World Cup Hero Sir Geoff Hurst Makes Surprise Appearance at Reading’s Grosvenor Casino – Find Out the Shocking Reason Why!
Sir Geoff Hurst, who memorably scored a hat-trick against West Germany to win the Three Lions’ lone major title to date, addressed a gathering at the town’s Grosvenor Casino on Thursday, May 23. It was part of Colin Murray’s 52, a podcast series produced by the current Countdown host in which he asks sports personalities five questions using a unique set of 52 playing cards.
Only five questions are asked, and some of them have little to do with the sport the guest has played. After the five questions are addressed, members of the audience can ask their own questions. Hurst, 82, who scored 24 goals in 49 appearances for England, told the Reading Chronicle: “In 1970, we had probably six or seven players from the 1966 team still there, as well as the entrance of numerous new players to add to our strength. “We are 2-0 up against West Germany in the quarterfinals. “But we took Bobby Charlton off with 20 minutes left because we felt the game was finished.
“The move was to rest Bobby Charlton for the first next game due to the heat and altitude [as the match was being held in Mexico].”However, they can come back and beat us 3-2 in extra time.””Something happened at the time, and then, I was playing with the greatest keeper I had ever seen, Gordon Banks.”And few people know that he came down with a stomach ailment the morning before the game.Peter Bonetti, who replaced him, was an excellent custodian, but Gordon was the finest at the time.
“I believe that had a significant impact on the outcome.” “So, how did I feel afterward? “This is not good. “It was a sad disappointment. “For about six or seven years, we were the team to beat worldwide.”
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