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The flamboyant striker, who represented more than 20 clubs and scored more than 260 goals during his lengthy playing career, including for the national side, died last month at the age of 72 following a long illness. But he was always up for a chat about football. Includes Address(5) Phone(4) Email(3) See Results. (Image: Adam Gilchrist Photography/PA Wire). And when he was asked to name his previous clubs he answered: "The Playboy, Tramps and Sandpiper.". [12] Worthington played into his 40s making 757 English League appearances and scoring 234 goals. Right in the far corner past Paul Cooper's left hand. 04:52 EST 23 Mar 2021 [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. "After. That memory dates from Worthingtons iconic 1970s heyday. Everyone recognizes Carol as the wife of Frank Worthington, which is pretty obvious to happen when you're married to someone very popular. 'I have regular health checks, including the brain. "Frank brought joy to so many people throughout his career and in his private life," she said. Frank was running between the lines before anyone drew them. 'Saints FC is saddened by the passing of Frank Worthington, who lit up The Dell with his talents in 1983/84. A naturally gifted attacker, Frank was born to play the beautiful game. Bang! Find out more, Frank Worthington was the ultimate showman, a true entertainer with and without the ball, Frank Worthington in action for Leicester City against Arsenal in 1975, Huddersfield Town Frank Worthington with his Mustang car, Worthington joins the Grumbleweeds on stage at Bailey's Club in Leicesterdressed as Elvis Presley, Arsenal complete stunning comeback with 97th minute winner to beat Bournemouth latest reaction, Red-hot Brighton hammer West Ham to stay in hunt for Europe, Jittery Chelsea hold on to earn Graham Potter relief and breathing space, The Phil Foden resurgence continues as Manchester City punish Newcastle, Erik ten Hag summons Ferguson as Man Utd try to knock Liverpool off perch again, Moises Caicedo contract will not stop Man Utd, Chelsea and Liverpool interest. Sign Up. Light on his feet, agile, you couldnt take your eyes off him. 'He wasn't impressed.'. Her gloves are new. It was, he admitted, a mistake. 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. 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.. 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. Huddersfield were not exactly a glamour club, but that didnt stop Frank becoming a major attraction. This relationship endured, as will Worthingtons memory as one of the most gifted and charismatic players of his day. Carol Dwyer. Which wasnt altogether fair. Carol W Dwyer: Known as: Carol Dwyer Carol Dwyer Wood: Related to: Karen R Dwyer, 70 Karren R Dwyer, 71: Associates: Ruth Williams, 63 Ron Williams: Phones: (409) 866-5198: Addreses: Chandler, AZ 420 Longmeadow St, Beaumont, TX 77707 Nederland, TX: Occupation: Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations Alf Ramsey and then Don Revie as England managers had a right distrust of those who thought outside their strict guidelines. In 1994, his autobiographyOne Hump or Two?, detailing his various exploits. Many England fans wondered why Frank, whose majestic skills were compared to Best, didnt play more for his country. [14], Worthington's spell at Tranmere Rovers was as player-manager and although he had some success he did not return to management. He boasted of sleeping with a different woman every night, bedding a teenager followed by her mother and dating a string of beauties. Around 1978 the marriage broke down, giving Frank the freedom to play the field even more. Great pals with the late George Best he lived with Lindy, the sister of the Manchester United stars first wife Angie. "He will be greatly missed by everyone who loved him so much. 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. I even used my right foot occasionally. Carol Worthington, Frank Worthington's wife In a long career that began in 1966 he played in 22 consecutive Football League seasons. 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! The sort of player who makes sport worthwhile. Carol Dwyer: Frank Worthington Wife Everyone recognizes Carol as the wife of Frank Worthington, which is pretty obvious to happen when you're married to someone very popular. 00:30 GMT 24 Mar 2021. Today his former clubs paid their respects to one of football's . Please review our, You need to be a subscriber to join the conversation. 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. 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. He was a hero to Gary Lineker when the pair overlapped for six months at Filbert Street, though not exactly a mentor. 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. Franks cause of death has not been announced. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. The question always lingered, though, how much of a star Frank would have been if hed reserved those skills for the football pitch. