PerthPotter
Academy Starlet
Posts: 119
Location: Perth, Western Australia
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Post by PerthPotter on Feb 12, 2019 10:28:45 GMT
I am sat on a train on my way home from work and I am genuinely having to fight back tears at this news
Never saw him play but didn’t have to. Stories from my grandad, dad, fellow Stokies were enough. True legend of the game who will be sadly missed
RIP
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Post by Huddysleftfoot on Feb 12, 2019 10:29:06 GMT
The greatest ever... RIP legend
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Post by tijuanabrass on Feb 12, 2019 10:29:51 GMT
RIP Banksy. So proud that you continued to be part of our club. Truly the end of an era for Stoke and England supporters.
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Post by robstokie on Feb 12, 2019 10:30:23 GMT
RIP - club legend, England legend and a fantastic ambassador for the game. You will be missed
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2019 10:31:00 GMT
Oh my goodness, I've only just seen this terrible news !
He was a real sportsman and a true gentlemen. A real credit to the game and a wonderful ambassador for Stoke City FC. When you see the way that some knighthoods are dished out nowadays it was a disgrace that he was never knighted for his contribution to football never mind his part in the World Cup winning team. I was lucky enough to see him in our Stoke team - superb goalkeeper !
RIP Sir Gordon - never to be forgotten !
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Post by chad on Feb 12, 2019 10:33:20 GMT
Played in his four ball at the Oatcake golf day at Wolstanton a few years back Talked about football for the whole 18 holes and made everyone feel like theyd known him for years A truly humble bloke
A disgrace he was never knighted
Simply the Best
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Post by ibby on Feb 12, 2019 10:33:35 GMT
A gentleman, a legend, the best. RIP Gordon Banks and thanks for the memories.
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Post by diaoshairyballs on Feb 12, 2019 10:34:31 GMT
RIP to a true legend and gentleman.
Thoughts with friends and family.
God bless. x
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Post by greenhoff on Feb 12, 2019 10:34:38 GMT
Absolutely devastated. A humble gentleman who loved Stoke City.
RIP Gordon
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Post by Cast no shadow on Feb 12, 2019 10:36:04 GMT
Shower his statue with flowers, scarves etc. RIP legend
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Post by onepara on Feb 12, 2019 10:36:49 GMT
I sometimes saw him at the Cancer Centre at the R. Stoke hospital, & he was always had time for a chat.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2019 10:37:03 GMT
The best player in the world at his position when he played for Stoke. They say don't meet your heroes as you will be disappointed, lucky enough to have met him a few times and he did not disappoint. A gentleman on and off the pitch. RIP Banksy.
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Feb 12, 2019 10:37:43 GMT
Genuinely just shed a year at this news. What a crap couple of years this has been RIP Gordon. Same here mate😢
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Post by carruthers1on1 on Feb 12, 2019 10:38:25 GMT
Heartbreaking news. Rest in peace Gordon, a true giant of a man
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Post by StoKeith on Feb 12, 2019 10:38:28 GMT
RIP Gordon. You know you mean something to the nation when a national radio station breaks off entirely from its programming just to talk about you.
It’s baffling how he never got knighted.
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Post by jimmygscfc on Feb 12, 2019 10:38:33 GMT
He was between the sticks for my first game and then throughout those late 60's early 70s games when my love for Stoke flourished. He'll be missed the footballing world over but who cares about knighthoods, he was our KING?
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Post by daveandeddy on Feb 12, 2019 10:39:18 GMT
The very best ever
RIP Gordon Banks
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Post by andylgr on Feb 12, 2019 10:40:07 GMT
Imagine how much he would have been worth had he played today. In an era when the media seems quick to bestow worldclass status on anyone he genuinely was a true icon of the game. But more than that what a nice bloke, I never saw him play, but was lucky enough to meet him.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2019 10:40:20 GMT
RIP. A terrible loss. Thoughts are with his nearest and dearest.
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Post by vahl on Feb 12, 2019 10:42:47 GMT
RIP
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Post by Absolution on Feb 12, 2019 10:43:19 GMT
RIP Gordon. You know you mean something to the nation when a national radio station breaks off entirely from its programming just to talk about you. It’s baffling how he never got knighted. The whole ‘66 team should have been. Gordon has something far better than a knighthood though. Respected and loved not just by a nation, but around the world.
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Post by StokieNath on Feb 12, 2019 10:43:28 GMT
A sad day not just for Stoke City Football Club but for the football world in general. A true gentleman and one of the best ever goalkeepers to have graced the pitch. RIP sir, I will never forget you. We’ll be with you
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Post by royegg on Feb 12, 2019 10:44:00 GMT
RIP Sir Gordon. Gutted isn't the word. A true gentleman and best keeper ever.
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Post by Ygor on Feb 12, 2019 10:44:25 GMT
The best goalkeeper ever, a gentleman, a role model and ambassador for the world of football. He played much of his career for Stoke and he clearly came to love the club and the city. Like so many, I am genuinely upset at his passing. RIP Gordon.
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Post by Mr_DaftBurger on Feb 12, 2019 10:44:59 GMT
Very sad news indeed. How many kids today say I'll go in goal because their hero is the goalkeeper? Well that was the effect Banksy had on us of a certain age. A true Stoke City and England legend. In fact we need a new word for legend for those that are above what we call 'legends' these days. People Like Matthews, Moore, Best, etc. Fly high superstar!
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Post by cheekymatt71 on Feb 12, 2019 10:45:28 GMT
A great goalkeeper and a wonderful person as well.
What an ambassador he’s been for stoke city over the years as well.
A big tribute planned we will all join in
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2019 10:45:32 GMT
Rest in peace, Sir. I never had the opportunity to see you play, but honoured to support a club that you were so strongly associated with.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2019 10:46:05 GMT
A truly wonderful goalkeeper. Loved his time, when he played for us. Some of the saves he made to get us to the 1972 League Cup Final were magnificent. A World Cup winner of the highest order. As many have said, he should have been knighted. R.I.P. Great man! I'll never forget you!!!!!
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Post by marwood on Feb 12, 2019 10:50:20 GMT
legend who became one of our own. Only just finished reading his autobiography - funny, and a humbling read in places. One fo our few truly undeliable legends. Met him once at the 30th reunion dinner for the boys of 72 - had time for everybody, a true gent
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Post by armitagestokie on Feb 12, 2019 10:50:53 GMT
Our best signing ever, he brought enjoyment to our game, lifted spirits and atmosphere. Sadly missed as a great ambassador of our club. Memories of Banksy will always be etched in my thoughts when ever 'goalkeeper' is mentioned. R.I.P gentle Giant
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