Gary Worthington

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]

Gary Worthington
Personal information
Date of birth (1966-11-10) 10 November 1966
Place of birth Cleethorpes, England
Playing position(s) Striker
Club information
Current team
 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)
000 Halifax Town ? (?)
Total 198 (56)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

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 did not 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
  1. http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/sport/football/manchester_city/s/1585391_manchester-city-appoint-new-head-scout
  2. "Sons and Daughters". Bob Dunning. Archived from the original on 31 August 2010. Retrieved 12 September 2010.
  3. "Player profile". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 12 September 2010.
  4. Tim Oscroft (24 June 2010). "Gary Worthington joins City scouting team". Manchester City F.C. official website. Retrieved 12 September 2010.


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