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Ladies man Frank Worthington has died aged 72, The former striker, pictured with George Best and Alex Higgins, was known as 'the working man's Best', The cult hero passed away after a long battle with dementia, Frank played for 24 clubs including Leicester City and Leeds United, Frank was a notorious ladies man until he eventually settled down with his second wife Carol Dwyer, The Elvis fan, seen rocking out with TV's Grumbleweeds, tried to keep his 'nocturnal activities' secret, Frank boasted of sleeping with Miss World Mary Stavin, Miss Barbados Lindy Field, Profumo Affair model Mandy Rice-Davies and his first wife Birgitta, who won Miss Sweden (pictured), Frank was famed for his ability to juggle the ball on the pitch, He won the Golden Boot title in 1979 for the 24 goals he scored for Bolton Wanderers, He played until he was aged 43, running out for over 20 clubs here and in the US. 22:30 GMT 23 Mar 2021 On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Living close to the edge was what Frank was used to. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Southampton hailed Worthington for the joy he took to the south coast in his one-year stint with the Saints. Bobby Charlton was diagnosed with the disease last year while former Leeds United defender Gordon McQueen announced he had it last week. Carol Dwyer is the wife of the popular former football player Frank Worthington who recently passed away at the age of 72. He was still in good spirits, but mentally he was disappearing before your eyes. Never shy about discussing his pulling prowess, he also told a journalist what happened after bedding a teenager in Sweden. Alf Ramsey, Englands understated manager, turned white. "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. Sometimes Id wonder if they were with me because I was Frank Worthington, the footballer, or if they genuinely fancied me as a bloke. Peter Reid For The Daily Mail Frank Stewart Worthington (23 November 1948 22 March 2021) was an English footballer who played as a forward. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Here, Peter Reid offers his memories of a dear friend. He was my boyhood hero when he was at LCFC. In his autobiography One Hump or Two?, which certainly wasnt a reference to camels, he wrote extensively about his sexual exploits. When we walked back the next day, there was the car balancing on the edge of a big drop.. I'm applying for Universal Credit and hopefully I can get benefits to pay my rent somewhere but the future looks terribly bleak.. LEGENDS of the game, footie experts and celebrity fans paid tribute to Frank on social media. She had a blue tight-fitting leather suit on. 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. He boasted of sleeping with a different woman every night, bedding a teenager followed by her mother and dating a string of beauties. View Lori Dwyer results in Chandler, AZ including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. 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.. I just said: "Wow, brilliant". [30], In May 2016, his daughter said that Worthington had Alzheimer's disease for several years. 'A spokesman for his wife Carol said Frank died peacefully in hospital in Huddersfield following a long illness.'. Worthington is perhaps best known for his most-famous goal, scored for Bolton againstIpswich at the old Burnden Park in 1979. Fat lot of good it did him. Instead the player seduced a young woman on the aeroplane and went on a two week bender with her. He said: 'I've had conversations with Alan Shearer and Ian Wright and others about the worry that come 10, 15 years that it might happen to one of us. The increased risk of dementia for footballers after years of heading the ball has only recently become known. And we do not even know what has happened in the amateur game.'. 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. Why should I? The Super League fixture had been a doubt due to safety concerns relating to the pitch. Shortly after leaving the club in 1972 he boasted: I was pulling girls every night. 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ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, Ladies man Frank Worthington has died aged 72, The former striker, pictured with George Best and Alex Higgins, was known as 'the working man's Best', The cult hero passed away after a long battle with dementia, Frank played for 24 clubs including Leicester City and Leeds United, Frank was a notorious ladies man until he eventually settled down with his second wife Carol Dwyer, The Elvis fan, seen rocking out with TV's Grumbleweeds, tried to keep his 'nocturnal activities' secret, Frank boasted of sleeping with Miss World Mary Stavin, Miss Barbados Lindy Field, Profumo Affair model Mandy Rice-Davies and his first wife Birgitta, who won Miss Sweden (pictured), Frank was famed for his ability to juggle the ball on the pitch, He won the Golden Boot title in 1979 for the 24 goals he scored for Bolton Wanderers, He played until he was aged 43, running out for over 20 clubs here and in the US. When he got off the plane, looking like he'd enjoyed a long flight, he was carrying a bag of duty free, tripped down the steps, and a bottle of scotch smashed on the runway. Worthingtons Football League career lasted from 1966 to 1987, featuring 266 goals from his 882 appearances. He was my boyhood hero when he was at Leicester City. [26], Worthington further represented England in the 1991 edition of the World Cup of Masters, scoring in the opening round against Uruguay. Even the referee clapped. 