I can't pay the mortgage so I have got to sell our home. When Frank Worthington arrived at Heathrow Airport in June 1972, ready for an England Under-23 tour of Eastern Europe, he wore high-heeled cowboy boots, a red silk shirt, black slacks and a lime velvet jacket. After encounters with five separate women, including a former Miss Great Britain, during the break, he returned showing higher blood pressure and the transfer fell through. Why should I? Worthington scores two goals and eight caps for England in 1974. Frank also had a daughter, Kim-Malou, with Birgitta but parenthood did not slow him down. The only silverware he picked up during that long career was the old Division Two title with Huddersfield Town. Comment. Bolton Wanderers 1977-78 Second Division Champions", "Frank Worthington dies aged 72: Tributes paid to former Huddersfield, Leicester and England striker", Frank Worthington management career statistics, Frank Worthington Bob's 7071 Footballers, 198586 Football League Fourth Division PFA Team of the Year, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Frank_Worthington&oldid=1138220748, England under-23 international footballers, North American Soccer League (19681984) players, English Football League representative players, First Division/Premier League top scorers, English expatriate sportspeople in Sweden, English expatriate sportspeople in the United States, Expatriate soccer players in the United States, Expatriate soccer players in South Africa, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, *Club domestic league appearances and goals, This page was last edited on 8 February 2023, at 16:23. There were rumours that he had a sexually transmitted disease, but the player insisted it was blood pressure due to constant carousing. I'll have my triannual test this summer and ask if there's anything they can establish around the brain, because I don't see how, given the circumstances any footballer wouldn't be worried about it.'. Describing meeting a Belgian brunette in Magaluf, he wrote: It was appropriate that she came from Knokke, because you should have seen her Knokke-ers when I got them out back at my villa.. [23] He signed for Galway United in February 1989. The fact is, they were suspicious of flair. He was my boyhood hero when he was at @LCFC," Lineker posted on social media. They included Miss World Mary Stavin, Miss Barbados Lindy Field, Profumo Affair model Mandy Rice-Davies, his first wife Birgitta who won Miss Sweden and his second spouse Carol Dwyer, who had been a Page 3 Girl. Peter Reid For The Daily Mail, 'A beautiful footballer, a maverick and a wonderful character': Gary Lineker leads tributes to his 'boyhood hero' Frank Worthington after flamboyant ex-England striker died aged 72 following dementia-related illness, Former England striker Frank Worthington dies aged 72 after long illness, Michael Vaughan arrives at court for Yorkshire cricket racism hearing, Toronto Raptors post cringe-worthy about why girls run the world, Liverpool v Man United: Jurgen Klopp press conference ahead of match, Souness and Robson joke they'd kick players wearing pink boots, Graeme Souness questions Van Dijk's leadership capabilities, Man City manager Pep Guardiola speaks ahead of match against Newcastle, Steve Cooper talks about Premier League match against Everton, Raiders star Jordan Rapan is grilled over brutal hit in match, Erik ten Hag ready for 'next step' with Man Utd by beating top four rival Liverpool at Anfield, NBA Star Ja Morant holds gun up to his head while at a strip club, Liverpool's April visit ticket allocation slashed by 20%, Daily Mail reporter tests out Formula One training techniques.
'We have to recognise this and we cannot keep talking about it. Franks cause of death has not been announced. Gordon Taylor has been fantastic and helped in so many ways but I desperately need help for the future, Carol Worthington added. The couple had spent the last 25 years living together at their Huddersfield home after the much-loved football showman eventually hung up his boots at the start of the 90s. "Frankbrought joy to so many people throughout his career and in his private life," CarolWorthingtonsaid. One Hump or Two? Home; Carpet Cleaning; Upholstery Cleaning; Even the referee clapped. 'I do have some issues with short-term memory impairment but I have been assured this is not particularly unusual for a man of my age.'. There was a time when every night club I went into he seemed already to be there, bootlace tie, hair slicked back, another girl on his arm. . He quickly made a big impression at his first club Huddersfield Town, scoring 41 goals in 171 appearances. That wild behaviour went too far when Frank was playing for Birmingham City between 1979 and 1982. Frank Worthington died on Monday at the age of 72 after battling dementia. [32], He died on 22 March 2021 following a lengthy illness at the age of 72 in Huddersfield.[33][34]. But I soon realised this didnt matter a damn.. He once recalled: On one trip to Spain, I was driving a car with three other players and ended up crashing it and almost going over the end of a cliff. Worthington's wife Carol paid tribute to the much-loved football showman, who died in hospital in Huddersfield on Monday. He was a hero to Gary Lineker when the pair overlapped for six months at Filbert Street, though not exactly a mentor. The kind the fans might have selected., Worthington loved football for its own sake a passion which kept him going through an extraordinary 22 seasons in the Football League. He wants everyone to love him. Franks ability to juggle the ball on the pitch and go past defenders at will persuaded Liverpool manager Bill Shankly to offer a then 150,000 club record to sign him. They had a son and a daughter together: Frank Junior and Kim Malou. Frank was a notorious ladies man until he eventually settled down with his second wife Carol Dwyer Credit: Mirrorpix 12 The Elvis fan, seen rocking out with TV's Grumbleweeds, tried to keep his . 