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Frank Worthington RIP on 09:11 - Mar 23 by 2Thomas2Bowles
Just seen this on the TV
Wonderful player, I'll always remember a goal he scored at LR from the halfway line for Bolton.
Sadly it was not filmed
R I P
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I remember that goal, late 70s, down at the school end, they beat us 3-1 I think, wasn’t from the half way line, though he did lob Parkes from a good way out.
RIP to a great entertainer The argument to be had is was he better pulling birds or playing football ? Tough one
And Bowles is onside, Swinburne has come rushing out of his goal , what can Bowles do here , onto the left foot no, on to the right foot
That’s there that’s two, and that’s Bowles
Brian Moore
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Frank Worthington RIP on 11:09 - Mar 23 with 6819 views
Another great talent wasted by England. Eight caps. Marsh, Bowles, McKenzie, George, even Chelscum;s Osgood, did any of them reach double figures for England.
A wonderful player who I never forgave for that goal against us!
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Frank Worthington RIP on 11:12 - Mar 23 with 6801 views
I remember that goal, late 70s, down at the school end, they beat us 3-1 I think, wasn’t from the half way line, though he did lob Parkes from a good way out.
I was at the loft end so just looked like it was from the halfway.
Recall meeting him in the players lounge after a game against Soton in the early/mid 80s. There he was resplendent in his shiny suit, slicked back hair, smoking fags and drinking beer with a youthful blonde in tow. They don't make footballers like that any more.
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Frank Worthington RIP on 11:34 - Mar 23 with 6747 views
Frank Worthington RIP on 11:12 - Mar 23 by 2Thomas2Bowles
I was at the loft end so just looked like it was from the halfway.
I was in the paddocks near the dugout so maybe had a better view. First goal I remember scored by an away team player where our own fans were applauding it.
I remember that goal, late 70s, down at the school end, they beat us 3-1 I think, wasn’t from the half way line, though he did lob Parkes from a good way out.
The only time ive applauded a goal by an opposing player against Rangers.Its stuck in my mind forever.
RIP Frank
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Frank Worthington RIP on 11:39 - Mar 23 with 6739 views
RIP Frank another brilliant maverick talent. Had family in Bolton who said most Sunday mornings Frank would turn up in the park with a crate of brown ales and just play football with his mates.
The last time I saw him play was after a fruitless attempt to watch Sheff Weds vs QPR with my brothers which was called off for an icy pitch when we were somewhere in Nottingham before midday, after listening to the radio for which games were still on we headed to Mansfield which was called off on the way, then Doncaster, also called off as we headed there, and we eventually gave up and headed back to London. Heading along the M1 we heard that the Orient vs Stockport County game was still on so we headed there and arrived in time for kick off. As soon as the game stated I noticed that Frank was playing for Stockport County and was head and shoulders the best player on the pitch. He definitely would have been a great QPR player and that is the highest praise. RIP Frank.
The grass is always greener.
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Frank Worthington RIP on 13:04 - Mar 23 with 6582 views
An outstanding player, right up there with Stan. For a few years when I was 8- 10 , I supported Leicester. Not really sure why, I think because my two older brothers followed Liverpool and Leeds and I felt I should support a team beginning with 'L' too ( I should have stuck with them!) Anyway, I adored Worthington, Weller and Steve Earle. RIP to a true footballing genius. How he would thrive on billiard like surfaces, in a virtually non-contact sport!
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Frank Worthington RIP on 13:29 - Mar 23 with 6517 views
Why did the 70's produce so many players in the marvellous maverick mould, many of whom played for us of course? Long hair, devil may care working class entertainers who's joy with a ball at their feet was contagious and who's attitude was mad, bad and dangerous. Was its simply a reflection of the buccaneering times, ruined by increasing professionalism and excess money?
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