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. We played against each other in the 1984 FA Cup semi-final at Highbury when I was at Everton and he was at Southampton. You could talk to him about the game for hours. Former Leicester, Tottenham and England striker Gary Lineker also offered his condolences on Twitter. When Frank's illness got particularly bad over the last five years, I became his full-time carer but now he has gone that income has stopped. Newcastle United striker Malcolm Macdonald ended up losing 1,200 to Frank. 'I scored a nice one at Chelsea once in a game we lost, but that's not what I remember from that day. 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'! 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. He then made a further guest appearance for the club in May 1985 against an Oxford United XI for Peter Foley's testimonial. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. During a lengthy playing career, the striker represented more than 20 clubs but the latter years of his life saw wife Carol became his full-time carer with benefits their only source of income. Lives in Eugene, Oregon. Sir Alf Ramsey swore when he turned up to fly with the England team wearing cowboy boots, a velvet jacket and silk shirt. Frank Worthington was one of English football's great mavericks One of English football's great mavericks, Worthington died peacefully in hospital on March 22 at the age of 72 following a. 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.. Why should I? 2 shares. The question always lingered, though, how much of a star Frank would have been if hed reserved those skills for the football pitch. Discussing potential ways of limiting the impact of heading the ball, Lineker added: 'Do you want to take heading out of the game? Before the second medical, Shankly sent Frank off on holiday to relax. I read that when he was a kid growing up in Halifax he played on the street with his two older brothers who used to kick lumps out of him. 'I pointed to the Main Stand and said: 'You could have got a better view of that from over there.' Jemma Carr Boss at Self-Employed. Posted on February 9, 2023. 'The fact is the FA and PFA [Professional Footballers' Association] have not done anywhere near enough. But he will also be remembered as a dedicated playboy who loved to impersonate Elvis the explanation for his flamboyant sideburns and who took pride in his extensive list of conquests. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends," Bolton tweeted. He also refused towear shinpads on the pitch, playing with only his socks covering his ankles. And boy did Frank have fun. 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. Murdaugh is heckled as he leaves court, Ukrainian soldier takes out five tanks with Javelin missiles, Isabel Oakeshott receives 'menacing' message from Matt Hancock, Alex Murdaugh unanimously found GUILTY of murder of wife and son, Isabel Oakeshott clashes with Nick Robinson over Hancock texts, Family of a 10-month-old baby filmed vaping open up, Missing hiker buried under snow forces arm out to wave to helicopter, Moment teenager crashes into back of lorry after 100mph police race. He said: Next morning, after the girl had got up early for work, her muzzer woke me up with a cup of tea. He did his best to hide it, but you could see there was a confusion in his eyes, the effect of dementia. 'The era of the 1966 players has made us really aware of this.'. RIP Frank (Elvis). He was a beloved player, flamboyant both on and off the pitch and left an indelible mark on those who witnessed his attacking talent. 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?". Huddersfield, Leicester and Bolton clubs also honoured their former star, who led an extraordinary 828-game career racking up 260 goals. He confessed to smoking cannabis and snorting cocaine through a bank note. That was when they could prise him off the dancefloor. [5] His nephew Gary was also a professional footballer. She was young and attractive, so what was a man supposed to do?. Shortly after leaving the club in 1972 he boasted: I was pulling girls every night. Our main priority when we went out on the pitch was to entertain, to have fun. Worthington's wife Carol paid tribute to the much-loved football showman, who died in hospital in Huddersfield. On another occasion he was fined by Huddersfield Town for hiding exotic dancers in his hotel wardrobe before a big match. Worthington played into his 40s making 757 English League appearances and scoring 234 goals. He wants everyone to love him. 