Trevor Francis: Former England striker and first British £1m player Francis dies aged 69

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Trevor Francis: Former England striker and first British £1m player Francis dies aged 69

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Former England striker and first British £1m player Trevor Francis has died aged 69.
Francis died at his home near Marbella in Spain on Monday morning.
A statement from his family released to the media said: "Trevor Francis has died at the age of 69.
"He had a heart attack at his apartment in Spain this morning. On behalf of the family, this has come as a huge shock to everybody. We are all very upset. He was a legendary footballer but he was also an extremely nice person."
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@dickie8184 Жыл бұрын

My dad's favourite player for Birmingham City. He watched him at St, Andrew's many times. I'm sure it would be a sad day for my dad if he was still alive. R.I.P Trevor Francis & John Hoban. ❤

@stephenturner6075 Жыл бұрын

Trevor Francis you were a proper football player and we will never forget you...from a Rangers fan. ♥️

@temporaryuseraccount0012 Жыл бұрын

As a Villa fan from that era, I was obviously very aware of Trevor Francis, one of the best ever players for our fiercest local rivals. Respect and RIP.

@odysseusprodromou3260 Жыл бұрын

as a villa fan I loved Francis and kept a scrapbook on him when I was a youngster. always felt if England had a manager with big enough balls Francis should've been playing for them as a sixteen year old. rip...walked on water.

@jimcrump8061 Жыл бұрын

Such a terrible loss of a true gentleman and wonderful footballer. I was lucky enough to see him live at his best. Deepest sympathy to his loved ones, friends, forest fans and bluenoses. RIP Trevor, from a Baggies fan ❤️

@pauls3204 Жыл бұрын

Not what I heard ? Heard he was a rather unpleasant person and up himself .

@majorlook5415 Жыл бұрын

Loved this guy. As a teenage Forest fan I was so excited when he signed for us and he didn't disappoint. A gentleman as well as one heck of a striker. RIP.

@kayserasera2175 Жыл бұрын

I was a teenage Forest ticket holder at that time too. It was a fabulous coup signing by Cloughie. RIP Trevor, love you forever ❤

@majorlook5415 Жыл бұрын

@@kayserasera2175 Great days!

@user-vh8xs5im5s Жыл бұрын

RIP Trevor Francis what a player

@DaNiyaHodge Жыл бұрын

Rip Trevor John Francis, you will be missed

@mervyncharter Жыл бұрын

Villa Fan here, yes its part of my childhood gone today😢. Remember when he broke on the scene at Birmingham. precocious teenage talent scored some fantastic goals in an ordinary side. 1st Million pound player he repaid his fee with the European Cup winner. Really was a tremendous player people forget. Think at the Time Adidas had a Trevor Francis Tracksuit brand. He would be worth an awful lot to-day. One of the few Top English Players who played in Italy at the time when all the Best players in the world were there.

@0secure12 Жыл бұрын

RIP Trevor. You were a legend. From a Man Utd fan.

@davidkavanagh9551 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. From a BIRMINGHAM CITY FAN 👍👍👍

@oldmanc2 Жыл бұрын

Cloughie was a great judge of players. Always finished in the corner of the goal.

@ashleybrown1540 Жыл бұрын

@@VMH461He's paying his respects

@0secure12 Жыл бұрын

@@davidkavanagh9551 Most welcome. Grew up watching him. Always a buzz when he got the ball. Such sad news.

@0secure12 Жыл бұрын

@@ashleybrown1540 Thanks.

@jamesbutler9884 Жыл бұрын

Long-time Aston Villa fan but now not the time for partisan feelings... Trevor Francis, undoubtedly one of football's all-time greats. I had the great pleasure of a brief encounter with him at Glasgow Airport some thirty or so years ago.... mentioned that l was a Villa fan and he said, smilingly.. "Well we all have our crosses to bear..." Condolences to all those who loved him as a player and a man... such sad news.

@StevoLloyds Жыл бұрын

I remember as a kid seeing Francis keep Birmingham City in the old First Division with his goals and Bob Hatton's assists on MOTD every Saturday night. They were an amazing pair. RIP Trevor, a brilliant player.

@faithdavison516 Жыл бұрын

RIP Francis, legend ❤

@leejt101 Жыл бұрын

RIP Trevor x. Thank you for everything. ⭐️ Legend ❤

@johnlammie275 Жыл бұрын

from a rangers fan R.I.P trevor francis true legend 🙏

@muhammadtalha5894 Жыл бұрын

RIP legendary player Francis ❤

@SuperOwls1867 Жыл бұрын

Legend … from a Sheffield Wednesday fan you gave us our best years 🦉…. R.I.P

@markmorrid8144 Жыл бұрын

As a villa fan Francis was our Arch enemy in the early mid 70s but undoubtedly a great player RIP.

