tannerall 25,935 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Sadly died today. A solid professional and a consistent goalkeeper. Media down already stating he was the greatest ever English goalkeeper, local radio said he was greatest goalkeeper in the world ! I'd go for Shilton above Banks as greatest English goalkeper. And at least 3 of his own generation were better too in my opinion, Lev Yashin, Dino Zoff and Sepp Maier. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
harlands plater 16,961 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 It’s all about that save from Pele. That’s what made the English media put him on a pedestal. A great save in a high profile game against, at the time at least, the greatest player in the world and the greatest team in the world. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wullyRFC 5,230 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Never heard of him Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tannerall 25,935 Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 1 minute ago, wullyRFC said: Never heard of him Was surprised during the reviews on the TV to hear that England had won a world cup as well, anyone else hear that ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tannerall 25,935 Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 The greatest of all, you can see why he was called the Black Panther, would spring in to the air from nowhere, and always seemed to catch and hold the ball. Shame there is less footage around of the great old footballers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wullyRFC 5,230 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 20 minutes ago, tannerall said: Was surprised during the reviews on the TV to hear that England had won a world cup as well, anyone else hear that ? 2006 I'm sure it was ronniescu 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcbear 10,913 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 47 minutes ago, harlands plater said: It’s all about that save from Pele. That’s what made the English media put him on a pedestal. A great save in a high profile game against, at the time at least, the greatest player in the world and the greatest team in the world. McGregors save in Germany was unreal. GOAT, ForeverAndEver and harlands plater 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyinroyalblue 16,478 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Seems strange that one of the world's greatest only played for Leicester and Stoke. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo 32,526 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 RIP. Could tell you nothing about him apart from the World Cup stuff, but he seemed like a decent fellow. Best goalie in my time was Peter Schmeichel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wully 47,211 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 This is a better save aswell Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dummiesoot 16,003 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Have to say, the goalie made a save for Scotland away to Latvia I think it was around early 97 can't for the life of me find a video of it, very similar to Banks' save Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.E.C. 18,718 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 2 hours ago, sandyinroyalblue said: Seems strange that one of the world's greatest only played for Leicester and Stoke. Robert Huth? harlands plater and sandyinroyalblue 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malvern 11,329 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 3 hours ago, tannerall said: Sadly died today. A solid professional and a consistent goalkeeper. Media down already stating he was the greatest ever English goalkeeper, local radio said he was greatest goalkeeper in the world ! I'd go for Shilton above Banks as greatest English goalkeper. And at least 3 of his own generation were better too in my opinion, Lev Yashin, Dino Zoff and Sepp Maier. No need to kick a bloody dead man mate. He was a great keeper and opinions will always differ on the best. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle 53,530 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 You know someone’s a legend when their name becomes an ‘official’ measurement, e.g. that save was almost banks-esque dummiesoot 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimfanciesthedude 24,504 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 2 hours ago, sandyinroyalblue said: Seems strange that one of the world's greatest only played for Leicester and Stoke. Bobby Moore played nearly all his days at west ham, back in the days before money great players could play for lesser known teams Who did pele play for again Zappa6995 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
32Blue 1,577 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 3 hours ago, sandyinroyalblue said: Seems strange that one of the world's greatest only played for Leicester and Stoke. Shilton replaced him as No.1 at Leicester. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyinroyalblue 16,478 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 30 minutes ago, Jimbeamjunior said: Bobby Moore played nearly all his days at west ham, back in the days before money great players could play for lesser known teams Who did pele play for again I suppose no freedom of contract would have played a part with the player having no freedom to move at the end of a contract without the club's permission. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dummiesoot 16,003 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 59 minutes ago, Sparkle said: You know someone’s a legend when their name becomes an ‘official’ measurement, e.g. that save was almost banks-esque Very true Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimfanciesthedude 24,504 Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 8 hours ago, sandyinroyalblue said: I suppose no freedom of contract would have played a part with the player having no freedom to move at the end of a contract without the club's permission. Not just that, clubs weren't split so badly because of money back then, players could get a decent wage anywhere, Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom0411 1,226 Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Ridiculous that he had to sell his medals including his 66 winner to get some money for his family when IMHO a totally average player has just signed a contract for £440k a week. broomloanjamie, Zappa6995 and rbt1548 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitre_mouldmaster 21,509 Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 9 hours ago, Jimbeamjunior said: Not just that, clubs weren't split so badly because of money back then, players could get a decent wage anywhere, Cause the players at Stoke and Leicester are all down the food banks these days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tannerall 25,935 Posted February 13, 2019 Author Share Posted February 13, 2019 20 hours ago, Jimbeamjunior said: Bobby Moore played nearly all his days at west ham, back in the days before money great players could play for lesser known teams Who did pele play for again New York Cosmos Better answer is Santos. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronniescu 2,965 Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Banksy seemed like a nice enough guy & it was sad to hear that he'd passed away. BUT... is it just me, or was Pele's header not pretty much right at him, and it was a relatively easy save? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laudrupsleftfoot 10,784 Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 On 12/02/2019 at 22:38, Jimbeamjunior said: Bobby Moore played nearly all his days at west ham, back in the days before money great players could play for lesser known teams Who did pele play for again Way before my time but Santos must have been some team in fairness looking at the success they had and their record in games against the best European sides. Watched a 20-odd minute highlight reel of Pele playing for Santos and Brazil after re-watching Banks' save. Convinced me he's still the greatest ever. Pele > Messi > Maradona for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
72barca 1,788 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 On 12/02/2019 at 14:38, pcbear said: McGregors save in Germany was unreal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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