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. Around 1978 the marriage broke down, giving Frank the freedom to play the field even more. 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. 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. The odds suggest that it probably will. This was classic Worthington, the mavericks maverick who has died at the age of 72 following a long illness. "Frank brought joy to so many people throughout his career and in his private. Today his wife Carol paid tribute to the much-loved football showman, saying he 'brought joy to so many people throughout his career and in his private life'. His daughter claimed in 2016 that he was suffering from Alzheimers due to heading the ball during his playing days. He also played in the United States (with NASL teams Philadelphia Fury and Tampa Bay Rowdies ), South Africa and Sweden as well as in English non-League football. It comes after several former footballers died of dementia, including England's 1966 World Cup heroes Nobby Stiles, Jack Charlton, Martin Peters and Ray Wilson. He said: 'Most of my goals weren't even caught on camera. Frank also won the Golden Boot title in 1979 for the 24 goals he scored for Bolton Wanderers in the top division. He really was that good. The football legend spoke extensively about his sexual exploits in his autobiography One Hump or Two? Frank said: Yeah, I was a bit of a rascal. Everyone recognizes Carol as Frank Worthington's wife, which is pretty obvious when you are married to someone very popular. He said: This is where I differ from George Best. 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. He also played in the United States (with NASL teams Philadelphia Fury and Tampa Bay Rowdies), South Africa and Sweden as well as in English non-League football. Take the occasion in 1972 when Worthington nearly signed for Liverpool for what would then have been a club-record fee of 150,000. Deteriorating before his familys eyes, Frank Worthingtons battle with Alzheimers The Athletic. 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. ", "Frank Worthington's most memorable moments", "Frank Worthington: Ex-England striker has Alzheimer's disease, says daughter", "Frank Worthington: Ex-England striker denies Alzheimer's diagnosis", "Frank Worthington: Former England striker dies aged 72 following long illness", "Where Are They Now? Worthington's wife Carol paid tribute to the much-loved football showman, who died in hospital in . But he had to sell that precious memory in 2005 to fund his retirement. 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.. Related To Carol Dwyer, Tom Dwyer. A second goal, rifled home from a Kevin Keegan flick-on, beat Bulgaria 1-0 in Sofia 10 days later. 'This meeting should have happened 20 years ago,' said Sutton. He said: Next morning, after the girl had got up early for work, her muzzer woke me up with a cup of tea. 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. 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. 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. Unfortunately, there was a problem at the medical: his blood pressure was too high. But Frank denied suffering from the brain disease. 'Our thoughts are with his family and friends.'. Never shy about discussing his pulling prowess, he also told a journalist what happened after bedding a teenager in Sweden. Juggling the ball, practising tricks and free-kicks. 'The club is saddened to learn of the passing of Frank Worthington aged 72. While his England caps ended at just eight after manager Don Revie discovered Frank had ignored a strict curfew by going out drinking and gambling at a casino. Daughter of Noel Dwyer, international goalkeeper. 2,469 Followers, 3,131 Following, 1,504 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Carol Wyer (@carolwyer) carolwyer. 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. 'As I turned to acknowledge the fans I felt sorry for Butcher, but still I couldn't resist saying something. According to Worthingtons racy autobiography, One Hump Or Two, the Liverpool manager Bill Shankly was still keen and told him to head for Majorca for a holiday. But he had to sell that precious memory in 2005 to fund his retirement. 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.. Leicester were another of Worthington's former clubs to issue a tribute. 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.. He was a scorer of great goals. 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. Having put pen to paper, Frank failed two medicals. 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. View the profiles of people named Carol Worthington. 'The ball comes down and I hit it. I just wanted every girl to go to bed with me.. His loss will be sadly mourned, and yet there will also be joy in reliving some of the games most outrageous anecdotes. 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.'. Carol Dwyer. There was Stan Bowles, Charlie George, Alan Hudson, Tony Currie, Frank, me and at the centre of it, George Best.

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