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Originally posted by johncorrigan View PostWhenever Lorimer got the ball outside the box there was always that intake of breath as you waited for the hot shot. Such an amazing striker of the ball - not sure you get players these days who are known for the power of the shot in the way that Lorimer was - perhaps the change in the ball makes it more difficult for players now. Great player, at a time when Scotland produced a wealth of great players.
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Remember Bruce Rioch? Another great ball-striker and a free-kick specialist.Originally posted by johncorrigan View PostWhenever Lorimer got the ball outside the box there was always that intake of breath as you waited for the hot shot. Such an amazing striker of the ball - not sure you get players these days who are known for the power of the shot in the way that Lorimer was - perhaps the change in the ball makes it more difficult for players now. Great player, at a time when Scotland produced a wealth of great players.
Who do exist now of course. The FIFA rankings still show Messi at the top (amazing 30-yarder against PSG recently, but in open play), but in 8th place....wait for it....James Ward-Prowse...
Back in the day you just waited for Nedved or Eder to get the chance.....(Zico was more of a ball-caresser...)
Later, Roberto Carlos had one helluva showreel...
David Luiz can still do it, though his rangefinder isn't always so reliable...
One to brighten up your day....
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So another one bites the dust - he always looked like a bit of a Rocker.......RIP the Great Frank Worthington...as soon as I saw the news I recalled this.....
And the legendary Gerald Sinstadt on drums!... or rather, the commentary...
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Thanks for that one, jayne - Wonderful -I liked Frank Worthington a lot.Originally posted by jayne lee wilson View PostSo another one bites the dust - he always looked like a bit of a Rocker.......RIP the Great Frank Worthington...as soon as I saw the news I recalled this.....
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Lovely tribute on BBC Sport just now - "a man of soul, goals and rock n' roll..."Originally posted by johncorrigan View PostThanks for that one, jayne - Wonderful -I liked Frank Worthington a lot.
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Did the Liverpool board refuse to sign Frank Worthington at some point? It seems he may have held a little grudge against them.
He spent one season at Southampton, for which he is held in very great esteem. His best goal scoring days were behind him, but he was hugely influential, as part of the team that finished second, and lost a cup semi final in heartbreaking fashion, when we were probably the best team left in the competition.the fans really took to him, not surprising when he produced moments like the pass from midfield in the 83-84 season BBC Goal of the season.
And the goal that Jayne posted. If somebody told me that was the best goal ever, I don’t think I would argue too hard.
One of a wonderful breed of footballing entertainers that the 70’s specialised in.....you know who they were !!
RIP Frank, thanks for the memories.
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His brief spell at SCFC in the late 80s was pure entertainment RIP Frank
Half time National League report, top 4 all winning“Music is the best means we have of digesting time." — Igor StravinskyComment
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Stockport County 3 Eastleigh 0 Top 4 all wonOriginally posted by Edgy 2 View Post“Music is the best means we have of digesting time." — Igor StravinskyComment
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From the Liverpool Echo:Originally posted by teamsaint View PostDid the Liverpool board refuse to sign Frank Worthington at some point? It seems he may have held a little grudge against them.
He spent one season at Southampton, for which he is held in very great esteem. His best goal scoring days were behind him, but he was hugely influential, as part of the team that finished second, and lost a cup semi final in heartbreaking fashion, when we were probably the best team left in the competition.the fans really took to him, not surprising when he produced moments like the pass from midfield in the 83-84 season BBC Goal of the season.
And the goal that Jayne posted. If somebody told me that was the best goal ever, I don’t think I would argue too hard.
One of a wonderful breed of footballing entertainers that the 70’s specialised in.....you know who they were !!
RIP Frank, thanks for the memories.
Following successful transfer talks - a club record £150,000 deal was agreed in 1972 - the move was put on hold when Worthington failed a medical after having high blood pressure.
Shankly was unfazed, instructing Worthington to take a holiday to Majorca to reduce his blood pressure.
"My father had just died so I was probably suffering from some form of anxiety, but I was also enjoying the fruits of being young," he explained.
He was dating Miss Great Britain at the time, but chatted up another woman on the plane to the Balearic Islands before having a 'threesome' with a Swedish mother and daughter, and then another romp with a Belgian lady.
He returned to Anfield for a second medical, and failed again, leading Liverpool to call the move off.
Shankly sent some flowers to Worthington’s mum.Comment
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MASSIVE Forum derby coming up on SatdyOriginally posted by cloughie View Post“Music is the best means we have of digesting time." — Igor StravinskyComment
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Indeed a six pointer at the right end of the table! Could be labelled the antonedgencourt!Originally posted by Edgy 2 View Post
I’m not going to take sides - but I’ll be interested in the result!
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Congrats cloughie...every one a delight (well, the ones I read anyway)...look forward to celebrating another millennium.Originally posted by cloughie View Post
By the way, huge congrats to the mighty Brora Rangers who knocked Hearts out of the Scottish Cup tonight...not a big Jambo fan, me!
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