@English_Dawn Жыл бұрын

Sad. R.I.P. Sympathies to family and friends. Was Mcr. City's first £1m player. Was at his City debut at the Victoria Ground, Stoke City, in the top flight. Behind the goal where he scored some goals in the first half that helped Mcr. City win the game. A humble man but pure class on the pitch. A Rolls-Royce of a player. He stood out like a beacon at a young age at St. Andrews playing for Birmingham City. He will be missed. A giant in the game. 🙏😭⚽

@Sergio-ig1xd Жыл бұрын

@English_Dawn Steve Daly was City's first million pound player. Signed in Sept. '79 from Wolves.

@Lionboy2930 Жыл бұрын

@@Sergio-ig1xd I was going to say the same.. you beat me!!

@PeterFlynn-bp5fi Жыл бұрын

There was 15,000 of us there that day great memories

@terencegumbs2478 Жыл бұрын

Trevor scored one of the best goals I have ever seen when he was playing for Birmingham. Sad news.

@aethelwulfofwessex7152 Жыл бұрын

RIP Trevor Francis - The 'Superboy' of Birmingham City. Unbelievable talent, forever a legend at St Andrews. Keep Right On Mr Blue Sky. 💙

@atnyxrl Жыл бұрын

Utb💙💙

@mrbennett3791 Жыл бұрын

Was one of my heroes growing up as a Rangers fan , I later found out he went to school with my uncle , will always have memories of him in that admiral rangers strip , R.I.P TREVOR 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

@davidkavanagh9551 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic player and a gentleman. I was lucky enough to share a few beers with him and he would always give you his time.

@pradeepbhuttoo3665 Жыл бұрын

RIP Mr Trevor Francis ❤

@bobradford2637 Жыл бұрын

I saw him once live at Ashton Gate in Bristol as he was a Birmingham player just 18 yrs old. Absolutely brilliant player. In today's money at the same age would be around 100m easily.

@markseeley8476 Жыл бұрын

Really sad to see. But come on 100M The guy made 50+ appearances for England and scored 12 times. Very pacy player with average first touch and reasonable goal scoring record

@dalebrown8771 Жыл бұрын

Hero, club icon. RIP Trev 💙

@rajenkasi67 Жыл бұрын

Sad day. I first remember he scored at 16 for Birmingham. Then that English record 1 million transfer. Superb run to head that Malmö goal. World cup 82, sampdoria transfer. RIP legend.

@knowhatimean5141 Жыл бұрын

met TF when he first signed for Birmingham City,he was in digs at that time, and me and my dad went there to take photos for the blues match day mag.I was 14 at that time, and was absolutely in ore of him.A true blue was TF and a true legend of Birmingham City.

@phil291254 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely heartbroken - my hero when he was at Forest in my youth -1979 European goal was a stormer never forgot - condolences to all his family and friends he lit our lives up….

@barmy_irooni Жыл бұрын

My condolences to Trevor Francis’s dear family & friends. I remember when he first came to Sheffield Wednesday under Ron Atkinson & then became player manager. Some great fond & happy memories under his management & an amazing day/win at Wembley in the fa cup semi final against our small rivals! RIP & god bless your soul tricky Trevor 🦉🖤🦉

@kc9602 Жыл бұрын

The Munich Header just became Immortal. Rest in Peace, Mr Francis.

@danzesociety Жыл бұрын

Wow. Is a shock. A legend RIP 🙏

@mcdell6970 Жыл бұрын

Deepest condolences from his Rangers family. RIP Trev. 💙

@Jack_B_guin_87 Жыл бұрын

Once a ranger, always a ranger. RIP Trevor 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🔴⚪️🔵

@michaelburnett7809 Жыл бұрын

was lucky enough to see him play for the mighty gers , RIP A true legend GBNF 🇬🇧

@stephenturner6075 Жыл бұрын

100% 👍 WE ARE THE PEOPLE 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇬🇧

@TheSps24 Жыл бұрын

The most exciting striker I've ever seen. I was among the crowd at the City ground the night he made his comeback after a serious Achilles tendon injury. The main stand was full just to see him, we loved him at Forest. Truly gutted at today's news but the memories are there forever..

@barryonyett8638 Жыл бұрын

We all wanted to be a Trevor Francis when we played over the local park

@rossblue197 Жыл бұрын

RIP Trevor, forever blue 💙🇬🇧🔴⚪️🔵

@Iiiiiii764 Жыл бұрын

In Birmingham he gave us the best football ever from english player

@enockowl681 Жыл бұрын

I am a sheff wed fan , and as a kid I was playing up at school ... mu grandad had the idea to write to sheff wed and to see if Francis would write me a letter ... so a fews go by and there's a letter with the sheff wed badge on it ... I open it up and there he is is telling me how he'd never sign a player who didn't take school seriously... now as an adult I know that's probably rubbish , but that letter had such an impact on me .... he was a great man ... I know he lost his wife a year or 2 ago and that effected him massively... but I will never forget him ... he took us to 2 cup finals In the same year ... Great player great manager but an ever better bloke ... r.i.p

@kailashpatel1706 Жыл бұрын

lovely tribute..

