Gary Worthington
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Gary Worthington | ||
| Date of birth | 10 November 1966 | ||
| Place of birth | Cleethorpes, England | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Manchester City (scout) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1984–1986 | Manchester United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1986–1987 | Huddersfield Town | 0 | (0) |
| 1987–1989 | Darlington | 40 | (15) |
| 1989–1991 | Wrexham | 72 | (18) |
| 1991–1993 | Wigan Athletic | 63 | (20) |
| 1993–1994 | Exeter City | 15 | (1) |
| 1994 | → Doncaster Rovers (loan) | 8 | (2) |
| ?–? | Halifax Town | ? | (?) |
| Total | 198 | (56) | |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Gary Worthington (born 10 November 1966) is an English former professional footballer who played as a striker. Active in the Football League between 1984 and 1994, Worthington made nearly 200 career appearances, scoring over 50 goals. After retiring as a player, Worthington became a football coach and scout, and is currently Head of Player Recruitment at Manchester City.[1]
Early and personal life
Born in Cleethorpes, Worthington is the son of former professional footballer Dave Worthington.[2] His uncles Bob and Frank were also professional footballers.
Career
Playing career
Worthington was a youth player with Manchester United, but failed to make any first-team appearances before moving to Huddersfield Town. He also played in the Football League for Darlington, Wrexham, Wigan Athletic, Exeter City and Doncaster Rovers.[3] He later played non-League football with Halifax Town.
Coaching and scouting career
After retiring as a player, Worthington worked in youth development with the Academies of Leeds United and Chelsea, before being appointed Assistant Head of Player Recruitment at Manchester City in June 2010.[4]
References
- ↑ http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/sport/football/manchester_city/s/1585391_manchester-city-appoint-new-head-scout
- ↑ "Sons and Daughters". Bob Dunning. Retrieved 12 September 2010.
- ↑ "Player profile". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Database. Retrieved 12 September 2010.
- ↑ Tim Oscroft (24 June 2010). "Gary Worthington joins City scouting team". Manchester City F.C. official website. Retrieved 12 September 2010.