Fat lot of good it did him. 'A beautiful footballer, a maverick and a wonderful character who was so kind to this young apprentice when he joined the club. For the Canadian general, see, Chorley v. 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They have ignored, shunned, turned their backs on a massive issue. Frank also won the Golden Boot title in 1979 for the 24 goals he scored for Bolton Wanderers in the top division. 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. His daughter claimed in 2016 that he was suffering from Alzheimers due to heading the ball during his playing days. Welcome Frank. Gradually, though, he started to calm down and after he married second wife Carol in 1986 he was content to be in bed by 10pm. Slipping out the hotel through a side door with a few other England players they visited a casino. 'Our thoughts are with his family and friends.'. 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. Worthingtonwore Birmingham's colours from 1979 to 1982. His longest-lasting association was with Leicester City, whom he represented more than 200 times, while he also appeared for Birmingham City, Leeds United, Southampton and Sunderland. 'This meeting should have happened 20 years ago,' said Sutton. When we walked back the next day, there was the car balancing on the edge of a big drop.. Resides in El Cajon, CA. [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. Worthington was born into a footballing family in Shelf, near Halifax, West Riding of Yorkshire. Around that time he declared bankruptcy because he couldnt pay off tax bills of 36,000. Log in or sign up for Facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. 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. Shortly after leaving the club in 1972 he boasted: I was pulling girls every night. Also known as Karren R Dwyer, K R Dwyer, Ruth Dwyer. Frank also had a daughter, Kim-Malou, with Birgitta but parenthood did not slow him down. View the profiles of people named Carol Worthington. Juggling the ball, practising tricks and free-kicks. 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?". 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. LEGENDS of the game, footie experts and celebrity fans paid tribute to Frank on social media. We all shared a common perspective: football was there to be enjoyed, both for the player and the fan. Within a few years, he had found his second wife Carole Dwyer, Page Three model and daughter of Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Noel Dwyer. or. Worthington's wife Carol paid tribute to the much-loved football showman, who died in hospital in Huddersfield. But Frank denied suffering from the brain disease. 'I have regular health checks, including the brain. 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. "The club is saddened to learn of the passing ofFrankWorthingtonaged 72. He said: This is where I differ from George Best. "It is with great sadness that Bolton Wanderers has today learned of the passing of club legendFrankWorthington. Her crime novels have sold over one million Continue reading About Carol. He then made a further guest appearance for the club in May 1985 against an Oxford United XI for Peter Foley's testimonial. There were rumours that he had a sexually transmitted disease, but the player insisted it was blood pressure due to constant carousing. 'She spotted me in the players' lounge and came over. Our thoughts are with Frank's loved ones,' the club tweeted. For other inquiries Contact Us. Why should I? Carl Theodor Dreyer. He did his best to hide it, but you could see there was a confusion in his eyes, the effect of dementia. Includes Address(5) Phone(4) Email(3) See Results. Bob said: 'He asked me a couple of months back: "Do you ever see your parents at all?". 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. Carol Dwyer is the wife of the popular former football player Frank Worthington who recently passed away at the age of 72. Alf Ramsey, Englands understated manager, turned white. Boss at Self-Employed. RING The Sun on 0207 782 4104 or WHATSAPP on 07423720250 or EMAILexclusive@the-sun.co.uk, NFL player attacked by gunmen who ran off with pricey jewelry, Astrid Wett to make embarrassing name change if she loses to AJ Bunker, Veronika Rajek stuns in sports bra as Tom Brady admirer hits the town, Stephen A begs fans to 'relax' as they slam 'disrespectful' exchange with Qerim, 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. 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. His best chances came in 1974, when Joe Mercer spent a month as caretaker manager in the wake of Ramseys departure. Raquel Welch! Bang! "Profoundly saddened to hear thatFrankWorthingtonhas died. 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. Slipping out the hotel through a side door with a few other England players they visited a casino. 2,469 Followers, 3,131 Following, 1,504 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Carol Wyer (@carolwyer) carolwyer. His legacy for me will be of a great character, a terrific football showman and a top, top bloke. 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. So far everything is OK. But he had to sell that precious memory in 2005 to fund his retirement. His loss will be sadly mourned, and yet there will also be joy in reliving some of the games most outrageous anecdotes. 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. Profoundly saddened to hear Frank Worthington has died. After the money stopped coming in I was made bankrupt as well. People named Carol Dwyer. The question always lingered, though, how much of a star Frank would have been if hed reserved those skills for the football pitch. Newcastle United striker Malcolm Macdonald ended up losing 1,200 to Frank. 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. He was my boyhood hero when he was at @LCFC," Lineker posted on social media. Bobby Charlton was diagnosed with the disease last year while former Leeds United defender Gordon McQueen announced he had it last week. 'If only I had taken things a little easier early on, I would have gone to Liverpool and the sky would have been the limit, but I have never made excuses for anything because that is a weakness. Her gloves are new. Tributes have poured in for footballing icon Frank Worthington, who has died aged 72 after a long battle with dementia. 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. Worthington's wife Carol paid tribute to the much-loved football showman, who died in hospital in Huddersfield on Monday. And boy did Frank have fun. Former England striker Frank Worthington has died aged 72 following a long illness. See Photos. 