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Frank Worthington signs for Liverpool from Huddersfield Town at Anfield watched by
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Frank Worthington signs for Liverpool from Huddersfield Town at Anfield watched by
Frank Worthington signs for Liverpool from Huddersfield Town at Anfield watched by manager Bill Shankly, assistant manager Bob Paisley and club secretary Peter Robinson.
The deal later collapsed after Worthington failed a medical due to high blood pressure.
Bill Shankly told him to have a break, and return for a second medical. Worthington went to Majorca and failed the medical again before eventually moving on to Leicester City.
9th June 1972
Charlie Owens
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Liverpool
England
72 6291
Media ID 21658169
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In this photo print, we witness a significant moment in football history as Frank Worthington signs for Liverpool from Huddersfield Town at Anfield. The iconic scene unfolds with the watchful eyes of legendary manager Bill Shankly, assistant manager Bob Paisley, and club secretary Peter Robinson observing the transfer proceedings. However, fate had other plans for Worthington's dream move to Liverpool. Sadly, his hopes were dashed when he failed a medical examination due to high blood pressure. Determined not to let this setback define him, Shankly advised Worthington to take a break and return for a second medical assessment. Seeking solace in Majorca during his hiatus from football activities, Worthington underwent another medical evaluation upon his return but was once again unsuccessful in obtaining clearance. Despite these setbacks, the resilient player eventually found his new home at Leicester City. Dated 9th June 1972 during the vibrant era of the 1970s and capturing an important chapter in football's rich tapestry, this photograph encapsulates both triumph and disappointment within the world of sport transfers. Preserved by Charlie Owens through Memory Lane Prints, it serves as a reminder that even amidst setbacks and shattered dreams on one path lies opportunity waiting on another.
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