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  Peter Shilton - Local Boy Made Good, England Calls, Stoke City, Nottingham Forest and cups with Clough
Shilton was 13 when he started training at schoolboy level with his local club Leicester City, where he caught the eye of first team goalkeeper Gordon Banks, who commented to the coach about how promising he was.
Thankfully for Shilton and England, the result was right this time and England were going to their first World Cup for a dozen years, with Shilton appearing in the finals for the first time at the comparatively ripe age of 32.
Shilton had won his 90th cap for England in a 2-0 win over Northern Ireland in a European Championship qualifier - as it turned out, his 100th cap was due during the finals themselves, assuming he was selected, though this looked a certainty.
encyclopedia.stateuniversity.com /pages/17200/Peter-Shilton.html   (2057 words)

  
 TOBN | Peter Shilton, After Dinner Speaker, Motivational Speaker
Peter started playing football at the age of 16 and was the youngest full time professional at Leicester City, when he started in 1965 and during his time there, they won the second division championship and were also runners-up in the 1969 cup final.
Peter played for so many clubs and with his 20 years playing for England he now is seen as a legend of the sport.
Peter is well still very fit and working all over Europe he has recently been invited on a number of corporate day golf events and more and more events as a after dinner speaker.
tobn.co.uk /all-personalities/peter-shilton.php   (662 words)

  
  Peter Shilton - Definition, explanation
Peter Shilton MBE OBE (born Leicester, England, September 18, 1949) was an outstanding goalkeeper who holds the record for most international appearances for his country.
In May 1966, a 16 year old Shilton had made his debut for Leicester against Everton and his potential was quickly spotted to the extent that the Leicester management sided with their teenage prodigy and sold Banks, a World Cup winner the previous year, to Stoke City.
Shilton later said he was trying to make "the perfect save" and momentarily forgot that his first priority was to keep the ball out of the net, rather than make sure he held on to it.
www.calsky.com /lexikon/en/txt/p/pe/peter_shilton.php   (3411 words)

  
 Hall of Fame 2006
Peter Shilton was a fixture in goal for England for the best part of two decades, amassing a record 125 caps, and the foundation upon which Nottingham Forest built their double European Cup-winning side.
Shilton remained fit and agile enough to play first-class football at the age of 47.
Shilton was the first-choice goalkeeper for England at three successive World Cup tournaments — 1982, 1986 and 1990.
www.nationalfootballmuseum.com /pages/fame/Inductees/petershilton.htm   (644 words)

  
 News
Peter was unable to attend the club’s annual presentation evening earlier in the year; he kindly re-presented the clubs Peter Shilton goalkeeping award to Eleanor Brooks of the Under 10’s.
Peter wished the club every success for the remainder of the season and was already talking about coming back in the summer in his tracksuit to run a goalkeeper coaching session.
Shilton had a brief spell in management in 1992 with Plymouth Argyle and in April 1995 made one league appearance for Bolton Wonderers at the age of forty six.
homepage.ntlworld.com /eastwoods/shilton.htm   (890 words)

  
 Peter Shilton | Goalkeeping Museum
At six feet even Peter Shilton was not a man of immense physical presence, however, his footwork, suppleness and agility made him a near impenetrable barrier at times.
For the next eight years Peter Shilton dominated the England goalkeeping position and would not relinquish his grasp until after the 1990 World Cup, which happened to be his fortieth year.
Peter Shilton’s club career was spent predominantly with Nottingham Forest, Southampton and Derby, but he had very fruitful spells at Stoke City and of course Leicester.
www.goalkeeping-museum.com /peter-shilton-9   (608 words)

  
 Peter Shilton - England Caps (UK)
Shilton started his career at Leicester City as a schoolboy and by the time he was 16 he was competing for a first team place against Banks and very soon, forced the sale of Banks to Stoke City.
Fortunately for Shilton this was however a time of success outside the international area as he was now with Brian Clough’s legendary Nottingham Forest side and was voted PFA Player of the Year in 1980, the year that they won the European Cup.
Shilton had played his part, only conceding one goal, in the opener against France, over the five matches and restricting Ray Clemence, who retired from international football shortly afterward, to the reserve bench throughout.
www.englandcaps.co.uk /PeterShilton.html   (863 words)