@snoggy75 Жыл бұрын

RIP nottinghams million pound man forever a Nottingham legend ❤

@andrewholdsworth4421 Жыл бұрын

Villa fan here . My old man said he was better then Rooney , Owen all of them at 16 terrible RIP kind sir x

@paulgoodwin81 Жыл бұрын

Love and prayers to the family. ❤

@WyreForestBiker Жыл бұрын

Great player , and shocking as he always appeared to be a man who had looked after himself.. RIP

@clarkeonenil3252 Жыл бұрын

Sad news. I remember there was a lot of fuss about him when he was banging in goals left right and centre for Birmingham at age 16. Didn't see much of him then but saw plenty of him later when he played for England and moved to Forest. A great player. RIP.

@mikestravelshow Жыл бұрын

R.I.P Trevor. You will be missed 😢

@davidandrews190 Жыл бұрын

MY BOYHOOD FOOTBALL IDOL THAT GOAL IN 79 V MALMO GOT US OUR 1ST EUROPEAN CUP REST IN PEACE TREVOR FOREST LEGEND 🏆🏆⚽♥️😔

@jayjayb89 Жыл бұрын

Birmingham City Legend... RIP Trevor

@philipkeersnufc4160 Жыл бұрын

RIP Trevor Francis what a player and a true Legend ❤

@paulhanson5164 Жыл бұрын

That Blues team he played in had some great players, as a Villa fan they ruined a few of my weekends but how could you not like Trevor, he was such a nice bloke and an outstanding footballer. Condolences to his family.

@skyjuke2006 Жыл бұрын

As a Sampdoria fan I am very sad for this lost. He was a noble man, aristocrat. He had an amazing technique. Some years ago he came under our steps to say goodbye to his fans. He was an amazing come back for us, for him, for his wife and son (who said that he never seen supporters like SAMPDORIA fans). Ciao TREVOR! Always in our hearts 💙🤍♥️🖤🤍💙

@isaz597 Жыл бұрын

RIP always liked his level headed commentary and analysis. Saw him at the end of his career so I didn't see his best.

@legend9335 Жыл бұрын

From a Nottingham Forest supporter, thank you. God Bless.

@paulbrennan3996 Жыл бұрын

R.I.P Trevor totally shocked to hear this sad,sad news a humble man total respect 👏🙏 also let's pray for Trevor's wife and family for strength at this sad time from a LEEDS UNITED supporter 🤝👏🙏 Utmost respect for a skillful player one of the best ✊

@nicalev Жыл бұрын

First got me into blues as a five year old in 1974, 69 is too young ☹️😢 Kro and RIP sir Trev 💙💙💙💙

@ChrisBmufc Жыл бұрын

Trevor Francis was before my time but I do know what a great player he was. Loved him on the Monday night Games too for Sky as co-commentator. RIP from Ireland.

@atnyxrl Жыл бұрын

Birmingham city supporter here, the best to ever wear the famous royal blue shirt. I was born in the early 2000s so I never saw him play but he was still such an icon of the club. One of the best English players to do it.

@ramwinter2622 Жыл бұрын

RIP Trevor Francis from a Derby County fan. Another legend of the English game lost this year. 😢

@DaBooster Жыл бұрын

Even though I am a lifelong Derby County supporter I always admired Trevor Francis when I was young

@dart3603 Жыл бұрын

R.I.P Trevor 💚

@isaacnewton3514 Жыл бұрын

69 is quite young to die nowadays, rip legend

@Oltheboll Жыл бұрын

Rip Trevor I've just been crying Ever since this happened 😭😭😭😭😢

@alexhamilton4368 Жыл бұрын

Legend on and off the field,brilliant player Leeds United fan.Class Act Trevor ❤❤❤ RIP

@transparent6748 Жыл бұрын

Aw I remember him from the 70s as a loyal Birmingham player,,rip

@antonybaker8531 Жыл бұрын

truly one of the best R.I.P say hello to mr clough you be missed 💔💔💔

@midlifebiker7424 Жыл бұрын

Lucky enough to see Trev at the blues many times... Star player and person...RIP

@poolie-mag8282 Жыл бұрын

Rip legend ❤

@depekthegreat359 Жыл бұрын

Rest In Peace to the legendary English player Trevor Francis sir and we must never ever forget him ever in this world,good friends!!!😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

@briancorrigan120 Жыл бұрын

An iconic player ,saw all his career at Blues in the seventies,sadly most of his goals were not on film,but luckily being a home and away fan i saw most of them,-a sad day for all Bluenoses,-and other fans too,-RIP Trevor -KRO

@patrickferran1678 Жыл бұрын

RIP wat a Great player .♥️🙏🙏🙏

@jacobgur779 Жыл бұрын

RIP mate, thanks for the goals and the memories. You were special.

