Football fans and pundit, former/current players and clubs took to social media to pay tribute to England hero Gordon Banks who has sadly passed away…
Legend….. RIP Gordon Banks ??????? pic.twitter.com/mrClVqJmUk
— Jamie Vardy (@vardy7) February 12, 2019
Oh no. Gordon Banks, an absolute hero of mine, and countless others, has died. @England’s World Cup winner was one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time, and such a lovely, lovely man. #RIPGordon
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) February 12, 2019
RIP Gordon Banks
A incredible keeper and it was a joy to have met and worked with him
A true gentleman— Neville Southall (@NevilleSouthall) February 12, 2019
Very sad to hear the news that Gordon has died. One of the very greatest. Thinking especially of Ursula, Julia, Wendy and Robert. Sad for football, Stoke City and for England fans. Will be very sadly missed. https://t.co/qO1S3BGtlB
— Sir Geoff Hurst (@TheGeoffHurst) February 12, 2019
of course there was THAT save, but its so much more we are mourning today. RIP Gordon Banks. @England legend, your legacy will live on. All my thoughts with the family pic.twitter.com/iyAKdH2Mfm
— Raheem Sterling (@sterling7) February 12, 2019
What a sad, sad day. The loss of the greatest goalkeeper of all time, a true gentleman and loyal Stoke City legend. Condolences to his family. He will be greatly missed by the footballing world and all who had the privilege of knowing him. RIP Gordon.
— Marie Newton (@MarieN8558) February 12, 2019
The huge amounts of tributes along with memories were posted online…
Such sad news about Gordon Banks. World Cup winner, wonderful goalkeeper and a lovely, dignified man. England legend and great servant to his clubs. Thoughts with his family and friends. RIP.
— Henry Winter (@henrywinter) February 12, 2019
The best ever – for those who disagree , I refer them to the save from Pele ?
— Neale James Potts (@Nealejamespotts) February 12, 2019
Without any question should have been Sir Gordon Banks
— Mark taylor (@TayleyShot) February 12, 2019
"What a save!"
Our thoughts are with Gordon's family and friends. A legend of the game – he will be sorely missed. #STFC ?
— Swindon Town FC (@Official_STFC) February 12, 2019
Deeply sad news. Our thoughts are with Gordon's family and friends and his significant contribution to English football will rightfully be celebrated in the coming days. #LOFC
— Leyton Orient (@leytonorientfc) February 12, 2019
The thoughts and condolences of all at Scunthorpe United are with yourselves, as well as the family and friends of Gordon at this difficult time.
— Scunthorpe United FC (@SUFCOfficial) February 12, 2019

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