Carol Wyer. Frank Worthington with model Carol Dwyer. 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. 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. Joe picked entertaining players, said Keegan at the time. He said: Next morning, after the girl had got up early for work, her muzzer woke me up with a cup of tea. "A beautiful footballer, a maverick and a wonderful character who was so kind to this young apprentice when he joined the club. The illegitimate son of a Danish farmer and his Swedish housekeeper, Carl Theodor Dreyer was born in Copenhagen on the 3th of February, 1889. His daughter claimed in 2016 that he was suffering from Alzheimers due to heading the ball during his playing days. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.". , updated He was my boyhood hero when he was at LCFC. 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. There are things we can do and we can put in place.'. 'The club is saddened to learn of the passing of Frank Worthington aged 72. By There were rumours that he had a sexually transmitted disease, but the player insisted it was blood pressure due to constant carousing. For other inquiries Contact Us. Profoundly saddened to hear Frank Worthington has died. Then he said his most difficult opponent was the taxman. 'They have not been interested,'he added. In 1994, his autobiographyOne Hump or Two?, detailing his various exploits. ", Worthington's first club Huddersfield tweeted: "Everyone at#htafcis devastated to hear of the passing of Town legendFrankWorthington. 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. The organisation leading the fight to understand a link between football and brain disease revealed in November that they know of at least 500 former players who have been affected. Yet, in the players' lounge, after the game, he was the first over with a drink saying how pleased he was for me. , updated On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Never shy about discussing his pulling prowess, he also told a journalist what happened after bedding a teenager in Sweden. Everyone was chasing us for money but with sickness and other benefits we just about managed to get the interest paid on the mortgage. Former England striker Frank Worthington has died aged 72 following a long illness. Sir Alf Ramsey swore when he turned up to fly with the England team wearing cowboy boots, a velvet jacket and silk shirt. She had a blue tight-fitting leather suit on. The time between the heading to outcome is often decades. [32], He died on 22 March 2021 following a lengthy illness at the age of 72 in Huddersfield.[33][34]. He will be greatly missed by everyone who loved him so much., GOT a story? It was, he admitted, a mistake. 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. But with all the evidence we have you can look on the balance of probability and say heading's the problem.'. The kind the fans might have selected., Worthington loved football for its own sake a passion which kept him going through an extraordinary 22 seasons in the Football League. See Photos. Premier League winner Chris Sutton has told MPs that the authorities have stood by while players have died as a result of dementia they developed through playing professional football. Eight: it is an absolute insult. Frank also had a daughter, Kim-Malou, with Birgitta but parenthood did not slow him down. In fact, Carol was also popular since she was a child because of her father, who was also a soccer player. Around 1978 the marriage broke down, giving Frank the freedom to play the field even more. [25] Joe Mercer was England's manager for six of Worthington's international appearances. 2,469 Followers, 3,131 Following, 1,504 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Carol Wyer (@carolwyer) carolwyer. He said: 'I have no complaints about my life and my career so far and no regrets, apart from one thing. LEGENDS of the game, footie experts and celebrity fans paid tribute to Frank on social media. 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 said: This is where I differ from George Best. 'The fact is the FA and PFA [Professional Footballers' Association] have not done anywhere near enough. "Frank brought joy to so many people throughout his career and in his private life . Thanks to his family, I managed to get over to Yorkshire to see Frank for a last glass of wine and I'm glad he still recognised me so we could share a few more laughs. But he had to sell that precious memory in 2005 to fund his retirement. Reacting to Gary Lineker's revelation, she told the Mirror: 'It's great to see a big name like Lineker come out and do this. He really was that good. He played for Huddersfield Town, Leicester City, and several other football teams during his career. 'Frankie Wortho' was a cult figure whose career began in 1966 . 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. But Frank denied suffering from the brain disease. Everton won but I couldn't help feel for Frank because it was probably his last chance to play in an FA Cup final. 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. You could talk to him about the game for hours. Frank Stewart Worthington (23 November 1948 22 March 2021) was an English footballer who played as a forward. 'If I had known what I know now, I would have certainly limited the amount of heading I did. The only silverware he picked up during that long career was the old Division Two title with Huddersfield Town. 'I have always known what I was about and where I was going.'. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. 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. Franks cause of death has not been announced. [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. 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. According to research on dementia, ex-footballers are 3.5 times more likely to die from the illness than the general population. 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. Best wants everyone to love him. Lives in Eugene, Oregon. That wild behaviour went too far when Frank was playing for Birmingham City between 1979 and 1982. 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.. 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. 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. Very sad news. Tony Cottee, A great player, entertainer and character, even at 9 we had to go just to see him play. I just wanted every girl to go to bed with me.. The Frank Worthington Story - Ian Worthington with Steve Wells and Nick Cooper (ACL & Polar Publishing, 21 November 1994) Contains a flicker-vision card box. He scored two goals, against Argentina and Bulgaria in friendlies. 