Name Frank Worthington Playing position Role Footballer | Years Team Position Forward | |
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Full name Frank Stewart Worthington Date of birth (1948-11-23) 23 November 1948 (age 67) | ||
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Frank Stewart Worthington (born 23 November 1948) is an English former footballer. Worthington was born into a footballing family in Shelf near Halifax, West Riding of Yorkshire. Both of his parents had played the game and his two older brothers, Dave and Bob, became professional footballers, both began their careers with Halifax Town. His nephew Gary was also a professional footballer.
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- Frank worthington super goal
- Frank worthington leicester legend
- Playing career
- International career
- Personal life
- Honours
- References
Frank worthington leicester legend
Playing career
Worthington began his career as a forward for Huddersfield Town in 1966 before playing for Leicester City, Bolton Wanderers, Birmingham City, Leeds United, Sunderland, Southampton, Brighton and Hove Albion, Tranmere Rovers, Preston North End, Stockport County and Galway United. Worthington played into his 40s making 757 English League appearances and scoring 234 goals. He also played in the United States (with NASL teams Philadelphia Fury and Tampa Bay Rowdies), South Africa, Sweden and in English non-League football.
Worthington's spell at Tranmere Rovers was as player-manager and although he had some success he did not return to management.
He showed flair and skill in his play and was always noticeable; he did not wear shin guards and his socks often fell to his ankles. Worthington also had the reputation for enjoying the high life. After his retirement from the game he turned to the after-dinner speaking circuit and also published his autobiography One Hump Or Two. 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.
In 1984, Worthington made three guest appearances for Manchester United against the Australia national team, Nottingham Forest and Juventus on their post-season tour of Australia. He then made a further guest appearance for the club in May 1985 against an Oxford United XI for Peter Foley's testimonial.
He signed for Galway United in February 1989.
International career
Worthington won eight caps for England in 1974, scoring two goals, during his time at Leicester City.
Worthington further represented England in the 1991 edition of the World Cup of Masters, scoring in the opening round against Uruguay.
Personal life
Worthington is married to the daughter of Noel Dwyer. In May 2016, his daughter revealed that Worthington has been battling with Alzheimer's disease for several years. Worthington denied those claims shortly afterwards.