Gordon Banks

Banksy is on the ball to help pupils

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

WHEN African schoolchildren asked for new football kits Chris Wright knew just the man to approach, his next-door neighbour Gordon Banks.

The goalkeeping great was keen to help and when Chris travelled to Uganda in November he took with him 18 footballs and 22 Stoke...

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University honours an inspirational footballer

PROUD DAY: Gordon Banks OBE waits to receive his honorary degree. Inset, being congratulated by the university's Chancellor, Lord Morris of Handsworth. Pictures: Cara Edgington

Wednesday, July 08, 2009

WORLD Cup winner Gordon Banks has been made an honorary doctor of Staffordshire University. The former Stoke City shot-stopper collected the...

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Gordon Banks aims to relax sick children with seaside murals (PICS)

X-RAY VISION: Ria Steele-Federici, aged 15, admires the murals with football legend Gordon Banks, below. Picture: Cara Edgington

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

SICK children needing MRI scans at hospital can try to relax by looking at murals of seaside scenes – thanks to World Cup winner Gordon...

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World Cup legend Gordon Banks opens care home

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

WORLD Cup winner Gordon Banks has given his seal of approval to a new dementia care home. The former England and Stoke City goalkeeper was the guest...

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Stoke City: Simonsen is part of my plans - Pulis

Wednesday, July 09, 2008

STOKE boss Tony Pulis says keeper Steve Simonsen, who was sidelined towards the end of the Potter's promotion season, remains an important part of his...

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Stoke City: Potters hero Mark Stein signs up for Gordon Banks charity game

Wednesday, July 09, 2008

STOKE City hero Mark Stein is returning to the club to compete in the charity football match between a Gordon Banks XI and Pele XI at the Britannia...

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Gordon Banks tribute: Win tickets to Banks's big match

Tuesday, July 08, 2008

MAKE sure of your seat at Saturday's Gordon Banks tribute match by entering our great competition. Courtesy of the match organisers, we have five...

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Stoke City: Roger Hunt predicts tough time ahead for Tony Pulis's Potters

Wednesday, July 09, 2008

WORLD Cup-winning centre-forward Roger Hunt believes Stoke City will face a difficult fight to retain their Premier League status – and says...

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Stoke City: Gordon Banks tribute - Le Tissier's honoured to play part

Thursday, July 10, 2008

MATT Le Tissier scored 49 of his 50 career penalties – but none of those was against Gordon Banks. Le Tissier won't have to beat the Stoke and...

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Archbishop Desmond Tutu's visit was outstanding for city

SPORTING ELDER STATESMAN: Archbishop Desmond Tutu greets the crowd at the Britannia Stadium. Below right, Pele and Gordon Banks.

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

HISTORICAL MOMENT FOR THE CITY: Congratulations to Stoke-on-Trent City Council for hosting Friday evening's outstanding civic celebration in honour of...

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