Post by Jon on Feb 14, 2019 0:07:15 GMT
Gordon appeared twice at Plainmoor.
This friendly against Stoke in 1969 had an England goalie at both ends with England Amateur keeper John Shippey (of Oxford City) in goal for Torquay.
Banks was clearly England's number 1, but a much tougher choice for George Eastham at Hellenic as to who to leave out. Banks broke his right hand in his second match in June 1971, leaving the way clear for Kenny Allen.
Gordon battled on after his accident in October 1972, returning to play Central League and friendly games for Stoke towards the end of the 1972/73 season - and a final "England" appearance as he captained Alf Ramsey's FA XI in a 9-0 victory over Gibraltar. Eight of the goals came from full internationals or full internationals to be : Terry Paine 3, Frank Worthington 3 and Trevor Francis 2. The ninth came from someone called David Sunley. Who the hell is he?
www.rsssf.com/tablesb/britishfatours.html#1973ENG
Banks finally decided to retire just before the start of the 1973/74 season, coaching at Stoke and only playing in various friendlies and testimonials including this one for Jimmy Hill's team against Saudi Arbia:
He then made a comeback playing two seasons (1977 and 1978) with Fort Lauderdale Strikers in the NASL.
This friendly against Stoke in 1969 had an England goalie at both ends with England Amateur keeper John Shippey (of Oxford City) in goal for Torquay.
Banks was clearly England's number 1, but a much tougher choice for George Eastham at Hellenic as to who to leave out. Banks broke his right hand in his second match in June 1971, leaving the way clear for Kenny Allen.
Gordon battled on after his accident in October 1972, returning to play Central League and friendly games for Stoke towards the end of the 1972/73 season - and a final "England" appearance as he captained Alf Ramsey's FA XI in a 9-0 victory over Gibraltar. Eight of the goals came from full internationals or full internationals to be : Terry Paine 3, Frank Worthington 3 and Trevor Francis 2. The ninth came from someone called David Sunley. Who the hell is he?
www.rsssf.com/tablesb/britishfatours.html#1973ENG
Banks finally decided to retire just before the start of the 1973/74 season, coaching at Stoke and only playing in various friendlies and testimonials including this one for Jimmy Hill's team against Saudi Arbia:
He then made a comeback playing two seasons (1977 and 1978) with Fort Lauderdale Strikers in the NASL.
