I just said: "Wow, brilliant". Carol Dwyer: Frank Worthington Wife "Frank brought joy to so many people throughout his career and in his private. Displaying some eye-raising parental priorities he said he wanted to teach Frank Junior all the tricks so he could be the greatest Casanova of all time. He kept a flat in Leeds so the club did not know about his nocturnal activities or that he was abusing my body by staying out late. Right in the far corner past Paul Cooper's left hand. He was asked to fill in one of those football magazine questionnaires once and when it said 'name your former clubs', he put 'The Playboy, Tramps and The Sandpiper'! Frank Worthington has died following a long illness, aged 72, his family have announced. He really was that good. Worthington, who also had a spell as Tranmere player-manager, scored twice for England during eight appearances and leaves behind wife Carol and children Frank Jnr and Kim, both from his previous marriage with Birgitta Egermalm. An avid Elvis fan - once christened 'the cowboy' on an England Under 23 trip - he often donned medallion-man jewellery, paired with a shirt open at the chest, a fedora andbuckled leather boots with his hair slicked back withBrylcreem. Frank was running between the lines before anyone drew them. Many England fans wondered why Frank, whose majestic skills were compared to Best, didnt play more for his country. Never shy about discussing his pulling prowess, he also told a journalist what happened after bedding a teenager in Sweden. During the peak of his powers, the flamboyant attacker played in 22 consecutive Football League seasons from 1966, scoring 266 goals in 882 appearances in all competitions. The MPs on the Department of Culture Media and Sport select committee heard from 10 experts at the hearing on Tuesday, including Dawn Astle, the daughter of West Bromwich Albion forward, Jeff. The odds suggest that it probably will. 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By But he had to sell that precious memory in 2005 to fund his retirement. Karen Dwyer in Chandler, AZ Karen Dwyer may also have lived outside of Chandler, such as Phoenix, Gilbert and 2 other cities in Arizona. There was a big headline in the local paper: Worthington Arrives Today. He confessed to smoking cannabis and snorting cocaine through a bank note. Worthington scored on his second start, a 2-2 draw against Argentina at Wembley, by producing an ingenious and instinctive finish with his back to goal. Rock-star good looks, long hair, sharp sideburns, a fluorescent, flowery shirt, tight purple jeans and cowboy boots and we all thought "Jeez, what's this?". By the time he returned to Liverpool for a retest, his blood pressure was even higher. 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. Facebook gives people the power to. This article is about the England international footballer. He then made a further guest appearance for the club in May 1985 against an Oxford United XI for Peter Foley's testimonial. In one way Frank was lucky that he was born at a time when he could have fun, enjoy himself, relax away from the game. Carol Worthington, speaking at their Huddersfield home, said: "Frank had been declared bankrupt after returning from playing in America when he was landed with a big, unpaid tax bill. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. When we walked back the next day, there was the car balancing on the edge of a big drop.. Then he said his most difficult opponent was the taxman. Frank also won the Golden Boot title in 1979 for the 24 goals he scored for Bolton Wanderers in the top division. 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.'. Our main priority when we went out on the pitch was to entertain, to have fun. His wife CarolWorthington said:'Frank brought joy to so many people throughout his career and in his private life. and [13] He was described by former Huddersfield and Bolton manager, Ian Greaves as "the working mans George Best". He said: This is where I differ from George Best. He was always treated with such suspicion by England management. Everyone recognizes Carol as Frank Worthington's wife, which is pretty obvious when you are married to someone very popular. Carol Dwyer. I remember I was with him in one get together Revie organised. Unashamedly anti-establishment, Worthington hit the headlines as much for his off-field exploits as his rarefied talents on it. It was the decade when, as the author Rob Steen put it, flair wore flares. 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. My father among them. 'The era of the 1966 players has made us really aware of this.'. The last time I saw him was about three years ago when I did an event with him and Gary Lineker. And boy did Frank have fun. When Ian Greaves, my manager at Bolton, told me he was going to sign for us I was like a little kid. Carol Worthington, speaking at their Huddersfield home, said: Frank had been declared bankrupt after returning from playing in America when he was landed with a big, unpaid tax bill. All reactions: 43. