He boasted of sleeping with a different woman every night, bedding a teenager followed by her mother and dating a string of beauties. I scored loads for Leicester. 'He will be greatly missed by everyone who loved him so much.'. He was always treated with such suspicion by England management. And when he was asked to name his previous clubs he answered: "The Playboy, Tramps and Sandpiper.". 'Frankie Wortho' was a cult figure whose career began in 1966 . Even the referee clapped. He wants everyone to love him. 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. 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. Paul Mariner, who was playing for Arsenal at the time, idolised Frank as a Bolton fan and had come to watch him. Carol W Dwyer from Chandler, AZ, Deceased Dec 8, 2006 - Radaris 3,131 following. , updated He kept a flat in Leeds so the club did not know about his nocturnal activities or that he was abusing my body by staying out late. "The club is saddened to learn of the passing ofFrankWorthingtonaged 72. She was young and attractive, so what was a man supposed to do?. 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. Worthington's former clubs Bolton and Birmingham added their tributes on social media. Find out more, Frank Worthington was the ultimate showman, a true entertainer with and without the ball, Frank Worthington in action for Leicester City against Arsenal in 1975, Huddersfield Town Frank Worthington with his Mustang car, Worthington joins the Grumbleweeds on stage at Bailey's Club in Leicesterdressed as Elvis Presley, Arsenal complete stunning comeback with 97th minute winner to beat Bournemouth latest reaction, Red-hot Brighton hammer West Ham to stay in hunt for Europe, Jittery Chelsea hold on to earn Graham Potter relief and breathing space, The Phil Foden resurgence continues as Manchester City punish Newcastle, Erik ten Hag summons Ferguson as Man Utd try to knock Liverpool off perch again, Moises Caicedo contract will not stop Man Utd, Chelsea and Liverpool interest. It was the decade when, as the author Rob Steen put it, flair wore flares. In 14 of those seasons he played in the top division, notching 150 goals in 466 matches, and won the Golden Boot award in 1978/79 as the leading scorer ahead of Kenny Dalglish and Frank Stapleton. Carol Dwyer: Frank Worthington Wife 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.. My father among them. 'Gordon Taylor has blood on his hands. George Best had a reputation with the ladies, he wrote in his autobiography, but I had more than my fair share.. Carol Dwyer. Worthington played into his 40s making 757 English League appearances and scoring 234 goals. Author. 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. Everyone recognizes Carol as the wife of Frank Worthington, which is pretty obvious to happen when you're married to someone very popular. Frank also had a daughter, Kim-Malou, with Birgitta but parenthood did not slow him down. 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. Gary Lineker hailed the ex-England striker his 'boyhood hero' and described him as 'a beautiful footballer, a maverick and a wonderful character.'. 2,469 followers. Karen Dwyer in Chandler, Arizona | Phone Number, Email, Address - Spokeo What have I f---ing done?. 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. [27], Worthington lived a playboy lifestyle. Why should I? Learn more about Carol Dwyer by following the article below. Everton won but I couldn't help feel for Frank because it was probably his last chance to play in an FA Cup final. Ex-Leicester and England star Gary Lineker described him last night as my boyhood hero and a wonderful character. I loved football and the ladies and I was not prepared to give up either. Why should I? 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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. Worthington's wife Carol paid tribute to the much-loved football showman, who died in hospital in Huddersfield. I loved football and the ladies and I was not prepared to give up either. He was a beloved player, flamboyant both on and off the pitch and left an indelible mark on those who witnessed his. 'Then I tried to explain that Dad died 40-odd years ago and Mum 25 years ago. . He was my boyhood hero when he was at Leicester City. Worthington graced Birmingham's colours from 1979 to 1982, with the Blues quick to add their condolences. Carol Dwyer DeFreitas - Lead Counsel - FedEx | LinkedIn "Carol Dwyer wearing her fathers, #NoelDwyer, international jersey and cap. 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. Great pals with the late George Best he lived with Lindy, the sister of the Manchester United stars first wife Angie. Tom Grant was involved in a gaffe during Wigan's win over Castleford Tigers. Gary Rowell leads tributes to former Sunderland forward Frank Worthington Rest in peace, Elvis. Stan Collymore, A true showman and great footballer but even better bloke.John Fashanu, Absolute luxury. 'Our thoughts are with his family and friends.'. ', Football commentatorGary Taphouse added: 'RIP Frank Worthington. He was still in good spirits, but mentally he was disappearing before your eyes. 22:30 GMT 23 Mar 2021 Many England fans wondered why Frank, whose majestic skills were compared to Best, didnt play more for his country. [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. Carol Dwyer Profiles | Facebook He confessed to smoking cannabis and snorting cocaine through a bank note. 