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. Welcome Frank. 'This meeting should have happened 20 years ago,' said Sutton. His club managers realised they could rely on him to deliver the goods. 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. Shortly after leaving the club in 1972 he boasted: I was pulling girls every night. . And when he was asked to name his previous clubs he answered: "The Playboy, Tramps and Sandpiper.". Our main priority when we went out on the pitch was to entertain, to have fun. His personal level of performance, he once told an interviewer, is more important to me than the team winning. Carol Dwyer is the wife of the popular former football player Frank Worthington who recently passed away at the age of 72. "He will be greatly missed by everyone who loved him so much. Log in or sign up for Facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. I never have regrets. Frank said: Yeah, I was a bit of a rascal. 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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.. Commenting on his escapades in 1985 he said: 'I admit I have not been an angel, but nothing has ever come before football.'. But I soon realised this didnt matter a damn.. One Hump or Two? [27], Worthington lived a playboy lifestyle. Unashamedly anti-establishment, Worthington hit the headlines as much for his off-field exploits as his rarefied talents on it. The Super League fixture had been a doubt due to safety concerns relating to the pitch. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. They have ignored, shunned, turned their backs on a massive issue. Frank thought it was because his unconventional approach upset the national sides bosses. What have I f---ing done?. He also upset Englands caretaker manager Joe Mercer by sneaking a girl up to his hotel room after a game. Carol married #FrankWorthington." I never have regrets. Because were he around now, Frank would have earned himself 100 England caps not the eight he got. Everyone raves about his classy goal of the season against Ipswich in 1979 but he'd scored an even better one in December at QPR against Phil Parkes from 30 yards. Frank also won the Golden Boot title in 1979 for the 24 goals he scored for Bolton Wanderers in the top division. Sign Up. 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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. On another occasion he was fined by Huddersfield Town for hiding exotic dancers in his hotel wardrobe before a big match. We belonged to an exclusive little club, Frank and I - and I dont mean Stringfellows. 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'! Sometimes Id wonder if they were with me because I was Frank Worthington, the footballer, or if they genuinely fancied me as a bloke. I scored loads for Leicester. 'Then I tried to explain that Dad died 40-odd years ago and Mum 25 years ago. Comment. One of English football's great mavericks, Worthington died peacefully in hospital on March 22 at the age of 72 following a long illness and the funeral of the former Huddersfield . 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?". 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. 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. [12] Worthington played into his 40s making 757 English League appearances and scoring 234 goals. Slipping out the hotel through a side door with a few other England players they visited a casino. Southampton hailed Worthington for the joy he took to the south coast in his one-year stint with the Saints. Born in Halifax, his last gig was as player-coach for Halifax Town, aged 44. People named Carol Dwyer. Everyone recognizes Carol as the wife of Frank Worthington, which is pretty obvious to happen when you're married to someone very popular. He toldSportsmail's Ian Ladyman: 'It was against Ipswich and it came to me from a throw-in and I controlled it on my head. Gambling was a major part of football back in those days and one marathon card game in 1974 went on until 9am in the morning after England beat Bulgaria. Which wasnt altogether fair. Around 1978 the marriage broke down, giving Frank the freedom to play the field even more. For the Canadian general, see, Chorley v. 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For more adventurous managers, though, the creativity in his silky left foot outweighed any perceived lack of discipline. Last week, Gary Lineker, 60, revealed he will be getting tests on his brain to check for the illness. In his book One Hump or Two he describes some of his greatest goals, including one against Chelsea which he celebrated at a London nightclub where he danced with American actress Raquel Welch who then tried to kiss him. The last time I saw him was about three years ago when I did an event with him and Gary Lineker. Author of feel-good comedies and crime fiction including #1 bestseller An Eye For An Eye Rep'd Jane Rotrosen Agency NY https://amzn.to/2LjRb1r. With Liverpool out of the picture, Frank signed for Leicester City instead, scoring 72 goals in 210 games for the Midlands side. ', Football commentatorGary Taphouse added: 'RIP Frank Worthington. The cause of his death is revealed to be Alzheimer from which he was struggling for years. Contrary to popular belief (perhaps nourished by the fact that his films often deal with . The question always lingered, though, how much of a star Frank would have been if hed reserved those skills for the football pitch. Extravagant spending, including buying a Ford Mustang and drinking champagne at breakfast, left him bankrupt when he couldnt pay the taxman. He spoke about the goal in his last ever interview in 2016. 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. 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.. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. 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In his autobiography One Hump or Two?, which certainly wasnt a reference to camels, he wrote extensively about his sexual exploits. 