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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 (age 55)
Place of birth	Cleethorpes, England
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)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

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

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