Possible Clues:

• Last line of defense in soccer
• Someone who might save a bunch on turf
• From keg, Lee -- a pro -- loosened stopper
• Banks perhaps aim to maintain excellent rates in the first instance
• A Greek pole (anag.)
• Hugo Allen is such a footballer!
• One saving object again to look quickly over
• Seaman was one to contrive peerage and knockout left!
• Given, say Sun delivered, good also to get refined Guardian
• After gaol has change of heart, guard becomes number one