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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2021 10:46:34 GMT 1
Smashing bloke, As a young un living up Outlane I knew him well, We used to sneak (underage) into the pool room at the wagon and Horses and Frank always had time for a chat.
Indeed, I do remember returning home from walking the Dog chuffed to bits that within the last half an hour I had been spoken to by 2 ex England internationals, Ray Wilson by the funeral home and then Frank outside the shop.
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Post by Champers on Mar 23, 2021 10:47:03 GMT 1
Another one too young to have seen him play but I've never ever forgotten my dad telling me one day after we'd bumped into him in Halifax town centre and stopped for a chat, "my god, that bloke could play. Only guy I know other than George Best who could go out and get pissed 7 nights a week, pull a different bird every night, and still get up on Saturday morning to piss all over a centre half".
Saw him out and about so many times in the following years and he was always so well received by everyone. I'll bet he had that twinkle in his eye right up until his last breath.
RIP Frank Worthington. They don't make them like you anymore mate ⚘
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Post by bristolterrier on Mar 23, 2021 10:47:39 GMT 1
My boyhood hero and in an era when the term "Legend" is given to someone who scores a couple of goals, Frankie was a true legend on and off the field. So many stories about him but my two favorites;
Shankley wanted to sign him from Town. Frank went for a medical and the doctors found his blood pressure a little high. Frank tells Shanks he is going to Spain on holiday for a couple of weeks so Shanks says "great, have a relaxing time then come back for another test" Two weeks later Frank returns and has the test and his blood pressure is higher than ever. Liverpool decide not to sign him.
On England duty the team were due to meet at Heathrow to catch a plane to Bulgaria. At meeting time all the players are there in England blazers. Two hours later as they are boarding the plane Frank turns up in a red crushed velvet suit and fedora having been on the lash all night at half a dozen London clubs. In his book he says " At that moment I looked at Don Revie and realised that I would never play for England again under him"
They say you should never meet your hero's but I met Frank and although all I wanted to talk about was football, all he wanted to talk about was horse racing. Great bloke.
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Post by dugnet on Mar 23, 2021 10:48:17 GMT 1
Not that I remember but apparently when I was a toddler my Uncle used to like to show me a pic and say "who's this"? I would gleefully reply "Big Frank"!
The label "legend" is thrown about glibly but it was absolutely true of Frank Worthington.
RIP Frank.
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Post by benroberts on Mar 23, 2021 10:48:34 GMT 1
I was never fortunate enough to see him play, but when my Dad and I went to the Town centenary dinner, they sat us next to Frank's wife. He was constantly popping over to our table with some great chat, really witty. We got him on the phone with my Dad's sister who had basically had a crush on him for 50 years, she didn't believe it was him until the following day when I sent her a photo!! RIP Frank, top man.
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Post by Maynardblue on Mar 23, 2021 10:48:51 GMT 1
RIP Frankie, I never had the pleasure of watching him play but my dad used to tell me stories. A true club legend.
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Post by Macduff on Mar 23, 2021 10:49:05 GMT 1
A very sad day. An absolute legend and hero. He was the player we would all be in our dreams. Thankful that I saw him all through his Town career, including the West Ham game. I will even forgive him for his autobiography. Rest in peace Frankie, you deserve it.
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Post by terriersyndrome on Mar 23, 2021 10:51:54 GMT 1
Really sad news. One of our all time greats.
RIP Frank.
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Post by Captainslapper on Mar 23, 2021 10:59:14 GMT 1
So sad. Only saw Frank play for Leeds against us once, but a Town legend without question. Guess many on here will have known him or at least met and chatted to him over the years.
Rest in peace Frankie
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Post by gt1 on Mar 23, 2021 11:00:10 GMT 1
What a great player, and a gentleman. Looked forward to every game he played. True talent, pity he missed out on Liverpool. I wished my son could have witnessed his fantastic skills.
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Post by Stewpot on Mar 23, 2021 11:03:07 GMT 1
Think we need a thread merge, only one Frankie!
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Post by Drew Peacock on Mar 23, 2021 11:04:11 GMT 1
RIP Frank
Too young to have seen him play competitively, though I'm almost positive I saw him play in a friendly at the stadium, Andy Booth testimonial maybe?
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Post by Frankiesleftpeg on Mar 23, 2021 11:05:09 GMT 1
RIP Frankie. My footballing hero & easily the best player I've seen at Town.
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Post by frankslegs on Mar 23, 2021 11:14:39 GMT 1
He had great legs ..
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Post by oldrain on Mar 23, 2021 11:14:59 GMT 1
Sad sad day greatest player I have ever seen play for Town .... I’d walk a million miles for one of your goals
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Post by Marshleeds on Mar 23, 2021 11:15:24 GMT 1
Really sad to hear this another Football Legend has left us.
Had the pleasure of Frank’s Company many times in Jack Pearson’s Bookies at Lindley where he was happy to discuss his brief cameo at Leeds, he always said that was rare in Huddersfield!