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. He kept a flat in Leeds so the club did not know about his nocturnal activities or that he was abusing my body by staying out late. But I soon realised this didnt matter a damn.. '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. Jemma Carr 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. . 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. Ex-Leicester and England star Gary Lineker described him last night as my boyhood hero and a wonderful character. or. [25] Joe Mercer was England's manager for six of Worthington's international appearances. Carol W Dwyer: Known as: Carol Dwyer Carol Dwyer Wood: Related to: Karen R Dwyer, 70 Karren R Dwyer, 71: Associates: Ruth Williams, 63 Ron Williams: Phones: (409) 866-5198: Addreses: Chandler, AZ 420 Longmeadow St, Beaumont, TX 77707 Nederland, TX: Occupation: Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations What a talent Frank Worthington was. 'Hundreds of players have died. 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The Match of the Day host scored more headers for England than any other player and says that he and fellow presenters Alan Shearer and Ian Wright fear they could also fall ill. Lineker has also joined a talkSPORT to take part in a radio documentary on the brain condition. Shortly after leaving the club in 1972 he boasted: I was pulling girls every night. 'He wasn't impressed.'. The former Blackburn Rovers, Celtic and Norwich City striker pulled no punches when he met politicians, who are gathering evidence on the links between sport and brain injury. The problem was, we were non-conformists at a time when the game was run at the top by those who valued conformity. Before the second medical, Shankly sent Frank off on holiday to relax. When we walked back the next day, there was the car balancing on the edge of a big drop.. 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. Right in the far corner past Paul Cooper's left hand. "Frank brought joy to so many people throughout his career and in his private life," she 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.. Fat lot of good it did him. Worthington's wife Carol paid tribute to the much-loved football showman, who died in hospital in Huddersfield on Monday. Yet, in the players' lounge, after the game, he was the first over with a drink saying how pleased he was for me. 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. 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. By the time he returned to Liverpool for a retest, his blood pressure was even higher. . It was, he admitted, a mistake. Carol married #FrankWorthington." In order to avoid their attacks, he learned how to beat them with skill. He boasted of sleeping with a different woman every night, bedding a teenager followed by her mother and dating a string of beauties. Frank Worthington died on Monday at the age of 72 after battling dementia. According to Worthingtons racy autobiography, One Hump Or Two, the Liverpool manager Bill Shankly was still keen and told him to head for Majorca for a holiday. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. 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. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), 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. And that was just in a night club. 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. 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. But he could pass, he could dribble, his movement off the ball was so intelligent. 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. 'If I had known what I know now, I would have certainly limited the amount of heading I did. There was an aura around Frank. Huddersfield were not exactly a glamour club, but that didnt stop Frank becoming a major attraction. Carol Dwyer. [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. He wrote: 'Profoundly saddened to hear that Frank Worthington has died. For more adventurous managers, though, the creativity in his silky left foot outweighed any perceived lack of discipline. Carol Wyer - Author Flamboyant former England striker Frank Worthington dies aged 72 His club managers realised they could rely on him to deliver the goods. The last time I saw him was about three years ago when I did an event with him and Gary Lineker. However, his loved ones described how the disease took over his life - leaving him a shell of the charismatic great he once was. Leicester were another of Worthington's former clubs to issue a tribute. 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. Happily, I didn't have my moustache at the time.'. 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. I used to go to a lot of pop concerts and got to meet a lot of the stars. Southampton hailed Worthington for the joy he took to the south coast in his one-year stint with the Saints. A beautiful footballer, maverick and wonderful character who was so kind to this young apprentice. Gary Lineker, What a character, and one of the most talented footballers I played with. Ally McCoist, What a character & what a player! He described him as one of the best centre-forwards of all time. This was classic Worthington, the mavericks maverick who has died at the age of 72 following a long illness. I never have regrets. Within a few years, he had found his second wife Carole Dwyer, Page Three model and daughter of Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Noel Dwyer. I'm heartbroken at the loss of a friend, and to such a devastating disease, but I cherish the times I had with him. 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