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Instead the player seduced a young woman on the aeroplane and went on a two week bender with her. Extravagant spending, including buying a Ford Mustang and drinking champagne at breakfast, left him bankrupt when he couldnt pay the taxman. RIP Frank Worthington, one of the greats.Paddy McGuinness, One of the great entertainers, scorer of one of the greatest ever goals. Sky Sports Gary Taphouse, What a player, got fans off their seats, a great entertainer. TalkSports Ian Abrahams, He later confessed: In my Leicester days, it wasnt a night out unless you were in at six in the morning after a visit to the Playboy Club.. On the marriage front, Worthington was more frugal than one might have expected from such a fast liver. 'I scored a nice one at Chelsea once in a game we lost, but that's not what I remember from that day. That memory dates from Worthingtons iconic 1970s heyday. 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. Follow. [25] Joe Mercer was England's manager for six of Worthington's international appearances. He boasted of sleeping with a different woman every night, bedding a teenager followed by her mother and dating a string of beauties. Franks cause of death has not been announced. He wants everyone to love him. He had a terrific football brain, sharp as a knife. 'He wasn't impressed.'. Author. Comment. 'The club is saddened to learn of the passing of Frank Worthington aged 72. He kept a flat in Leeds so the club did not know about his nocturnal activities or that he was abusing my body by staying out late. [15], He showed flair[16] and skill[17][18] in his play; he did not wear shin guards and his socks often fell to his ankles. He turned up at Bolton looking like he'd just left a nightclub. (Image: Adam Gilchrist Photography/PA Wire). It was, he admitted, a mistake. Which wasnt altogether fair. He once had four court appearances for driving in one year including one for doing a u-turn on the motorway in his red Ford Mustang. I'd followed Frank, especially after his move from Huddersfield to Liverpool fell through in 1972, and I'd seen him play with such style and flair for Leicester. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends,' Bolton tweeted. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. The woman's husband was asleep in the next seat. He was still in good spirits, but mentally he was disappearing before your eyes. But in another way he was unlucky with when he was born. Frank Worthington died on Monday at the age of 72 after battling dementia. Worthington was a supremely gifted player who scored one of the greatest juggling goals ever seen the 1979 volley for Bolton Wanderers against Ipswich Town, whichas you can see in the below YouTube clipbegan with four delicate keepy-uppy touches, outwitting the onrushing defensive line, before he buried the ball in the right-hand corner. He was a beloved player, flamboyant both on and off the pitch and left an indelible mark on those who witnessed his. Instead the player seduced a young woman on the aeroplane and went on a two week bender with her. The Jeff Astle Foundation believe the number may represent a fraction of the actual total. Carol Dwyer. Alf Ramsey and then Don Revie as England managers had a right distrust of those who thought outside their strict guidelines. I have four international defenders in tow - Terry Butcher and Russell Osman are right behind me - but I am juggling with it and juggling with it. Ex-Leicester and England star Gary Lineker described him last night as my boyhood hero and a wonderful character. '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.'. Carol Dwyer. The Super League fixture had been a doubt due to safety concerns relating to the pitch. Slipping out the hotel through a side door with a few other England players they visited a casino. His most famous goal, considered one of the best of all time, came for Bolton against Ipswich Town, where he did a fewkeepy uppies outside the box before flicking it over his head and volleying it into the net. 3,131 following. That wild behaviour went too far when Frank was playing for Birmingham City between 1979 and 1982. In that same interview,Worthington told how US actressRaquel Welch tried to kiss him after a game atChelsea. There is still a common bond, an affinity with one another, that stems from back then, because footballers are frustrated pop stars and the pop stars are all frustrated footballers., As with the other members of the mavericks group Alan Hudson, Tony Currie, Rodney Marsh, Charlie George, Stan Bowles Worthingtons propensity for showboating sometimes attracted flak from the stands. See Photos. Because were he around now, Frank would have earned himself 100 England caps not the eight he got. Huddersfield were not exactly a glamour club, but that didnt stop Frank becoming a major attraction. Every moment I've thought of Frank Worthington today has made me smile. Frank thought it was because his unconventional approach upset the national sides bosses. His daughter claimed in 2016 that he was suffering from Alzheimers due to heading the ball during his playing days. Tough guy boss Revie wasnt so forgiving when Frank ignored his clear instructions not to go out. Great pals with the late George Best he lived with Lindy, the sister of the Manchester United stars first wife Angie. Slipping out the hotel through a side door with a few other England players they visited a casino. He was a beloved player, flamboyant both on and off the pitch and left an indelible mark on those who witnessed his attacking talent. [12] Worthington played into his 40s making 757 English League appearances and scoring 234 goals. Log In. 