@ngaugefouroaksstreetstatio6932 Жыл бұрын

Was a hero of mine, my Dad took me to watch him at 16 against Sunderland 3-1. He hit both posts. Great player, great man.

@pearcegreatesteverleftback03 Жыл бұрын

Forest & England LEGEND. MY 1st Football Hero RIP SuperTrev ❤️❤️

@brawrecords Жыл бұрын

Sad loss. Rip Trevor. Condolences to the family

@samuelpitt8544 Жыл бұрын

Saw Trevor Francis play for Birmingham against my team Ipswich at my first ever football match in 1978. B'ham lost 5-2 but Francis scored both goals. Sad day for a great footballer. RIP Trevor Francis.

@garyhillman4993 Жыл бұрын

What a player too. Rip TF.

@garycampbell2491 Жыл бұрын

RIP Trevor!🔴⚪️🔵🇬🇧

@fargodavilleitnotd6729 Жыл бұрын

Awe no RIP Trev XX thanks for the memories in Garibaldi

@user-hr9ze4ge7m Жыл бұрын

It saddens my heart for not getting that opportunity to see such a talent and a gentleman he's was❤❤ rest well HERO😢😢

@corneliussmiff2773 Жыл бұрын

Chris Bart-WIlliams also passed away this evening. Such a sad day for our club :(

@ashleybrown1540 Жыл бұрын

As a Villa fan such a nice man and a great footballer So good he was mentioned at the end title of Only Fools and Horses Rip Trevor

@SootyHunt Жыл бұрын

R.I.P. Mr Francis 🕊 A record breaker forever etched into History without a doubt. Condolences to family and friends 💐💐

@patriciagallagher8198 Жыл бұрын

Omg bless him and rest in peace regards to all his family and friends

@timcollins7063 Жыл бұрын

Oh bloody hell! What a legend. 🔴❤️.

@ValorantDrew Жыл бұрын

R. I. P Such a gentleman to the game.

@stevenrankin8489 Жыл бұрын

R.I.P. Trevor fantastic player and man ❤

@hicm1of124 Жыл бұрын

Followed his entire Pro Career from not too long after he first spectacularly burst onto the Football scene as a 16 year old for Birmingham City!...Trevor was a real "Roy of The Rovers" type of player: who I was always thrilled & honoured to see in action, even though he never played for my team!...What is more, he was such a charming; humble, and likeable bloke! Football has lost an Icon & Top Gentleman!! 😭 R.I.P. 🙏🙏

@roathripper Жыл бұрын

still got one of his tracksuits.... RIP

@edwardtreadwell3859 Жыл бұрын

As a Villa fan, Trevor was always a thorn in our side. Fabulous footballer and always a gentlemen. I think i recall him scoring 4 goals in one of his early games against Luton Town.

@golden.lights.twinkle2329 Жыл бұрын

My father, who lived in Coventry and supported Coventry City would often venture out to watch other midland clubs: Birmingham, West Brom and Aston Villa. I always remember how he raved about Trevor Francis of Birmingham, saying he was the best player he'd ever seen.

@JDMGearboxRepairs Жыл бұрын

My dads favourite footballer of all time. Birmingham City legend

@SootyHunt Жыл бұрын

A record that can never ever be Broken !!!

@enigma7791 Жыл бұрын

Scary when a lot of your boyhood heroes are leaving! So long Trev thanks for all the footie memories

@gianluigigreco2835 Жыл бұрын

I remember him in Sampdoria and Atalanta. Great style of playing, very smooth. Rip. Trevor. From italy

@danieladams9950 Жыл бұрын

As a kid the first million pound footballer was a huge thing. Trwvor delivered in style.

@vantheman1238 Жыл бұрын

Great tribute and kind honest words. RIP Trevor Francis

@Philstainton60 Жыл бұрын

I’m a lifelong Spurs fan ..what an amazing player Trevor Francis was ..everyone no matter who you support was aware of his talent..a true Gentleman too RIP.

@regaltip8A Жыл бұрын

Remember watching his goal live in European Cup Final. Great player.

@davidfairbairn8 Жыл бұрын

That was a really nice heartfelt tribute mate. Would like to have seen some his goals from all his teams tho.

@chriscoughlan5221 Жыл бұрын

another baggies fan here! yeh sad day indeed! our trev as bluenoses called him! what a talent!! remember watching him in the 70s, one man show!!! rip trev