'It is with great sadness that we heard the news of the death of Leicester City legend Frank Worthington, who passed away on 22 March, 2021,' the Foxes tweeted. He quickly made a big impression at his first club Huddersfield Town, scoring 41 goals in 171 appearances. 3,131 following. February 28, 2022 Carol Dwyer is the wife of the popular former football player Frank Worthington who recently passed away at the age of 72. What a talent Frank Worthington was. He was always treated with such suspicion by England management. A Truth for a Truth #books. Comments. After his death his wife Carol said in a statement: Frank brought joy to so many people throughout his career and in his private life. Plus he scored big goals at times that mattered. and
He said at the time: 'I have never been diagnosed with Alzheimer's or any other neurological disorder or illness. I kept a suitably awed distance, Lineker has admitted, in keeping with his status as a superstar and my status as, basically, the dressing-room floor cleaner.. Juggling the ball, practising tricks and free-kicks. He then made a further guest appearance for the club in May 1985 against an Oxford United XI for Peter Foley's testimonial. A naturally gifted attacker, Frank was born to play the beautiful game. Worthington is perhaps best known for his most-famous goal, scored for Bolton againstIpswich at the old Burnden Park in 1979. It was, he admitted, a mistake. Newcastle United striker Malcolm Macdonald ended up losing 1,200 to Frank. LEGENDS of the game, footie experts and celebrity fans paid tribute to Frank on social media. His life is one to be celebrated and one that would be all the more fitting if it helps raise greater awareness for the fight many footballers face against dementia. We are seeing more great names every day battling this disease and it is important we continue to take steps to change this, for their families' sakes, for Frank's sake. Huddersfield Town Association Football Club's Twitter account wrote: 'Everyone at Huddersfield Town Football Club is devastated to hear of the passing of Town legend Frank Worthington. Worthington's wife Carol paid tribute to the much-loved football showman, who died in hospital in Huddersfield. I even used my right foot occasionally. Frank Worthington Death He died peacefully in hospital in Huddersfield on 22 March 2021, at the age of 72 following a long illness, his family announced. [6], Worthington began his career as a forward for Huddersfield Town in 1966[7] before playing for Leicester City,[8] Bolton Wanderers,[9] Birmingham City, Leeds United, Sunderland, Southampton,[10] Brighton and Hove Albion,[11] Tranmere Rovers, Preston North End, Stockport County and Galway United. His club managers realised they could rely on him to deliver the goods. It was madness Frank didnt play more for his country. Unashamedly anti-establishment, Worthington hit the headlines as much for his off-field exploits as his rarefied talents on it. What have I f---ing done?. 'It is with great sadness that Bolton Wanderers has today learned of the passing of club legend Frank Worthington. [17][20] After his retirement from the game he turned to the after-dinner speaking circuit and also published his autobiography One Hump Or Two. Frank's wife says 'he brought joy to so many people throughout his career and in his private life', Ally McCoist pays tribute Leicester legend Frank Worthington who has died at 72. FORMER England striker Frank Worthington was a legend for strutting his stuff at clubs across the land and satisfying adoring fans with his keepy-uppy. Frank also won the Golden Boot title in 1979 for the 24 goals he scored for Bolton Wanderers in the top division. See Photos. Find your friends on Facebook. I took her out later to a nightclub. Extravagant spending, including buying a Ford Mustang and drinking champagne at breakfast, left him bankrupt when he couldnt pay the taxman. His best chances came in 1974, when Joe Mercer spent a month as caretaker manager in the wake of Ramseys departure. Frank, who reckoned he was the first man in Britain to own a tank top, said: I suppose I have always been a bit of a peacock.. More #bbcfootball BBC Sport (@BBCSport) March 23, 2021. I just wanted every girl to go to bed with me. When we walked back the next day, there was the car balancing on the edge of a big drop.. He described him as one of the best centre-forwards of all time. A beautiful footballer, maverick and wonderful character who was so kind to this young apprentice. Gary Lineker, What a character, and one of the most talented footballers I played with. Ally McCoist, What a character & what a player! A flamboyant maverick, who sported flowing long hair, a manicured moustache, medallion and John Travolta flares, Franks passion for the high life cost him his chance to reach the very top. That was when they could prise him off the dancefloor. Worthington's former clubs Bolton and Birmingham added their tributes on social media. Due to coronavirus restrictions, a limit on the number of attendees will be enforced but Taylor and Huddersfield Town commercial manager John Williams will join 26 family members and close friends at a crematorium in Halifax. The Frank Worthington Story - Ian Worthington with Steve Wells and Nick Cooper (ACL & Polar Publishing, 21 November 1994) Contains a flicker-vision card box. I never have regrets. He was part of a group of half-a-dozen freaky footballers who looked like they had strayed off the set of Top of the Pops. [13] Our thoughts are with his family and friends.". The Telegraph values your comments but kindly requests all posts are on topic, constructive and respectful. And we do not even know what has happened in the amateur game.'