Mick Worrall

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Mick Worrall
Personal information
Full nameMichael Worrall
Born (1962-03-22) 22 March 1962 (age 61)
Warrington, England
Playing information
Position Second-row, Loose forward
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1980–87 Oldham 1733161237
1987–92 Salford
1992–93 Leeds
1993–94 Rochdale Hornets
Total17331610237
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1983 Great Britain U24 30000
1984 Great Britain 30000
Source: [1] [2]

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, or loose forward.

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Playing career

Oldham

Born in Warrington, Worrall was signed by Oldham from amateur club Crosfields, and made his senior debut in April 1980 against Bramley. [3] He played second-row in Oldham's 6–27 defeat by Wigan in the 1986 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1986–87 season at Knowsley Road, St Helens on Sunday 19 October 1986. [4]

Salford

In October 1987, Worrall was signed by Salford for £55,000. [5]

He played second-row and scored a drop goal in Salford's 17–22 defeat by Wigan in the 1988 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1988–89 season at Knowsley Road, St. Helens on Sunday 23 October 1988. [6]

At the end of the 1990–91 season, Worrall played for Salford in their 27–20 win against Halifax at Old Trafford in the 1990–91 Second Division Premiership final.

Later career

In August 1992, Worrall was transferred to Leeds in exchange for Phil Ford. [7] In March 1993, he was signed by Rochdale Hornets for a fee of £10,000. [8] He brought his playing career to an end in 1994 after turning down a new contract with Rochdale. [9]

International honours

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. [10]

Coaching career

In 1995, Worrall was appointed as coach at Saddleworth Rangers. [11] He has also previously coached the academy at Oldham. [12]

In 2015, Worrall coached at amateur club Oldham St Annes. [13]

Personal life

Mick Worrall's brother, Tony Worrall, played rugby league for Warrington. [14]

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References

  1. ↑ "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  2. ↑ "Player Summary: Mick Worrall". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  3. ↑ "Mick Worrall". Oldham Rugby League Heritage Trust. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
  4. ↑ "1986–1987 Lancashire Cup Final". wigan.rlfans.com. 31 December 2011. Archived from the original on 28 December 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  5. ↑ "Sport In Brief". The Guardian. London. 15 October 1987. p. 30. ProQuest   186797551.
  6. ↑ "1988–1989 Lancashire Cup Final". wigan.rlfans.com. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  7. ↑ "Rugby League: Leeds agree to sign Goodway". The Independent. 28 August 1992. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
  8. ↑ "Worrall signs up" . Manchester Evening News. 27 March 1993. p. 50 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  9. ↑ "Donohue is given free by Leigh" . Manchester Evening News. 19 July 1994. p. 51 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  10. ↑ Fitzpatrick, Paul (4 July 1984). "Myler quandary as Worrall drops out". The Guardian. London. p. 25. ProQuest   186453094.
  11. ↑ "Worrall is new Rangers coach" . Oldham Advertiser. 14 September 1995. p. 35 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  12. ↑ "Mick making his return". Manchester Evening News. 19 June 2005. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
  13. ↑ "Worrall happy to pin faith in Saints youths". Oldham Chronicle. 8 May 2015. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
  14. ↑ "Lean Time Is Over For Mick" . Manchester Evening News. 19 April 1983. p. 36 – via British Newspaper Archive.
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