Bio:
Worthington began his career as a forward for Huddersfield Town in 1966, before playing for Leicester City, 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 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 and Sweden as well as in English non-League football. He was described by former Huddersfield and Bolton manager, Ian Greaves as “the working man’s George Best”.
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[16] and skill[17][18] in his play; he did not wear shin guards and his socks often fell to his ankles.[16][19] Worthington also had the reputation for enjoying the high life.[17][20] 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 Australian 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.
Late in 1988, Worthington had a brief spell with Chorley in the Football Conference, making his debut in a 0–0 draw with Weymouth at Victory Park on 5 November 1988.[23] He signed for Galway United in February 1989,[24] followed by spells at Weymouth and Radcliffe Borough.
Factfile:
- Full Name: Frank Stewart Worthington
- Position: Forward
- Date of Birth: 23.11.1948
- Birthplace: Halifax
- Nation: England
- Club Career: Leicester City
- Period: 1972-1977
- League Games: 201
- League Goals: 72
- Previous Club: Huddersfield Town
- Transfer Fee: £90.000
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