Quotes by Gordon Banks

“At that level, every goal is like a knife in the ribs.”

“Ive met Pele several times since that day and he always mentions that save and gives me an affectionate hug and a smile.”

“In my early days, a goal against us was shrugged off. Nobody liked conceding a goal, but once the ball had gone into the net it was accepted as one of those things and everybody in the team would concentrate on trying to get the goal back. But once the maximum wage had been lifted and win bonuses became all-important, it was suddenly considered a crime to concede a goal.”

“Anything is possible. Ive been very, very impressed with him.”

“I am proud to be the hero of an amazing person and writer, who indeed has made his own significant contribution to society.”