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Billy Banks

Billy Banks

Forward · Liverpool 1913–⁠1915

William “Billy” Banks was a compact inside-forward whose promising start at Liverpool was interrupted by the First World War. Born in Cramlington, Northumberland, on 6 December 1893, he developed his football in the north-east, spending three seasons with Hartford Burdon in the Blyth and District League before turning professional with Ashington. Liverpool signed him from Ashington on 29 September 1913, bringing the young forward into Tom Watson’s squad. Standing...

26 Appearances
6 Goals

2026-2027

Champions L - League Ph.

Anfield | Tuesday 20 Oct 2026

Liverpool   Villarreal
4 - 3

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Jan Mølby asked about his penalty-taking secrets. From ynwa.tv 2005.

"I guess it was just the way it was in my make-up that I always felt comfortable and confident taking penalties. If the goalkeeper didn’t move before I struck my shot I would always put it low to his right but if he moved I would go the other way. I guess that’s not something you can teach somebody it’s just something in their make-up."

Latest match & records

Last match Villarreal – Tuesday, 20 October 2026
Florian Wirtz scored against Villarreal – 20 October 2026
Jarell Quansah scored an own goal against Chelsea – 04 May 2025
Ryan Gravenberch was sent off against Manchester City – 11 October 2026
Dominik Szoboszlai scored a penalty against Newcastle United – 23 August 2026
Mohamed Salah missed a penalty against Manchester City – 04 April 2026
Home
Last Home WinVillarreal20 October 2026
Last Home DrawFulham12 September 2026
Last Home LossManchester City11 October 2026
Away
Last Away WinBrentford17 October 2026
Last Away DrawNewcastle United23 August 2026
Last Away LossAston Villa15 May 2026
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