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. The woman's husband was asleep in the next seat. Former Leicester, Tottenham and England striker Gary Lineker also offered his condolences on Twitter. 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. 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. I even used my right foot occasionally. Shortly after leaving the club in 1972 he boasted: I was pulling girls every night. Living close to the edge was what Frank was used to. 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 problem was, we were non-conformists at a time when the game was run at the top by those who valued conformity. Everyone recognizes Carol as the wife of Frank Worthington, which is pretty obvious to happen when you're married to someone very popular. Comment. The Super League fixture had been a doubt due to safety concerns relating to the pitch. [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. I remember I was with him in one get together Revie organised. I loved football and the ladies and I was not prepared to give up either. to Carol Dwyer [registered in Halifax, December 1986]. Unfortunately, there was a problem at the medical: his blood pressure was too high. Frank said: Yeah, I was a bit of a rascal. 'I had to remind him, as gently as I could, that he actually meant "our parents" because they were his mum and dad as well. For this mercurial talent, who has died at the age of 72, was just as well known for his inexhaustible exploits in the bedroom and on the dancefloor as his prowess in front of goal. 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. 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His wife CarolWorthington said:'Frank brought joy to so many people throughout his career and in his private life. Today his former clubs paid their respects to one of football's . He will be greatly missed by everyone who loved him so much., GOT a story? 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. 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. [24], While a Leicester City player, Worthington won eight caps for England in 1974. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Before the second medical, Shankly sent Frank off on holiday to relax. Jemma Carr 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. 'I pointed to the Main Stand and said: 'You could have got a better view of that from over there.' 'Saints FC is saddened by the passing of Frank Worthington, who lit up The Dell with his talents in 1983/84. He went on to play for Leicester and Bolton. Worthington's wife Carol paid tribute to the much-loved football showman, who died in hospital in . He had a terrific football brain, sharp as a knife. 10:12 EST 23 Mar 2021. 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. Why should I? [31] Worthington denied her claims shortly afterwards. I never have regrets. Frank Worthington has died following a long illness, aged 72, his family have announced. Frank loved life, he loved Elvis, but more than anything, he loved his football. [12] Worthington played into his 40s making 757 English League appearances and scoring 234 goals. He quickly made a big impression at his first club Huddersfield Town, scoring 41 goals in 171 appearances. I was wearing some wild clothes and she tried to kiss me on the dance floor. 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. Frank said: Yeah, I was a bit of a rascal. There was an aura around Frank. And when he was asked to name his previous clubs he answered: "The Playboy, Tramps and Sandpiper.". His daughter claimed in 2016 that he was suffering from Alzheimers due to heading the ball during his playing days. He boasted of sleeping with a different woman every night, bedding a teenager followed by her mother and dating a string of beauties. . When Frank, Willie Morgan, Mike Walsh and I went to an Elvis convention in Blackpool, Frank was even more popular than the Elvis impersonator on stage, jumping up to sing Suspicious Minds. Huddersfield were not exactly a glamour club, but that didnt stop Frank becoming a major attraction. [26], Worthington further represented England in the 1991 edition of the World Cup of Masters, scoring in the opening round against Uruguay. 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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. I took her out later to a nightclub. and '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. Worthington won eight England caps and represented over 20 clubs in a long playing career that began with Huddersfield in 1966. [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. He boasted of sleeping with a different woman every night, bedding a teenager followed by her mother and dating a string of beauties. Frank thought it was because his unconventional approach upset the national sides bosses. 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. [14], Worthington's spell at Tranmere Rovers was as player-manager and although he had some success he did not return to management. On hearing that Worthington had high blood pressure, manager Bill Shankly sent him to Majorca for a week for health reasons. Daughter of Noel Dwyer, international goalkeeper. In another,he recalls joining theMile High Club with a French woman he had known for 20 minutes on a flight to Los Angeles while playing forLeicester City. Last week, Gary Lineker, 60, revealed he will be getting tests on his brain to check for the illness. 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. He was big, good in the air, a real presence. Every moment I've thought of Frank Worthington today has made me smile. He spoke about the goal in his last ever interview in 2016. They had a son and a daughter together: Frank Junior and Kim Malou. But he had to sell that precious memory in 2005 to fund his retirement. 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. A Truth for a Truth #books. He could charm anyone. [13] He was described by former Huddersfield and Bolton manager, Ian Greaves as "the working mans George Best". Best wants everyone to love him. Discussing potential ways of limiting the impact of heading the ball, Lineker added: 'Do you want to take heading out of the game? He really was that good. Having put pen to paper, Frank failed two medicals. I just wanted every girl to go to bed with me.. I'm applying for Universal Credit and hopefully I can get benefits to pay my rent somewhere but the future looks terribly bleak.. Many England fans wondered why Frank, whose majestic skills were compared to Best, didnt play more for his country. '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.'