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Liverpool v. Stoke City: Gordon Banks looks on Anfield as a favourite ground
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Liverpool v. Stoke City: Gordon Banks looks on Anfield as a favourite ground
Liverpool v. Stoke City: Gordon Banks looks on Anfield as a favourite ground. But after a last minute winning goal scored by Callaghan for Liverpool he lost his -cool". The final whistle was the signal for him to chase after referee Kirkpatrick and bitterly protest. Only the efforts of Liverpool goalie Clemence in dragging him away prevented a booking. October 1972
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Liverpool
Merseyside
England
Media ID 21617607
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In this print from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to the intense match between Liverpool and Stoke City at Anfield in October 1972. The focus of the image is none other than legendary goalkeeper Gordon Banks, who gazes upon Anfield with a sense of familiarity and fondness. However, his composure quickly unravels after an unexpected last-minute winning goal by Liverpool's Callaghan. As the final whistle blows, signaling the end of the game, Banks' frustration reaches its peak. In a fit of anger and disappointment, he charges towards referee Kirkpatrick to vehemently protest what he perceives as unfair officiating. It is clear that Banks has lost his cool in this moment. Fortunately for him, Liverpool goalie Clemence intervenes just in time to prevent any further escalation. With great effort, Clemence manages to drag Banks away from the confrontation before any disciplinary action can be taken against him. This powerful image captures not only the intensity and passion that football evokes but also showcases how even revered figures like Gordon Banks can succumb to their emotions on such a grand stage. It serves as a reminder that even sporting icons are human beings susceptible to moments of vulnerability and frustration. The photograph stands as a testament to both the competitive nature of football matches during this era and the enduring legacy of players like Gordon Banks who left an indelible mark on the sport.
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