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. This article is about the England international footballer. It was madness Frank didnt play more for his country. I once read an interview with him when he had just moved clubs - to Bolton I think - and he said he was knuckling down, getting self-disciplined; instead of going out seven nights a week, he said, he was going to cut it down to just the six. Instead the player seduced a young woman on the aeroplane and went on a two week bender with her. Daughter of Noel Dwyer, international goalkeeper. 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. 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. - Advise management, executives, human resources, safety, and security professionals on a variety of employment law issues such as wage and hour, hiring and disciplinary decisions, harassment and . We all shared a common perspective: football was there to be enjoyed, both for the player and the fan. Jemma Carr Find your friends on Facebook. He only stopped wearing the medallions when his wife Carol told him 'it was beginning to look a bit naff', he earlier said. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends,' Bolton tweeted. Huddersfield Town's Second Division champions 196970", "Where Are They Now? ", "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? 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. Worthington's wife Carol paid tribute to the much-loved football showman, who died in hospital in Huddersfield. 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.. And when he was asked to name his previous clubs he answered: "The Playboy, Tramps and Sandpiper.". I just wanted every girl to go to bed with me.. He could charm anyone. Carol was her husband's full-time carer as he battled dementia and prostate cancer 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. No I don't think so, but you can take heading out of training, or limit it massively. [24], While a Leicester City player, Worthington won eight caps for England in 1974. Huddersfield were not exactly a glamour club, but that didnt stop Frank becoming a major attraction. 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. Discussing potential ways of limiting the impact of heading the ball, Lineker added: 'Do you want to take heading out of the game? 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. The FA and PFA are seeking applications from researchers to answer the question: what is the cause of the observed increased risk of death from neurodegenerative disorders in former professional footballers found in the FIELD study? 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.. Ex-Leicester and England star Gary Lineker described him last night as my boyhood hero and a wonderful character. "Frank brought joy to so many people throughout his career and in his private. He was a scorer of great goals. Sometimes Id wonder if they were with me because I was Frank Worthington, the footballer, or if they genuinely fancied me as a bloke. Before the second medical, Shankly sent Frank off on holiday to relax. 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. Shortly after leaving the club in 1972 he boasted: I was pulling girls every night. Please review our, You need to be a subscriber to join the conversation. View Lori Dwyer results in Chandler, AZ including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. 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. And he wouldnt go out with us that evening. In the Seventies, football became part of the pop industry, Worthington once said. The comments below have not been moderated, By Worthington's wife Carol paid tribute to the much-loved football showman, who died in hospital in Huddersfield. Frank Worthington was a former English footballer and striker. All of our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time," Birmingham posted on Twitter. Before the second medical, Shankly sent Frank off on holiday to relax. and . '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.'. The question always lingered, though, how much of a star Frank would have been if hed reserved those skills for the football pitch. 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. . 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. What a talent Frank Worthington was. Frank Worthington died on Monday at the age of 72 after battling dementia. 'We have to recognise this and we cannot keep talking about it. or. Huddersfield were not exactly a glamour club, but that didnt stop Frank becoming a major attraction. And the player-turned-pundit has spearheaded Sportsmail's campaign for research funding, temporary concussion substitutes and limited heading in training to protect players. By the time he returned to Liverpool for a retest, his blood pressure was even higher. '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. This was classic Worthington, the mavericks maverick who has died at the age of 72 following a long illness. He was my boyhood hero when he was at LCFC. Around that time he declared bankruptcy because he couldnt pay off tax bills of 36,000. It was, he admitted, a mistake. When Frank Worthington arrived at Heathrow Airport in June 1972, ready for an England Under-23 tour of Eastern Europe, he wore high-heeled cowboy boots, a red silk shirt, black slacks and a lime velvet jacket. He said: Next morning, after the girl had got up early for work, her muzzer woke me up with a cup of tea. I loved football and the ladies and I was not prepared to give up either. He also refused towear shinpads on the pitch, playing with only his socks covering his ankles. Worthington's daughter, Kim Malou, announced on Facebook in 2016 that he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, but he issued a statement the following day denying that he had the condition. Take the occasion in 1972 when Worthington nearly signed for Liverpool for what would then have been a club-record fee of 150,000. Happily, I didn't have my moustache at the time.'. I was wearing some wild clothes and she tried to kiss me on the dance floor. Mind, he did have a reputation, Frank. Jack Elsom Martin Robinson, Chief Reporter For Mailonline 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. See Photos. He wants everyone to love him. 2 comments. 'A beautiful footballer, a maverick and a wonderful character who was so kind to this young apprentice when he joined the club. 04:52 EST 23 Mar 2021 There was an aura around Frank. Juggling the ball, practising tricks and free-kicks. 'The era of the 1966 players has made us really aware of this.'. [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 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.