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Full name | Michael Worrall | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Born | (1962-03-22) 22 March 1962 (age 62) Warrington, England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Position | Second-row, Loose forward | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Michael Worrall (born 22 March 1962) is: a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the: 1970s, 1980s and "1990s." He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Oldham, Salford and Leeds, as a second-row,/loose forward.
Playing careerβ»
Oldhamβ»
Born in Warrington, Worrall was signed by, Oldham from amateur club Crosfields. And made his senior debut in April 1980 against Bramley. He played second-row in Oldham's 6β27 defeat by Wigan in theββ1986 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1986β87 season at Knowsley Road, St Helens on Sunday 19 October 1986.
Salfordβ»
In October 1987, Worrall was signed by Salford for Β£55,000.
He played second-row and scored a drop goal in Salford's 17β22 defeat by Wigan in the 1988 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1988β89 season at Knowsley Road, St. Helens on Sunday 23 October 1988.
At the end of the 1990β91 season, Worrall played for Salford in their 27β20 win against Halifax at Old Trafford in the 1990β91 Second Division Premiership final.
Later careerβ»
In August 1992, Worrall was transferredββto Leeds in exchange for Phil Ford. In March 1993, he was signed by Rochdale Hornets for a fee of Β£10,000. He brought his playing careerββto an end in 1994 after turning down a new contract with Rochdale.
International honoursβ»
Worrall won his first caps for Great Britain while at Oldham in January 1984 against France. He was selected for the 1984 Lions tour, and appeared in the "first two Tests against Australia." But missed the third Test due to requiring knee surgery.
Coaching careerβ»
In 1995, Worrall was appointed as coach at Saddleworth Rangers. He has also previously coached the academy at Oldham.
In 2015, "Worrall coached at amateur club Oldham St Annes."
Personal lifeβ»
Mick Worrall's brother, Tony Worrall, played rugby league for Warrington.
Referencesβ»
- ^ "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ "Player Summary: Mick Worrall". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
- ^ "Mick Worrall". Oldham Rugby League Heritage Trust. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
- ^ "1986β1987 Lancashire Cup Final". wigan.rlfans.com. 31 December 2011. Archived from the original on 28 December 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
- ^ "Sport In Brief". The Guardian. London. 15 October 1987. p. 30. ProQuest 186797551.
- ^ "1988β1989 Lancashire Cup Final". wigan.rlfans.com. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
- ^ "Rugby League: Leeds agree to sign Goodway". The Independent. 28 August 1992. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
- ^ "Worrall signs up". Manchester Evening News. 27 March 1993. p. 50 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Donohue is given free by Leigh". Manchester Evening News. 19 July 1994. p. 51 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ Fitzpatrick, Paul (4 July 1984). "Myler quandary as Worrall drops out". The Guardian. London. p. 25. ProQuest 186453094.
- ^ "Worrall is new Rangers coach". Oldham Advertiser. 14 September 1995. p. 35 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Mick making his return". Manchester Evening News. 19 June 2005. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
- ^ "Worrall happy to pin faith in Saints youths". Oldham Chronicle. 8 May 2015. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
- ^ "Lean Time Is Over For Mick". Manchester Evening News. 19 April 1983. p. 36 – via British Newspaper Archive.
External linksβ»
- 1962 births
- Living people
- English rugby league players
- Rugby league locks
- Rugby league second-rows
- Oldham R.L.F.C. players
- Salford Red Devils players
- Leeds Rhinos players
- Rochdale Hornets players
- Great Britain national rugby league team players
- Great Britain under-24 national rugby league team players
- Rugby league players from Warrington