TheUltimateWinner Posted 9 June 2012 Share Posted 9 June 2012 Leicester City's highly-rated goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel can go on to emulate his famous father, Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel. That is the verdict of World Cup winner and City legend Gordon Banks, who was voted the second-best keeper of the 20th century. Banks, who made more than 300 appearances during eight years with City, and won the 1966 World Cup with England while a Leicester player, has been impressed with what he has seen in 25-year-old Schmiechel during his first season with the club. Schmeichel picked up the player of the year and players' player of the year accolades at the end of the last campaign, and he has been rewarded with a call-up into the Denmark Euro 2012 squad. Banks said the Dane possesses plenty of talent, but while he admitted Kasper could go on to become as good as his dad, he had a lot of work to do to reach those lofty standards. "I have saw him several times last season and he looked a good goalkeeper, not quite as good as his dad though," said Banks. "He has a little way to go to get there. "Yes, he can be as good as his dad, but that will take a lot of hard work on the training ground. When I was his age, I used to go back for extra sessions in the afternoon and work on my angles and have players firing shots at me. "He needs to do that to really get right to the top. "He commands his area, which I like, and he comes off his line for crosses and reads through-balls. "I shouldn't be surprised by this because I know how light the modern balls are, but for a goalkeeper to be able to kick the ball that far so it lands on the edge of the other penalty box, I couldn't believe that. "And he can pick out players with his kicking, which is impressive. "It is easier to pick them out when you throw it than kick it, but he can pick them out like an outfield player." Banks believes Schmeichel is a member of a City squad that can mount a serious promotion challenge next season, but he warned it could take a little time for everything to click into place. "There is a lot of expectation at the club, and Sven-Goran Eriksson spent a lot of money," said the 74-year-old. "But when I watched them, I thought some of them might have been a little bit better than they performed last season. "It always takes a while before people settle in and everyone gets to know each other's game. Maybe next season they can really start to show what they are capable of. "Nigel Pearson is doing all right. As long as the new players can slot in and get to know each other's play, then they can challenge for promotion. "He seems to be building a young side, which will mean they will have plenty of athleticism and speed. "I think they are going in the right direction. "The owners have given the managers money to spend and they still get good crowds. Let's hope they can do it." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_the_fox Posted 9 June 2012 Share Posted 9 June 2012 Banks for goalkeeper coach.... Stowell is useless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Fox Posted 9 June 2012 Share Posted 9 June 2012 A very high endorsement indeed we need more players of Kasper's caliber and mentality, all over the pitch and we are on to a winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrtlcfc Posted 9 June 2012 Share Posted 9 June 2012 agreed!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox92 Posted 9 June 2012 Share Posted 9 June 2012 I think he is decent, not great. No doubt he is the best goalkeeper since Walker. I don't think he is the best goalkeeper in the league, but I think we would find it difficult to get a equal/better goalkeeper if he was sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxesfan1989 Posted 9 June 2012 Share Posted 9 June 2012 Praise from Caesar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narborough_fox Posted 9 June 2012 Share Posted 9 June 2012 If Banks was voted 2nd best 'keeper as the 20th century then who was the best?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxesfan1989 Posted 9 June 2012 Share Posted 9 June 2012 If Banks was voted 2nd best 'keeper as the 20th century then who was the best?! Kevin Poole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Fox Posted 9 June 2012 Share Posted 9 June 2012 If Banks was voted 2nd best 'keeper as the 20th century then who was the best?! Shilton? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryn Posted 9 June 2012 Share Posted 9 June 2012 I think it was Lev Yashin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narborough_fox Posted 9 June 2012 Share Posted 9 June 2012 Shilton? Yeah, the only person I can think of but from everything I've read/ watched I've always seen Banks as the much better 'keeper. Either way big praise from Banks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted 9 June 2012 Share Posted 9 June 2012 Weale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narborough_fox Posted 9 June 2012 Share Posted 9 June 2012 I think it was Lev Yashin. Ah, never really seen anything of him. Way before my time and not Leicester City greats. Always gets talked about in greatest 'keeper debates. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MattP Posted 9 June 2012 Share Posted 9 June 2012 Good keeper but as can be as good as his Dad? Come on Banksy behave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col city fan Posted 9 June 2012 Share Posted 9 June 2012 If Banks was voted 2nd best 'keeper as the 20th century then who was the best?! Kalac of course... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted 9 June 2012 Share Posted 9 June 2012 Haha can he fvck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out Foxed Posted 9 June 2012 Share Posted 9 June 2012 "He commands his area, which I like, and he comes off his line for crosses." no he doesn't, gordon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyT Posted 9 June 2012 Share Posted 9 June 2012 Shmeichsy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted 9 June 2012 Share Posted 9 June 2012 "He commands his area, which I like, and he comes off his line for crosses." no he doesn't, gordon. The only way he commands his area is when he gives his defenders a bollocking right after the goal. Only a top end championship keeper IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flowwolf Posted 9 June 2012 Share Posted 9 June 2012 If Banks was voted 2nd best 'keeper as the 20th century then who was the best?! Conrad Logan, that's why he's been given a new contract to scare off the hawks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan LCFC Posted 9 June 2012 Share Posted 9 June 2012 Premier quality, yes. But as good as his Dad? Huge call. No chance or he wouldn't be at Leicester to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_the_fox Posted 9 June 2012 Share Posted 9 June 2012 Premier quality, yes. But as good as his Dad? Huge call. No chance or he wouldn't be at Leicester to be honest. Peter signed for Man U when he was 28, before that was at Brondby, so Kasper still has a chance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilo Posted 9 June 2012 Share Posted 9 June 2012 Peter signed for Man U when he was 28, before that was at Brondby, so Kasper still has a chance! Keepers tend to peak an awful lot later than outfield players, absolutely right. That's why it's not uncommon for keepers to still be playing in their late 30s and early 40s these days. Kasper's got plenty of time to emulate his dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basingstoke Fox Posted 9 June 2012 Share Posted 9 June 2012 Great keeper. Always liked him since he was at Man City. One thing he should work on though is his kicking when the ball is rolling back to him. I lost count of the number of times he kicked it straight out for a throw in this situation during some of the away games I was at! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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