. Tough guy boss Revie wasnt so forgiving when Frank ignored his clear instructions not to go out. He will be greatly missed by everyone who loved him so much., GOT a story? Our main priority when we went out on the pitch was to entertain, to have fun. In 1994, his autobiographyOne Hump or Two?, detailing his various exploits. [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 am actually edging away from goal at this point, but then all of a sudden I flick it over my head, spin past Butcher and Osman so now they are going totally the wrong way! 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.. Jemma Carr Take the occasion in 1972 when Worthington nearly signed for Liverpool for what would then have been a club-record fee of 150,000. He was a beloved player, flamboyant both on and off the pitch and left an indelible mark on those who witnessed his attacking talent. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. The comments below have not been moderated, By Best wants everyone to love him. Leicester were another of Worthington's former clubs to issue a tribute. Frank Worthington died on Monday at the age of 72 after battling dementia. That memory dates from Worthingtons iconic 1970s heyday. 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. A JustGiving page has been set up in memory of Worthington to raise money for both his wife of 35 years and dementia charities, with 90 per cent of the final total set to go to a charity. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. His personal level of performance, he once told an interviewer, is more important to me than the team winning. He'd be the last off the training pitch because he loved that environment. We belonged to an exclusive little club, Frank and I - and I dont mean Stringfellows. In his autobiography One Hump or Two?, which certainly wasnt a reference to camels, he wrote extensively about his sexual exploits. Sutton's professional footballer father, Mike, died on Boxing Day following a 10-year battle with dementia. Gary Lineker hailed the ex-England striker his 'boyhood hero' and described him as 'a beautiful footballer, a maverick and a wonderful character.'. Very sad news. Tony Cottee, A great player, entertainer and character, even at 9 we had to go just to see him play. Indeed, he admitted to hankering after a musical career himself. 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. That goal he scored for Bolton, flicking the ball over his head before volleying it into the corner of the net: that was a piece of magic that will be admired as long as football is played. Sometimes Id wonder if they were with me because I was Frank Worthington, the footballer, or if they genuinely fancied me as a bloke. Huddersfield Town's Second Division champions 196970", "Where Are They Now? 'He will be greatly missed by everyone who loved him so much.'. I loved football and the ladies and I was not prepared to give up either. 'If I had known what I know now, I would have certainly limited the amount of heading I did. He was flamboyant, a cavalier and he played up to the playboy image. [29], Worthington was married twice: firstly in 1973 to Brigitta K. Egermalm, and secondly in 1986 to Carol, the daughter of Noel Dwyer, the Irish international goalkeeper. 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. I scored loads for Leicester. Worthington's former clubs Bolton and Birmingham added their tributes on social media. We were part of a unique cohort in the Seventies that have become known subsequently as The Mavericks. After the game, guess who I got a strong connection with? 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.. "Oh," he'd say, and then he wouldn't talk any more.'. Author. 541-301-8460 carol dwyer frank worthington Licensed and Insured carol dwyer frank worthington Serving Medford, Jacksonville and beyond! Posted on February 9, 2023. 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. 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 62-year-old revealed Gordon Taylor, chief executive of the Professional Footballers' Association, had helped in many ways' and he is set to attend Worthington's funeral today. Yet, in the players' lounge, after the game, he was the first over with a drink saying how pleased he was for me. Join Facebook to connect with Carol Worthington and others you may know. Famed for his audacious skills on the pitch and his veracious partying off it, Worthington passed away peacefully in hospital in West Yorkshire yesterday, his family said. In later life, when asked who he had played for, he liked to reply I had 11 clubs or 12 if you count Stringfellows.. It was, he admitted, a mistake. 'The club is saddened to learn of the passing of Frank Worthington aged 72. And that was just in a night club. 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. 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. 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. Facebook gives people the power to. Profoundly saddened to hear Frank Worthington has died. 'I have always known what I was about and where I was going.'. See Photos. You can see why Worthingtons attitude failed to impress Ramsey or his successor Don Revie, a pair of pragmatic England managers. All of our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time,' Birmingham posted on twitter. 1,504 posts. Carol was her husband's full-time carer as he battled dementia and prostate cancer A second goal, rifled home from a Kevin Keegan flick-on, beat Bulgaria 1-0 in Sofia 10 days later. Learn more about Carol Dwyer by following the article below. He said: 'I have no complaints about my life and my career so far and no regrets, apart from one thing. Sometimes Id wonder if they were with me because I was Frank Worthington, the footballer, or if they genuinely fancied me as a bloke. Frank was running between the lines before anyone drew them. Once described by former Huddersfield and Bolton manager Ian Greaves as 'the working man's George Best', Worthington played in 22 consecutive Football League seasons from 1966/7, scoring 266 goals in 882 appearances in all competitions. She had a blue tight-fitting leather suit on. I loved football and the ladies and I was not prepared to give up either. Contrary to popular belief (perhaps nourished by the fact that his films often deal with . Follow. A statement from Worthington's family read: 'It is with great sadness that the death is announced of football legend Frank Worthington who passed away last night. Everton won but I couldn't help feel for Frank because it was probably his last chance to play in an FA Cup final. Great pals with the late George Best he lived with Lindy, the sister of the Manchester United stars first wife Angie.
