency when he saw it. I thought it was nice touch from the German FA too.
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Post by theoptimist on Feb 15, 2019 19:25:12 GMT
True Legend.
I was on the same flight as him once to US. Saw him at the gate, keeping himself to himself with the missus. Went up to the gate desk and told the girl on there there was a living legend on the flight, surely he deserved an upgrade? US airline what do they know? .... 5 min later .... tannoy goes 'Mr Banks to gate xx'... upgraded ... BINGO!
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Post by robwahlmann on Feb 15, 2019 19:32:24 GMT
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Post by crapslinger on Feb 15, 2019 22:38:59 GMT
The passing of a true legend our legend a true Stokie he adopted us God bless big man.
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Post by essexstokie70 on Feb 16, 2019 0:25:10 GMT
Millon's of tears were shed this week after the sad news of Gordon,Everyone of those tears that were fittingly for one man who gave so much to so many,not one was wasted as we feel so hurt by the loss.We will always have the memories they last for ever,and they just had to mess up the knighthood, to me he is Sir Gordon nobody deserved it more apart from Stan,Goodbye Sir you were so SPECIAL. Essex Stokie70.
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Post by davethebass on Feb 16, 2019 6:30:18 GMT
Gordon Banks took the time to smile and say thanks when I gave him the ball back from the Boothen end, 10 year old me was absolutely thrilled to bits, a moment that I'll never forget, it's the little things....Thank you Mr Banks and may you rest in peace 💚
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Post by mrcoke on Feb 16, 2019 11:57:29 GMT
I was a season ticket holder throughout the 1970’s and was lucky enough to be at Anfield on Saturday,21st October 1972 to watch what turned out to be Banksy’s last competitive match ( though I wasn’t to know it,of course,at the time). I don’t remember anything about the match itself apart from the fact that we lost 2-1 and Jimmy Greenhoff scoring our goal. But the one abiding memory of that day,and one that will remain for the rest of my life, was the way in which the whole of the Kop roared and applauded Gordon as the teams came out for the second half. Stoke were about to defend the Kop End, and as Gordon reached the edge of the penalty area a deafening roar of appreciation broke out for him. Gordon,humble as ever,merely smiled,nodded his head and raised his right arm in quiet acknowledgment. But for me those few seconds brought a tear to my eyes and made me feel proud to be a Potter. Here's Gordon's last game for Stoke at Liverpool on YouTube. Clearly Banksie was bitterly upset at the refereeing decision against him.
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Post by rogerjonesisgod on Feb 16, 2019 13:14:41 GMT
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Post by stayingupfor GermanStokie on Feb 16, 2019 17:32:50 GMT
They are doing a remembrance moment at the Newport v Man City Game with lots of chants of „Englands No 1“ from all sides... really well done by both sides!
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Post by tmp1863 on Feb 16, 2019 22:40:03 GMT
Forever in our hearts - RIP
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Post by TheWiseMaster on Feb 17, 2019 15:24:26 GMT
RIP Gordon
So many good memories - let's hope you get the turnout for the funeral that you deserve
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Post by jarvinski on Feb 18, 2019 11:05:58 GMT
It would be nice if the hearse went around the running track, it would be a big help keeping vast amounts of people and vehicles around the centre of Stoke,
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Post by bigcashprizes on Feb 18, 2019 15:02:01 GMT
Just been down to the statue to put up a scarf and it’s looking impressive. A steady stream of people arriving, a lad in a Preston shirt and some Manc accents were there. Shirts/scarves from all round the country.
It’ll look really special after Saturday.
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Post by BuzzB on Feb 18, 2019 22:27:27 GMT
Just been down to the statue to put up a scarf and it’s looking impressive. A steady stream of people arriving, a lad in a Preston shirt and some Manc accents were there. Shirts/scarves from all round the country. It’ll look really special after Saturday. Went myself earlier today, its very very touching. Plenty of tributes from other clubs, as you say come matchday there will be loads more. I struggled to read alot of the written stuff, genuinely teary eyed.
