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[Football] Frank Worthington and Alzheimers
- Thread starter El Presidente
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The Upper Library
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- May 23, 2013
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That is such sad news. Seeing him play for us is one of my cherished childhood supporting memories.
Wonderfully skilful and a true entertainer.
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Wonderfully skilful and a true entertainer.
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Icy Gull
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- Jul 5, 2003
- 72,015
Such sad news, another flair legend suffering, just like Stan Bowles
My outstanding memory of Frank at the Albion is him juggling the ball in the box, with defenders around him and then flicking the ball over his head, turning and pulling a shot off. Pretty sure he didn’t score but it was great skill to watch. What a player even at the end of his career when we were lucky enough to get a glimpse of genuine striker quality.
My outstanding memory of Frank at the Albion is him juggling the ball in the box, with defenders around him and then flicking the ball over his head, turning and pulling a shot off. Pretty sure he didn’t score but it was great skill to watch. What a player even at the end of his career when we were lucky enough to get a glimpse of genuine striker quality.
GREASED WEASEL
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- Dec 10, 2017
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Remember a free kick against Wimbledon
Pretty sure it was Frank who took it
Hit the under side of the bar
then hit Dave Beasant on the back of the head and went in
Pretty sure it was Frank who took it
Hit the under side of the bar
then hit Dave Beasant on the back of the head and went in
Very sad news its a terrible condition.
I meet Frank once while he was playing for us, it was on Brighton on the prom by the bandstand he was being interviewed by TV before a game, after the interview I wished him good luck for the game he stopped for a chat and asked my name he then called this beautiful woman over to write it down he then arranged for two seats in the East Stand for the game when I went to the ground to collect the tickets Frank had written me a really nice note
I meet Frank once while he was playing for us, it was on Brighton on the prom by the bandstand he was being interviewed by TV before a game, after the interview I wished him good luck for the game he stopped for a chat and asked my name he then called this beautiful woman over to write it down he then arranged for two seats in the East Stand for the game when I went to the ground to collect the tickets Frank had written me a really nice note
ewe2
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A joy !
Silverhatch
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Saw FW at the Goldstone and was utterly gobsmacked. To use Brexit terms: GM ++
portlock seagull
Why? Why us?
- Jul 28, 2003
- 17,081
I remember being so excited when he signed along with John Fashunu an Denis Mortimer. Really exciting times,
Cheshire Cat
The most curious thing..
All the skill and knowhow, but by the time he came to us his legs had gone.
Pavilionaire
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- Jul 7, 2003
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When you think of pure class players at the Albion Vicente and Worthington immediately spring to mind.
I just had a check of his Wiki stats and was surprised at just how consistent he was over the first 16 years of his career, but even though he was past his best with us he still went on to score 21 in 59 for Tranmere after that in his late 30s. A genuine football legend.
I just had a check of his Wiki stats and was surprised at just how consistent he was over the first 16 years of his career, but even though he was past his best with us he still went on to score 21 in 59 for Tranmere after that in his late 30s. A genuine football legend.
rocker959
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An honour to see him play.
Garry Nelson's teacher
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Sammy Lee = 14 caps
Frank Worthington (8) + Stan Bowles (5) + Alan Hudson (2) = 15 caps in total
Please draw your own conclusions.
Frank Worthington (8) + Stan Bowles (5) + Alan Hudson (2) = 15 caps in total
Please draw your own conclusions.
GT49er
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Sad that he has this dreadful disease - but why this thread now? It was announced he had Alzheimers back in 2016,