  
 THE TIME'S RIGHT FOR BIG BEN SAYS PETER SHILTON - Sunday Mirror
Shilton revealed he's lost confidence in Paul Robinson, who blundered spectacularly in England's last Euro 2008 game in Zagreb when he misjudged Gary Neville's harmless back-pass in Croatia's 2-0 win.
Shilton says Foster has the best chance of reaching world class but is concerned he will go back into United's reserves next season.
Peter Shilton was speaking at the launch of EA SPORTS UEFA Champions League 06/07 which is released on all formats on March 23.
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 Peter Shilton | After Dinner Speaking, Motivational Presentations, Product Endorsement, Personal Appearances, Hosting, ...
England goalkeeping legend Peter Shilton is “the most capped England player of all time” with an unbelievable 125 England caps, making him “the most capped goalkeeper of all time”.
Peter Shiltons' playing career saw him win the PFA player of the year and his numerous achievements have earned him the honour of receiving the MBE and OBE for his services to football.
Peter Shilton has an array of amusing anecdotes and motivating moments you can enjoy by hiring him for after dinner speaking, motivational presentations, product endorsements, personal appearances, hosting of events, auctioneering and golf days.
www.petershilton.com   (279 words)

  
 CNNSI.com - CNNSI.com's complete coverage of the FIFA World Cup - World Cup Hall of Fame: Peter Shilton - Wednesday May ...
Advancing to the penalty spot to collect a skewed clearance, Shilton seemed to have been beaten in the air by the diminutive Diego Maradona.
Shilton was back again in 1990, and clean sheets against the Netherlands, Egypt and Belgium helped England reach the quarterfinals, where it survived a 3-2 scare against Cameroon to set up a semifinal against West Germany.
It was the first time Shilton had ever looked vulnerable and, at 41, he played his final international match against Italy in the third-place playoff.
sportsillustrated.cnn.com /soccer/world/2002/world_cup/hof/shilton   (329 words)

  
 TheFA.com - Lions' goalkeeping great
Peter Shilton kept 66 clean sheets as England 'keeper.
After a three year spell with Stoke City, Shilton joined newly promoted Nottingham Forest in 1977, who went on to shock the footballing world by winning the league title on their return to the top flight.
During his playing career Peter Shilton won PFA player of the year and has received the MBE and OBE for his services to football.
www.thefa.com /England/SeniorTeam/NewsAndFeatures/Postings/2005/07/EnglandLegends_PeterShilton.htm   (443 words)

  
 My Associates Store - Peter Shilton: The Autobiography of Peter Shilton: My Autobiography
Peter Shilton played most of his football in the Midlands, for Stoke City, Leicester City, Nottingham Forest and Derby County.
Peter dedicated his life to the sport he obviously loved and gives his opinion on how the game has changed over the years.
Peter Shilton was the player who made me want to play in goal (although I never got beyond the school team).
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 Peter Shilton Leicester City
Peter Shilton playing for Leicester City v Arsenal.
Peter Shilton was the last playing player in the whole 1970-71 album.
With 125 caps, Peter is also the current record holder for the most games played for England, no mean feat when you consider that Ray Clemence (who was capped 61 times) severely restricted his appearences between 1975-81.
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 Peter Shilton - After Dinner Speaker, Football Goal Keeper
Peter Shilton, After Dinner Speaker, Former England Goal-Keeper, One of the best goal-keeper's of all time, England goalkeeping legend Peter Shilton was the youngest player to play for Leicester City at 16 and a half - taking over from the equally legendary Gordon Banks.
Peter is also the current record holder for the most games played for England, no mean feat when you consider that Ray Clemence (who was capped 61 times) severely restricted his appearences between 1975-81.
Peter Shilton is a legend in football, one of the greatest goalkeepers to play in this country.
www.cityspeakersinternational.co.uk /speakers/speaker_peter_shilton.php   (511 words)

  
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Shilton was 13 when he started training at schoolboy level with his local club Leicester City, where he caught the eye of first team goalkeeper Gordon Banks, who commented to the coach about how promising he was.
Shilton later said he was trying to make "the perfect save" and momentarily forgot that his first priority was to keep the ball out of the net, rather than make sure he held on to it.
Shilton was made an Inaugural Inductee of the English Football Hall of Fame in 2002 in recognition of his impact on the English game as one of the greatest English goalkeepers.
www.goupstate.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=Peter_Shilton   (3657 words)

