Franks daughter Kim has just put it on Facebook that he's had Alzheimer's for 6 years now. Sad, as my owd fella has dementia I can only feel sad for the great and his family

Yes, very sad

 

But, he achieved some great things and gave us wonderful memories

 

 

Seize the day

Franks daughter Kim has just put it on Facebook that he's had Alzheimer's for 6 years now. Sad, as my owd fella has dementia I can only feel sad for the great and his family

Even more credit to the great fella. Last man away from Nat's funeral, talking to anyone and signing autographs with frozen fingers.

Keep strong!

So sad. My all-time hero for BWFC

 

Met him loads of times as a kid as he was good friends with my parents' neighbours

 

Met him again a few years ago at a dinner and he remembered me - nearly fucking passed out!!!!

 

I'd read it that he's got dementia rather than Alzheimers. I stand corrected if I'm wrong

I reckon his own actual daughter would have an idea really. Know him, I'm in his actual autobiography.

Yes, very sad

 

But, he achieved some great things and gave us wonderful memories

 

 

Seize the day

That's what I put on her Facebook page, the joy as a kid he put on my face. Couldn't put anything else, it's a horrible disease and no matter what anybody could say, I don't think it could comfort her. Sorry for the negativity, but there's no positives with this

my ultimate football hero I met him on a number of occasions and wasn't disappointed a really friendly bloke and time for everyone. He's lived an unbelievable life to the max, talented does not adequately sum him up a player in the top echelons of football ability a supremely skillful and talented player.

He was and still is my all time football hero going to watch Bolton when he played was a joy, my mum suffered from this horrible illness my thoughts are with him

Great memories of Frankie over the years watching him play for us and numerous clubs. Sat next to him at a Huddersfield v Peterborough play off game at Leeds Road and had a great laugh with him.Top bloke.

I'd read it that he's got dementia rather than Alzheimers. I stand corrected if I'm wrong

I stand corrected. It is Alzheimer's. That's awful. My late Dad had vascular dementia. He could describe everything about the 53 and 58 cup finals but had no idea that I'd made him a brew 5 minutes previously. His brother has Alzheimer's and has no idea who I am. Both versions of dementia terrible but Alzheimer's robs you of your life basically!!

Shush shush

 

Thanks lads

 

Am I talking to myself?

 

Shush

 

Thanks lads

I'd heard a few years ago that he was struggling with that dreadful disease and I wish him, as we all do, a comfortable life with his family. I remember being in the picture of the Burden Terrace in The Shoot magazine after his infamous Ipswich goal in '79.....take care Frankie

There's not much to add to the above comments about a gifted player and a Whites' legend other than to wish him & his family well in this difficult time.

Maybe a loud 'Franky franky' after 10 minutes at Fulham ?

What sad news. A true legend and not just a Bolton one.

 

Always called him The Fonz when he was with us. I also always remember Selwyn Froggatt following him everywhere just to watch him play.

 

I can only hope that he has as much peace and comfort as possible. A truly unforgettable football genius.

I hear what people say about "that" goal, but it was "that" night which will be my undying memory

I hear what people say about "that" goal, but it was "that" night which will be my undying memory

+1 THE best atmosphere at any away football game i have ever been to...it was like a home game

The story of him ditching his sponsor given Lada at the front doors of Manchester Airport (with doors left open and engine running) on his way to the States is one of my all time favourites.

Zlatan and Baloteli have nowt on Frankie

Me and my dad bumped into him outside the club shop after the last ever game at Burnden. I was in awe, even though I only knew who he was from my dads stories and some old newspaper cuttings. Legend. Best wishes to him and his family.

I hear what people say about "that" goal, but it was "that" night which will be my undying memory

And dont forget his 2 winning doubles against the filth

It would be good to see him do a half time appearance at next weeks legends match.

Met him in a bookies in Manchester a few years ago, top bloke & my all time Wanderers hero.

I can't add anything extra to what has already been written here except send him every good wish and remember that he was worth the admission money alone when he played for us in the late seventies. Peerless.

A mans man.

 

Njoyed life.

Can only echo what's been said. A horrible illness. Just watching Frankie warm up was almost worth the admission. As a youngster hadn't seen anyone else do tricks like that. Can't think of anyone else who had such an impact on our club in such a relatively short space of time.