WATCH: Sprake’s famous left hook

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Gary Sprake was one of the finest goalkeepers Britain produced and there’s one performance of his in 1969 that particularly stands out for Bobby Gould.

The former Arsenal striker, speaking to Sky Sports News HQ on Thursday the day after Sprake passed away aged 71, had nothing but compliments for and fond memories of the ex-Leeds United and Wales No 1.

In one meeting in 1969, the pair were going for the same high ball and Gould reveals what happened next…..

“I was in a position of challenging Gary and making sure I got to the ball before he did. I had a nick at him on his right leg and as I went down there was this left hook coming towards me and I couldn’t get …

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