. A flamboyant maverick, who sported flowing long hair, a manicured moustache, medallion and John Travolta flares, Franks passion for the high life cost him his chance to reach the very top. Oh s---, he exclaimed. Every moment I've thought of Frank Worthington today has made me smile. Happily, I didn't have my moustache at the time.'. Newcastle United striker Malcolm Macdonald ended up losing 1,200 to Frank. 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'A spokesman for his wife Carol said Frank died peacefully in hospital in Huddersfield following a long illness.'. Frank, who played for 24 clubs including Leicester City and Leeds United, also confessed to taking cocaine and nearly drove a car off a cliff in Spain. Great pals with the late George Best he lived with Lindy, the sister of the Manchester United stars first wife Angie. [31] Worthington denied her claims shortly afterwards. The question always lingered, though, how much of a star Frank would have been if he'd reserved those skills for the football pitch. That memory dates from Worthingtons iconic 1970s heyday. This relationship endured, as will Worthingtons memory as one of the most gifted and charismatic players of his day. She was young and attractive, so what was a man supposed to do?. Last week, Gary Lineker, 60, revealed he will be getting tests on his brain to check for the illness. The FA and PFA are seeking applications from researchers to answer the question: what is the cause of the observed increased risk of death from neurodegenerative disorders in former professional footballers found in the FIELD study? Never shy about discussing his pulling prowess, he also told a journalist what happened after bedding a teenager in Sweden. Former England striker Frank Worthington has died aged 72 following a long illness. Frank also had a daughter, Kim-Malou, with Birgitta but parenthood did not slow him down. The football legend spoke extensively about his sexual exploits in his autobiography One Hump or Two? His first wife, Brigitta, was a former Miss Sweden who came over after to Britain after she became pregnant during what he called a holiday romance. 'Then I tried to explain that Dad died 40-odd years ago and Mum 25 years ago. [26], He was a big fan of Elvis Presley and while playing for Sunderland would often turn up at their training ground dressed as Presley. Frank loved life, he loved Elvis, but more than anything, he loved his football. Bobby Charlton was diagnosed with the disease last year while former Leeds United defender Gordon McQueen announced he had it last week. In 1973 Frank married his first wife Birgitta, who had already given birth to his son Frank Junior. Everyone was chasing us for money but with sickness and other benefits we just about managed to get the interest paid on the mortgage. "It is with great sadness that the death is announced of football legend Frank Worthington who passed away last night," read the statement from Worthington's family. I once read an interview with him when he had just moved clubs - to Bolton I think - and he said he was knuckling down, getting self-disciplined; instead of going out seven nights a week, he said, he was going to cut it down to just the six. Worthington graced Birmingham's colours from 1979 to 1982, with the Blues quick to add their condolences. I remember I was with him in one get together Revie organised. Ex-Leicester and England star Gary Lineker described him last night as my boyhood hero and a wonderful character. 00:30 GMT 24 Mar 2021. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. View Lori Dwyer results in Chandler, AZ including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. After his death his wife Carol said in a statement: Frank brought joy to so many people throughout his career and in his private life. Eight: it is an absolute insult. Best wants everyone to love him. Huddersfield were not exactly a glamour club, but that didnt stop Frank becoming a major attraction. [22], Late in 1988, Worthington had a brief spell with Chorley in the Football Conference, making his debut in a 00 draw with Weymouth at Victory Park on 5 November 1988. I scored loads for Leicester. He said: 'Most of my goals weren't even caught on camera. Like. A beautiful footballer, maverick and wonderful character who was so kind to this young apprentice. Gary Lineker, What a character, and one of the most talented footballers I played with. Ally McCoist, What a character & what a player! [24], While a Leicester City player, Worthington won eight caps for England in 1974. Having put pen to paper, Frank failed two medicals. He was my boyhood hero when he was at LCFC.
'The fact is the FA and PFA [Professional Footballers' Association] have not done anywhere near enough.