Have relatives with a Bolton connection and holiday friends from Leicester where (as well as Huddersfield obviously) he was and will remain their Club Legend too. An exciting player with a colourful back story.
RIP Frankie, a terrible 12 months for all our Legends.
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Post by overtonterrierspirit on Mar 23, 2021 11:17:40 GMT 1
Made even worse by the fact that we can’t all come together to say our goodbyes at the next home game.
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Post by yorik on Mar 23, 2021 11:19:42 GMT 1
My all time favourite town player the most skilful I have seen in a town shirt. Remember him taking Bobby Moore apart against West ham in the cup on a muddy pitch. Scored one of the best goals of all time for Bolton far better than most goals of the season. I'm very sad to hear one of my all time sporting heroes as gone. RIP Frank a true town Legend.
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Post by dewsburyterrier on Mar 23, 2021 11:19:45 GMT 1
Favourite Town player ever. R. I. P. Frankie lad. Thanks for the memories.
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Post by arnie on Mar 23, 2021 11:29:31 GMT 1
The most talented Town player of my lifetime, RIP Frank. Same here. Great bloke too. RIP Frank 😢
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Post by Walton-on-the-Hill Terrier on Mar 23, 2021 11:35:11 GMT 1
My Town supporting mate texted me to say he’d travel up for Frankie’s funeral if it wasn’t for COVID, all the way from Walton-on-Thames. I’d have joined him, the least Frankie deserved.
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Post by ram on Mar 23, 2021 11:52:52 GMT 1
Sad day,none better than Frank.RIP legend
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Post by Mecha Corte on Mar 23, 2021 11:54:25 GMT 1
So sad. Only saw Frank play for Leeds against us once, but a Town legend without question. Guess many on here will have known him or at least met and chatted to him over the years. Rest in peace Frankie Same for me, that wonderful night in the Milk Cup was the only competitive game I saw him play, missed out on him as a Town player other than a testimonial game, did once have a brief chat with at Leicester Forest Services, we were coming back from Plough Lane, he was manager of Tranmere at the time and I was only a kid of 14 or so but I remember an older Town fan saying he couldn’t believe that he had become a manager, Frankie laughed and pointed to several of his squad and said “I’m perfect for it, poacher turned gamekeeper, there’s not a single trick in the book that they can get away with with me !” Without checking on Google I don’t think he lasted long but I think he had a half decent record as a manager but of course it’s as a maverick player he’ll be best remembered for and his goal for Bolton (was it vs Ipswich ?) is still one of my all time favourites.
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Post by overtonterrierspirit on Mar 23, 2021 11:56:06 GMT 1
My Town supporting mate texted me to say he’d travel up for Frankie’s funeral if it wasn’t for COVID, all the way from Walton-on-Thames. I’d have joined him, the least Frankie deserved. Nice to hear Epsom. Very frustrating that we can’t pay our respects.
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Post by rugbyterrier on Mar 23, 2021 11:56:46 GMT 1
I feel honoured to have seen him play for Town. His record speaks for itself. His book "One hump or Two" is a tongue in cheek masterpiece of football and the life of a maverick in the 70's.
My grandad who watched Town from 1930-1995 said he had the best left foot of any Town player he saw!
RIP Frank.
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Post by sabailand on Mar 23, 2021 12:00:18 GMT 1
Great player who led a colourfull life, played in the football league until he was 39/40( someone please correct me if im wrong) and despite his maverick lifestyle never missed training.Proud to have him associated with our club. Top flight regular and an England international... oh and his book ‘One hump or two’ was great!
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Post by Sugy , Paignton Devon Terrier on Mar 23, 2021 12:00:35 GMT 1
Followed town for well over 50 years and the best individual player performance i have ever witnessed to this day was Worthingtons amazing performance v West ham in the early 70s F A Cup match which town won 4-2,
This also was the best game i have ever seen and an amazing atmosphe
Sad news this especially for us who were about in those days and a proper striker who could show todays players a thing or two
R I P BIG FRANK
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2021 12:07:23 GMT 1
My Town supporting mate texted me to say he’d travel up for Frankie’s funeral if it wasn’t for COVID, all the way from Walton-on-Thames. I’d have joined him, the least Frankie deserved.
I have been to 3 funerals this year ( well not really ) But all 3 have involved the cortege setting off from their houses,,, Be a few hundred no doubt lining New Hey road near Franks house if this is the case.
If I aint working, myself and the dog will be swelling the numbers to him off.
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Post by bluemond on Mar 23, 2021 12:08:44 GMT 1
Followed town for well over 50 years and the best individual player performance i have ever witnessed to this day was Worthingtons amazing performance v West ham in the early 70s F A Cup match which town won 4-2, This also was the best game i have ever seen and an amazing atmosphere. Sad news this especially for us who were about in those days and a proper striker who could show todays players a thing or two R I P BIG FRANK
This 100% for me as well. RIP Frank, we won’t see the like again.
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Post by supergazza on Mar 23, 2021 12:11:56 GMT 1
just heard, even though its been expected still cant believe the best flamboyant striker town ever had has left us, rip frankie great memories
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