'Then I tried to explain that Dad died 40-odd years ago and Mum 25 years ago. He once admitted that should he have 'taken things a little easier early on' he would have progressed in his career further. No I don't think so, but you can take heading out of training, or limit it massively. The Match of the Day host scored more headers for England than any other player and says that he and fellow presenters Alan Shearer and Ian Wright fear they could also fall ill. Lineker has also joined a talkSPORT to take part in a radio documentary on the brain condition. Peter Reid For The Daily Mail 'A spokesman for his wife Carol said Frank died peacefully in hospital in Huddersfield following a long illness.'. Daughter of Noel Dwyer, international goalkeeper. The front cover featured a smiling Worthington, contemplating putting lumps of sugar in his cup of tea; the book title is a deliberate sexual pun. The question always lingered, though, how much of a star Frank would have been if hed reserved those skills for the football pitch. One of the great entertainers, scorer of one of the greatest ever goals.'. A record breaking deal to sign for Liverpool in 1972 fell through because two weeks of sex and partying left him with high blood pressure. Rest in peace, Elvis. Stan Collymore, A true showman and great footballer but even better bloke.John Fashanu, Absolute luxury. 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Sky Sports Gary Taphouse, What a player, got fans off their seats, a great entertainer. TalkSports Ian Abrahams, He later confessed: In my Leicester days, it wasnt a night out unless you were in at six in the morning after a visit to the Playboy Club.. He said: 'I have no complaints about my life and my career so far and no regrets, apart from one thing. Six of the 11 players who won the title for Burnley in 1959-60 have died with dementia while a seventh, Jimmy Robson, is also now struggling with the illness. He made his debut on 15 May against Northern Ireland in the 197374 British Home Championship, coming on as a substitute in a 10 victory at Wembley. The West Yorkshireman, from the village of Shelf near Bradford, was the son of two football players, with his dad Eric turning out for Halifax Town and mum Alice for the Womens Auxiliary Air Force. Please review our, You need to be a subscriber to join the conversation. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. The football legend spoke extensively about his sexual exploits in his autobiography One Hump or Two? 2,469 followers. In 1994, his autobiographyOne Hump or Two?, detailing his various exploits. Well, anyone turning up got quite a sight. 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! And boy was he skilful. He made only eight international appearances, even though the Manchester City legend Mike Summerbee once called him the only player you could have taken from the league to Italy without him looking out of place. Carol Wyer is a USA Today bestselling author and winner of the People's Book Prize Award. [5] His nephew Gary was also a professional footballer. She had a blue tight-fitting leather suit on. Why should I? The England star,who refused to wear shinpads during matches, was compared to George Best in terms of his footballing talent and love of women and nightclubs. Home; Carpet Cleaning; Upholstery Cleaning; This was classic Worthington, the mavericks maverick who has died at the age of 72 following a long illness. He also refused towear shinpads on the pitch, playing with only his socks covering his ankles. Worthington won eight England caps and represented over 20 clubs in a long playing career that began with Huddersfield in 1966. "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. Worthington's wife Carol paid tribute to the much-loved football showman, who died in hospital in Huddersfield. Never shy about discussing his pulling prowess, he also told a journalist what happened after bedding a teenager in Sweden. Carol Dwyer is the wife of the popular former football player Frank Worthington who recently passed away at the age of 72. I loved football and the ladies and I was not prepared to give up either. And he wouldnt go out with us that evening. 04:52 EST 23 Mar 2021 Light on his feet, agile, you couldnt take your eyes off him. [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. Before the second medical, Shankly sent Frank off on holiday to relax. I did all right for myself, thanks very much.. In the Seventies, football became part of the pop industry, Worthington once said. She was young and attractive, so what was a man supposed to do?. Having put pen to paper, Frank failed two medicals. Even the referee clapped. Fat lot of good it did him. That was when they could prise him off the dancefloor. The two bodies have announced they will jointly fund research to follow the 2019 FIELD project, which found ex-footballers to be three and a half times more likely to die of neurodegenerative diseases than the general population. He said: This is where I differ from George Best. Tributes have poured in for footballing icon Frank Worthington, who has died aged 72 after a long battle with dementia. When we walked back the next day, there was the car balancing on the edge of a big drop.. When he signed for Southampton in 1983, Lawrie McMenemy told him I dont care how you train, just so long as you perform for me on a Saturday.. , updated That first touch killed the ball stone dead. Profoundly saddened to hear Frank Worthington has died. 