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Feb 19, 2019 15:59:43 GMT
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Post by iglugluk on Feb 19, 2019 19:54:25 GMT
Never saw him play live.......but boy what a goal keeper! RIP GB
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Post by GRUMPY 1 on Feb 20, 2019 19:10:23 GMT
My abiding memory is of him after his accident. He turned out on the right wing at a charity match at the Red Cow at Werrington, full of smiles and enjoying himself. I took my Banksy Testimonial match program with me to Ipswich and managed my own little tribute at the Sir Alf Ramsey Statue. The locals said it was a thoughtful touch. unfortunately it wont let me attach the photo as the file is too large? best I can do
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Post by thequietman on Feb 21, 2019 12:31:23 GMT
As most have rightly said, he was a true gent. Never too busy to stop and have a word, a photo, sign an autograph.
Dad used to take me to the barriers outside the ground if we were there early, to see which players were knocking about. Gordon was often there, chatting away.
One particular incident will live with me forever. Must have been '74 or '75 so I'd be 9 or 10 years old and I was quite short for my age then. Gordon had picked me up over the barrier for dad to take a photo of us, handed me to Denis Smith for another photo. Shilton was near them but not really talking to fans or signing autographs. Smithy went to pass me to Shilton & Gordon said "Dunna do that Denis, Shilts would probably drop 'im".
RIP Gordon, the greatest ever.
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Post by benjaminbiscuit on Feb 22, 2019 10:46:19 GMT
Travelling 500 miles tomorrow for our own tribute to the man that made me fall in love with Stoke City and there will no doubt be a tear I think the eye .
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Post by dastokie on Feb 23, 2019 9:20:45 GMT
Today I will have my son and daughter with me. My emotions are already allover the place. To pay respects to someone they never saw play but knew how important he was to our great club. What he meant to me as a young lad besotted by trying to re live his saves weekly on the green, on the road on the playground.
Rest in Peace Gordon Banks. The greatest number 1 of all time. God bless.
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Post by thequietman on Feb 23, 2019 12:56:05 GMT
I can't be there today but will be having my own little tribute by wearing a plain green jersey during the match.
Gordon is largely remembered by neutrals for his magnificent saves. That Pele save, maybe the Hurst penalty save (which I think Gordon always said was his best). And no doubt that he could pull off the spectacular. But they were rare. More often than not it was a regular catch, a few bounces out to the edge of the area, throw to one of our midfielders and off we go on a counter attack. Why the rare spectacular saves? Why the regular catch and releases? Because 9 times out of 10 his positioning was perfect so he could make that easy catch.
Shilton's home debut, he leapt seemingly miles to.tip a screamer over the bar. I turned to dad and said "wow, what a save". Dad's response: "it was rubbish. He's given away a corner. Banks wouldn't have had to dive, he'd have caught it and we'd be attacking now."
Shilton was maybe the first of the modern, flashy keepers. Gordon was maybe the last of the old solid keepers. And he was the best ever at that.
The player, the man - number 1, the greatest. We'll remember you forever, Gordon.
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Post by 3putts on Feb 23, 2019 14:29:48 GMT
I remember my dad taking me to see him play when I was young. All I could remember was the old wooden seats in the butler St next to the boothen. Sadly he had his accident not long after. Years later I got to meet him at the inaugural Oatcake Golf Day. What a gentleman and what a legend I cannot be there today but I will be raising a glass in his honour Rip the best goalkeeper in the world
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Post by Scouse on Feb 23, 2019 18:17:03 GMT
In 50 years of following Stoke , I’ve witnessed many highs and lows , but personally today was amongst the hardest and emotional I’ve witnessed
Today for me wasn’t about the result , rather the chance to say my goodbyes to a football and Stoke City legend... and a personal hero
Heartfelt thanks for the memories , hopes and strength provided.. without even knowing it
I was a wreck leading up to the minutes silence..apologies for those nearby
If anybody has genuine contacts at the club who can help me with an invite to the funeral service I’d be forever in your debt
RIP
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