Gordon West RIP

phil2801 · June 11, 2012

R.I.P Gordon West
Legend

Jamo Martinez · June 11, 2012

RIP big fella

keverton · June 11, 2012

Cena_is_an_Evertonian said:
Quote from Joe Royle

Sad that

Goes to show what a grand old club this is. Speaks volumes of us

Cena · June 11, 2012

keverton said:
Goes to show what a grand old club this is. Speaks volumes of us

Agreed mate. Sad though, he was clearly affected as much as anyone by Labby's death. Must be a few upset players from that side at present

VaguelyBrown · June 11, 2012

RIP mate. Before my time, but heard nothing but good about you.

Gwladys St. Glory · June 11, 2012

"Let no one weep for me, or celebrate my funeral with mourning; for I still live, as I pass to and fro through the mouths of men."

Degs62 · June 12, 2012

I knew Gordon from his Security work at RAF Woodvale, was a top bloke for Everton and in retirement. RIP Gordon.

Inner-city · June 12, 2012

trebilcock66 said:
That he refused to travel to Mexico for the 1970 world cup. A decision that possibly had a direct impact on England's tournament. When Banks (then the best goalkeeper in the world)

Gordon West was the first choice keeper for England before the 1970 World Cup. He didn't want to be away from his family fro a long time. He had wife problems.

ToffeeDan · June 12, 2012

Inner-city said:
Gordon West was the first choice keeper for England before the 1970 World Cup. He didn't want to be away from his family fro a long time. He had wife problems.

You do pick your moments don't ya fella?

daz4matty · June 12, 2012

Rest in peace gordon one of the best goalkeepers we have ever had.

ToffeeBlueNose · June 12, 2012

RIP before my time but sad to lose an Evertonian.

Whitebootman · June 12, 2012

The Equaliser said:
RIP Gordon West.

The 66-70 side he played in was the reason I became an Evertonian.

West, Wright, Labone, Newton, Kendall, Ball, Harvey, Husband, Royle, Morrisey, Whittle.

Legends the lot of them.

Mate thats a list of posters on my bedroom wall mid to late 60's. So sad to see another legend from my childhood pass away. RIP Gordon and many thanks for being one of my heros growing up. My respects to his family.

Inner-city · June 12, 2012

ToffeeDan said:
You do pick your moments don't ya fella?

A good moment. He was on the south american tour in summer 1969 and played against Mexico ; 0-0. Banks played in the two other games against Brazil (1-2) and Uruguay (2-1). Westy didn't like the tour and told them he didn't want to know. He never played another England game.

He was one of the first to keep the game rolling by grabbing the ball and throwing it out immediately, very far, to midfielders and forwards keeping possession. Most keepers grabbed the ball, looked around and kicked it upfield with a 50-50 chance of losing the ball. He was part of the Catterick possession football team. No long ball at Everton. School of Science.