Frank Worthington
Frank Worthington
RIP
One of the first non Burnley players I remember really liking (as a child in the 70s).
One of the first non Burnley players I remember really liking (as a child in the 70s).
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A bit of a maverick, skilful entertainer who was his own man. RIP
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I read his book a lot of years ago, I seem to recall that in there he says that his dad used to take him to Turf Moor as a young boy.
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RIP, Frank. Wonderful footballer and scorer of many WOW!! goals.
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I'll always remember him for the goal below in his Bolton day's.
RIP Frank
https://youtu.be/W0z_arXZ8nM
RIP Frank
https://youtu.be/W0z_arXZ8nM
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Loved Frank - he and Stan Bowles were my favourite non Burnley players
Apparently he had a girlfriend ready at each of his away matches.
RIP
Apparently he had a girlfriend ready at each of his away matches.
RIP
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There was a poster on the wall it said "Drink Canada dry," so I thought I would.
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Another for the ball juggling goal for Bolton. Was always shown at the start of Kick Off on a Friday evening with Gerald Sindstadt and later Elton Welsby. One of a number of maverick players from the 1970s who lived a colourful life and didn't achieve as much as their talent could have. Stan Bowles was another.
RIP Frank Worthington, scorer of one of the most memorable goals of my childhood.
RIP Frank Worthington, scorer of one of the most memorable goals of my childhood.
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Great goal. At the end of that clip you can see the referee applauding as he runs across the shot!Andingle wrote: ↑Tue Mar 23, 2021 9:23 amI'll always remember him for the goal below in his Bolton day's.
RIP Frank
https://youtu.be/W0z_arXZ8nM
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Players like Frank Worthington are a rare breed these days, one that played the game for fun and aimed to please the fans.
A mate dragged me along to watch Bolton at Stockport one Friday night and Worthington’s class stood out even though “his legs had gone”
RIP Frank
A mate dragged me along to watch Bolton at Stockport one Friday night and Worthington’s class stood out even though “his legs had gone”
RIP Frank
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Still one of my favourite goals ever. Amazing piece of skill.Andingle wrote: ↑Tue Mar 23, 2021 9:23 amI'll always remember him for the goal below in his Bolton day's.
RIP Frank
https://youtu.be/W0z_arXZ8nM
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A highly talented player and a showman. One of the characters of football in the seventies along with Best and Bowles.
I remember his overhead flick at Bolton and this - one of his great one-liners...
While playing for England pre-kick-off, Ramsey said to him, "Frank, I'll probably pull you off at half-time," with Frank responding, "Cheers Boss, I usually only get half an orange."
Pure class. We won't see the likes of him again. RIP Frankie
I remember his overhead flick at Bolton and this - one of his great one-liners...
While playing for England pre-kick-off, Ramsey said to him, "Frank, I'll probably pull you off at half-time," with Frank responding, "Cheers Boss, I usually only get half an orange."
Pure class. We won't see the likes of him again. RIP Frankie
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RIP Frank W
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One of my favourite ever non-Clarets. Tony Currie was another.
RIP Frank.
RIP Frank.
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My wife recalls him dancing with her in a Halifax nightclub, although she then said he danced with most of the girls.
R.I.P. Frank. Superb in his day.
R.I.P. Frank. Superb in his day.
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Saw (heard) him at a Sportsman's Dinner a number of years back and he was really entertaining and admitted himself that he had all the talent in the world, but was from an era when players weren't looked after and definitely didn't look after themselves and if you were from a poorer background and you liked a good time, then suddenly you had the money to indulge yourself. And many did!!
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The ref clapping as he runs back to the half way line. If you love football, that's why we go, to see something like that.
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R.I.P Frank.
Real character. Think he was in the Huddersfield side that turned us over in the Cup in '72, before going on to Leicester.
Back then he was the sort of player that got people through the turnstiles.
Real character. Think he was in the Huddersfield side that turned us over in the Cup in '72, before going on to Leicester.
Back then he was the sort of player that got people through the turnstiles.
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The book, "One Hump Or Two," is now collectable - lent mine out, unfortunately. He was a big Jimmy Mac fan. Lived in Outlane for ages then moved to Hebden Bridge. Used to see him taking his grand kid to Tod Sports Centre. He'd give you a nod/smile - like The King coming in, he had such class. The receptionist, a lady about late 60 odd said she used to go weak at the knees.
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I heard a story about Frank and the local Dibble. They used to turn up at Burnden Park 30 minutes before kick-off to collect his maintenance payments. They were always sure to catch him then. Apparently, Ian Greaves used to pay off the payments so that Frank could play. Certainly a character!
R.I.P. Frank
R.I.P. Frank
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He was due to sign for Liverpool for a then record £150,000 in the 1972 close season, but his medical revealed high blood pressure. Shankly was still keen and told Frank to take a week's holiday in Spain to relax, come home, and retake the medical ...
He was dating " Miss Great Britain " at the time, but went to Spain alone where, in the words of the Daily Telegraph obituary, " he used the break to pick up a series of international admirers, including a Swedish mother and daughter combination " . At his second medical, his blood pressure was even higher !!
That goal for Bolton would be instantly flashed around the world if it'd been scored today !!
He was dating " Miss Great Britain " at the time, but went to Spain alone where, in the words of the Daily Telegraph obituary, " he used the break to pick up a series of international admirers, including a Swedish mother and daughter combination " . At his second medical, his blood pressure was even higher !!