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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. And I remember thinking at the time: come on Frank, you and I both know come next week youll be out on the seventh night too. He was big, good in the air, a real presence. Ex-Leicester and England star Gary Lineker described him last night as my boyhood hero and a wonderful character. Despite failing that Liverpool medical Frank played until he was aged 43, running out for over 20 clubs here and in the US, before finally hanging up his boots in 1992. "He will be greatly missed by everyone who loved him so much. He scored two goals, against Argentina and Bulgaria in friendlies. The question always lingered, though, how much of a star Frank would have been if hed reserved those skills for the football pitch. Unfortunately, there was a problem at the medical: his blood pressure was too high. He was dating Miss Great Britain at the time, but he used the break to pick up a series of international admirers including a Swedish mother-and-daughter combination. [14], Worthington's spell at Tranmere Rovers was as player-manager and although he had some success he did not return to management. 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.. 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. But he could pass, he could dribble, his movement off the ball was so intelligent. 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, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). He quickly made a big impression at his first club Huddersfield Town, scoring 41 goals in 171 appearances. I used to go to a lot of pop concerts and got to meet a lot of the stars. [24], While a Leicester City player, Worthington won eight caps for England in 1974. I just wanted every girl to go to bed with me.. He went on to play for Leicester and Bolton. 'Our thoughts are with his family and friends.'. Former England striker Frank Worthington died aged 72 on March 22 in hospital after dementia diagnosis Frank became famous as much for off-field exploits as rarefied talents on it including. All of our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time,' Birmingham posted on twitter. In February it emerged that the FA and PFA are to commission new studies into what causes the increased risk of dementia among footballers. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends," Bolton tweeted. Everyone was chasing us for money but with sickness and other benefits we just about managed to get the interest paid on the mortgage. He said: Next morning, after the girl had got up early for work, her muzzer woke me up with a cup of tea. After the divorce came through in 1977, his expensive lifestyle which Steens excellent book The Mavericks described as shopping sprees on the Kings Road and a rapid turnover of sports cars had to be toned down a little. As we got older, we stayed in touch, though sadly dementia took a hold on him. The Frank Worthington Story - Ian Worthington with Steve Wells and Nick Cooper (ACL & Polar Publishing, 21 November 1994) Contains a flicker-vision card box. 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. Everton won but I couldn't help feel for Frank because it was probably his last chance to play in an FA Cup final. He also upset Englands caretaker manager Joe Mercer by sneaking a girl up to his hotel room after a game. The question always lingered, though, how much of a star Frank would have been if he'd reserved those skills for the football pitch. The increased risk of dementia for footballers after years of heading the ball has only recently become known. You can see why Worthingtons attitude failed to impress Ramsey or his successor Don Revie, a pair of pragmatic England managers. View the profiles of people named Carol Dwyer. "After. Frank also had a daughter, Kim-Malou, with Birgitta but parenthood did not slow him down. . 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. Last week, Gary Lineker, 60, revealed he will be getting tests on his brain to check for the illness. She was young and attractive, so what was a man supposed to do?. 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. Worthington is perhaps best known for his most-famous goal, scored for Bolton againstIpswich at the old Burnden Park in 1979. Jemma Carr Elvis fan Frank said: I dont see any harm in trying things out, but drug taking is certainly not something I would recommend to anyone.. "Profoundly saddened to hear thatFrankWorthingtonhas died. 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. 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I never have regrets. He was flamboyant, a cavalier and he played up to the playboy image.
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