  
 Science Fair Projects - Peter Shilton
Peter Shilton (born September 18, 1949) was an English footballer playing as goalkeeper, and later a club manager.
Shilton was sacked the following January as Plymouth were heading towards relegation, and he has not been in management since.
Peter Shilton is one of just four English professional goalkeepers to score from his own penalty area which he did in the 1967-68 season against Southampton.
www.all-science-fair-projects.com /science_fair_projects_encyclopedia/Peter_Shilton   (565 words)

  
 ESPN.com Soccernet England: News - Shilton: Joint bosses are 'novices'
Peter Shilton, who represented his country 125 times in three different decades, believes the authorities are repeating the mistakes made in the disastrous appointment of Kevin Keegan.
Shilton said: 'I certainly don't think Steve McClaren, who I was with at Derby, or Peter Taylor, have done anything in management to warrant being in charge of an England team at any time.
Shilton added: 'While Peter Taylor has had experience with England Under-21s, managing the England team is a very special and honoured position to be in.
www.soccernet.com /england/news/2000/1024/20001024engshilton.html   (541 words)

  
 www.manutdzone.com: Peter Schmeichel: A career profile with pictures of United's legendary goalkeeper of the 1990's
Peter Schmeichel is without question the greatest Goalkeeper in the history of Manchester United.
Alongside Shilton, Zoff, Jennings and Yashin, Peter Schmeichel will always be remembered as one of the greatest Goalkeepers the world has ever seen.
Peter has starred in adverts for Danepak Bacon (singing a song), Sugar Puff's (taking on the Honey monster), Reebok and Pepsi.
www.manutdzone.com /legends/PeterSchmeichel.htm   (1477 words)

  
 Peter Shilton - Speakers Biography - Celebrity Speakers Limited
Peter Shilton, OBE, MBE, is England's most capped international footballer with 125 caps and is a legend in football.
As a goalkeeper Peter played for leading clubs in the old First Division (now Premier League) where he kept goal for Leicester City, Stoke City, Nottingham Forest and Southampton.
Peter is an established figure on the corporate speaking circuit where he regularly recounts stories from his career covering topics such as motivation and teamwork.
www.speakers.co.uk /csaWeb/speaker,PETSHI   (220 words)

  
 Peter Shilton | Press
Champions (UK) PLC are proud to introduce Peter Shilton the after dinner speaker.
As a character with immense knowledge of his football and the world of sport in general, complemented by a charismatic personality, Peter Shilton is constantly in the eye of the media.
From celebrity appearances in the Sky TV phenomenon ‘The Match’ to expert interviews and insights in The Mail on Sunday and The Express, Peter continues to delight and impress his fans with his views and antic dotes from life as England’s most capped footballer of all time.
www.petershilton.com /press.htm   (250 words)

  
 England hero | Peter Shilton | Blasted Maradona's apology | Too late | The Sun |HomePage|News
Shilton, who played 125 times for England, added: “I think the fact our countries had just finished being at war meant he didn’t want to apologise then and there.
Shilton, who won two European Cups with Nottingham Forest, was also angry at Maradona for his attack on David Beckham yesterday.
But Shilton said: “I think it’s very difficult to say that a player who has got 99 caps for his country is not great.
www.thesun.co.uk /sol/homepage/news/article749476.ece   (588 words)

  
 Peter Shilton's Handball Maradona!
England goalkeeper Peter Shilton is the name behind this one, and not surprisingly it's all about goalkeeping.
Nevertheless, Peter Shilton's Handball Maradona (for some reason, the title has nothing whatsoever to do with the game) compares poorly with the hundreds of other football simulations out at the moment.
Though the idea is nice, and the execution presumably faithful to Shilton's instructions, the gameplay is just not gripping enough to prevent the attention wandering and the hand moving closer to the reset button.
www.ysrnry.co.uk /articles/shilton.htm   (431 words)

  
 Peter Shilton - News, photos, topics, and quotes - Daylife
Peter Shilton has warned Fabio Capello his World Cup campaign could be sabotaged by the lack of a world-class goalkeeper.
Peter Leslie Shilton, OBE, was born in 1948 in Leister, England.
Peter Leslie Shilton, OBE (born Leicester, England, 18 September 1949) is a former football goalkeeper who holds the record for playing more games than any other player.
www.daylife.com /topic/Peter_Shilton   (1171 words)

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