That goal for Bolton would be instantly flashed around the world if it'd been scored today !!
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He palyed for Galway United as well , but before i was in the City
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This one!Clarets4me wrote: ↑Tue Mar 23, 2021 12:24 pmHe was due to sign for Liverpool for a then record £150,000 in the 1972 close season, but his medical revealed high blood pressure. Shankly was still keen and told Frank to take a week's holiday in Spain to relax, come home, and retake the medical ...
He was dating " Miss Great Britain " at the time, but went to Spain alone where, in the words of the Daily Telegraph obituary, " he used the break to pick up a series of international admirers, including a Swedish mother and daughter combination " . At his second medical, his blood pressure was even higher !!
That goal for Bolton would be instantly flashed around the world if it'd been scored today !!
https://youtu.be/W0z_arXZ8nM
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Handsome Frank, he used to be called.
RIP.
RIP.
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Great player, one of the players I tried to emulate in my youth playing in the school yard.
RIP
RIP
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Such a sad loss. A real entertainer who probably should have been an England regular but so many in that era were largely ignored.
As has been said, the sort of player who got you through the turnstiles.
As has been said, the sort of player who got you through the turnstiles.
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Did he have any memorable appearances against Burnley?
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Huge character and loved by all. I knew his sister Julie very well. She was awesome as well. RIP Frank
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I seem to recall that Frank played at the Turf for Huddersfield Town during Claret's relegation season in the First Division in 1970-71. I was at the game where both Clarets and Town were in the relegation positions at the start of the game and it was played October/November 1970. Town won 3-2 and I can recall Trevor Cherry playing and that there was loads of Town fans on the Turf that day.
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R.I.P. Frank Worthington.
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'Don Howe Question Time Meme, member in the audience, any comment?'
"No not you, the one at the back..."
"Maverick footballers go around the cross-country course of life in 6th with a beer bottle balanced on their head, what do you think?"
"No not you, the one at the back..."
"Maverick footballers go around the cross-country course of life in 6th with a beer bottle balanced on their head, what do you think?"
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And the reply from the panel is "He said the greatest opponent of his life was his wife, what do you think of Jack Charlton?"
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A great character and stylish footballer. Used to entertain the team bus doing Elvis impersonations. I also remember his goal at TM for Huddersfield. RIP
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We were once linked with him, think it was the season after the Orient game. I called at the Turf on my way home from work one day and as I got out of my car he walked out through the old ticket office door, walked across the road and went to the bookies. I was convinced we’d signed him but it never happened.
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Terrific player.
Playboy and a great character.
R.I.P. Frank.
Playboy and a great character.
R.I.P. Frank.
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Great player, of we had international managers that appreciated genuine talent at the time instead of work horse engines the likes of Frank, Tony Currie, Stan Bowles etc would have got a lot more games.
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He could play, that's for sure.
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Sadly another one of the great characters leaves us.
RIP Frank
RIP Frank
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Saw him play many times.A wonderful footballer and showman,they dont make em like Frank anymore.
RIP.
RIP.
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My wife’s claim to fame is that she sat next to his elder brother at Junior school and once chased Frank down the street for chucking stones at her.
Must dig out my signed copy of One Hump or Two.
RIP Frank one of the few opposition players I liked.
Must dig out my signed copy of One Hump or Two.
RIP Frank one of the few opposition players I liked.
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Superb player and quite a character. Played for my mates team Town. The only team to have played in all four divisions of the Football League at two different grounds.
Used to pass Outlane on my way from Slaithwaite to Bowers mill and had a chuckle about when asked who was his toughest ever opponent. Frank said the ex wife.
Apologies Psotto. You have already mentioned this.
What would he have thought about that screaming b@gger the other week?
Used to pass Outlane on my way from Slaithwaite to Bowers mill and had a chuckle about when asked who was his toughest ever opponent. Frank said the ex wife.
Apologies Psotto. You have already mentioned this.
What would he have thought about that screaming b@gger the other week?
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That's a fact I was never aware of - playing in all four divisions at two different grounds.Stayingup wrote: ↑Wed Mar 24, 2021 2:17 pmSuperb player and quite a character. Played for my mates team Town. The only team to have played in all four divisions of the Football League at two different grounds.
Used to pass Outlane on my way from Slaithwaite to Bowers mill and had a chuckle about when asked who was his toughest ever opponent. Frank said the ex wife.
Apologies Psotto. You have already mentioned this.
What would he have thought about that screaming b@gger the other week?
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Bolton have also played in all four Divisions at two different grounds ...ClaretTony wrote: ↑Wed Mar 24, 2021 3:26 pmThat's a fact I was never aware of - playing in all four divisions at two different grounds.
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Bowles - Worthington - Currie - Osgood - Hudson had 36 England caps between then and Currie had 17 of them. Something really not right there with that talent.
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Thanks. I really ought to catch up. Bolton's 'achievement' of course is very recent. When were they in the fourth division at Burnden Park?Clarets4me wrote: ↑Wed Mar 24, 2021 4:56 pmBolton have also played in all four Divisions at two different grounds ...
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We played there on I think Easter Monday 1988. Trouble before,during and after the game and also at half time under the stand. Bit hairy on the way back to the car as I was on crutches with a broken foot and toes.
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And Rodney Marsh.....ClaretTony wrote: ↑Wed Mar 24, 2021 5:00 pmBowles - Worthington - Currie - Osgood - Hudson had 36 England caps between then and Currie had 17 of them. Something really not right there with that talent.