Gordon Banks Quotations

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

That save from Pele's header was the best I ever made. I didn't have any idea how famous it would become - to start with, I didn't even realise I'd made it at all.

I've met Pele several times since that day and he always mentions that save and gives me an affectionate hug and a smile.

Anything is possible. I've been very, very impressed with him.

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.

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