Calling All Stoke Fans - Pele's on his way

Lou Cipher · Calling All Stoke Fans - Pele's on his way

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What a coup for the club and fitting that Pele should unveil a statue to the keeper who denied him at the 1970 World Cup with possibly the best save that the game has ever seen.

clevelandspur

Great story good for Stoke! It could be a dream year for those Potters

jimmyq

This is really cool. Couldn't happen to a nicer bloke or better keeper. What a fantastic save it was.

funkymonkey

We have a number of Clayheads past and present on DL.
Will any of you be popping in to see the great man reveal the great man?

Marcucas

I wonder if Di or Mav will be interested in this?

Its a little out my way im afraid but i love Bobby Moore's comments when this save was made he retorted to Banks ' Christ Banksie your getting old you used to keep hold of them'. Thats why he was famously smiling before the corner was taken.

funkymonkey

Classic quote!

Diane

^ Oh my god, what a fantastic tribute, that has cheered ne up no end after the penpal thread lol! I would love to see the legend that is Pele! Gordon Banks deserves no less!

Maverick

In the past Stoke have been blessed with some great players, two of which were Sir Stanley Matthews and Gordon Banks, The save made from Pele by Banks was just out of this world!

How fitting that Pele of all people is going to do the unveiling.